Visit Trans Studio Bandung, West Java.

Bandung has become a major tourist destination for domestic tourists as well as foreign tourists because, in addition to its proximity to Jakarta, Bandung also has various types of tourist attractions that are very suitable for tourism activities of  all ages including families with small children.

The best tourist attractions for all ages is Trans Studio Bandung. Trans Studio Bandung is an indoor amusement park in Bandung, occupying  a plot of land with size of 4,2 hectares with an investment cost up to 2 trillion Rupiah. Trans Studio Bandung is composed of three large sections: a shopping mall called Trans Studio Mall (of usually referred as TSM), a recreation park called Trans Studio, and a luxury hotel called Trans Studio Hotel. The address of TSM is Jalan Gatot Subroto no. 289, Bandung.

Trans Studio Bandung, opened to the public in June 2011,has 20 kinds of games which are very fun and adrenaline. 20 rides game is divided into three areas with different themes, namely: Central Studio (with the atmosphere of broadway), The Lost City (Nature), and Magic Corner (a mystical atmosphere). 3 This area has rides of different and named according to the TV program is on Trans TV and Trans 7.

 
Central Studio is a broadway themed rooms and has rides as follows:

     Science Center (rides learn through play for children)
     World Children (vehicle colorful and magic)
     Yamaha Racing Coaster (roller coaster with a speed of 120 km / h)
     The Super Heroes 4D Rides (4D simulator movie theater with special effects)
     Giant Swing (pendulum circling at an altitude of 18 meters)
     Si Bolang The Rides (adventure exploring the archipelago)
     Broadcast Museum (you will be taught how to make a television show)
     Dunlop Trans Car Racing (race with a sophisticated security system)
     Trans City Theatre (theater theatrical fancy)
     Indosat Galaxy Vertigo (Ferris wheel that rotates 360 degrees)

The Lost City is the room with natural atmosphere and has rides as follows:

     Kong Climb (rock climbing as high as 15 meters to take a gem)
     Amphitheater (featuring a spectacular show)
     Browse (adventure in the jungles of Africa)
     Sky Pirates (thrill aboard the pirate)

Trans Studio Bandung admission ticket you purchase applies to play as much in the area of Trans Studio Bandung at a price:

     Monday - Friday: IDR 150,000
     Saturday - Sunday: IDR 250,000
     Holidays: IDR 250,000

If you do not want to queue, you can buy VIP Access for IDR 250,000 . With VIP Access, you'll have a door and a special line to enter the rides, so you do not run out of time for queuing, very useful on weekends and holidays are crowded.

Trans Studio Bandung is open every day at:

     Monday - Friday: 10:00 to 21:00
     Saturday - Sunday: 9:00 to 22:00
     Holidays: 9:00 to 22:00

When you come on a weekend or holiday, it is advised is to arrive early to avoid long queues so that you have plenty of time and be able to try all the rides there until satisfied.

Source: www.transstudiobandung.com

Visit Tourist Destinations in Ciwidey, Bandung, West Java.

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Ciwidey is a district in Bandung, West Java Province, Indonesia.This district is located in the south of Bandung. It is adjacent to Cianjur, with an access road that penetrates the southern Cianjur area.Ciwidey known as a tourist destination, and also as a regional agricultural products and plantation. 

The most famous tourist attractions in Ciwidey is Kawah Putih or white crater in Rancabali. In fact,
It is not complete  visiting Ciwidey without a stop at the White crater. Now, at 44 km from Bandung, you can find Kawah Putih Ciwidey, precisely in Rancabali. With enchanting scenery, white lake water mixed with a slightly greenish white limestone is a soothing treat. Be prepared to pay Rp 15,000.0 per person for entrance ticket. And also Rp 15,000.0 for parking four-wheeled vehicles. Besides Kawah Putih, or white crater, her are  a number of other tourist attractions in Ciwidey :

1. Situ Patenggang

If departing from the city of Bandung, then you at least had to be around 47 km from the tourist attractions in this Ciwidey. It is located in the south of Bandung, this place is a tourist spot that presents the beauty of the lake. Here you can enjoy the scenery by boat you know. To rent a boat, you have to pay approximately Rp150,000.0 to 250,000.0, depending on the capacity of the boat you want.

A travel like this is suitable for you who brought the group of family or friends because Situ Patenggang proved to be the most favorite tourist destination for vacationers. To enter, you must pay the entrance fee of Rp 15,000.0 rupiah per person. For parking fees, car or minibus and bus is Rp 11,000.0 and Rp 22,000.0 for parking.

