(Seat in Coach) Bogor Cultural Tour

Itinerary
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Stop At: Bogor Botanical Gardens, Jl. Ir H Juanda no. 13, Bogor 16122 Indonesia

Located at the heart of Bogor, it is world class Botanical Gardens, covering an area of around 85 acres. Officially opened by the Dutch in 1817, it was from these gardens that early researchers developed various crops such as tea, cassava, tobacco, and cinchona. The park is still a major center for Botanical research in Indonesia. In the northwest corner of the gardens you can see the Presidential Summer Place that formerly was the official residence of the Dutch governors-general from 1870 - 1942.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Gong Home Factory Bogor, Jalan Pancasan RT 2/ RW 3 Kampung Pancasan, Kelurahan Pasirjaya, Kecamatan Bogor Barat, Bogor Indonesia

This is one of the view remaining gongsmiths. You can see gamelan instruments smelted over a charcoal fire by hand here, it takes two weeks to beat a copper going into shape. A few pricey gongs and wayang golek puppets are on sale.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Wayang Golek Pak Dase, Lebak Kantin RT 02/VI Kelurahan Sempur, Bogor Indonesia

If you are looking to be immersed in traditional "Kampung" life and find a traditional handmade souvenir from Indonesia you have to follow the winding "Kampung" street of Bogor just north of the Botanical Gardens to find a Wooden Puppet Factory. They have been handcrafting puppets for as long as he remembers and produce the best quality of workmanship and artistic display.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tajur Bag, Jl. Raya Tajur No.33, RT.2/RW.2, Tajur, Kec. Bogor Tim., Kota Bogor, Jawa Barat 16134, Indonesia

Tajur Bag is a collection of home industry by the people of Bogor, a genuine local products with beautiful colours and the quality that does not disappointed. The bag itself are made from synthetic leather material.

Duration: 1 hour