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Welcome to Bandung


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Jakarta happens to be located in Java, but it is hardly of Java. The contrast between the metropolitan capital and the surrounding province is dramatic. For, although West Java contains some big cities of its own, its soul is rural. The least densely populated province of the island, it offers unrivaled scenery, extensive nature reserves and refreshing mountain weather, all within a few hours of Jakarta's confusion. Its prosperity, friendly people and excellent transportation facilities make it one of the most genuinely relaxing parts of rural Indonesia in which to travel. West Java also offers much that is of cultural and historical interest.

West Java was first known to Europe as Sunda - a land, kingdom, language and people all distinct from Java. The l6th-century Portuguese were so impressed by this country that they misapplied its name not only to the island of Java, but to the whole archipelago; to this day, Sumatra, Java, Borneo and Celebes are still known collectively as the "Greater Sunda Islands." The first known kingdom on Java, the Hindu state of Tarumanegara, flourished on the north coastal plain of West Java in the 5th century. A millenium later, the first Portuguese ships to weigh anchor here were welcomed by another great Hindu kingdom, Pajajaran, a contemporary and rival of the great East Javanese Majapahit. Since 1433, the capital had been at an inland location, Pakuan, today's Bogor, where Dutch governors- general would later reside. However, in 1522, when Pajajaran concluded an alliance with Portuguese Goa, it was still master of the north coast, including the lucrative ports of Banten and Sunda Kelapa (now Jakarta). The Portuguese were to help protect the Hindu power against Islam's rapid westward expansion along the coast. However, when they returned in 1527, both ports had been captured by Muslims and made vassals of the young sultanate of Demak, 400 kilometers to the east. Landlocked, Pajajaran declined, and 50 years later its capital was conquered by Banten.

While Javanese speakers flocked to the booming coastlands, and Banten became a great trading and military power, the Sundanese retreated to the mountains and high plateau in the south and developed a rural folk culture without cities or courts. In this condition, and so close to Batavia, what now became known as the "Sundalands" were easy prey for the VOC; by 1684, the entire Sundanese-speaking area was under direct Dutch control, while the >> Details Click Here!!


Bandung Hotel List
Hotel Horison
Hotel Horison Bandung Hotel Horison Bandung-- as gracious and welcoming as the city itself!
Where else in Bandung will you find such luxury ?,This international-rated hotel has 253 exclusive rooms.. . .
from USD$52.00 net per room/night
Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Bandung Holiday Inn Bandung provides what Holiday Inn hotels are famous for worldwide: friendly, dependable service, excellent facilities and convenient location. Whether your trip is for business or leisure. . .
from USD$58.00 net per room/night

Hotel Jayakarta
Jayakarta Bandung Bandung, capital city of West Java, with its cool climate makes a refreshing change from the rest of the country. The Hotel Jayakarta Bandung which opened for business in 1994. . .
from USD$49.00 net per room/night
Hotel Imperium
Hotel Imperium The International Imperium hotel 's fine service and hospitality is a tradition. Cleanliness, comfort and tastefull accomodation with well designed facilities are carter to our guests' enjoyment and comfort. . .
from USD$37.00 net per room/night

Hotel Papandayan
Hotel papandayan At the Papandayan, a friendly elegance greets you with its warm smiles. The sound of the flowing water from the marble fountain gives you an amicable welcome just like our hospitality and . . .
from USD$49.00 net per room/night
Hotel Kedaton
Hotel  Kedaton Hotel Kedaton is the right destination in Bandung. We have 120 luxury rooms to meet your needs while you are doing your business or enjoying leisure in Bandung. . .
from USD$44.00 net per room/night

Hotel Topaz galeria
Hotel Topas Galeria Welcome to TOPAS Galeria Hotel, a unique concept hotel that combines both business and art. Feel the experience where tradition, culture and services merged . . .
from USD$33.00 net per room/night
Sheraton Hotel
Sheraton bandung The Sheraton Bandung Hotel and Towers is located 6 kilometers from the city center on the slopes of Dago area. Surrounded by mountains and city scenery. . .
from USD$59.00 net per room/night

Permata Hotel
Hotel Permata Located on a strategic area, just turn left after the gateway of Pasteur Toll Highway. Tranquilly at Jalan Lemahneundeut No. 7, you will find HOTEL PERMATA INTERNATIONAL BANDUNG. . .
from USD$40.00 net per room/night
Savoy Homann
Savoy Homann In Indonesia, in Java, in Bandung, in the heart of the Sundanese culture, at the Savoy Homann, where the splendor of past is complemented by today's modern luxury standards and facilities. . .
from USD$45.00 net per room/night

Grand Preanger
Hotel Grand Preanger It has been half a century since Bandung's famed Preanger Hotel first gained an international reputation. Designed in the Indische Empire style, it opened on Jl. Grooten Postweg . . .
from USD$50.00 net per room/night
Geulis Butik
Geulis Butik "Geulis" means beautiful, the essence of who we are. Our warm hospitality and elegant facilities invite you to feel the comfort and beauty. Our guest add to our beauty. . .
from USD$69.00 net per room/night

Giri Gahana Resort
Giri Graha Resort All this can be found at Bandung Giri Gahana Golf & Resort which is perched between 600 to 900 metres above sea level. The day temperature is pleasant and cool in the mornings and in the afternoon. . .
from USD$57.00 net per room/night
Panghegar Hotel
Pahengar Hotel The Hotel Panghegar with 185 deluxe rooms and suites is International Hotel in Bandung - West Java - Indonesia, City history and regional pride have influenced each detail of the decor and hospitality. . .
from USD$40.00 net per room/night

Patra Jasa
Hotel Patra Jasa Known as the "City of Flowers", Bandung nestles in an elevated mountainous area where the breezes are cool, the air is pure, and the trees, foilage and plantlife come in a caleidoscope of colour . . .
from USD$32.00 net per room/night
Nalendra Hotel
Hotel Nalendra Hotel Nalendra, Bandung is only 3 hours from Jakarta by road, only 15 minutes by car from the domestic Airport Husein Sastranegara and 10 minutes from the Railway Station. . .
from USD$38.00 net per room/night

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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