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Tangkuban Parahu

Tangkuban Parahu is Bandung's most famous tourist volcano just 30 km north of the city in the direction of Lembang. It is one of the most chosen tourism objects which offer the charm of nature far away from the crowded city. This active volcano also offers many places to see and has wonderful panorama. Tangkuban Parahu offers you a mystery with its wide spread craters. Tangkuban Parahu has several craters, the most popular are Ratu crater, Domas crater, Upas crater and Baru crater. When you visit mount Tangkuban Parahu, you will be mesmerized by the beauty of nature’s wonders like pine trees and the volcanic process. The form of Tangkuban Parahu looks like an upside down boat, and is believed to have a connection with the legend of Sangkuriang, as one of the fairytales from West Java. Mount Tangkuban Parahu now provides several alternatives of tourism such as nature tourism, education tourism, adventure tourism and outdoor training.