Tangkuban Perahu Mountain
Mt. Tangkuban Perahu is Bandung's most well-known nature attraction.
Just north of the city, this active volcano offers many places to see
and explore. Whether you look into the huge crater or hike down into it,
stroll through the forests on its slopes, or simply enjoy the splendid
panoramic view, Mt. Tangkuban Perahu is a must destination for everyone
in the Bandung area.
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| One of Volcanic Crater at Tangkuban Perahu Mt. |
When seen from Bandung, Mt. Tangkuban perahu has a distinctive shape
that of a boat turned upside down. Tangkuban Perahu means, in fact,
"up-turned boat". This peculiar shape has stimulated the fantasy of the
Sundanese people from early times.
Mt. Tangkuban Perahu is one of the 37 active volcanoes that comprise
the chain that formed the island of Java and regularly threaten to blow
it up! It's huge and compelling, the only crater in Java accessible all
the way by car as far as its rim.
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| Kawah Ratu, Volcanic Crater at Tangkuban Perahu Mt. |
Though the mountain appears peaceful, mild eruptions occurred in
1969, when Kawah Ratu spewed ash and barrages of rock 500 m high. As
recently as September 1992 it was closed to the public for a few days
because unusually high seismic activity led volcanologists to fear a new
eruption. On the mountain's northern flank is an area called Death
Valley, so named for its frequent accumulation of poisonous gases.
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| Fence to protect passager from falling down |
| Facilities |
| Photographer Spot, Kiosk, resting area, parking area, toilet, mushola (a small mosque) |
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| Ticket price |
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Adult |
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Rp. 15.000 |
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Child |
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Rp. 15.000 |
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| Open hours |
| Daily and Weekends |
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| Importants |
| Be careful of poisonous gasses from the Crater |
(the text was taken from http://www.westjavatourism.info)
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