Indonesia West Java

Bogor

A city known for its Presidential Palace, botanical gardens, cool climate, and frequent rain, surrounded by volcanic mountains and tea plantations.

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Bogor’s almost daily inclement weather and thunderstorms has seen it acquire an apt sobriquet: ‘Rain City’. But despite the romantic nickname, visitors will initially struggle to cross the road, let alone go for a leisurely stroll, as they navigate constant tailbacks of traffic that, pound-for-pound, rival those of Jakarta to the north. Eventually, however, the visitors will chance upon Kebun Raya, the botanical gardens at Bogor’s heart. This unexpected pocket of greenery homes nearly 14,000 tropical trees and plants and, like a giant pulmonary system, pumps out swathes of preternatural calm that confer serenity even upon Rain City’s noisiest corners.

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Bogor Guides

  • Aimless Wandering: Prime Indonesian Locations to Get Lost In

    tomas.d (Tom D)
    One of the lesser-heralded joys of visiting Indonesia is that of exploring without purpose. Simply turning up somewhere new and heading into the sprawl with no set plan represents a rare kind of excitement, one rewarded by a treasure trove of unexpected delights showcasing the uniquely complex charms of the archipelago. Indonesia is littered with such places: on the off-chance that visitors find themselves with some time to spare, they will encounter sleepy towns, raging bulls, gloriously beautiful mosques, vibrant festivals and plenty more besides.