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West Java

Bogor

Bogor actually lies closer to Jakarta (50 kin) than it does to Bandung (120 km). Appropriately named by die Dutch as a town "without worries", Bogor was chosen as the site of the first palace of the Dutch Governor General 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 Bogor Botanical Garden borders the Palace Grounds, covering 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, the Rafflesia. There are over 15,000 species of trees and plants, 400 varieties of palms alone. The orchid houses contain over 3000 orchid varieties. You don't have to be a horticulturalist to enjoy the gardens, it is a masterpiece of design and a wonderful place to just stroll and enjoy the company of family and friends.

Other places of interest:

Marubaya	Jatiluhur Dam
Bogor	Zoological Museum
Batu-Tulis Ciaruteun (Stone Inscription)	Cihodas Botanic Garden
Taman Safari Indonesia	Pelabuhan Ratu Beach
Krakatoa Volcano	Duo Island (Pukzu Duo)
Garut	Kampung Naga
Cirebon	Pangandaran. Karang Nini and Batu Hiu