Kampung Naga

           Kampung Naga is a Hamlet located in the area of Neglasari Village, Salawu District, Tasikmalay Regency, West Java Province, Indonesia  Kampung Naga is a village which is inhabited by a community in a very strong tradition of holding the remainder ancestors. The differences are visible when compared with other communities outside Kampung Naga. The community are living in the framework of an atmosphere in a traditional simplicity and environmental wisdom.

          Kampung Naga is located not far from the main road that connects with the city of Garut Tasik. Villages are located in a fertile valley, with the boundaries, in the West Village by Naga forest. The forest is sacred because it is located in the ancestral cemetery. In the south is the rice fields, and in the north and east are surrounded by river Ciwulan, which the source of water comes from Mount Cikuray in Garut. The distance from the town of Tasikmalaya to Kampung Naga is approximately 30 kilometers, while the distance from the city of Garut is 26 kilometers. To reach Kampung Naga from Garut, Tasikmalaya, people must climb down the ladder in the wall (Sunda: sengked) to the bank of the river Ciwulan with the slope about 45 degrees with a distance of approximately 500 meters. Then through the paths into Kampung Naga. The settlement is easier to visit than the most ancient Sundanese village in Baduy According to the data from Neglasari village, the surface soil of Kampung Naga Hill with those used for land productivity can be fertile. Area of land in Kampung Naga is one of half a hectare, mostly used for housing, yards, ponds, and the rest is used for agriculture rice harvested twice a year.

            The preservation of the village has been supported by national government beginning during the Suharto presidency, and it has been described as part of the "public face of regulation in Suharto's Indonesia".The government provided concrete steps which connected the village to the outside world and battery powered radios as gifts for the village; tour guides were government-trained and reiterated the Naga people's desire for: self-sufficiency; the continuation of their traditions; and their desire to be model citizens

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Pangandaran

Pangandaran is a Tourist Location in West Java, Indonesia. Pangandaran is Family friendly and has also for individual Tourists much to offer. In the Bay Area Pananjung are two beautiful Beaches for swimming, surfing or just relaxing. Here you have much Activities and Adventures like Trekking, Snorkeling, Fishing and many more..

Tourist Object 
 
Green Canyon

The best way to access the Green Canyon is with a guide or by rent a motorbike. At the Boat Station are many boats who drive to the Green Canyon. After 20 Minutes boat drive over a nice river you are there. There is also the chance to swimming in the Green Canyon.

Batu Karas
Batu Karas is a little village 1 hour away from Pangandaran. The best way to go to Batu Karas from Pangandaran is by motorbike. Batu Karas offers a nice beach for swimming and surfing. There are also several restaurants and hotels.

Batu Hiu
Batu Hiu is a place between Pangandaran and Batu Karas. Batu Hiu means Shark's Rock wich is a coastal rock having the shape of a shark. It's nice for relaxing and enjoy the outlook over the sea.

The National Park
On the Southside from Pangandaran is a National Park mostly as Jungle. You can walk there with a guide to the beautiful Waterfalls and enjoy the flora and fauna.

Hotel & Dinning
Take a glance on the hotels and restaurants here in Pangandaran. In Pangandaran are lots of family friendly hotel. There are also many hotels and losmen for individual tourists and backpackers.
Please note that the lists are not complete. There will be soon more hotels and restaurants added

Located :
Pangandaran is located at the Southcoast from West Java, Indonesia in the District Ciamis. See the descriptions below and the map for further information.

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History of Bandung City

The official name of the city was Bandoeng during the days of Dutch East Indies. The earliest reference to the city dates back to 1488, although archaeological findings suggest a type of Homo erectus species had long previously lived on the banks of the Cikapundung River and around the old lake of Bandung. During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the Dutch East Indies Company (VOC) opened plantations in the Bandung area. In 1786, a supply road connecting Batavia (now Jakarta), Bogor, Cianjur, Bandung, Sumedang and Cirebon was constructed. In 1809, Napoleon Bonaparte, French Emperor and conqueror of much of Europe including the Netherlands and its colonies, (before his ultimate downfall at Waterloo in 1815) ordered the Dutch Indies Governor H.W. Daendels to improve the defensive systems of Java to protect against the British in India. Daendels built a road, stretching approximately 1,000 km (620 mi) from the west to the east coast of Java, passing through Bandung. In 1810, the road was laid down in Bandung and was named De Groote Postweg (or the 'main post road'), the present-day site of Asia-Afrika Street. Under Daendels' orders, R.A. Wiranatakusumah II, the chief administration of the Bandung regency at that time, moved its office from Krapyak, in the south, to a place near a pair of holy city wells (sumur Bandung), the present-day site of the city square (alun-alun). He built his dalem (palace), masjid agung (the grand mosque) and pendopo (public-official meeting place) in the classical orientation. The pendopo faces Tangkuban Perahu mountain, which was believed to have a mystical ambience.

