Nelles Guide Indonesia: Sumatra, Java, Bali, Lombok, Sulawesi

by Henley, David E.; Fox, James J.; Davies, Putu; Reid, Anthony J. S.; Johns, Yohanni; Maxwell, Robyn; Horridge, G. Adrian; Groves, Colin P.; Schwarx, Berthold

• ISBN13: 9783886180851
• ISBN10: 3886180859
• Edition: Illus.
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-09-01
• Publisher: Hunter Pub Inc

Summary

Comprehensive and attractive, the "Nelles Guides" provide interesting and reliable information on travel destinations from Mexico to Munich. Quality writing, often by native writers, covers information on history, culture, accommodations, restaurants, sights to see and places to shop, as well as special features and festivals.

Table of Contents

Imprint/Legend	2	(6)
List of Maps	6	(7)
HISTORY AND CULTURE
Indonesia and the World	13	(24)
The Culture of Java	37	(12)
Beyond the Myth of Bali	49	(12)
A Portrait of Sumatra	61	(18)
TRAVELING IN INDONESIA
City of Contrasts
Jakarta	79	(10)
Guidepost: Hotels, Restaurants, Sights	84	(3)
West Java	87	(2)
Banten and the Far West	89	(1)
Sunda	90	(3)
Bandung	93	(2)
Cirebon	95	(6)
Guidepost: Hotels, Restaurants, Sights	98	(3)
Central Java	101	(1)
The Mountains	101	(2)
Borobudur	103	(1)
Yogyakarta and Surroundings	104	(8)
Solo and Surroundings	112	(2)
The North Coast	114	(9)
Guidepost: Hotels, Restaurants, Sights	118	(5)
East Java	123	(1)
The North Coast	123	(5)
Surabaya	128	(1)
Madura	128	(2)
Surabaya to Malang	130	(4)
Majapahit and the Brantas	134	(2)
Penataran	136	(2)
Bromo and Beyond	138	(7)
Guidepost: Hotels, Restaurants, Sights	142	(3)
Bali/Lombok	145	(1)
Denpasar	145	(2)
Sanur and Kuta	147	(2)
The Balinese Heartland	149	(3)
Ubud	152	(4)
The Mountains	156	(2)
The North Coast	158	(2)
Karangasem	160	(1)
Lombok	161	(8)
Guidepost: Hotels, Restaurants, Sights	165	(4)
Sulawesi	169	(1)
Ujung Pandang	169	(2)
The Toraja Highlands	171	(1)
Around Rantepao	172	(3)
Guidepost: Hotels, Restaurants, Sights	173	(2)
Aceh/North Sumatra	175	(1)
Aceh	175	(1)
Banda Aceh	175	(2)
Islands and Coasts	177	(2)
The Mountains	179	(2)
Guidepost: Hotels, Restaurants, Sights	179	(2)
North Sumatra	181	(1)
Medan and the Plantations	181	(3)
The Bataklands	184	(4)
Padang Lawas	188	(1)
Nias Island	189	(8)
Guidepost: Hotels, Restaurants, Sights	192	(3)
Malay Sumatra	195	(2)
The Riau Archipelago	197	(2)
Mainland Riau	199	(1)
South Sumatra Province	200	(4)
Jambi	204	(3)
Guidepost: Hotels, Restaurants, Sights	205	(2)
West Sumatra	207	(1)
Minangkabau Highlands	207	(3)
Bukittinggi	210	(2)
Padang and the Lowlands	212	(2)
The Mentawai Islands	214	(3)
Guidepost: Hotels, Restaurants, Sights	215	(2)
South Sumatra	217	(1)
Bengkulu	217	(2)
Lampung	219	(5)
Guidepost: Hotels, Restaurants, Sights	221	(3)
FEATURES
Indonesian Cuisine	224	(4)
Traditional Arts and Crafts	228	(7)
Wildlife and the Environment	235	(3)
Islam	238	(2)
GUIDELINES
Metric Conversion	240	(1)
Travel Preparations	240	(1)
Climate	240	(1)
Health	240	(1)
Money	241	(1)
Visas	241	(1)
Getting to Indonesia	241	(1)
Traveling in Indonesia	242	(2)
Guided Tours	244	(1)
National Parks	244	(1)
Practical Tips from A to Z	244	(3)
Accommodation	244	(1)
Business Hours	245	(1)
Crime	245	(1)
Customs	245	(1)
Eating and Drinking	245	(1)
Electricity	246	(1)
Etiquette	246	(1)
Holidays	246	(1)
Liquor	247	(1)
Photography	247	(1)
Post and Telecommunications	247	(1)
Time	247	(1)
Weights and Measures	247	(1)
Addresses	247	(1)
Embassies/Consulates	247	(1)
Tourist Offices Outside Indonesia	247	(1)
Language Guide	248	(1)
Authors	249	(1)
Photographers	249	(1)
Index	250