Descriptive Text Part 1, 2, 3

DESCRIPTIVE TEXT PART 1

Definition, Purpose, and Characteristics of Descriptive Text

Descriptive Text is a form of text that contains a description of an object.  In English, it is understood that Descriptive Text is a text that contains the description of an object, which is an animal, place, people, thing, etc.  If the text above is an example of a place description.

The purpose of Descriptive Text is to describe or describe a special object.  Communicative purpose of descriptive text is to describe particular participant.

The characteristics possessed by descriptive text are that the text contains descriptions that focus on only one object.  Usually the description is detailed.  For example, Descriptive Text about animals.  The text can contain various information about physical descriptions, food, habitat and origin, breeding, to unique facts related to these animals.  Another characteristic of Descriptive Text is that the grammar tenses used are simple present tense.

Structure and Examples of Descriptive Text

Every text must consist of several parts that compose it.  Each text has a different structure depending on the type of text itself.  Descriptive Text structure consists of two parts.  The first part is Identification, and the second part is Description.  Identification (Identification) contains the topic of what object will be discussed.  While the description contains a description of an object regarding the details of the object such as the physical state of the object, its origin to other unique facts.

Linguistic Elements :

Descriptive text usually uses the following linguistic elements:

• Noun : a specific noun

for example : my best friend, my dog, Borobudur Temple, and others.

In addition, sometimes also use nouns that get adjectives,

for example : an intelligent student and a big garden.

• Simple Present Tense :

uses the first form of verbs (verb1) and also verbs that can describe the state of an object or indicate ownership,

for example : my house has 2 living rooms, Sinta is beautiful, and others.

• Adjective : adjectives are used to describe objects.

Figurative Language : using figurative language such as similes or metaphors as a way of providing comparative illustrations,

for example : My throat is as dry as a dessert.

Her skin is as white as cloud and smooth as water.

Definition of Historical Buildings

Definition Historical Buildings in the text description is to describe a place based on reality.

Generic Structure Historical Buildings :

1. Introduction (Introduction)

This section is the opening of a text, which provides brief information about the name and location of the location that we are going to tell.

Example : what makes the place famous, what makes the place special, and so on.

 2. Main Body (Core)

The main body is part of the core of the story that describes the place/building that was told.  The essence of this story usually starts from telling the general part, then just tells the specific part so that it will become a conical story.

For example : when we tell about a place, we can start from the overall characteristics of a place such as how the scenery, the buildings, the weather, etc., then refer to the details that specifically explain the previous general explanation.

 3. Conclusion (Conclusion)

This conclusion is the conclusion of the author after visiting these places.  that describes your feelings, or opinions of these places, you can also provide recommendations for readers who will visit these places.

Social Function of Descriptive text

(Historical Buildings)

The Social Function of Descriptive text ( Historical Buildings ) is to describe a particular place

 Vocabulary that can be used in Historical Buildings :

 • Ancient = Ancient/rare

 • Beautiful = Beautiful

 • Charming = Beautiful

 • Exciting = Fun

 • Famous = Famous

 • Fantastic = Fantastic

 • Fascinating = Interesting

 • Huge = Big / area

 • Historic = Historic

 • Lively = Live

 • Popular = Famous

 • Touristic = Tourism

 • Peaceful = Peace

 • Stunning = Amazing

 • Rural = Rural

 • Mountainous = Mountains

 • Perfect = Perfect

 • Amazing = Amazing

 • Calm = Calm

 • Creepy = Creepy

 • Deserted = Desert Area

 • Different = Different

 • Fresh = Fresh

 • Hot = Hot

 • Incredible = Extraordinary

 • Interesting = Interesting

 • Modern = Modern

 • Mysterious = Mysterious

 • Natural = Natural

 • Pleasant = Fun

 • Unique = Unique

 Example Historical Buildings in Indonesia : 

Candi Borobudur, Yogyakarta

The witness to the triumph of the largest Buddhist community is attached to Yogyakarta. The building named Borobudur Temple has been named by UNESCO as the largest and grandest Buddhist temple in the world. This historic building in Indonesia, has 1,672 relief panels with 504 Buddha statues on the side of the building. This temple was made as a holy place glorifying Buddha which also serves as a place of pilgrimage. Another interesting thing is that this building is made of blocks from frozen volcanic ash.

