Ciater village is situated….Originally it was a fertile forest area, therefore it was ideal to become a plantation area. Considering such conditions, the Dutch planned the critical of rubber and tea plantations.To clear the forest was not a simple
Geologist Laboratory located in Rembrandt Straat ( now Jalan Diponegoro) opened its use on 16 May 1929, taking place Congress Science Pacific IV held in Bandung Erupt World War second by the end of year 1941, causing entire/all important data and collection of other geology have to be carried over to more safe place, that is to a building in Street of Braga.
Gunung yang tingginya 2.076 m ini dinamai Gunung Tangkuban Parahu karena dari kejauhan nampak seperti Perahu terbalik. Gunung ini di kenal dengan legenda Sangkuriang yang setelah gagal memenuhi permintaan Dayang Sumbi untuk membangun telaga dan perahu semalam, lantas
On a reasonably clear day, from Kawah Ratu, the main crater, you can see not only the mountain range to the east, with Mt. Bukit Tunggul as its highest peak (2,209 m), but also two other volcanoes in a northeasterly direction. The lower and nearer one is Mt. Tampomas (1,684 m), just north of Sumedang some 40 km away. To the right and about 90 km away is Mt. Ciremai. Close to
When seen from Bandung, Mt. Tangkuban Perahu has a distinctive shape-that of a boat. “This peculiar shape has stimulated the fantasy of the Sundanese people from early times (see “The Legend of Sangkuriang).
Mt. Tangkuban Perahu is Bandung’s most well-known nature attraction. Just north of the city, this active volcano offers many places to see and explore. Whether you look into the huge crater or hike down into it, stroll through the forests on its slopes, or simply enjoy the splendid panoramic view, Mt. Tangkuban Perahu is a must destination for everyone in the Bandung area.
Legenda Sangkuriang telah terkenal di akhir abad ke-15. Hal ini disebutkan dalam catatan perjalanan Pangeran Bujangga Manik, seorang pangeran muda kerajaan Sunda dari Istana Pakuan (Bogor sekarang), menjelajahi Pulau Jawa dengan berjalan kaki seorang diri. Catatan yang tertuang dalam lembaran lontar ini, sekarang tersimpan di Perpustakaan Bodleian, Oxford Inggris sejak tahun 1627.