Istiqlal Mosque
The modern Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, Java (www.jakarta-tourism.go.id) is one of the largest in the world.

Puppet shows
Puppet shows are staged throughout Java, in which traditional wayang golak and wayang kulit marionettes act out stories based on well-known legends; performances can sometimes last all night.

Prambanan temple complex
The Prambanan temple complex was built in honour of the Hindu gods Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu. Do not miss Borobudur (www.borobudurpark.com), probably the largest Buddhist sanctuary in the world, which contains more than 5km (3 miles) of relief carvings.

Sulawesi
The beautiful Sulawesi (www.north-sulawesi.org) is a land of high mountains, misty valleys and lakes. In the south is Bantimurung Nature Reserve, which has thousands of exotic butterflies and a waterfall. The island has geysers and hot springs at Lahendong and Leilem.

Torajaland
Visit Torajaland, known as the ‘Land of the Heavenly Kings', on Sulawesi, and note the inhabitants' buffalo horn-shaped houses and custom of burying the dead in vertical cliffside tombs.

Samosir
An inhabited island in the middle of Lake Toba, Samosir was once a volcanic crater, 900m (3,000ft) above sea level in Sumatra. The island is home to the Batak people, an ancient tribe who preserve many of their traditions.

Sultan's Palace
Don't miss the Sultan's Palace in Yogyakarta, a masterpiece of understated Javanese architecture, and still home to the sultan and his family.

Bali
A chain of volcanic mountains stretches from east to west on Bali, dominated by the mighty Gunung Agung (Holy Mountain), whose conical peak soars more than 3,170m (10,400ft) into the sky.

Tanah Lot
Travel to the Sea Temple of Tanah Lot on the west coast (a short drive from Kediri), one of the most breathtaking sights of Bali.

Pura Besakih
Do not miss Bali's Pura Besakih, a temple that dates back originally to the 10th century and stands high on the volcanic slopes of Gunung Agung. Nowadays, it is a massive complex of more than 30 temples, and the setting for great ceremonial splendour on festival days.

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