Gereja Katedral, Jakarta

The next historical building in Indonesia comes from the Jakarta area. The Jakarta Cathedral Church or officially the Church of Santa Maria was elevated to heaven was inaugurated in 1807 when Pope Pius VII appointed Pastor Nelissen as apostolic prefect of the Dutch East Indies. This building was made with the help of European architecture with a neo-gothic theme with a floor plan resembling a cross. The building is made to resemble church buildings at that time made of thick bricks made to resemble the original natural stone motifs.

Monumen Nasional, Jakarta

Now turning to the capital city of Jakarta, namely the National Monument known as Monas. The National Monument (Monas) is a historic building in Indonesia that was built as a memorial to commemorate the services of the previous heroes who had defended their homeland from the Dutch East Indies colonial rule. Under the orders of Indonesia's first president, Soekarno, the construction of this monument began on August 17, 1961 and opened to the public on July 12, 1975. The interesting thing about this monument is the original gold layer that surrounds the crown of fire located at the top of the monument.

Jam Gadang, Bukittinggi

This monument to the pride of the city of Bukittinggi has become one of the most popular historical buildings in Indonesia. This clock-shaped heritage building from the Dutch East Indies era is very synonymous with the city of West Sumatra. The construction of the building, which was built by an original Minangkabau architect named Jazid Rajo Mangkuto Sutan Gigi Ameh, was officially opened in 1962, as a sign of the zero point of the city of Bukittinggi. The interesting thing about the Jam Gadang monument is that the clockwork used in the building is a rare item that only two units are produced. The Vortmann Recklinghausen Clock factory, Germany only makes one clock in Bukittinggi and the other in the Big Ben tower in London, England.

Masjid Baiturrahman, Aceh

One of the historical buildings in Indonesia was built by Sultan Iskandar Muda Mahkota Alam in 1622. This mosque has become one of the centers of Islamic learning that has been visited by people from all over the world. However, after that in 1873 there was a war when the second Dutch aggression burned this mosque and it was rebuilt in 1877. Now, this mosque has become a symbol of religion, culture, strength, the struggle for nationalism of the Acehnese people and became one of the buildings that survived the Aceh Tsunami. in 2004.

Benteng Fort Rotterdam, Makassar

A historic building in Indonesia called Fort Fort Rotterdam. Known as Turtle Fort because of its shape that resembles a turtle crawling towards the ocean, this fort now houses historical objects from the Gowa-Tallo kingdom. 

Address at Jalan Ujung Pandang, Bulo Gading, Kec. Ujung Pandang, this building used to function alternately from being used as a storage place for spices looted from Eastern Indonesia, a defense command headquarters, a trade office to the center of government in the eastern part of the archipelago. The interesting thing is that besides the European architectural style building, there is a room that is believed to be the exile place of Prince Diponegoro during his struggle.

Museum Fatahillah, Jakarta

Located at Jalan Taman Fatahillah No. 1, West Jakarta, Fatahilah Museum is one of the historic buildings in Indonesia which stands on a land area of ​​1,300 square meters. This building, which resembles the Dam Palace in Amsterdam, was the city hall of Batavia in 1707 – 1712 under orders from the Governor General of the Dutch East Indies, Joan Van Hoorn. 

This historic building was used for administrative offices and the court council in its time Located at Jalan Taman Fatahillah No. 1, West Jakarta, Fatahilah Museum is one of the historic buildings in Indonesia which stands on a land area of ​​1,300 square meters. This building, which resembles the Dam Palace in Amsterdam, was the city hall of Batavia in 1707 – 1712 under orders from the Governor General of the Dutch East Indies, Joan Van Hoorn. This historic building was used for administrative offices and the court council in its time.

🍦 Recreation Places 🍦

Definition of Recreation Places 

recreation places, which describes places for recreation in terms of nature, number, or other characteristics 

Purpose of Recreation Places 

describing places of recreation either in the form of the nature of the number or other characteristics so that people are interested in coming to the recreation area. 

Types of  Recreational Places : 

based on their geographical location are divided into four namely: 

Local Recreation Places 

area local recreation areas are recreational trips to local places in their own city or in vacation spots close to where they live 

for example : if we live in Jogja then we will go for recreation to Malioboro, Borobudur, and Prambanan 

Regional Recreation Places 

Regional recreation places have a wider scope for the Indonesian people. traditional recreation areas can be done by visiting holiday destinations in other provinces 

For example : when we live in the West Java area, we will go to Bali or Lombok for recreation 

International Recreation Places 

international recreation places are recreational activities carried out with a wider scope, this is done by visiting various tourist objects abroad and even around the world. 

