McArthur Monument in Jayapura City

Jayapura City is the capital Papua Province. The question

is what tourists can enjoy there. For those who love
history, there is McArthur Monument, which was built to
commemorate a legendary general called Douglas
McArthur during the World War II. It is true Papua Island
became one of the locations of battles between Nippon
and Allies. The monument also becomes a symbol of the
entry of Allies Army in Papua. It was in 1944. They came
to Papua to deal with Japan, who ruled the area and
Filipina at the time. Today, the monument becomes an
interesting vacation spot for tourists.
The Nuance
In terms of size, the monument is small, having the height
of 3 meters. However, it becomes an interesting object for
photography. The problem is visitors are not allowed to get
near to the monument, as there is a border surrounding
the object. The colors are yellow and black, having a
symbol of a sword and an arrow in midst of it. There is
also a description of the monument regarding the history
of it. Near to the location, some trees grow well. Not to
mention the location is surrounded by grasses.
Exploring McArthur Monument
The most common visitors are historians and tourists who
are interested in history. They want to learn a little bit
history of Douglas McArthur and the construction of Allies
Base in Papua Island. Visitors can learn the story either
from the locals or a tour guide. Either way, they need to
know a bit about the Indonesian Language. It may help
them to understand the story, after all. Due to this reason,
it is better to hire a local guide who talks two languages.
Despite the fee, it would be a big help for tourists.
Apart from the history, McArthur Monument also offers
stunning views of nature. Here is the fact. It is situated
near to Sentani Lake, so tourists can see such beautiful
tourist spot from the location. Not to mention they can visit
the lake right away. As for tips, the best time to visit the
monument is in the afternoon, when the sun is setting.
That stunning view of the sun makes the landmark looks
beautiful! Somehow, it becomes a good object for
photography as well.
What’s next? Well, people have different ideas when it
comes to visiting McArthur Monument. In a nutshell, it is
the place to learn history, enjoy beautiful nature views,
and photography. Another idea is to go picnic with
families. Visitors are allowed to carry snacks and eat them
with their friends or families on the location. The thing is
they should take care of the trash and importantly, they
are not allowed to litter.