ABOUT BANDUNG

BOGOR BOTANICAL GARDEN:

Located at the heart of Bogor, it is world class botanical gardens, covering an area of around 85 hectares. Officially opened by the Dutch in 1817, it was from these gardens that early researchers developed various crops such as tea, cassava, tobacco and cinchona. The park is still a major cente for botanical research in Indonesia. More than 15,000 plant species grow in this garden, including 400 kind of palm and more than 5,000 kind of orchid varietes from various regions in Indonesia. Many of the trees are centuries old. In the northwest cornet of the gardens you can view the Presidential Summer Palace that formerly was the official residence of the Dutch governors-general from 1870 to 1942.

PUNCAK :

From Bogor, drive across this beautiful 1400-meter high pass, winding mountain road that passes through small resort town and tea plantations you will arrive to Puncak that meaning "summit". At this high altitude, it's cool and often misky. Tea pickers with their colorful costumes and big broad hats are good objects for photo lovers. It is popular escape from the heart and crowds of Jakarta.

TAMAN SAFARI INDONESIA:

The Taman Safari Indonesia or Indonesia Safari Park is a drive-through game park created for animals in an environment as close as possible to their natura habitat. Watching various kinds of animal from all continents roaming nearby your tour bus is a very interesting experience that can not be found in other zoos. Adjacent to the park is Baby Zoo which will offer another interest where you could hold friendly lions cubs, shake hands with orangutans and see a very unique white tiger.

CIATER HOTSPRING :

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 rheaumatism and skin problems (note: pool ticket will be on your own expenses).

TANGKUBAN PERAHU CRATER:

The name Tangkuban Perahu or the 'overturned boat' derived from Sundanese 'Sangkuriang' legend. Its craters are remnant of a gigantic collapsed  volcano; it still simmers and bubbles, sending up deadly sulphurous fumes. Its last serious eruption was in 1969, filling the area with black clouds, ash, and mudflows. Tangkuban Perahu crater is easily accesible by car that makes its as impressive sights.

CIHAMPELAS 'JEANS' CENTER:

No discussion of Bandung sights would be complete without mentioning of its famous jeans street, Jalan Cihampelas. This is a commercial area, which offers a huge collection of jeans and the most beautifully decorated shop. It is the ultimate in arts and has to be seen to be believed.

ABOUT JAKARTA

NATIONAL MONUMENT (MONAS)

This 137-meter-high column towering over Merdeka Square is Both Jakarta’s principal landmark. Topped by a glittering flame symbolizes the nations independence. The flame  is gilded with 35 kg of gold leaf. The Basement of the monument houses an exhibit of 48 dramatic dioramas depicting the history of Indonesia from prehistoric times to the present.

BATIK SHOP

Stop and visit to one of the Batik shop in Jakarta to find Indonesian fine selection and interesting permanent exhibition of BATIK, traditional cloth from Indonesia, in classic and modern designs.

BEAUTIFUL INDONESIA IN MINIATURE PARK

An extensive theme park set in over 100 hectares on the outskirts of Jakarta; the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature Park) is Indonesia’s answer to every visitor’s prayer to see the magnificent archipelago in just one day. All the Indonesian islands are realistically reproduced in miniature in a central lake and around the lake are pavilions to represent 33 provinces of Indonesia. Each pavilions is representative of each province from the traditional architectural style in miniature to a wonderful display of cultural items and exhibits.

MUSEUM INDONESIA

Inside the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah is Museum Indonesia, a three-storey edifice in traditional Balinese architecture. The Museum houses a vast collection of Indonesian contemporary arts and crafts, traditional costumes from the various regions, puppets, musical instruments, masks, and daily life utensils.

GLODOK

Glodok is the center of Jakarta’s China Town. It is now Banking, hawkers, trading and entertainment center. Visit to Petak Sembilan Chinese temple (build around 1650), it was on of the earliest center of worship for the Batavian Chinese.

SUNDA KELAPA HARBOUR

This 500-year-old harbor area was a vital link to the markets of the outside world for the 15^th Century Kingdom of Pajajaran. Since then this port has belonged to the portugese and Dutch. The Magnificent and brightly painted Makassar schooner called Phinisi are still an important means of transporting goods to and from the outer islands. This is one of the finest sights in Jakarta.

FATAHILLAH MUSEUM :

Built in the 16^th Century, the museum is housed in the old town hall of Batavia, which is probably one of the most solid reminders of Dutch Rule to be found in Indonesia. It provides the historic background of Jakarta though a display of maps and antiquities, including furniture and porcelains. (Monday & Public holidays closed. Visit the antique and flea market in Jalan Surabaya Instead).

DUNIA FANTASI

Dunia Fantasi or “Fantasy World” is a fun and theme park designed to entertain the visitors into the fascinating world of modern science and technology. The facilities take visitors on imagination tours of Afrika, America and Indonesia through some breath taking games.

SEA WORLD

Inside the Ancol Dreamland Complex, Sea World is a high tech modern huge aquarium exhibiting the special and diverse tropical marine life found throughout the Indonesian Waters, Stroll through Freshwater World and Micro World, see beautiful tropical fish and corral reefs, and get friendly with marine life at the touch pool. A theater screens movies about the under water world and necessity is the Antasena Tunnel, a walk-through acrylic tube that gives first hand experience of life under the sea.

ANCOL  ART MARKET

Located inside the Ancol Dreamland, it is an outdoor art market likely recreational palce where you will be most to purchase something. Items include antiques, handicrafts, paintings, potters and knick-kancks. With many of the artisans working on site, it is a paradise for souvenir hunters and art lovers.