Saturday, February 27, 2010

Bogor Botanical Gardens

Bogor Botanical Gardens might not be a stranger to you who live in the city of Bogor, Jakarta, or the surrounding areas. Botanical Garden has become one of the characteristic of the city of Bogor. Although, long-established but the tour was never boring to visit again, because in this place there are many interesting things we can get.

Regions with an area of 87 hectares has been established since 1817 on the initiative of Sir Stamford Raffles, a British national who served as governor of Java. The trees in this area hundreds of years old. So not surprisingly, the trees here have a big trunk and reach tens of meters high. In each tree, which contains the label attached to a tree and when trees began to be planted. So, in addition to travel, we can also know the trees that we may not know existed.
A large tree in the Botanic Garden is making the air cool and rich in oxygen. There are more than 17,000 species, including species of rare orchids. The trees are here not only from domestic bersal but many also come from abroad. Which is always interesting to watch is the development of carrion flower (Rafflesia arnoldi). This flower is unique because the large size and when the bloom will remove the stench that was named the dead flowers.
Here we can see the calm green area which we rarely encounter in big cities. The sound of singing birds can also listen to us. To add to her beauty, there is also a swimming-pool with water fountains, so that we could hear the sound of water. For those of you who took the children, this place is perfect because there are many parks, so the sons and daughters wide you can freely play. For example the park near the lotus pond is a favorite place for families to play with their children. There is also a way that resembles the long corridor with large trees on the left and right. The chairs in between the tree into a comfortable place after walking around this area.
  Transportation to the Bogor Botanical Gardens
To travel to this place, you will not be difficult to find. Because of this Botanical Garden is located in the middle of the bustling town of Bogor. Or if you are from Jakarta and the lazily bring cloning vehicle, you can try to take the train. There are many options if you want to train to the city of Bogor, ranging from the economic train to an express train. You do not have to wait long at the city station, because there is a train to Bogor once every half hour.

 
Tourist
Bogor Botanical Gardens mempu attract visitors from various backgrounds, ranging from the young people, families, and even foreign tourists. Not infrequently there are groups of tourists with a guide who explains the details of this botanical garden. This is because the Bogor Botanical Gardens is one of the oldest Botanical Garden in Asia and has its own beauty.
To keep the Bogor Botanical garden remains a favorite tourist attractions, the managers should pay more attention to hygiene at this place. The leaves are scattered, haphazardly dumped rubbish and graffiti on a tree if left to destroy the beauty of this area.
READ MORE - Bogor Botanical Gardens

Friday, February 26, 2010

Borobudur temple

Borobudur was built around 800 BC or 9th century. Borobudur Temple was built by the Mahayana Buddhists during the reign Sailendra. This temple was built in the heyday of Sailendra dynasty. The founder of the Borobudur Temple King Samaratungga from Sailendra dynasty or dynasties. The possibility of this temple was built around 824 AD and was completed around the year 900 AD in the reign of Queen Pramudawardhani who is the daughter of Samaratungga. While architects who contributed to build this temple according to the story of a hereditary named Gunadharma. 

Borobudur is the biggest temple in Indonesia. Borobudur temple is located in Magelang, Central Java, in addition to being a busy tourist attraction visited, also a center of worship for Buddhists in Indonesia, especially at every celebration of Vesak. This is in accordance with the meaning of the name of 'convent in the hills ". Borobudur is currently designated as one of UNESCO World Heritage.

Currently, Borobudur has become a tourist attraction which attracts many tourists both local and foreign tourists. In addition, Borobudur has become a holy place for Buddhists in Indonesia and become the most important annual celebration of Vesak Buddhist.

Borobudur one of excellence and evidence of human intelligence has ever made in Indonesia. Borobudur become cultural attractions and major in Indonesia besides Bali and Jakarta. After visiting Borobudur, you can also visit the surrounding villages such as Karanganyar which has some interesting attractions. So, what you waiting for? Please visit Borobudur temple or other places in indonesia.
READ MORE - Borobudur temple