Bogor

Bogor is an Indonesian city on the island of Java . He has an interesting history: several times he changed the name, was under the authority of different empires and, finally, was included in the composition of Indonesia . Now it is a cultural, tourist, economic and scientific center. For lovers of flora and fauna in Bogor there are many picturesque parks, summer residences, the Zoological Museum and the world-famous Botanical Garden . In addition, Bogor has a mountain-climatic resort . The region is famous for its rivers and lakes.

Geographical location and climate

Bogor is located in the province of Western Java at the foot of two volcanoes - Salak and Gede, 60 km from Jakarta .

Local residents and tourists called Bogor a "rainy city". The rainy season here starts from December and ends in June. In the summer, rains are 5-7 times a month and the average air temperature is + 28 ° C.

What to see?

Bogor is an ideal tourist place. Residences, castles, palaces, museums are spread on the picturesque territory of the city. Here you can not only enrich your knowledge, but also go for a walk on the mountain slopes and tea plantations. Also, the city has a well-developed transport system , so it will be easy for a tourist to navigate in it. Let's talk about the most interesting sights of Bogor:

  1. Botanical Garden. This is a huge research center. Scientists from different countries gather here to observe the disappearing species. In the collection of the garden there are 15 thousand plants - from those that grow in Indonesia to those that were brought here from far corners of the planet. Tourists will see one of the world's richest collections of orchids, huge succulents, cacti, tropical palms, perennial creepers that resemble woven ropes. The trees here bear fruit all year round, and butterflies and birds do not cease to amaze by size and diversity.
  2. Summer presidential palace. In the 18th century it was the residence of the Dutch governor, and now belongs to the Indonesian presidents. There is a large collection of paintings and sculptures, sometimes there are temporary exhibitions and city events. To visit the palace is open on national holidays or City Day. Tourists are attracted to the park, in which the palace is located. Here there is a small lake and there are tame deer.
  3. Lake Gede. The largest reservoir of the city, located in a protected recreation area. On the territory are research facilities. The lake is part of a large hydraulic system, it includes several other ponds and lakes. The pond is surrounded by a forest park in which locals and tourists like to relax. Fishing is allowed on the lake, and you can rent a boat.
  4. Prasasti. Lovers of history and ancient inscriptions go to Bogor to study stone tables - the so-called prasasti. The inscriptions on them were made in the colonial period, when these territories were part of the Hindu principality of Tarumanagar. Prasasti is written in the language of worship - Sanskrit. They are the only source of information about those distant times. Fifteen main plates are collected in the place of Baltutis. It can be reached by a rented car or on foot. The attraction is 4 km from the botanical garden. The visit is free of charge.
  5. Zoo museum. It contains a large collection of stuffed animals and fossils of animals from Southeast Asia. The museum was founded at the time when Bogor belonged to the Dutch East Indies. Today tourists can see samples of thousands of mammals, insects, reptiles and mollusks. The skeleton of the largest whale of Indonesia is preserved in the museum. The museum can be found near the main entrance to the Bogor Botanical Garden.

Where can I stop and eat?

Bogor has quite a lot of hotels . Almost all provide the services of a spa and fitness center:

  1. Aston Bogor is a four-star hotel with a swimming pool, spa and fitness center. Located in the heart of the city. The hotel provides an opportunity to rent a car, use the concierge service, visit the business center and hand over things to the dry cleaning.
  2. Salak The Heritage Bogor is located in a 19th-century building in the city center. The hotel has a spa and six restaurants.
  3. Hostel Nogor. It is a 10-minute walk from the botanical garden. Each room has a terrace and a private kitchen.

There are many places in the city where you can taste authentic Asian and Indonesian cuisine :

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Shopping in Bogor

In the city there are many shopping centers, supermarkets and shops. You can also visit traditional shops and bazaars, which are located on the outskirts of the city. There you can buy local sweets and spices. Clothing is better to buy on the outskirts of the city in local outlets.

Transport

Bogor has a well-developed transport system. Terminal Bubulak serves city routes, and Baranangsiat - long-distance. In addition, there is a railway station in the city. There are a lot of taxi drivers in Bogor, the car can be stopped right on the street. In the central part of the city there is a traditional transport - Delman. This is a Javan horse-drawn cart. On it you can drive along the main tourist route.

How to get there?

You can get to Bogor by train or an express train from Jakarta in an hour from Gamber station. The trains run every 20 minutes. From Jakarta there is a bus to Bogor (Damri buses), the journey takes 1.5 hours. You can get there faster: for example, by taxi for $ 20-30.