In 1880, the first major railroad between Batavia and Bandung was completed, boosting light industry in Bandung. Chinese from outside the city flocked in, to help run facilities, services and selling vendor machines. The area around the train station is still recognisable as the old Chinatown district. In 1906, Bandung was given the status of gemeente (municipality) and then twenty years later stadsgemeente (city municipality).

In the beginning of the 1920s, the Dutch East Indies government made plans to move the capital of Dutch East Indies from Batavia to Bandung. Accordingly, during this decade, the Dutch colonial government started building military barracks, the central government building (Gouvernments Bedrijven, the present-day Gedung Sate) and other government buildings. However, this plan, was cut short by World War II, after which the Dutch were not able to re-establish their colony.

The fertile area of the Parahyangan Mountains surrounding Bandung supports productive tea plantations. In the nineteenth century, Franz Junghuhn introduced the cinchona (kina) plant. With its cooler elevated landscape, surrounded by major plantations, Bandung became an exclusive European resort area. Rich plantation owners visited the city on weekends, attracting ladies and business people from the capital, Batavia. Braga Street grew into a promenade street with cafes, restaurants and boutique shops. Two art-deco style hotels, Savoy Homann and Preanger, were built in the vicinity of the Concordia Society, a club house for the wealthy with a large ballroom and a theatre. The nickname "Parijs van Java" was given to the city.

Gedung Merdeka during the Asian-African Conference in 1955

After the Indonesian Independence in 1945, Bandung was determined as the capital of West Java province. During the 1945-1949 independence struggle against the Dutch when they wanted to reclaim their colonies, Bandung was one of the heaviest battle places. At the end of World War II nearly no Dutch troops were in Java. Before restoring Dutch sovereignty, the British took a military hold on Java's major cities. The British military commander set an ultimatum for the Indonesian combatants in Bandung to leave the city. In response, on 24 March 1946, much of the southern part of Bandung was deliberately set alight as the combatants left; an event known as the Bandung Lautan Api or 'Bandung Sea of Flame'. In 1955, the first Asian-African Conference - also known as the Bandung Conference - was held in Bandung by President Soekarno, attended by head of states representing twenty-nine countries and colonies from Asia and Africa. The conference venue was at the Gedung Merdeka, the former Concordia Society building. The conference announced 10 points of declaration on world peace promotion and oppositions against colonialism, known as the Declaration of Bandung, which followed by wave of nationalism movements around the globe and remapped the world politics. The conference was also the first international conference of people of color in the history of mankind. Richard Wright in his book, The Color Curtain, captured the epic meanings of the conference for people of color around the world. In 2005, the concurrent Asian-African Conference also taking partly in Bandung, bringing world figures such as President of Indonesia Susilo B. Yudhoyono, President of China Hu Jintao, Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh, President of South Africa Thabo Mbeki, President of Nigeria Obasanjo, and countless other luminaries.

In 1987, the city boundary was expanded with the Greater Bandung (Bandung Raya) plan; a relocation of higher concentration development outside the city in an attempt to dilute some of population in the old city. During its development, however, the city core is often uprooted, old faces are torn down, lot sizes regrouped, and what was idyllic residence is bustling chain supermarkets and rich banks

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Gedung Sate

Gedung Sate, the characteristic form of ornaments skewer the central tower, has long been a marker or landmarks Bandung are not only known to the public in West Java, Indonesia but also throughout the building model even made a sign to some buildings and signs town in West Java. For example, the front part of the building forms Railway Station Tasikmalaya. Was built in 1920, white building is still standing strong yet graceful and now serves as the center of government buildings in West Java.