Recreational places based on reason or purpose are divided into three, namely : 

Business 

this trip is dominated by the purpose of work or can be said as a business trip. business trips are carried out for things such as attending auction seminars, meetings with business partners and so on 

Holiday 

This trip is mostly done by the community, almost everyone does it with the aim of recreation or vacation, having fun and releasing fatigue. 

This recreational tour is the best medicine to deal with stress and a lot of thoughts. 

Education

Educational recreation is usually carried out by school students with the aim of adding information about certain places generally they will visit places full of learning and the positive side that can be taken. 

For example is museums and the like

Recreational places based on the places visited are divided into seven namely : 

Nature Recreation Places 

Nature recreation places is a vacation trip to places that are truly natural such as mountains, seas, lakes, waterfalls and so on. people who love nature usually prefer nature tourism over going to other 

Recreational Places Cultural 

Recreation Place Cultural is a tourist trip that is intended to enjoy local cultural wisdom at the destination, 

for example visiting the Karapan Sapi festival in Madura, watching traditional dance and music theater performances. 

Educational Recreation Places 

Educational reacreation places is a trip that is specifically intended to increase knowledge and deepen education. 

Educational reacreation places is usually carried out by visiting a fish farming garden and visiting certain animal breeding places. 

Marine Recreation Places 

Marine Reacreation Places means travel with the aim of enjoying the beauty of the sea either on the surface or in the sea. In particular, marine tourism spots do facilitate to enjoy the beauty of the sea more intensively, such as snorkeling and surfing. 

Historical Recreation Places 

Historical reacreation places aims to study the course of history and all the events that occurred in the past. 

Culinary Reacreation Places 

Trip to try and taste all kinds of food in a certain place, all typical foods and drinks will be tried one by one by tourists. 

Religious Recreation Places 

Religious Reacreation Places is a tourist trip to certain places that have a close relationship with the heart and soul. This trip will make tourists feel a journey of the heart and draw closer to God. 

For example, a trip on the way to the Great Mosque, a trip to the graves of religious intermediaries.

Example About Recreation Places 

VISITING NIAGARA FALLS

Niagara Falls is the collective name for three waterfalls that cross the international border between the Canadian province of Ontario and the USA’s state of New York. They form the southern end of the Niagara Gorge. From largest to smallest, the three waterfalls are the Horseshoe Falls, the American Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls. The Horseshoe Falls lie on the Canadian side and the American Falls on the American side. They are separated by Goat Island. The smaller Bridal Veil Falls are also located on the American side, separated from the other waterfalls by Luna Island. There are various attractions that people can enjoy in Niagara Falls, six of them are described here.

The first to enjoy in Niagara Falls is Cave of the Winds. This attraction helps people get closer to the falls and go face-to-face with the pounding waters of the Falls. People can get soaked on the Hurricane Deck where they are just feet from the thundering waters. Waterproof clothing and sandals are provided. A trip at night when the Falls are illuminated in a rainbow of color is really amazing.

The second charm is Maid of the Mist Boat Tour. It is a world-famous scenic boat tour of the American and Canadian Falls for about a half-hour ride. People may access the tour via the Observation Tower elevator at Prospect Point in the state park. The boat operates mid-May until late October.

The next to visit in Niagara Falls is Niagara Adventure Theater. Here tourists may enjoy the most powerful and involving film experience that brings reality to life on a 45 foot screen. Audience members are given the priviledge to discover the thundering Falls from a completely new and exhilarating perspective, and plunge over them. The theater shows hourly and free multi-language headsets are made available.

Niagara Science Museum is another place to visit. It is a sanctuary for the preservation and appreciation of old science instruments and philosophical apparatus. 

The fifth point of interest is Niagara’s Wax Museum of History. Here, life-size wax figures portraying dramatic history of Niagara Falls are presented to guests. They can see Fort Niagara Scene, Indian Village, old store, blacksmith and barber shop scenes and how electricity is made. Wax figures of Julia Roberts, Princess Diana and many more are displayed here, too.

Finally, people can also enjoy Rainbow Air Helicopter Tours above and around the American and Canadian Falls. The tours start from downtown, next to the entrance to the Rainbow Bridge, and open from 9am to dusk when weather permits. The tours operate every day from second weekend in May until October 31st.

The Niagara Falls are renowned both for their beauty and as a valuable source of hydroelectric power. Managing the balance between recreational, commercial, and industrial uses has been a challenge for the stewards of the falls since the 19th century.

