Chinatown

Saturday, May 22, 2010


Chinatown 
 
Chinese Village housing areas inside the City Tour Cibubur. To reach Kampung China, you will pass a row of mansions with some special characteristics of various countries. There are also parks with unique sculptures are unique as a statue liberty, the Indians and other statue.
Kampung China can properly be regarded as an attractive shopping place for all kiosk buildings in this area using the Chinese architecture, as well as the red color that is identical to the dominant Chinese culture. At the entrance, there is a gate which is similar to the entrance of a city in China is the Forbidden City. Semicircular gate called the Gate and Prosperity.
There is also a statue of the Chinese people complete with clothes and hair like that used in China. In addition there is a bridge to the river below and goldfish. This place was built to resemble country bamboo curtain. Along the way, there are stone seats and statues of other Chinese villages, so nuances continues to be felt.
Village atmosphere CinaPernak-knacks are sold in touch with the concept that there are items that describe the state of China. The most widely sold is chongsam shirt (red shirt with a collar and buttons of a typical person Tionghoa), umbrellas, bags, purses embroidered with Chinese characteristic, the sculptures for display and other trinkets. However, there are also stalls selling hats or bags that are not nuanced China.
Goods are sold from one stall to stall the other is not much different. The price offered is also almost the same and can not be bargained too much. The vendors here do not exploit the situation to set prices too high. Maybe this is why there are still many people who love to shop here. Visitors can purchase unique knick-knacks at a price not too expensive.

 
Family Tour in Kampung China 

 
At the rear area of Kampung China have shaped lake with ducks and water bicycle motor boat that will take you around on the sea. Less is more, one boat can accommodate 12 people. There is also a region called "Fantasy Island" where there is a large dinosaur replica. This can be a favorite place for children.
When you feel hungry, there are also stalls that sell food to fill your stomach. Near the lake there is a food court that offers light food such as meat balls, fried dumplings, durian ice and other types.

 
Japan Kampung, Kampung Indonesia, and the Americas 

 
Besides Kampung China, there is also the Japanese Village. In the village there is a statue with memagang Japanese samurai or other sculpture that makes us as if it is in Japan. The stalls still adopt Japanese culture so it is very interesting to watch.
In other parts of Indonesia there are also village. In the Indonesian village, you will see a variety of regional houses and other buildings that illustrate the state of Indonesia. One example is the existence of a replica statue suro fish and crocodiles that are characteristic of Surabaya city. There is also a Balinese buildings.
One other area is the Americas. Here you'll also find the region that resembles the world of cowboys in America. You can find a statue of a horse and carriage ride complete with a cowboy.

 
Visiting Chinese Village 

 
The area is still busy to visit is in the area of Kampung China. At certain moments, Chinese Village area to provide entertainment that remains typical of China, such as lion dance performances that attract attention. While for other villages such as Kampung Kampung Japan and Indonesia is quite deserted, many shops are closed fewer sehinngga visitors. To go to Kampung China is not free of charge, only if you want to go to Fantasy Land, water bike or boat motor, you need to prepare more money to visit him. Visiting Chinese Village housing complex located in the City Tour can make you feel unique to a culture. Do not forget to hunt for unique trinkets China.



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Taman Safari Indonesia I In Cisarua - Bogor

Friday, April 30, 2010

Taman Safari Indonesia I (TSI I) or commonly called Taman Safari Indonesia Cisarua was a place for family recreation and environmentally oriented wildlife habitat in the wild. Indonesian tourism objects Cisarua Safari Park is a mix between modern zoos and nature tourism. Taman Safari Indonesia I (TSI I) located in the village Cibeureum, Cisarua district, Bogor regency, West Java, Indonesia. Taman Safari Indonesia Cisarua was established in 1980 by occupying an area of 138.5 hectares and officially opened to the public in 1986. This park is built on a tea plantation which was no longer productive, situated at an altitude of 900 m to 1800 m above sea level, temperatures average 16 ° C - 24 ° C and at a time into the buffer Pangrango Gunung Gede National Park. By Mr. Soesilo Soedarman, as Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications at the time, ditetapkanlah Taman Safari Indonesia in Cisarua as National Tourism. On March 16, 1990, by Mr. Ir. Hasyrul Harahap, as Minister of Forestry at the time, diresmikanlah Taman Safari Indonesia in Cisarua become Ex-situ Conservation Institute and the Center for Captive Breeding of Rare Wildlife in Indonesia. Taman Safari Indonesia Cisarua other than as a recreational site, the Safari Park also has several functions, namely an active part in helping the business of protection and conservation of wildlife populations threatened with extinction due to habitat loss. In addition it also serves to enhance knowledge by conducting various studies to support the preservation of wildlife, and to conduct campaigns, education and counseling about conservation. 

Taman Safari Indonesia Animal Collection I  

Safari Park has a collection of more than 2500 animal tail, which consists of 250 species and most of these endangered species. Some kind of endangered species including: Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae), Sumatran elephant (Elephas maximus sumatrae), Curik Bali (Leucopsar rotsildi), Anoa (bubalus depressicornis) and various species of reptiles. Taman Safari Indonesia Cisarua has a collection of local animals and animals from abroad. Local wildlife, such as: Komodo, Bison, Black Bear Honey, White Tiger, Elephant, Anoa and others. 

Facilities Available At Taman Safari Indonesia I

Available: bus safari, swimming pool with slide waves, an artificial lake, canoes, water bikes, mini train that crossed the African-style village, garden birds, baby, zoo, Ferris wheel, horse riding, elephant riding, carousel, circus performances, an area gocart, a car bomb bomb, devil's house, traditional art and magic at the open stage Hall Ruyung Safari, animal education shows, children's play ground, caravan & hotels, wild-wild west. In Cisarua Safari Park there is also a waterfall. 

Getting Taman Safari Indonesia I  

From Jakarta, approximately 80 km. About 78 km from Bandung. If from Jakarta or Bandung using public transport such as buses, stopping at Cibeureum Cisarua, then continued with the use of public transportation and it takes ± 15 minutes to get to Taman Safari. 

Taman Safari Indonesia Open Hours I

Open daily, beginning at 9:00 pm - 17:00 pm For Safari at night (Night Safari), go to the start time 19:00 pm - 21:00 pm 

Indonesia until now has several locations Safari Park, among others:

Taman Safari Indonesia I (Taman Safari Indonesia Cisarua) Located in the Village Cibeureum, District Cisarua, Bogor Regency, West Java Province, Java Island.
Taman Safari Indonesia II (Indonesia Safari Park Prigen) Located on the slopes of Mount Arjuna, Jatirejo Village, District Prigen, Pasuruan, East Java Province, Java Island.
Indonesia Safari Park III (Taman Safari Indonesia Gianyar) Serongga located in the Village, Gianyar Regency, Bali Province island of Bali.
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