West Java has something for everyone…

Bandung

The capital Bandung is called "The Paris of Java", because of its tree-lined boulevards and artistic influences. The city gained international fame in 1955 as the venue for the first Afro Asian Conference which brought together the leaders of 29 leaders of Asian and African Nations with the aim of promoting economic and cultural relations and taking a common stand against colonialism.

West Java provides visitors with an extensive array of fascinating things to see and do. You may venture to the brink of the awesome power of Krakatau , explore the pristine wildlife reserve of Ujung Kulon on the south western tip of Java, take refuge in the Pulau Dua Bird Sanctuary off the coast of Banten, visit the mysterious peoples in the remote Halimun Mountain Reserve, discover unspoiled beaches at Pangandaran and treasures in the royal palaces of Cirebon or wonder through the world-renowned botanical garden of Bogor.

Bogor

Bogor lies closely to Jakarta then it does to Bandung. Named by the Dutch as a town “without worries”, Bogor was chosen as the first palace of the Dutch Governor in 1745. Restored in 1832, the palace sits elegantly amidst gardens and expansive lawns where deer roam freely under majestic old trees.

The world-famous Botanical garden covers an area of 87 hectares with thousands of species of plant life from all over the world, including towering ancient trees and world’s largest flower Rafflesia. There are over 15,000 species of trees and plants, 400 varieties of palms alone. The orchid houses contain over 3,000 orchid varieties. You don’t have to be a horticulturalist to enjoy the garden, it is a masterpiece of design and a wonderful place to just stroll and enjoy the company of family and friends.