Exercise About Historical Buildings 

Activity 3 : 

1. Write a descriptive text, describing historical buildings, minimal 4 paragraph and attach picture in each paragraph and publish it in your blog

                                          Lawang Sewu

The building from the city of Semarang which is located on Jalan Pemuda Sekayu, Semarang is one of the historic buildings in Indonesia owned by PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero). With so many doors and windows in the building, the name of this building is Lawang Sewu, which means a thousand doors. Used as the headquarters of the Indonesian railway company from ancient times, the Lawang Sewu museum presents a wide collection of Indonesian railways from time to time.

Lawang Sewu in Indonesian means "Thousand Doors". Semarang residents call it that because the building has a door and a large window doors that resembles a very large number. This building was designed by Dutch architect JF C. Citroen of Firma Klinkhamer and B.J. Quendag in 1903 and was completed in 1907. This building was originally used for offices Spoorweg Nederlands-Indische Maatschappij or NIS, the Dutch railway company.

The front of this historic building decorated by the twin towers and gothic models are divided into two, extending rearward impressive solid, big and beautiful. Lawang Sewu architectural art deco style is characterized by a growing exclusively in the era of 1850-1940 in continental Europe.

The building overlooks the Wilhelmina Park is now better known as complex Tugu Muda. In front of Lawang Sewu first tram rails crossing the city of Semarang, majoring fur â € "Jomblang. Aerial photos taken in 1927 still shows this perangkutan track.

After Japan took over the Dutch in Indonesia in 1942, the basement of this building which was formerly a sewer in the "magic" into the dungeon at once sewer water. The house is also a silent witness to a fierce battle between the people of Indonesia to the Japanese army known as the Battle of Five Days in Semarang (October 14, 1945 - October 19, 1945). To commemorate the historic event, a few years later, the government built a stele in the courtyard Wilhelmina Park is now known as Monument Muida

Ancient buildings and magnificent two-story after independence used as Indonesia Railway Bureau office (DKARI) or now PT Kereta Api Indonesia. Moreover once used as the Office of National Infrastructures Regional Military Command (Kodam IV / Diponegoro) and Regional Office (Regional Office) Department of Transportation Central Java.

Given Lawang Sewu has important historical value, then the Government of Semarang with SK Wali Kota 650/50/1992, enter Lawang Sewu as one of the 102 ancient or historic buildings in the city of Semarang that should be protected.

Currently Lawang Sewu is under renovation to repair parts of buildings that have been damaged due with age.

 DESCRIPTIVE TEXT PART 2

Recreation Places 

Definition of Recreation Places

recreation places, which describes places for recreation in terms of nature, number, or other characteristics 

Purpose of Recreation Places 

describing places of recreation either in the form of the nature of the number or other characteristics so that people are interested in coming to the recreation area. 

Types of  Recreational Places : 

based on their geographical location are divided into four namely: 

Local Recreation Places 

area local recreation areas are recreational trips to local places in their own city or in vacation spots close to where they live 

for example : if we live in Jogja then we will go for recreation to Malioboro, Borobudur, and Prambanan 

Regional Recreation Places 

Regional recreation places have a wider scope for the Indonesian people. traditional recreation areas can be done by visiting holiday destinations in other provinces 

For example : when we live in the West Java area, we will go to Bali or Lombok for recreation 

International Recreation Places 

international recreation places are recreational activities carried out with a wider scope, this is done by visiting various tourist objects abroad and even around the world. 

Recreational places based on reason or purpose are divided into three, namely : 

Business 

this trip is dominated by the purpose of work or can be said as a business trip. business trips are carried out for things such as attending auction seminars, meetings with business partners and so on 

Holiday

This trip is mostly done by the community, almost everyone does it with the aim of recreation or vacation, having fun and releasing fatigue. 

This recreational tour is the best medicine to deal with stress and a lot of thoughts. 

Education 

Educational recreation is usually carried out by school students with the aim of adding information about certain places generally they will visit places full of learning and the positive side that can be taken. 

For example is museums and the like

Recreational places based on the places visited are divided into seven namely : 

Nature Recreation Places 

Nature recreation places is a vacation trip to places that are truly natural such as mountains, seas, lakes, waterfalls and so on. people who love nature usually prefer nature tourism over going to other 

Recreational Places Cultural 

Recreation Place Cultural is a tourist trip that is intended to enjoy local cultural wisdom at the destination, 

for example visiting the Karapan Sapi festival in Madura, watching traditional dance and music theater performances. 