Gedung Sate which in those days was called the Dutch East Indies Gouvernements Bedrijven (GB), the laying of the first stone made by Johanna Catherina Coops, eldest daughter of the mayor of Bandung, B. Coops and Petronella Roelofsen, representing the Governor-General in Batavia, JP Graaf van Limburg Stirum on July 27, 1920, is the result of a planning team consisting of Ir.J.Gerber, young architect famous graduates of the Faculty of Engineering of Delft Netherlands, Ir. Eh. De Roo and Ir. G. Hendriks and the Gemeente van Bandoeng, headed by Col. Pur. VL. Slors involving 2000 employees, 150 of whom sculptor, or expert bongpay tombstone carver and wood engraver Chinese nationals from Cantonese or Cantonese, assisted masons, porters stir and waiter from the people of Kampung Sekeloa, Dago Coblong village, Kampung Gandok and Kampung Cibarengkok, who had earlier worked gedong shingles (ITB) and gedong transvestite (Bandung City Hall).

For the past 4 years in September 1924 successfully completed the construction of the main building holding Gouverments Bedrijven, including the headquarters of the PTT (Post, Telephone and Telegraph) and Library.

Gedung Sate architecture is the work of architect Ir. J. Gerber and his group are not separated from the input master Dutch architect Dr.Hendrik Petrus Berlage, that express traditional architecture faces the archipelago.

Many architects and experts said Gedung Sate building is a stunning elegant monumental building with a unique architectural style leads to the architectural style of Indo-European (Indo Europeeschen Architectuur Stijl), so it is not impossible if Borobudur also adds elegance Gedung Sate.

Some opinions about such magnificent Sate Building Cor Pashier and Jan Wittenberg two Dutch architect, who said "Gedung Sate architectural style is the style of experimental results, the architect who led the architectural style of the Indo-European".

D. Ruhl in his Bandoeng en haar Hoogvlakte 1952, "Gedung Sate is the most beautiful building in Indonesia".

Ir. HPBerlage, during a visit to Gedung Sate April 1923, stated, "Gedung Sate is a great architectural work, which successfully combines eastern and western style in harmony". As the Italian architectural style during the renaiscance especially in the west wing of the building. While story tower in the middle of the building like Meru or pagoda roof. There are many other Indonesian architects opinion stating Gedung Sate such splendor Wirasonjaya Slamet, and Ir. Harnyoto Kunto.

Strong and wholeness of Gedung Sate until now, not in spite of the technical and construction materials used. Gedung Sate walls made of large stone pieces (1 × 1 × 2 m) were taken from the area of ​​rocky hills in eastern Bandung around Arcamanik and Mount Manglayang. Gedung Sate building construction using conventional means with respect to professional engineering standards.

Sate House stands on an area m² 27990.859, 10877.734 m² building area consists of Basement 3039.264 m², First Floor 4062.553 m², 212.976 m² terrace first floor, second floor 3023.796 m², second floor terrace 212 976 m² , tower tower 121 m² and 205.169 m² terrace.

Gerber itself combines several architectural flow into the design. For windows, Gerber takes the theme of Moorish Spain, while for building dalah Italian Rennaisance. Special to the tower, Gerber entered the flow of Asia, namely style roof Balinese temple or pagoda in Thailand. At the top there is a "skewer" with 6 pieces of ornaments satay (other versions say the water rose or jasmine), which represents 6 million guilders - the amount of fees that are used to build the Gedung Sate.

Facade (front) Gedung Sate was very calculated. By following a north-south axis of the shaft (which is also applied in Pakuan, overlooking Mount Malabar in the south), Gedung Sate intentionally built facing Tangkuban Perahu in the north.

On his way originally intended for the Ministry of Traffic and Public Works, and even became the center of the Dutch East Indies government after Batavia deemed ineligible as a center of government for development, so it is used by the Bureau of Public Works. Dated December 3, 1945 in an event which took the lives of seven young people who defend Gedung Sate of Gurkha troops attack. To commemorate the seven young men, made of stone monument placed in the back yard Gedung Sate. On the orders of the Minister of Public Works on December 3, 1970 the monument was moved to the front page of Gedung Sate.

Gedung Sate since 1980 known as the Governor's Office as a hub of West Java Province, who previously governance of West Java province occupies Kerta Mukti Building in Jalan Braga Bandung.

