Taman Hutan Raya Ir. H. Djuanda (Great Forest Park) is a conservation area, botanical garden, and recreational area that begins in the Dago area of Bandung and stretches nearly 30 km north, past Tangkuban Perahu to the village of Ciater. In addition to the waterfalls, the mostly pine and bamboo forest has abundant wildlife –[…]
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Bandung, Once Known As “Paris Of Java”
Bandung is the cosmopolitan provincial capital of West Java famous for its universities, cuisine, fashion, and night life. Though it is overshadowed by Jakarta, which is just two hours away, it is a dynamic city in its own right. Bandung is the center of Sundanese culture, and an important business, arts, and education center. Located[…]
Read MoreStunning Bandung, Where The Wonders Of West Java Begins
Bandung is the cosmopolitan provincial capital of West Java famous for its universities, cuisine, fashion, and night life. Though it is overshadowed by Jakarta, which is just two hours away, it is a dynamic city in its own right. Bandung is the center of Sundanese culture, and an important business, arts, and education center. Located[…]
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CIATER HOT SPRING Ciater is a pretty little place in the middle of huge tea estate. Its main attraction is the Sari Ater Hot Spring Resort; the pools are probably the best of all the hot springs around Bandung. You can enjoy swimming in warm sulphurous water pools that can heal rheumatism and skin problems[…]
Read MoreBandung, The Sundanese Land
Geographically Bandung lies in 6°55′ south, 107°36′ east. Bandung is the capital city of West Java province and located about 150 km south Jakarta. Bandung has become one of the Jakarta’s people most favorite cities to visit and also known as Parisj van Java. The climate in Bandung is cooler than most Indonesian cities and[…]
Read MoreOne-stop Cultural Workshop, The Saung Angklung Udjo
Literally “Saung” means a place for gathering around in Sundanese (west java ethnic) language. “Angklung” means traditional bamboo music instruments. “Udjo” is the short name of Udjo Ngalagena, the founder and owner of this place. Saung Angklung Udjo (SAU) is one-stop cultural workshop and presenting Angklung performance, bamboo handicraft centre, Sundanese culture and Angklung in[…]
Read MoreTangkuban Perahu, Interesting Place in Bandung
Tangkuban Perahu means literally upturning of (a) boat or upturned boat in Sundanese (west java ethnic), referring to the local legend Sangkuriang and Dayang Sumbi. It’s said that the mountain is the cast away boat which kicked by Sangkuriang. It is located around 30 km northern Bandung city between Sagalaherang village, Sagalaherang district, Subang regency[…]
Read MoreFeasting On Flowers, The Natural Farm House Lembang
Usually people view flowers as decoration only. Not many know that flowers can be made into mouthwatering dishes! Natural Farm House, Bandung, West Java, offers this unique dining experience. The farm, consisting of 5,000 square meters land, is managed by Mrs. Wieke Lorenz. She has been tending to the farm since 1993. The farm uses[…]
Read MoreWest Java, The Enchanting Land Of Sunda
West Java surrounds the nation’s capital of Jakarta on three sides, and good roads provide links to most of the province, passing through rugged mountains, iridescent paddy fields and along pastoral stretches of palm-fringed coastline. There are a number of popular resorts on the western and southern coasts with modern hotels and extensive facilities, favourite[…]
Read MoreBandung Factory Outlet
Bandung factory outlet is one of many atrractions of Bandung city, which sells various kind of clothes. The factory outlets are very famous in Indonesia especially for the resident of Jakarta. Every weekend or holiday, they come to Bandung and for the most of them, this is the favorite destination for their vacation and of[…]
Read MoreBandung Accommodation : Hotel, Villa And Resort
It’s from long time ago, Bandung was known as a tourist destination. Cool weather and beautiful scenery made Bandung became a pleasant place for a vacation. Dutch East Indies government officials from Batavia (now Jakarta) often went to Bandung for a vacation from routine activities. And, the plantation owners around Bandung, had a weekly gathering[…]
Read MoreBandung Tourism
Located in the basin of Parahyangan mountains in West Java, at an altitude of 750 meters above sea level so it has cool air and only about 180 km from Jakarta with only 2-3 hours travel time via highway Cipularang, Bandung tourism has become one of the favorite things in Indonesia, especially for Jakarta residents.[…]
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Zorg, dat als ik terug kom hier een stad is gebouwd ! Make sure, that when I come back here a city must be built! This is what was ordered by the Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies HW Daendels when controlling the construction of the Great Post Road in Java in 1810. And now,[…]
Read MoreTangkuban Perahu : Bandung Volcano Tour
Tangkuban Perahu is a tourist object in Bandung, West Java province. The tourist object is located 30 kilometers from Bandung city. The route you can take to get there is Bandung – Ledeng – Lembang – Tangkuban Perahu. If you go from Bandung to Tangkuban Perahu by motorcycle, you go from Dago to Pagerwangi to[…]
Read MoreMaribaya Waterfall, The Natural Hot Spring Park
Maribaya Waterfall is a tourist object located in Lembang, Bandung (the capital city of West Java). To be exact, the location is just a few minutes east of Lembang. Maribaya’s recreation grounds and a magnificent gorge make a very popular resort. On Sundays, Maribaya is a particularly crowded spot. Minibuses and horse carts are frequent[…]
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