2. Tea Garden Rancabali
If you want to bypass the holiday is not only entertainment but also fitting to seek knowledge, then the tea gardens in Rancabali, Ciwidey this is the right answer. Besides the sights that will make eyes so fresh again, by adding 30,000 Rupiah course, you can use the services of a tour guide and start a full tour of your knowledge here.You can see the direct knowledge of planting, breeding, how to open land, maintain, picking, cutting right to cultivate tea. To get into these places, you have to pay a ticket for 5,000 Rupiah only. Suitable for outdoor activities with the kids, especially the location of the garden is easily accessible from Bandung.

3. Strawberry Garden
Want to direct picking strawberries? Or want to know how the shape of a strawberry tree directly? In the garden that is located in Alam Endah, you can enjoy the expanse of strawberry fields and can immediately reap the harvest of strawberries.Moreover, with the cool air and invigorating scenery that you will get, a visit to the strawberry fields will be a memorable experience. Also not to be missed is you can pick and eat strawberries directly.

4. Thermal Baths Cimanggu 
Looking for tourist destinations that can make you come back with a fresh condition and fit again? You can get hot water bathing in Cimanggu. Located not far from Bandung, is only about 45 km away. You can take the path from Ciwidey to Pangalengan if you want to where these baths. Imagine, you enjoy a hot tub with a view of the expanse of tea gardens refreshing? Surely you go home with the body and mind fresh.

5. Baths Walini
In addition to thermal bath in Cimanggu, there is also at Walini which not only provide hot water directly from a natural source, but there is also a slide rides for children. If you go to Situ Patenggang , you can drop into this hot water bath because it is not too far away. In addition, it's also there in the tea garden Walini, so you can enjoy the beauty and the cool Walini tea plantaion as well.

6. Camping Site Ranch Upas
It is not far from Kawah Putih, the village of Alam Endah. If you depart from the city of Bandung, then you must travel about 56 km to get to this place. Only with Rp10,000.o per person, you can enjoy a tour at Ranch Upas. This place is suitable for you who want to camp, you can rent equipment or bring their own from home.

Visit Bandung, West Java: Saung Mang Udjo Preserving Sundanese Culture

Bandung is always the first choice for residents of Jakarta and surrounding areas. Not only close and cool, Bandung also has so many of tourism options that attract so many people in Jakarta, Bogor, Sentul, even Banten and Sukabumi come repeatedly to come this city including art and culture such as Saung Angklung Udjo.

 

Mang Ujo.

Saung Angklung Udjo (SAU) is an art and cultural destination of tourism in West Java Province. SAU was established by Udjo Ngalagena, well known as Mang Udjo or in Sundanese means Uncle Ujo, in 1966 with a view to preserving and maintaining traditional Sundanese arts and culture. Located at Jl. Padasuka No.118, Pasirlayung, Cibeunying Kidul, Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat, Indonesia.

SAU offers a complete set of art and cultural attractions from  the venue of performance, the center of handicrafts from bamboo, and bamboo musical instrument workshop. In addition, the SAU has a goal as educational laboratory and learning center to preserve Sundanese culture and especially Angklung.

Angklung is a traditional musical instrument made from conjoined bamboo. The instrument is played by swaying and shaking the pieces of bamboo. in 1938, Deang Soetigna created diatonic Angklung. Since then, Angklung has received wider international attention and has been used for educational and entertainment purposes. In November 16, 2010, Angklung was awarded recognition by UNESCO as a""World Intangible Cultural Heritage". It is,therefore, an accomplishment to the people of Indonesia including Saung Angklung Udjo.

A Certificate of Recognition from UNESCO in SAU.

In SAU, visitors can get to know better Sundanese art and culture by attending:

• Art and Culture Performance; The afternoon Bamboo Show is an inherited work of art by the late Udjo Ngalagena that is still able to be enjoyed. It is a frezied, energetic show that is being performed every day, starting at 3:30 PM.

• Angklung Production Center: SAU is claimed to be the finest Angklung making center in Indonesia, in its workshop visitors will get to see how candidly the Angklung crafteman turns a trunk of bamboo ito a tube that produces a brilliant sound.

• Educational Training Center; with its mission to preserve and conserve the sundanese culture, it is no wonder that SAU retains its function as an educational institution and becomes part of everyday life in the community.

• Venue/Banquet;SAU banquet is a Sundanese village diorama which offers a wide selection of facilities with Sudanese touches.

• Souvenir shop; SAU also provides the finest Sundanese handicrafts including a wide range of bamboo handicrafts in the souvenir shop. Don't forget to get some as souvenir to be brought home.

Source: wikipedia, and Saung Angklung Udjo :Nature and Culture in Harmony.