Governor workspace located on the second floor along with the Deputy Governor's office, the Regional Secretary, the Assistant and the Bureau. Currently Governor assisted by three Deputy Governor of the handle of Governance, Economy and Development, and Public Affairs, the Regional Secretary and four Assistant namely public administration Assistant, Administrative Assistant Development, Social Welfare Assistant and Administrative Assistant.

However, not all occupy Assistant Gedung Sate. Social Welfare Assistant and Administrative Assistant with the staff of the New Building occupies.

In the east and the west there are two large rooms that will remind the dance hall (ballroom) are often found in building the European community. This room is more commonly known as the western hall and hall east, often used official activities. In the second round the hall, there are rooms that are occupied by some Bureau Staff.

The top floor there is a tower called Gedung Sate, this floor can not be seen from below, to get to the top floor using the elevator or the stairs wood.

Gedung Sate magnificent perfection comes with the New Building which took a bit of architectural styles Gedung Sate but with style contextual Ir.Sudibyo the work of architect built in 1977 dedicated to the Chairman and Members of the Legislative Council of West Java province in carrying out its duties and functions as the Legislature area.

Gedung Sate has become one of the attractions in the city. Specials foreigners many of those who deliberately visited because it has relevance emotion and history in this building. The linkage of emotion and history will probably feel more complete when climbing stairs one at a time that is available to the tower Gedung Sate. There are 6 steps that must be passed by each of 10 stairs to climb.

The beauty of Sate House features a garden surrounding the well maintained, do not be surprised if the park is in great demand by the people of the city of Bandung and the tourists both domestic and foreign. The beauty of this park is often used as the location of activities that express kinship, location shooting music video clips both local artists and national artists, the location of a family photo or a photo of yourself even photograph the wedding couple.

Sunday Special at Sate House lawn environment be an option where most people to relax, just sit around enjoying the fresh air of Bandung or light exercise.

Comparing Gedung Sate with the center of government buildings (capitol building) in many of the nation's capital does not seem excessive. The equation is all built in the middle of the green complex with magnificent central tower. Especially in terms of the location of buildings and landscapes satay relatively similar to the White House in Washington, DC, USA. It can be said Gedung Sate is "White House" of his city of Bandung.

source : wikipedia.com

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Exotic beach in West Java

Some islands in Indonesia has a very beautiful beach, including the island of West Java. In West Java, there are many beautiful beaches that are not inferior to the popular beaches such as Kuta Beach in Bali. The western part of Java Island is famous with attractive beaches. At least there are some beautiful beaches are located here. If you are one of the lovers of scenery, beaches in western Java is required to know. It's no secret if western Java was awarded a beautiful natural wealth. So many natural destinations in the province, one of which is the beach. Well, planning a holiday on the beach in the western part of the island of Java, then you shall know that there are some beautiful beaches in the province:

Pangandaran Beach

Pangandaran Beach is the best beach on the island of Java. Clear water, the beach is relatively flat and the tidal range long enough made beach which is located in the village of Pananjung is very safe for swimming. Besides the beauty of the white sand, do not forget to visit the Cave of Japan WWII.

Beach Batu Hiu

A beach with a pretty steep cliff which has views towards the Indian Ocean off. Stone shark is about 14 km from Pangandaran as a tourist attraction option when you come to Pangandaran. Located in the Village Ciliang District of Parigi, approximately 14 km from Pangandaran to the south. Has a very beautiful natural scenery. From the top of a small hill we witnessed the Indonesian Ocean blue with white waves rolling waves

Pantai Batu Karas

As a coastal area, Batu Karas is a blend between the nearby Pangandaran Beach and the Batu Hiu Beach since it not only offers calm waters but Also challenging waves. Tus, it is fit for both swimming and surfing

Located about an 40Km drive from Pangandaran, this uniquely black sandy beach is a perfect getaway since it is less crowded Compared to Reviews those in Pangandaran or Bali

The beach on the Island Peucang

In the Park's Ujung Kulon is not only famous for one-horned rhino, but, here there Peucang which has beautiful beaches and charming. Some people argue that this beach is the most beautiful beach in West Java.

Beach Rancabuaya

This beach is 20 kilometers away from Heulang Unfortunately, you can see the view of the sunset on the beach Rancabuaya. After enjoying the beautiful sunset, you can directly use Saung Saung located around the beach to enjoy the beautiful night while stargazing.

