Papua Tourism

Province of Irian Jaya or Papua stood at the easternmost part of Indonesia - in addition to Papua New Guinea. Irian Jaya (Papua) is Indonesia has been known from the famous Dani tribe inhabiting Baliem Valley, with the Asmat wood carvings are unique, rare and spectacular flora and fauna and mountain glaciers. Irian (Papua), which is also known from the primitive way of life, especially on the south coast and highland areas.

Besides all the above, Irian (Papua) with 414.800 square kilometers or more than 20 percent of the total land area of Indonesia, has 228 000 nautical miles from either coast. Do not be compared to Kuta Beach in Bali! So you do not need to wonder why Irian Jaya lautpaling also has spectacular gardens in the world

Tropical forests and the forests are known to be very wild and impenetrable. Puncak Jaya or so - called Carstenz Peak, one of the highest peak on the island, covered by permanent snow and surrounded by Lorentz Reserve which is the largest conservation area in Indonesia, covering some 21.500 square kilometers (8.300 square miles).

World War II remains during the Pacific war spread through the island of Irian Jaya and beyond. Japan and the United Veterans often rarely travel warning for Biak, Numfor, Manokwari, Sorong, Sarmi, and Jayapura. Tank ruins, boat landing and the war memorial statues are common sights in the historic district.