Category Archives: West Java
Kawah Putih Tourism is Open
Kawah Putih Photo by Memory.Lane.
For two months, since March 18, 2010, Kawah Putih (White Crater) was closed for visitor due to bad weather and renovation. Starting today, May 8, 2010, the tourism object is open again. There are something new in the location. It provides better tourists facilitate and a new attraction which is Legenda Kawah Putih Domba Lukutan (Kawah Putih Legend).
Kawah putih is located at Ciwidey, Bandung Regency. It is very easy to get here from Bandung. Kawah Putih is an ecotourism which is a crater with white water. This place is used for tourism and pre-wedding photography location. The white water and stones bring dramatic view in the photograph.
Family Picnic to Taman Wisata Mekarsari
Visit to Bogor with the family was not complete if not visit Mekarsari Park. Even for those who already have children, the park is well suited to introduce the eco tourism and biodiversity in the world’s largest tropical fruits park, in particular, the types of fruits that were collected from all regions in Indonesia.
A Life in Java
Java, one of five biggest island in Indonesia consists of several tribes. Each of the tribes has their own culture. In this video, we will see a life in West java with Anthony Bourdain. Please enjoy it.
Angklung, A Bamboo Music Instrument
Photo credit: Deka
Angklung is a genuine music instrument from West Java, Indonesia. It is a music instrument made from bamboo. To play the instrument is simply shake it on the desired note.
Today, angklung is not merely a traditional music instrument. It can be combined with modern instrument like keyboard, guitar, drums and many more. It can sing popular songs like Mission Impossible, Rihana’s Umbrella and all song you like. It can be played for either colossally or solo.
Papandayan Crater
Credit: Wikipedia
Nature is amazing. That sentence is the most appropriate to express the unique and beauty of Papandayan Crater, a natural attraction at Garut, West Java. The crater of Papandayan Mountain is 2622 meters high. It is a worth visit place for those who love challenges during the travel to Indonesia. There are several active craters that tourist can observe closely. In 2002 there are several craters exploded such as Kawah (crater) Baru, Kawah Nagklat and Kawah 2002.
It is not only the tourist can observe craters but also nature preservation which perform its flora and fauna and giving the fresh air free.