Educational Recreation Places 

Educational reacreation places is a trip that is specifically intended to increase knowledge and deepen education. 

Educational reacreation places is usually carried out by visiting a fish farming garden and visiting certain animal breeding places. 

Marine Recreation Places 

Marine Reacreation Places means travel with the aim of enjoying the beauty of the sea either on the surface or in the sea. In particular, marine tourism spots do facilitate to enjoy the beauty of the sea more intensively, such as snorkeling and surfing. 

Historical Recreation Places 

Historical reacreation places aims to study the course of history and all the events that occurred in the past. 

Culinary Reacreation Places 

Trip to try and taste all kinds of food in a certain place, all typical foods and drinks will be tried one by one by tourists. 

Religious Recreation Places 

Religious Reacreation Places is a tourist trip to certain places that have a close relationship with the heart and soul. This trip will make tourists feel a journey of the heart and draw closer to God. 

For example, a trip on the way to the Great Mosque, a trip to the graves of religious intermediaries.

Example About Recreation Places 

VISITING NIAGARA FALLS

Niagara Falls is the collective name for three waterfalls that cross the international border between the Canadian province of Ontario and the USA’s state of New York. They form the southern end of the Niagara Gorge. From largest to smallest, the three waterfalls are the Horseshoe Falls, the American Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls. The Horseshoe Falls lie on the Canadian side and the American Falls on the American side. They are separated by Goat Island. The smaller Bridal Veil Falls are also located on the American side, separated from the other waterfalls by Luna Island. There are various attractions that people can enjoy in Niagara Falls, six of them are described here.

The first to enjoy in Niagara Falls is Cave of the Winds. This attraction helps people get closer to the falls and go face-to-face with the pounding waters of the Falls. People can get soaked on the Hurricane Deck where they are just feet from the thundering waters. Waterproof clothing and sandals are provided. A trip at night when the Falls are illuminated in a rainbow of color is really amazing.

The second charm is Maid of the Mist Boat Tour. It is a world-famous scenic boat tour of the American and Canadian Falls for about a half-hour ride. People may access the tour via the Observation Tower elevator at Prospect Point in the state park. The boat operates mid-May until late October.

The next to visit in Niagara Falls is Niagara Adventure Theater. Here tourists may enjoy the most powerful and involving film experience that brings reality to life on a 45 foot screen. Audience members are given the priviledge to discover the thundering Falls from a completely new and exhilarating perspective, and plunge over them. The theater shows hourly and free multi-language headsets are made available.

Niagara Science Museum is another place to visit. It is a sanctuary for the preservation and appreciation of old science instruments and philosophical apparatus. 

The fifth point of interest is Niagara’s Wax Museum of History. Here, life-size wax figures portraying dramatic history of Niagara Falls are presented to guests. They can see Fort Niagara Scene, Indian Village, old store, blacksmith and barber shop scenes and how electricity is made. Wax figures of Julia Roberts, Princess Diana and many more are displayed here, too.

Finally, people can also enjoy Rainbow Air Helicopter Tours above and around the American and Canadian Falls. The tours start from downtown, next to the entrance to the Rainbow Bridge, and open from 9am to dusk when weather permits. The tours operate every day from second weekend in May until October 31st.

The Niagara Falls are renowned both for their beauty and as a valuable source of hydroelectric power. Managing the balance between recreational, commercial, and industrial uses has been a challenge for the stewards of the falls since the 19th century.

Exercise About Recreation Places 

Activity 3 

1. Write a descriptive text, describing Recreation Places , minimal 4 paragraph and attach picture in each paragraph and publish it in your blog

Visiting Seraya Island

Seraya Island is a small island located in West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). The island, which is only about 10 kilometers north of the city center of Labuanbajo, is one of the beautiful resort islands and you must visit when you go to Flores. 

Although Seraya Island is a resort island, we can stop by and see the beauty of the beach. Moreover, at sunset or sunrise, we will get beautiful and very memorable views from this island. Access to cross to Seraya Island can be reached by small boats or boats that are usually rented at the port. The price ranges from around 400-500 thousand. Seraya Island is small, not as big as other islands in Flores. Seraya Island only has a coastline of 1 kilometer. The island, which is usually used as a honeymoon place for newly married couples, besides having beautiful beaches, is also very calm and quiet like a private island. We can climb the hills around this island and also enjoy the beautiful view of the Bajo Sea from a height. 