Beach Sayang Heulang

This beach is located not far from Santolo. Unfortunately Heulang beach famous for its beautiful sunrise and large waves. For the hobby with photography, this beach could be the right choice to visit.

Beach Santolo

In addition to beautiful, you might be able to see the rocket that slid around the beach, located in Pamengpeuk, Garut. Because the headquarters Space agency (National Institute of Aeronautics and Space) there are around this area.

Beach Pangumbahan

Pangumbahan beach is located five kilometers south west tip Beach Hunk. Which makes this a very beautiful beach is soft white sand and turtle breeding facility. Maybe you can see the release of the baby turtles into the sea. Even if you are very lucky, you can see the turtles lay their eggs at night.

Beach Ujung Ganteng

This beach has a very remarkable beauty. Additionally, you can see the highlights of the Coast Edge Gant located in Sukabumi is seeing fishing activities are becoming an exciting scenery.

Beach Ciantir

Ciantir beach is located not far from Tanjung Layar. Soft white sand and Cave Lalay be the main feature of this beach. No wonder Ciantir Beach became one of the most beautiful beaches in West Java.

Beach Tanjung Layar

The beach is located in the village Sawarna is unique because it is not dominated by sand like the other beaches, but is dominated by rocks. Here you can find a large rock with a height of 20 meters. You can enjoy its beauty while relaxing in Saung Saung around the coast.

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Bandung - Paris Van Java

It must be admitted Bandung has a predicate productive as the city of education, commerce, government and tourism not only in West Java, but at the national level, to be a magnet or a special attraction for anyone who wants to visit. Even in the world were, the name of Bandung City is able to be a warranty for tourists.

City of flowers is another name for the city, because in ancient times the city is considered to be very beautiful with many trees and flowers that grow there. Bandung formerly also known as Parijs van Java because of its beauty. Besides the city of Bandung also known as a shopping town, with malls and factory outlets spread throughout the city, and is now gradually become the city of Bandung also 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 also one of the main tourism destinations and education.

Imperceptibly, Bandung has entered the age of 200 years. A very long journey

of the area which previously was part of the wilderness Highlands Bandung. However, since the opening of the Post Road or Grote Postweg that stretches from the West to the East, the region began to develop into a city.

Journey has been very much it is always interesting to be disclosed. Either in the form of stories written or via a trip down town. Secondly it is an integral part of the current developments in the city. However, there is one thing that distinguishes.

If the first postal road that was built during the reign of Governor General Herman Willem Daendels open isolation Priangan Bandung as center and then continued with the opening of the railroad ties Buitenzorg-Batavia-Bandoeng Bandoeng and through Cikampek, then the freeway now Jakarta-Cikampek -Cileunyi be his successor. With the proper functioning of the road, Bandung-Jakarta relations more smoothly.

Bandung has become a tourist destination because of some consideration. The city is relatively cooler than Jakarta, so that tourists flocked to Bandung, especially on holidays and long holiday. Implications increasingly smooth relations between the two cities that are directly bring a very broad impact. Since 2005, business activities in the field of trade and services has been growing rapidly.

Bandung presenting objects that have historical value which generally consists of museums and other historical places in the city. The order of placement is done so apparently according to the proximity of the location. The second part is the tourist places of science and art.

For those who want to know the state of the city of Bandung (old days), tour the city (city tour) short can be done by foot. In the third part, we can find their own choice. That is where that interest each. Want to know about the old building, or about Bandung as a garden city (garden city)? If you still have free time with family, there is nothing wrong relieve fatigue as in the Forest Park Ir. H. Juanda which is the only place worth into the lungs of the city.

Bandung has interesting places that have been visited. Tourist attractions of nature and agro tourism which recently began to gain attention. Places were mostly located outside the city of Bandung, but still including Bandung Regency and West Bandung.

However, tourism in the city instead of just enjoying the panorama and the peculiarities of its natural course. Since the financial crisis of 1997, the city had risen into a culinary and shopping. Growth culinary venues and shopping that meets almost all over the city. Even if compared with its extensive that only 17,000 hectares, the city of Bandung has now packed with culinary and shopping.

Investors as competing to invest invetasinya in accommodation (hotels, and villas), otherwise the fate suffered by the railway transportation mode. Railway Parahyangan ever become a legend, ended up just staying story.

                    

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