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Lawang Sewu, Semarang

A famous landmark in Semarang, Central Java, Lawang Sewu ________(1. consider) as

one of the most haunted places in Indonesia. Lawang Sewu ________(2. refer) to “a thousand
doors”, although it doesn’t really have a thousand doors. This landmark is well-maintained even
though it has a spooky past and is definitely a must-visit not only for those who want to test their
fears but also those who ________(3. interest) in Dutch-colonial history.

Not only is this place extremely photogenic but the story of Lawang Sewu is also a
combination of multiple narratives. These ________(4. include) myths and tales about the
torment that occured in the 1940s by the Japanese Troops in Indonesia. People often claim to
have ________(5. capture) ghosts and spirits in their photographs. Along with the spooky image,
the empty corridors with marble staircases will leave you with an eerie feeling. All in all, people
visit Lawang Sewu in order to admire unique European-style structures that tell them stories of a
time when the nation was fighting for its freedom, leaving them in a bittersweet state along with
a sense of patriotism.

History
 This building has ________(6. consider) as the most haunted landmarks in Indonesia,
comprising witness and knowledge of past events in this country. Lawang Sewu ________(7.
build) between 1906 and 1917. This Dutch-colonial building was formed in a way that there are
different buildings and a square in the middle. In the 1940s, after Indonesia declared
independence, this building ________(8. use) as the battleground for the bloodshed in Semarang.
The Japanese troops took over Lawang Sewu and used the basement as a prison to torture and
execute a large number of people. As a result, this place is said to be haunted by ghosts
originating from stories of prisoners, visitors and owners of this place. In the memory of those
who were killed in the battle of 1945, Tugu Muda monument was built followed by an annual
commemoration of the 5-day struggle at Lawang Sewu. The myths and tales of this building are
quite popular even today, making Lawang Sewu a country-famous attraction.

How To Reach Lawang Sewu

Lawang Sewu ________(9. locate) in Semarang, Central Java. It can ________(10. reach)
from Semarang from different places in Java. The following bus companies: Rosa Indaliah,
Safari Dharma Raya and Raya that are a few reputed travel companies. Local transport within
Semarang such as buses go from a few spots to this landmark. Buses A, DKM, Q, F, P1, DP, P4
and TV go from Surabaya and buses C8, 2, R3D, 4 and 5 go from Kota Semarang to Lawang
Sewu.
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Padar Island Tourism

Padar Island is the third largest island in Komodo National Park. It ________(1. locate) in
between its two sibling islands- Komodo Island and Rinca island. Padar ________(2. surround)
by beautiful rugged hills that offer a splendid panoramic view. It is a perfect place for hikers that
love a challenge. The hike up Padar hill is an activity that is one of the most popular things to do
on Padar Island.

Hiking to the hills of Padar Island is one of the most adventurous activities in Komodo.
Padar Island is also home to one of the world's only pink beaches. The sand ________(3. get) its
colour from minuscule red volcanic sediments. Komodo National Park has beaches of three
colours and these tricolour beaches can ________(4. see) from Padar Island. It is a paradise for
adventure seekers and a completely another world full of diverse wildlife and aquatic treasures
like the rare manta rays, and other exotic marine species.

Unfortunately, Komodo dragons cannot ________(5. witness) here since, the species have
gone extinct and can now only ________(6. find) at Komodo Island and its neighbouring Island-
Rinca. Padar Island is covered with rolling hills adjacent to mesmerizing turquoise blue seas that
offer an enchanting and serene landscape.

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Padar island is from April to June. Also, the dry season between
September and December is a good option. July and August are the peak time when Padar Island
is a little more crowded than usual. Whereas, it ________(7. suggest) to avoid the months
between December and March as they are the wettest months of the year.

Local transport in Padar Island

One has to take a boat from Labuan Bajo for Komodo National park. Since, the island is
quite laid back and has no land strips, commuting around the island is mostly on foot. The locals
and tourists over there ________(8. prefer) hiking around the island for thrilling experiences.
But to reach far away points, boats ________(9. hire). It is recommended to use speed boats
rather than the slow ones if planning a short budget trip since the slow boat may charge you
comparatively less but may not take you to the desired spots in that particular time frame. Padar
Island is a very small and compact area, with no accommodation facilities and public
transportation. Tourists generally ________(10. hike) from Komodo island to Padar Island.
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A Vacation in Tana Toraja Regency, South Sulawesi

South Sulawesi Province is famous for its tradition. For travelers, Tana Toraja Regency is
the best destination to explore the richness of the culture of such province. Both local and foreign
tourists would love to explore it. Once you_____ (1. reach) the location, you may feel a mystical
atmosphere. It is because the villagers took care of their culture well. The best features in Tana
Toraja are Tongkonan, ancient burial sites, and an uncommon way of living. Not to mention the
nuance is serene and shady. Many beautiful landmarks_______(2. scatter) in this region. With all
these features, UNESCO has included it as one of the world’s cultural heritage.