The stretch of white sand and clear blue sea water will spoil the eyes enjoying the time every day. Even when the sea water recedes, we can walk towards the middle of the sea with a radius of about 500 meters from the shoreline considering the water is not too deep. In addition to enjoying the beauty of the beach, we can also enjoy the underwater beauty.

There are many diverse fish and corals around Seraya Island. No wonder that many tourists who come not only enjoy the sunset or sunrise but also enjoy the underwater charm with snorkeling and even many who fish in this place.

DESCRIPTIVE TEXT PART 3

Historical Buildings 

Definition Descriptive Text 

Descriptive text is a type of text that aims to explain or describe a person, animal, place or thing. Generally, what is described is the shape, feature, or nature.

Generic Structure About Descriptive Text : 

The structure of descriptive text is as follows:

Identification : 

identification of the object or thing to be described. 

Description : 

information on the characteristics of the object, such as psychological characteristics of behavior, physical appearance, and others specifically.

Linguistic Elements : 

Descriptive text usually uses the following linguistic elements:

● Noun : a specific noun

for example : my best friend, my dog, Borobudur Temple, and others. 

In addition, sometimes also use nouns that get adjectives, 

for example : an intelligent student and a big garden. 

● Simple Present Tense : 

uses the first form of verbs (verb1) and also verbs that can describe the state of an object or indicate ownership, 

for example : my house has 2 living rooms, Sinta is beautiful, and others. 

● Adjective :

adjectives are used to describe objects. 

● Figurative Language : using figurative language such as similes or metaphors as a way of providing comparative illustrations, 

for example : My throat is as dry as a dessert.

Her skin is as white as cloud and smooth as water.

Definition Historical Buildings 

Definition Historical Buildings in the text description is to describe a place based on reality. 

Generic Structure Historical Buildings : 

1. Introduction (Introduction)

This section is the opening of a text, which provides brief information about the name and location of the location that we are going to tell. 

Example : what makes the place famous, what makes the place special, and so on. 

2. Main Body (Core) 

The main body is part of the core of the story that describes the place/building that was told. The essence of this story usually starts from telling the general part, then just tells the specific part so that it will become a conical story. 

For example : when we tell about a place, we can start from the overall characteristics of a place such as how the scenery, the buildings, the weather, etc., then refer to the details that specifically explain the previous general explanation. 

3. Conclusion (Conclusion) 

This conclusion is the conclusion of the author after visiting these places. that describes your feelings, or opinions of these places, you can also provide recommendations for readers who will visit these places. 

Social Function of Descriptive Text :

( Historical Buildings ) 

The Social Function of Descriptive text ( Historical Buildings ) is to describe a particular place

Vocabulary that can be used in Historical Buildings : 

        • Ancient = Kuno/langka

• Beautiful = Indah

• Charming = Indah

• Exciting = Menyenangkan

• Famous = Terkenal

• Fantastic = Fantastis

• Fascinating = Menarik

• Huge = Besar/luas

• Historic = Bersejarah

• Lively = Hidup

• Popular = Terkenal

• Touristic = Wisata

• Peaceful = Damai

• Stunning = Menakjubkan

• Rural = Pedesaan

• Mountainous = Pegunungan

• Perfect = Sempurna

• Amazing =  Luar biasa

• Calm =  Tenang

• Creepy = Menyeramkan

• Deserted = Area Gurun

• Different = Berbeda

• Fresh = Segar

• Hot = Panas

• Incredible = Luar biasa

• Interesting = Menarik

• Modern = Modern

• Mysterious = Misterius

• Natural = Alami

• Pleasant = Menyenangkan

• Unique = Unik

Example Historical Buildings in Indonesia : 

Candi Borobudur, Yogyakarta

The witness to the triumph of the largest Buddhist community is attached to Yogyakarta. The building named Borobudur Temple has been named by UNESCO as the largest and grandest Buddhist temple in the world. This historic building in Indonesia, has 1,672 relief panels with 504 Buddha statues on the side of the building. This temple was made as a holy place glorifying Buddha which also serves as a place of pilgrimage. Another interesting thing is that this building is made of blocks from frozen volcanic ash.

