Bandung is the province of West Java. Bandung is located 140 km southeast of Jakarta. Size 167.3 km Bandung city, has a number of 2.8 million people (in the census data 2007). Bandung is the most populous city - three in Indonesia, because the city of Bandung is the 3rd - the largest in Indonesia.At the time of the Dutch colonial period, the city of Bandung is often called the "Paris In Java" due to its strategic geographical location and cool climate. Bandung is also often referred to as the city of flowers because in Bandung many girls - beautiful ivory.Bandung city is divided into several areas:
1. North BandungBandung city center of activity north is the crater of Mount Tangkubanperahu, Taman Hutan Raya Juanda (Dago Pakar), Maribaya (Lembang), Curug Penganten (Cisarua), and Flower Cihideung (Parongpong).
Picture North Bandung
a. TangkubanperahuMount Tangkubanperahu situated 2076 meters altitude above the sea level. Called Mount Tangkubanperahu because the mountain resembles the shape of an inverted boat. The legend that attach to Mount Tangkubanperahu is Sangkuriang story, which tells about a boy who loves his own mother.
Pictures Mount Tangkubanperahu
b. Observatory
Observatory is a star observation which was built in 1923 during the Dutch colonization. The venue is initiated by a Dutch named K.A.R Bosscha. The observatory is the oldest place of star observation in Indonesia and never predicate one - the only star observation in the world that lies on the equator.Now the observatory under the auspices of the Science Faculty Institute of Technology Bandung, due to its nature as a place of study, the number of visitors who come are restricted. The price of admission to Observatoriu Bosscha is Rp.7.500, - per person.
Picture Ovservatory
Maribaya tourist places in the city is located 21 Km north of Bandung, exactly 5 km from the town Lembang eastwards. Maribaya a recreation area with a beautiful view of the air is very cool, there are several waterfalls including: Curug Cigulung, Cikoleang waterfall, waterfall Cikawiri and Curug Omas. To go to Maribaya through a trail in Forest Park Juanda (Tahura Juanda) within 5 km, ideal for visitors who love adventurous sports in the universe that has outstanding beauty.Drawing Maribaya5. Tahura Juanda (Goa Expert)Is a large forest which has 2,500 species of trees, there are 40 familia than 180 species, among others, such as pine trees of Sumatra, Teak, Wood Kenanga, Mahogany Uganda, Mahogany Leaf Large, Tree Sausage, Pinus or Tusam, Tusam Southeast Asia, Tusam Philippines, Mexico pine, and pine Kaliandra. There are also a variety of fauna including birds, ferrets, monkeys, squirrels and others. In these places there is a legacy of Japanese colonial Goa is Goa Japan and the Netherlands.Figure Tahura Juanda (Goa Expert)
Picture Maribaya
d. Flower CihideungTourism is located in the village of Cihideung, District Parongpong, North Bandung. Flower Cihideung has an area of 50 hectares, which is a giant mother gardens and very interesting to visit tourists both local and international tourists.Image Flower Cihideung
Picture Flower Cihideung
e. Curug Cimahi Curug Cimahi have a height of 100 meters, which is one of the highest waterfalls and the surrounding area of Bandung. To go to the waterfall Cimahi tourism and melewawti visitors taking the stairs rather long distance downhill.Figure Curug Cimahi8. Kampung GajahIs a tourist attraction with various games such as flying fox, buggy adventure, a wave pool, a hot air balloon and others. Jalan Kampung Gajah is located in Sergeant Bajuri KM 3.8. Similarly artifacts restaurant Sunda, oriental, western to Japanese.
Picture of Kampung Gajah
f. Kampung Daun
Tourism is located at Km 4.7 Jalan Sergeant Bajuri. Is a tourist attraction that is right for relaxation of the visitors as there are various Café and Restaurant which is equipped with a variety of shade trees, the natural flow of the river, accompanied by a small waterfall, is also equipped with voice gemricik water which makes the atmosphere very beautiful and natural.
