From Mount Semeru to Bali

Several places where film shooting took places has become particular tourism attractions that boost popularity of the tourism spots. 

In Indonesia, such places where famous Hollywood and local films were recorded are also continued to attract visitors. Below are list of famous film shooting places in Indonesian tourism destinations:
-Mount Semeru, East Java

In the end of 2012, Indonesian film entitled ‘5 CM’ have been dominating the cinemas in the country.  Some scenes of the film were taken at the highest mountain in Java Island. The number of visitors have been said to be increasing after the film screening.

-Bangka and Belitung Islands

In Sumatra have long been an exotic attraction to tourist. However, after the popular Indonesian film entitled Laskar Pelangi (The Rainbow Troops), which was adapted from the best-selling Novel by Andrea Hirata, was made and screened, visitors are not only visiting the islands for its beautiful beaches and landscape, but also an old school which was the place where the film shooting took place.

-Mount Rinjani, West Nusa Tenggara

During the mid of 2013, a movie entitled Leher Angsa (Goose’s Neck) was released that telling a story about traditional life of Sembalun Residents who have yet to familiar with public toilets. The shooting took place in the foot of Mount Rinjani which has already been a popular tourist destination for its captivating landscape of Segara Anak.

-Ubud Regions, Padang-padang Beach, Bali

There have been numerous places in Bali which became shooting spots for many movies. The last film shot in Bali was Hollywood’s Eat, Pray, Love, starred by Julia Roberts. Local people around the beach have even calling the shooting spot as Julia Roberts beach to attract tourists.

Source : Tempo