Gereja Katedral, Jakarta

The next historical building in Indonesia comes from the Jakarta area. The Jakarta Cathedral Church or officially the Church of Santa Maria was elevated to heaven was inaugurated in 1807 when Pope Pius VII appointed Pastor Nelissen as apostolic prefect of the Dutch East Indies. This building was made with the help of European architecture with a neo-gothic theme with a floor plan resembling a cross. The building is made to resemble church buildings at that time made of thick bricks made to resemble the original natural stone motifs.

Monumen Nasional, Jakarta

Now turning to the capital city of Jakarta, namely the National Monument known as Monas. The National Monument (Monas) is a historic building in Indonesia that was built as a memorial to commemorate the services of the previous heroes who had defended their homeland from the Dutch East Indies colonial rule. Under the orders of Indonesia's first president, Soekarno, the construction of this monument began on August 17, 1961 and opened to the public on July 12, 1975. The interesting thing about this monument is the original gold layer that surrounds the crown of fire located at the top of the monument.

Jam Gadang, Bukittinggi

This monument to the pride of the city of Bukittinggi has become one of the most popular historical buildings in Indonesia. This clock-shaped heritage building from the Dutch East Indies era is very synonymous with the city of West Sumatra. The construction of the building, which was built by an original Minangkabau architect named Jazid Rajo Mangkuto Sutan Gigi Ameh, was officially opened in 1962, as a sign of the zero point of the city of Bukittinggi. The interesting thing about the Jam Gadang monument is that the clockwork used in the building is a rare item that only two units are produced. The Vortmann Recklinghausen Clock factory, Germany only makes one clock in Bukittinggi and the other in the Big Ben tower in London, England.

Masjid Baiturrahman, Aceh

One of the historical buildings in Indonesia was built by Sultan Iskandar Muda Mahkota Alam in 1622. This mosque has become one of the centers of Islamic learning that has been visited by people from all over the world. However, after that in 1873 there was a war when the second Dutch aggression burned this mosque and it was rebuilt in 1877. Now, this mosque has become a symbol of religion, culture, strength, the struggle for nationalism of the Acehnese people and became one of the buildings that survived the Aceh Tsunami. in 2004.

Benteng Fort Rotterdam, Makassar

A historic building in Indonesia called Fort Fort Rotterdam. Known as Turtle Fort because of its shape that resembles a turtle crawling towards the ocean, this fort now houses historical objects from the Gowa-Tallo kingdom. 

Address at Jalan Ujung Pandang, Bulo Gading, Kec. Ujung Pandang, this building used to function alternately from being used as a storage place for spices looted from Eastern Indonesia, a defense command headquarters, a trade office to the center of government in the eastern part of the archipelago. The interesting thing is that besides the European architectural style building, there is a room that is believed to be the exile place of Prince Diponegoro during his struggle.

Museum Fatahillah, Jakarta

Located at Jalan Taman Fatahillah No. 1, West Jakarta, Fatahilah Museum is one of the historic buildings in Indonesia which stands on a land area of ​​1,300 square meters. This building, which resembles the Dam Palace in Amsterdam, was the city hall of Batavia in 1707 – 1712 under orders from the Governor General of the Dutch East Indies, Joan Van Hoorn. 

This historic building was used for administrative offices and the court council in its time Located at Jalan Taman Fatahillah No. 1, West Jakarta, Fatahilah Museum is one of the historic buildings in Indonesia which stands on a land area of ​​1,300 square meters. This building, which resembles the Dam Palace in Amsterdam, was the city hall of Batavia in 1707 – 1712 under orders from the Governor General of the Dutch East Indies, Joan Van Hoorn. This historic building was used for administrative offices and the court council in its time.

Recreation Places 

Definition of Recreation Places 

recreation places, which describes places for recreation in terms of nature, number, or other characteristics 

Purpose of Recreation Places 

describing places of recreation either in the form of the nature of the number or other characteristics so that people are interested in coming to the recreation area. 

Types of  Recreational Places : 

based on their geographical location are divided into four namely: 

Local Recreation Places 

area local recreation areas are recreational trips to local places in their own city or in vacation spots close to where they live 

for example : if we live in Jogja then we will go for recreation to Malioboro, Borobudur, and Prambanan 

Regional Recreation Places 

Regional recreation places have a wider scope for the Indonesian people. traditional recreation areas can be done by visiting holiday destinations in other provinces 

For example : when we live in the West Java area, we will go to Bali or Lombok for recreation 

International Recreation Places 

international recreation places are recreational activities carried out with a wider scope, this is done by visiting various tourist objects abroad and even around the world. 