Picture of Kampung Daun
g. Natural Window
Tourism is located right in front of Kampung Daun, there is a playground for children - children. There, children - children can learn and interact directly with the farmers and animals - livestock. Child - children can learn farming directly, such as how to grow rice, vegetables, and also lainnya.Terdapat also a swimming pool, and has a nature that is still very beautiful, so that makes visitors linger at this place.Picture Window Alam11. Dusun BambuHeritage is located at Jalan Dusun Bambu Colonel Masturi, Cimahi, Bandung North. Situated on a plateau and there is an artificial lake, a restaurant that has a natural feel cool and comfortable.
Figure Dusun Bambu
h. De'Ranch
Tourism is located in Jalan Maribaya 17, open daily from 08.00 am to 18.00 pm, the admission price 5,000, - per person. Located diwilayak Lembang Bandung which offers horse riding and cowboy shades ranging from the style of clothing, home, restaurant, and other accessories.
Figure De'Ranch
2. South Bandung
South of Bandung is the center of agro-tourism activities (agriculture and tea plantations in Rancabali, Wiwidey, Malabar, PANGALENGAN and Gununghalu), Water Tourism (Situ and Cileunca), Wanaha Travel (Kamojang Crater, Crater White, and Hot Cimanggu).There are several attractions in the South Bandung, including:
a. Situ Patengan
A tourist attraction that there is a beautiful natural lake and beautiful. To go to these sights through a winding road - wriggle among the tea plantations after objects Ranca Bali Tourism Kawah Putih and Ranch Upas.
Figure Situ Patengan
b. Kawah Putih
Tourism is located in the area of Ranca Bali, within 44km from the city of Bandung, precisely in the village Sugih, Pasir Jambu subdistrict. Kawah Putih is a tourist attraction Patuha crater lake of the mountain, with an altitude of 2,434 meters above sea level.
Pictures Kawah Putih
c. Ranca Upas
Tourism is located at an altitude of 1,700 meters above sea level, is located 45 km from Bandung city center with air temperatures of 18 degrees Celsius. Natural feel very cool and beautiful, there is a petition and plant species that berarasal of the Australian continent.
Figure Ranca Upas
d. Strawberry Gardens
Strawberry merupakans ne of the leading agro products Bandung, precisely in Ciwidey. Diobyek this tour you can pick their own strawberries that no such diperkebunan. Rustic feel that is still very natural and beautiful. Very interesting is used as a tourist destination could be an alternative of your choice.
Image Garden Strawberry
e. Cimanggu
Is a famous tourist attraction with a hot water bath. Having a large area as a tourist attraction there is a hot water bath, children's playground - children, there is a restaurant and bistro and a cozy inn.
Figure Cimanggu
f. Ciwalini
As a tourist attraction Cimanggu, travel places Ciwalini also a tourist attraction that has thermal baths which have a very sejukl air and natural feel very natural and beautiful. Located in the plains of the mountains with unspoiled nature, nan cool air, there are also hot water bathing pool.
g. Cileunca
Is a tourist attraction in the area PANGALENGAN lake. Is an artificial lake has an area of 1,400 hectares surrounded by hills, which have a natural and beautiful mountain background. There is also a rafting tour very challenging and interesting.
Figure Cileunca
h. Malabar
Tea PlantationThis tourist attraction is perfect for sports activities on foot, turning recreation, there is a very extensive tea gardens with the feel of the mountains and the scenery is very natural. There are also specialty neat and clean, the air is very cool and comfortable.
Pictures of Malabar Tea Plantation
i.Thermal Baths Cibolang
Is the object of hot spring located in the middle - the middle of the jungle. Precisely located at the foot of Mount Wayang with an altitude of 1,500 meters above sea level with temperatures ranging between 18 degrees Celsius. There is also a outbound travel, mini waterboom and lodging.
Image Thermal Baths Cibolang
3. East BandungWhile the eastern region of Bandung is a gathering place for large campuses like the University of Padjadjaran (UNPAD), College of Public Administration (STPDN), IKOPIN, UNWIM and universities - other universities.Pictures of East Bandung
