Revisiting Paris van Java

I've almost forgotten to tell about one more city in the series of 'the Journey to the six cities in a month.' It should have been put before Singapore actually but by any means it won't make this city to be least among the others. In fact this city has set a significant memory from the past. Bandung, a friendly city in Java, is the capital of West Java. People often call this city as Paris van Java since during the colonization era it was developed so much as Paris in Europe, although after the independence it's no longer much developed as her twin in France. It's growing so rapidly nowadays but not without social problems; the city use to be very cold even in the day but as the city becomes more and more industrial the growing number of industrial activities cannot be avoided and the environment becomes less and less friendly. After all, the people are still friendly.

 

 

I can still recall the first time I visited the city, it's when my friends and I went there for a 3-day weekend. It's a memorable moment because that's the first time I went to another part of Java island out of Jabodetabek. :D I feel this city is quite romantic not only because the weather that makes it so but also the neighborhood; the friendliness of the people, its natural environment, and those preserved old fashioned buildings just make this city a very good place to walk and relax with your girlfriend/boyfriend or even best friends. :)

There is a famous street in the down town called jalan Dago where many people really enjoy hanging-out and have fun with their friends and also engage in some social activities. There are many fun things you can find here, hangout places, street cafes or bistros. The street is most crowded in weekends.

However, this time I didn't much go around the downtown actually. I did go to some historical sites  (as usual) ;) which located near to downtown, but most of the time I spent in the country side of the city.  I went to Tangkuban perahu, a dormant volcano with its amazing natural view. It's a very beautiful sight that make you amazed. All surrounding the place is also so peaceful. It has a natural hot spring where we can steep our feet into it and relax all of our feet muscles; it's just very enjoyable. There is also mud around the spring that you can use to clean your skin (I used it only for my feet). All in all, it's a priceless experience to have myself there. Sometime in the future I'd like to come again to this beautiful place, but that time will be with someone special (wishfully). Would you like to accompany me? ;) 

More photos can be found here. Till the next story then... (A T)