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Jayapura
The capital city of Indonesia's easternmost province, known for Sentani Lake, traditional markets, and a gateway to lush, biodiverse landscapes.
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Jayapura, the capital of Indonesia’s easternmost province, West Papua, heralds where the archipelago comes to an end and Papua New Guinea begins. The city’s distance from the remainder of the country affords it a veil of semi-obscurity, although it nevertheless exhibits similar characteristics to many of its brethren: heavy traffic and downtown hubbub offset by the surrounding verdancy of hills, forests and, in nearby Lake Sentani, a body of water as majestic as great Toba to the east.
The city is a place of some historical significance, as denoted by the monument honouring General MacArthur’s warding off of Japanese forces in the Second World War.
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Aimless Wandering: Prime Indonesian Locations to Get Lost In
tomas.d (Tom D) One of the lesser-heralded joys of visiting Indonesia is that of exploring without purpose. Simply turning up somewhere new and heading into the sprawl with no set plan represents a rare kind of excitement, one rewarded by a treasure trove of unexpected delights showcasing the uniquely complex charms of the archipelago. Indonesia is littered with such places: on the off-chance that visitors find themselves with some time to spare, they will encounter sleepy towns, raging bulls, gloriously beautiful mosques, vibrant festivals and plenty more besides.