Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Gunung Tangkuban Perahu

Gunung Tangkuban Perahu is one of the mountain located in West Java province of Indonesia. About a 20 kilo meters towards north towards of Bandung, with a lush carpet of pine trees and tea garden around it, this mountain has a height of 2084 meters. The volcano has become a popular attraction for tourists, because they can walk or drive along the edge of the crater to see the sources of hot springs, and buy eggs to be boiled in hot water. The mountain last erupted in 1983.
The origin of the Tangkuban Perahu mountain legends associated with sangkuriang, narrated in love with her mother, Dayang Sumbi. To thwart her intentions to marry her, Dayang Sumbi. She proposed Sangkuriang requirement to make a boat overnight. When his efforts failed, sangkuriang angry and kicked the boat, which landed upside down. This boat is then formed Tangkuban Perahu.



Saturday, January 2, 2010

Gedung Sate

Gedung sate, with his trademark charm of the skewer on the central tower, has long been a Landmarkof Bandung is not only known western Java community, but also throughout Indonesia.Even the building was used as a model signal for several buildings and signs in the city of west Java. Built in 1920 this white building is still standing strong but graceful and now serves as the center of government buildings in West Java.



Puncak Bogor

Among Bandung and Bogor, there are the mountains and tea plantations are known as "Puncak", the fresh and cool climates. Most of Jakarta residents spending their weekend and national holiday to the Peak to briefly escape from their routine, and from Bandung to the Puncak takes 3 hours drive. Location Puncak Pass has long been the most popular holiday weekends. The air is cool and fresh, and natural scenery to bring peace, freshness, and peace. In the evening, the sunset view from the Peak Pass is awe-inspiring. 



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