This 23-hectare Taman Bunga Nusantara (The Archipelago's Botanical Garden) houses a huge collection of flowers from around the world arranged in saveral themes, such as the French Garden, Balinese Garden, America Park, Mediterranean Garden, Japanese Garden, etc.
Located in the area around Cipanas area (Jl. Mariawati Km. 7 Desa Kawung Luwuk, Cipanas, Cianjur, (the Garden is about atwo-hour drive from Jakarta or Bandung. Just look for a sign at the entrance of Kota Bunga Real Estate and follow the direction (about 9 km from the first sign). In front the ticketing office, you will be greeted by a statue of ginat black swan. After paying the entrance ticket (Rp 15,000 or Rp 20,000 by Januari 1, 2009), you can choose youe method of exploring. The easiest is to take a Dotto train (Rp. 20,000 or Rp. 25,000 by Januari 1, 2009 including entrance fee) wich leaves at the ticket booths. Another way is doing it at your own pace. Just enter the premises and enjoy the view, than start walking around or take a Wara-wiri train ( Rp. 2,000 or Rp. 4,000 by January 1, 2009) whenever you feel tired.
Before starting your exploration, you'd better visit Rafflesia Mini Theater. The 15 minute show provides a summary of the entire beauty and facilities of the park.
Be sure to bring along a camera with you. You won't want to miss the opportunity of taking a lot of beautiful pics of the giant lotus in Water Garden, the colorful giant peacock, the beautiful flower carpet display, and the attractive clock garden. If you are with your family and friends, don't forget to challenge your chums and siblings to compete in a race in the Labyrinth Park.
Another place that you shouldn't miss is the Viewing Tower (Rp. 2,000). From the second floor you can see almost the entire garden. And when you feel tired of walking around, go to the picnic area to rest your feet. You can celebrate your birthday bash in the area that accommodates 100-3,500 people. Just call 0263-581617/581618 to ask about the available facilities
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