The Top 9 Destinations in Jakarta, Bogor, and Bandung Most Frequently Visited by Global Traveler

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JPTG.- Jakarta is one of the main entrances for foreign tourists who visit Indonesia, especially those who want to plan Java and Bali tours (Java Overland). Based on our experience accompanying foreign tourists usually, they were visited Java and Bali by entering through Jakarta and then traveling overland to Bogor and Bandung.

After that, they continued the journey to explore the island of Java (Yogyakarta, Malang & Surabaya, etc.) by train or car charter from Bandung. Finally, their destination was the island of Bali with rather long vacation times there.

This itinerary is absolutely a legend. Carried out from year to year, and is indeed the most effective and efficient route (recommended) in the sense that it can cover all mandatory and optional tourist destinations on the islands of Java at one time.

Especially for the first stopover because the distance between the 3 cities is close to about two to three hours. So, here are the Top 9 Destinations in Jakarta, Bogor, and Bandung Most Frequently Visited by Global Traveler, according to the travel records we have.
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The National Monument, Jakarta (Image: Courtesy of JPTG)

1. National Monument, Jakarta
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The National Monument is a symbol of Jakarta city as the nation's capital. The monument which has a height of 132 meters and is plated with gold on a flame ornament at its peak was built in August 1961 during the reign of the first president of the Republic of Indonesia, Ir. Soekarno. In the basement of this monument, there’s a museum of the struggle for the independence of Indonesian people and the elevator door to get to the top of the monument. There are food-beverage stalls and souvenirs typical of Jakarta at the outside entrance area and mini train transportation to the main entrance of the basement monument. It's not complete actually when tourists come to Jakarta before visiting this monument as of pride for the residents of Jakarta and Indonesia.
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Old Town Batavia, Jakarta (Image: Courtesy of JPTG)

2. Old Town Batavia, Jakarta

Old Town Batavia is an old city complex inherited from the Dutch government in Jakarta. This area was the center of the Dutch government in its time which included Falatehan Square and Old Harbor Sunda Kelapa. Currently, the existing buildings and road layouts are still maintained in the same shape as in their era, there are only a few renovations to strengthen the building structure. In the Falatehan Square area, there are several old buildings such as Old Café Batavia, Falatehan Museum, Puppet Museum, and local tourist attractions along with renting old bicycles called “onthel” to get around. Meanwhile, around the Old Harbor area of ​​Sunda Kelapa, there is a Maritime Museum building and the "Phinisi" ships which are traditional Indonesian ships that are currently still used for the distribution of necessities for the domestic area.
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One of traditional house in Miniature Park of Indonesia (Image: Courtesy of JPTG)

3. Miniature Park of Indonesia (TMII), Jakarta

If travelers want to see the overall culture and characteristics of the Indonesian state up close and fast, this place is the best. Taman Mini is a tourist area of ​​150 hectares or about 1.5 sq km that accommodates traditional houses from 34 provinces throughout Indonesia. Inside that beautiful traditional house, there are characteristics of the local’s cultures of each region. There is also the Indonesian Museum Building, the Transportation Museum, the House of Worship for religions in Indonesia, the “Keong Mas” Theater Building, Komodo Park, Bird Park, Dinosaur Park, Waterpark, Cable Car, and Souvenir Shop. There are also cultural arts performances such as traditional dance, wayang performances, and other cultural arts scheduled in one month.
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Tea Garden, Puncak-Bogor. (image: indonesia-tourism.com)

4. Tea Plantation Puncak, Bogor (West Java)

This tea garden is located in the mountainous area of ​​Bogor which has very natural beauty. The hills and winding roads accompanied by the cool highland air are enough to relax a tired mind and always make foreign tourists curious to visit it. If you visit this area, provide sufficient time because many other attractions can be visited in the vicinity, such as Safari Park Wild Zoo, Paragliding, and Waterfall Cibereum. Many tourists from the Middle East and Asia visit this destination.
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Bogor Botanical Garden (Image: Indonesia.travel)

5. Bogor Botanical Garden, Bogor (West Java)

Bogor Botanical Garden conservation garden has an area of ​​87 hectares and collections of more than 15,000 species of trees and plants. Usually, foreign tourists are interested in paying attention to rare and bred plant species as reference material or as their life experience. The shady and beautiful atmosphere is enough to make foreign tourists linger in this place. In addition to a collection of thousands of plants, this place also has the Zoological Museum and Botanical Garden Café that serves Western, Chinese, and traditional Indonesian food. There is also the Bogor Presidential Palace which is often a banquet for foreign state guests.
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6. Saung Angklung Mang Udjo, Bandung (West Java)

Saung Angklung Mang Udjo had been a tourist destination or place that was founded by Mr. Udjo Ngalagena with his wife Uum Sumiati in 1966 to introduce and preserve the original art music instrument of the West Java community, namely “angklung”. The musical instruments made of bamboo are favored by tourists from all over the world, especially from Europe (Netherlands, Germany, England) and Asia. The performances presented were well packaged by presenting how to play angklung and playing it together by bringing local and global themed songs. Once you're in and involved the show, you're guaranteed not to think about anything else in your life. Just want to focus and enjoy the show being played.
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Mt.Tangkuban Perahu (Image: Courtesy of JPTG)

7. Mount Tangkuban Perahu, Bandung (West Java)

This destination capture a highland in Lembang area, northern Bandung called Mount Tangkuban Perahu. Its name is taken from a local legend about the life of a mother and her child. This mountain has a sulfur crater called the "Domas" crater which can be visited with help of a local guide. Foreign tourists like this place because they can see firsthand the beautiful crater of the mountain and explore it up close. In addition, around this area, there are also pine forests, Ciater hot springs, tea gardens, and agricultural tourism destinations such as the Ranch, Floating Market, Maribaya Lodge, and the Farm House.
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White Crater (Image: Courtesy of JPTG)

8. White Crater, Bandung (West Java)

Kawah Putih is located in the highlands of southern Bandung. This mountain crater is also a sulfur crater that resembles a large blue lake with billowing sulfur smoke. The beauty of panorama is no longer in doubt by global tourists. Other tourist destinations can be visited in the vicinity such as Lake Patenggang, Rancabaya Tea Plantation, and Ranca Upas Camping Area.
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One of Factory Outlet Bandung (Image: heritagefactoryoutlet.com)

9. Factory Outlet and Typical Culinary, Bandung (West Java)

In addition to natural tourist attractions, the city of Bandung has fashion and culinary tourism which is very popular with global tourists. Foreign tourists who like fashion and culinary often visit factory outlets and traditional culinary places in Bandung, which are already very well known. Lots of tourists from Malaysia, Singapore, and Europe visit Factory Outlets in the areas of Jl. Riau-Martadinata and Jl. Dago, and enjoy culinary delights in the areas of Jl. Braga, and Kampung Daun-Lembang.
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