The Nuance
Tongkonan is the best________ (3. feature) in Tana Toraja Regency. It is actually a
formation of traditional houses. The size varies and the shape is unique. You can only see this
kind of houses in South Sulawesi Province, especially Tana Toraja. Near these houses, you are
likely to find tombstones. The locals often bury their relatives in a tree, wall, and other strange
locations. It _______ (4. has/have) become a culture, actually. Due to this reason, any villages in
this region emit a mystical aura.
Exploring Tana Toraja Regency
Many tourist attractions are available in Tana Toraja Regency. It is because the locals often
perform numerous traditional ceremonies. In fact, you can enjoy local dances. Apart from such
cultural lures, Tana Toraja _______ (5. hold) an interesting history. The locals______ (6.
believe) their ancestors came down from the heavens using sky stairs. However, some historians
didn’t approve of this story. Instead, they said the ancestors of the locals were immigrants. These
people came from Tongkin Cape. That means there was an acculturation back then.
Tana Toraja Regency is the home of interesting tourist spots. Travelers can get around and
_____ (7. visit) several vacation destinations such as Londa, Lemo, and Tampang Allo. All of
them share the same feature, which is the traditional cemetery. You may _______ (8. expect)
some bones on the holes of a particular wall. It sounds creepy, doesn’t it? However, visiting the
local tombstones _______ (9. consider) a new experience for travelers. In fact, it is the main
reason why many tourists visit Tana Toraja.
The best time to visit Tana Toraja Regency is in June or December. At these times, you are
able to witness a special ceremony performed by the locals. They _________ (10. sacrifice) tens
of buffalos or pigs as part of burial procession. The legend has it. These animals will accompany
the dead person to reach the heaven. What’s next? It is as simple as exploring the villages in
Tana Toraja. They have beautiful Tongkonan and culture.

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Vredeburg Fort in Gondomanan Sub-District, Yogyakarta Special Region

Vredeburg Fort Museum has become one of Yogyakarta City’s best vacation destinations.
This historical fort ______ (1. locate) in Ngupasan Village at Gondomanan Sub-District. The
most interesting allure is definitely the historical value. The majestic architecture also lures those
who love photography! Also, visitors are able to see numerous types of old items that relate to
wars or fights before the independence of Indonesia. The fort _______ (2. built) in 1765 by the
Dutch, actually. The purpose was to repel any attacks from Kraton Palace. These days, it ______
(3. has/have) become a famous tourist site in Malioboro Area. Thus, everyone must drop by
when visiting Yogyakarta later.

The Nuance
The fort has a rectangular shape and features a ditch in all its sides. Not to mention a
watchtower resides in all the corners. When tourists ______ (4. reach) the south part of the fort,
they may find old cannon too. As for the gate, it _______ (5. look) majestic with a name sign on
it. According to the locals, the fort has the total size of about 2100 meters per square! As
mentioned before, it ________ (6. built) by the Dutch. No wonder, the architecture ________ (7.
represent) their culture. The design is original and it hasn’t changed at all!
Exploring Vredeburg Fort Museum
Once arriving at Vredeburg Fort Museum, they would see the majestic building right away.
Not to mention numerous types of facilities and rooms reside in that area. These include an
exhibition room, library, meeting room, guest room, a small mosque, audio-visual room, free
internet access, etc. Thus, it__________ (8. recommended) to explore all parts of the fort for the
best experience. Not to mention tourists should carry a camera to capture some photos during the
exploration. Aside from exploration and photography, people keep coming to Vredeburg Fort
Museum to witness all collections for sure. Once entering the fort, tourists may see some
miniatures, replicas, photos, and paintings. Not to mention several diorama rooms are available
in that area. Each of them stores different historical items. Here is the tip. Tourists should also
take photos using their camera when exploring those rooms. As long as they don’t litter, they are
good to go. Most people _________(9. interest) to hang out outside Vredeburg Fort Museum,
instead. They simply explore all parts of the fort including the ditch, bridge, walls, gate, and
Serangan Umum Monument. Tourists usually _______ (10. take) selfies in front of these objects!
In front of the fort, several street vendors gather and offer their products to tourists, as well.
These include foods and souvenirs!
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The Palace / Keraton Yogyakarta

The palace court with its grand and elegant Javanese architecture lies in the center of the
city. Prince Mangkubumi founded the palace in 1755. The Prince then __________(1. call) Sri
Sultan Hamengkubuwono I and he chose the right location of the compound between Winongo
River and Code River. The palace __________ (2. stretch out) from north to south. The front
yard is called alun-alun Utara (the Like 12 Tweet Simpan Share 12 North Square), and the
backyard is called Alun-alun Selatan (the South Square). The layout of the buildings _________
(3. show) that the Palace, the commemorative column and Mount Merapi lie in one line. The
palace meeting hall __________ (4. call) Pagelaran, where formal meetings of palace officials
___________ (5. held), while the "Manguntur Tingkil" hall is the place where the Sultan is
seated.
The visitors can enjoy the atmosphere of the kraton in former times by visiting the life-
size diorama of wedding ceremonies on the palace meeting hall, __________ (6. perform) by
puppets, which are intentionally arranged to create such an atmosphere. Sets of Javanese musical
instruments, antiques and heirlooms __________ (7. make) the palace of Yogyakarta worth to
visit. Many sets of gamelan music instruments, antiques, and heirlooms ________ (8. make) the
palace of Yogyakarta the most interesting tourist attractions in Yogyakarta. The palace of
Ngayogyokarto Hadiningrat is now the dwelling place of Sultan Hamengku Buwono X and the
family.
West of the palace, there is Water Castle, built in 1758 by the prince, Sultan
Hamengkubuwono I. The Water Castle __________ (9. locate) in the older part of the city within
walking distance from the Bird Market. Part of the pleasure garden and castle is at present no
more than an intriguing collection of ruins, pools, arches and underground passages __________
(10. enclose) by massive walls, however, the central courtyard with the nymph-baths has been
restored. A number of batik workshops line the avenue leading to the pleasure garden's entrance.