Tangkuban Perahu & Ciater Hot Spring, Bandung

Gn. Tangkuban Perahu Bandung

Gunung Tangkuban Perahu is an active volcano 30 km north of the city of Bandung, the provincial capital of West Java, with the height of 2.084 meter. It is a popular tourist attraction where tourists can hike or ride to the edge of the crater to view the hot water springs upclose.

Why the locals called this volcana as " Tangkuban Perahu"? The name translates roughly to "upturning of (a) boat" or "upturned boat" in Sundanese, referring to the local legend of its creation.

This is a tourist attraction area, therefore, there are also a lot of people selling all kind of handicraf and souvenirs along the way, as well as non-stop approaching. I found this is very irritating!

Tips for all. If you really wish to buy souvenirs, try to get the best bargain when you about the leave the place. You will surprise to get it half the price that they offer to you once you arrive.

Angklung is a renowned musical instrument made of bamboo and its originated is West Java, Indonesia. In the early days, music played an essential part of ceremonial activities, especially in the harvest times. The sound of bamboos is believed will catch the attention of the goddess Sri – who will bring fertility to the plantation, and pass the joy and happiness for mankind.

On top of that, there are also people offering a horse ride at Rp 30,000.00. But, i manage to get it at Rp20,000.


CIATER Hot Spring, Bandung:
About 30 minutes from Tangkuban Perahu crater, you can find a nice park named Ciater Hot Spring with small pools in which we can sit or swim. The streams and pools are fed by warm mineral springs, which are created by the heat from nearby volcanoes.