Holiday In Indonesia

Bandung is the largest metropolitan city in West Java province, as well as the capital of the province. The city is located 140 km southeast of Jakarta, and is the third largest city in Indonesia after Jakarta and Surabaya by population. In addition, the city of Bandung is also the largest city in the southern part of Java Island. While the metropolitan area of Bandung Raya is the third largest in Indonesia after Jakarta and Gerbangkertosusila.

In this city recorded a variety of historical importance, such as the establishment of a technical college the first in Indonesia (Technische Hoogeschool te Bandoeng - TH Bandung, now the Bandung Institute of Technology - ITB), the location of battleground at the time of independence, and was once the site of the Conference Asia-Africa in 1955, a meeting which voiced the spirit of anti-colonialism, even the Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru in his speech said that Bandung is the capital of Asia and Africa.

City of flowers is another name for this city, because in ancient times was considered a very beautiful city with many trees and flowers that grow there. In addition Bandung was formerly referred to as Parijs van Java because of its beauty. Besides the city of Bandung also known as a shopping city, with malls and factory outlets are widely spread in the city, and is now gradually Bandung also be culinary tourism. And in 2007, the British Council to make the city of Bandung as a pilot project for the most creative cities throughout East Asia. Today, the city of Bandung is one of the main destinations of tourism and education.

The following is a review of tourism sites in the city of Bandung

1. Ciwidey White Crater

White crater is located in Ciwidey, about 50 KM south of Bandung, Travel Ciwidey White Crater is one of the attractions in Singapore are the most popular, especially among nature lovers. As the name implies, Ciwidey White Crater is a volcanic crater with a white ground. The white color is due to the sulfur content in the soil. The main uniqueness of the crater this white is the color of the water is always changing.

2. Tangkuban Perahu Mount

Tangkuban Perahu Mount is located about 20 kilometers north of the city of Bandung, which is an active volcano in Lembang. Tangkuban Perahu Mount has unique characteristics that shape which resembles an upturned boat, according to the legend which tells that the mountain Maras came from a boat that was kicked by Sangkuriang upside down. Mount Tangkuban Perahu is a natural tourist spot that has become one of the tourist spots Bandung's most famous.

3. Curug Dago

Waterfall located in District Coblong, Dago, Bandung is also one of the tours are quite popular. Although the waterfall Curug Dago is not too high, only about 10 meters, but the hidden waterfalls looks very beautiful and attractive. Curug Dago is not very well known in the ears of the tourists, but there's nothing wrong if you try to come to Curug Dago.

4. Bosscha Observatory

The observatory Located in Lembang, approximately 15 kilometers north of the city of Bandung. This observatory is a place to observe the stars. For those of you who had once watched the movie "The Adventures of Sherina" then you will feel familiar with the place on this one, because the observatory is also one of the locations for shooting the film. If you wish to visit the observatory, first of all, you have to register so can not directly come and go just like that.

5. Situ Patenggang Lake

The lake is located not far about 7 KM from Kawah Putih Ciwidey, South Bandung is highly visited by tourists because of the beauty of the landscape. In addition to enjoying the lake view while picnic, you can also play water boat on Situ Patenggang Lake.

6. Ciater Hot Spring

Tourist attractions in Bandung most visited by tourists one of them Hot Ciater. Springs In addition to functioning as a means of recreation, Ciater Hot Springs also have an influence on your health. Travel hot spring is located about 30 KM north of the city of Bandung. Hot spring Ciater is derived from the active crater of Tangkuban Perahu Mount. Surely it would be very suitable for those who want to take a break to soak in the sulfur water this Ciater.

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