Recreational places based on reason or purpose are divided into three, namely : 

Business 

this trip is dominated by the purpose of work or can be said as a business trip. business trips are carried out for things such as attending auction seminars, meetings with business partners and so on 

Holiday 

This trip is mostly done by the community, almost everyone does it with the aim of recreation or vacation, having fun and releasing fatigue. 

This recreational tour is the best medicine to deal with stress and a lot of thoughts. 

Education 

Educational recreation is usually carried out by school students with the aim of adding information about certain places generally they will visit places full of learning and the positive side that can be taken. 

For example is museums and the like

Recreational places based on the places visited are divided into seven namely : 

Nature Recreation Places 

Nature recreation places is a vacation trip to places that are truly natural such as mountains, seas, lakes, waterfalls and so on. people who love nature usually prefer nature tourism over going to other 

Recreational Places Cultural 

Recreation Place Cultural is a tourist trip that is intended to enjoy local cultural wisdom at the destination, 

for example visiting the Karapan Sapi festival in Madura, watching traditional dance and music theater performances. 

Educational Recreation Places 

Educational reacreation places is a trip that is specifically intended to increase knowledge and deepen education. 

Educational reacreation places is usually carried out by visiting a fish farming garden and visiting certain animal breeding places. 

Marine Recreation Places 

Marine Reacreation Places means travel with the aim of enjoying the beauty of the sea either on the surface or in the sea. In particular, marine tourism spots do facilitate to enjoy the beauty of the sea more intensively, such as snorkeling and surfing. 

Historical Recreation Places 

Historical reacreation places aims to study the course of history and all the events that occurred in the past. 

Culinary Reacreation Places 

Trip to try and taste all kinds of food in a certain place, all typical foods and drinks will be tried one by one by tourists. 

Religious Recreation Places 

Religious Reacreation Places is a tourist trip to certain places that have a close relationship with the heart and soul. This trip will make tourists feel a journey of the heart and draw closer to God. 

For example, a trip on the way to the Great Mosque, a trip to the graves of religious intermediaries.

Example About Recreation Places 

VISITING NIAGARA FALLS

Niagara Falls is the collective name for three waterfalls that cross the international border between the Canadian province of Ontario and the USA’s state of New York. They form the southern end of the Niagara Gorge. From largest to smallest, the three waterfalls are the Horseshoe Falls, the American Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls. The Horseshoe Falls lie on the Canadian side and the American Falls on the American side. They are separated by Goat Island. The smaller Bridal Veil Falls are also located on the American side, separated from the other waterfalls by Luna Island. There are various attractions that people can enjoy in Niagara Falls, six of them are described here.

The first to enjoy in Niagara Falls is Cave of the Winds. This attraction helps people get closer to the falls and go face-to-face with the pounding waters of the Falls. People can get soaked on the Hurricane Deck where they are just feet from the thundering waters. Waterproof clothing and sandals are provided. A trip at night when the Falls are illuminated in a rainbow of color is really amazing.

The second charm is Maid of the Mist Boat Tour. It is a world-famous scenic boat tour of the American and Canadian Falls for about a half-hour ride. People may access the tour via the Observation Tower elevator at Prospect Point in the state park. The boat operates mid-May until late October.

The next to visit in Niagara Falls is Niagara Adventure Theater. Here tourists may enjoy the most powerful and involving film experience that brings reality to life on a 45 foot screen. Audience members are given the priviledge to discover the thundering Falls from a completely new and exhilarating perspective, and plunge over them. The theater shows hourly and free multi-language headsets are made available.

Niagara Science Museum is another place to visit. It is a sanctuary for the preservation and appreciation of old science instruments and philosophical apparatus. 

The fifth point of interest is Niagara’s Wax Museum of History. Here, life-size wax figures portraying dramatic history of Niagara Falls are presented to guests. They can see Fort Niagara Scene, Indian Village, old store, blacksmith and barber shop scenes and how electricity is made. Wax figures of Julia Roberts, Princess Diana and many more are displayed here, too.

Finally, people can also enjoy Rainbow Air Helicopter Tours above and around the American and Canadian Falls. The tours start from downtown, next to the entrance to the Rainbow Bridge, and open from 9am to dusk when weather permits. The tours operate every day from second weekend in May until October 31st.

The Niagara Falls are renowned both for their beauty and as a valuable source of hydroelectric power. Managing the balance between recreational, commercial, and industrial uses has been a challenge for the stewards of the falls since the 19th century.