This is also the region for a glimpse of rare wildlife, temples, palaces and breathtaking natural beauty. Here you can view Krakatau, the infamous volcano that erupted in 1893. And near Yogyakarta is the greatest of ail Indoncsian monuments, the trully awesome Borobudur Temple. Nearby is the splendid Hindu temple at Prambanan. There are the cultural heart of Indonesia and festivals abound just about ail year round.
Most festivals involve music , dance and sporting contests.
Often, the music can go ail day and night and sporting events can be as varied as boat races, tain fights and turtledove contests. Surabaya, Malang, Madura and Mt. Bromo, one of the active volcanoes in the area, are ail places for the adventurous to explore. However, also in the region is one of the most popular of Indonesia's islands, the magical Bali. Bali seems to bring together the best of ail worlds and nowhere can make a guest feel more warmly welcome then here. Other islands in this region are much less visited than Bali, so festivals, events and sightseeing include fewer tourists, which, of course, some travellers prefer.