FLORA AND FAUNA

FLORA AND FAUNA
 
West Java is covered with tropical forests with flora and fauna rarely found in other provinces. Further, its tropical forests are rich with various animals, among them many different types of monkeys.
It's no wonder-the Land of Sunda, principally the Parahyangan Highlands, is a region of West Java that has received copious attention to detail and diversity from the forces of creation long ago (Parahyangan means "Abode of the Gods").


Whatever you are looking for in your tropical vacation, you will certainly find something to please and surprise you in modern and traditional West Java! Plan on spending time to get around (roads are not always easy to navigate), but prices are fair and the locals friendly.

	Park and Reserves Kebun Raya Bogor world-class botanical gardens, thousands of species of plant life from all over the world are on display.
	National Park Gunung Halimun, Sundanese for Mountains of the Mist, contains some of Indonesia's largest remaining lowland and mountain forest.
	Wildlife Encounter Taman Safari /Pananjung

GEOGRAPHICALLY

GEOGRAPHICALLY
 
The enchanting and beautiful land of Parahyangan or Sunda are both magical names for West Java stretches from the Sunda Straits in the west to the borders of central java in the east.
The north coast of West Java is a part of the Sunda Shelf that stretches to the east and borders the Strait of Makassar and the Bali Sea. Most probably the best-known natural wonder on the south Sunda coast is Pelabuhan Ratu.

The geographical borders of West Java are to the west, is the Province Banten and Sunda Strait, lies the island volcano ‘Anak Krakatau’, the most violent volcanic explosions ever to occur anywhere in the world.

	Mountain and Highland The region is primarily mountainous, with rich green valley’s hugging lofty volcanic peaks often spectacular geothermal.
	Forests and Plantations Tropical forests, botanical garden, plantations, lush vegetation, and unique wildlife make West Java paradise for nature lovers.
	Waterfalls, Lakes and Canyon Some are stocked with trout, others are strangely coloured and there are one or two that are believed to be bottomless.
	Beaches, Coast and Ocean Picturesque and unique beauty, enhanced by the hatches, steep cliffs and roaring waves breaking on the beach.

ART AND CULTURE

ART AND CULTURE
Sundanese culture combines very diverse elements. Sundanese language and manners range from highly refined and formalized to downright vulgar and ribald.
Sundanese performing arts comprise a dynamic tradition in which experiment has always been a vital factor. Even the most conservative musicians pride themselves on innovations they have introduced, as well as on preserving intact the tradition they have inherited, without apparent contradiction.

	People Renowned for showing uncommon warmth, along with courtesy and politeness. They have a strong sense of helping each other when in need.
	Religion As is fitting in a society woven from such a variety of spiritual threads, choosing to honor their chosen faith in a personal way and leaving others to follow their own beliefs in peace.
	Language This is typical of the Sundanese, the residents of West Java, known as well as Pasundan or Priangan land, one of the most densely populated regions on the island of Java.
	Arts Sundanese culture features a variety of performing arts traditionally are alive and well.
	Traditional Village One of the most interesting villages in all of Sunda is Kampung Naga (Dragon Village). Despite its fierce name it is in reality a very peaceful place, that has preserved its traditional village layout, architecture, and way of life.
	Handycraft Home industries make the most famous of these is the bamboo handicraft centre in the village of Rajapolah. Here the visitor can purchase many different types of bamboo handicraft unique to the area.