Subang Tourism Tourism Travel Guide

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Subang Tourism Travel Guide and Tourist Information.

Subang Regency is a regency in West Java province, Indonesia, its also call it the land of Sangkuriang Legend and the capital is Subang. Geographically located between 10 731 '- 10 754' east longitude and 611 '- 649' south latitude, and has a wide area about 4.64% of West Java area with height 0 - 1500 m above sea level, with total area is 2,051.76 km².

Subang Regency was borders by :
- Java Sea on the North.
- Bandung Regency on the South.
- Sumedang Regency and Indramayu Regency on the East.
- Purwakarta Regency and Karawang Regency on the West.

Evidence of community groups in prehistoric times in Subang Regency area is the discovery of stone axes in the area of Bojongkeding (Binong), Pagaden, kalijati and Dayeuh kolot (Sagalaherang). The findings of prehistoric objects Neolithic figured it indicates that it was in the area of Subang Regency now there are groups of people who live from agriculture with very simple patterns. In addition, in the prehistoric period also developed bronze culture pattern also characterized by the discovery site in Kampung ankle, Sagalaherang.

Subang have a unique culture, that is Sisingaan (Lion Dance), Sisingaan art is a kind of traditional art that grows and develops in Subang district, this art has a special characteristic or identity of a pair of statues sisingaan or animal that resembles a lion.

Subang tourism travel guide and tourist information popular destination :

Ciater Hot Spring.
Ciater Hot Spring is a nice park with small pools in which we can sit or swim. The streams and pools are fed by warm mineral springs, which are created by the heat from nearby volcanoes. About 30 minutes from Tangkuban Perahu crater. Ciater is pretty little place in the middle of huge tea estate. Its main attraction is the Sari Ater Hot Spring Resort; the pools are probably the best of all the hot springs around Bandung. We can enjoy swimming in warm sulfurous water pools that can heal rheumatism and skin problems. Here we can swim in warm mineral water pools, good for healing skin problems. Ciater hot spring is one stop place for entertainment and relaxation. Ciater is located in Lembang, a green, lush place. The water contains iodium and sulfur, well for curing skin ailments and rheumatism. Equipped with tennis courts, restaurants, and camping area, Ciater is a good way to retreat from every day's life.
Tangkuban Perahu is located in the border district of Bandung Regency and Subang Regency.

Curug Cijalu Waterfall.
Curug Cijalu Waterfall formerly know called Cikondang, located Cipancar Village, Sagalaherang Sub District, Subang Regency. The waterfall height is about 70 meters.
The the waterfall is nature and sorrounded by green forest, this place will get much visitor especially from local tourism on weekend and public holiday or when school holidays for camp.

Mount Tangkuban Perahu.
Tangkuban Parahu is one of the most favored tourist attractions that located in Subang Regency, and is an active volcano in the height 2084 m sea level. Its unique shape resembled the upside down boat (the Sundanese Language: Tangkuban = overturn, Parahu = Boat), is believed had a connection with the legend of Sangkuriang.
Tangkuban Parahu was popolar as tourism object where tourists can hike or ride to the edge of the crater to view the hot water springs upclose, and buy eggs cooked on its hot surface. This stratovolcano is on the island of Java and last erupted in 1983.
This volcano offers many places to see and explore. Whether we look into the huge crater or hike down into it, stroll through the forest on its slopes, or simply enjoy the splendid panoramic scenery. When seen from Bandung, Mount Tangkuban Perahu has a distinctive shape, like an upside down boat. Tangkuban Perahu means, in fact, "up-turned boat" This peculiar shape has stimulated the fantasy of the Sundanese people from early times as expressed in the Legend of Sangkuriang.
Geologically, Mount Tangkuban Perahu has played a significant role in the development of Parahyangan highlands. Eruptions have contributed immensely to the hills north of Bandung through lava flowing into the valleys and hardening into rock, thus forming big cliffs over which waterfalls leap. Likewise, mud flows have formed a semi-circular cone of gentle gradient (what geologists call "a fan"), which is now a mass that blocked the valley of the ancient Citarum River near present day in Padalarang (about 18 km west of Bandung), this caused a lake to form covering the whole Bandung plain.
Tangkuban Perahu is located in the border district of Bandung Regency and Subang Regency.

Sisingaan.
The Sisingaan (lion dance) is a mass event in colossal cultural ceremonies in Subang Regency. A lion sculpture, originating in Subang, is carried around by four to six men, accompanied merrily by the musical drums of Pencak Silat. Dashing gestures and colorful clothing allow the dancers to impart an impression of courage and heroism.
It’s a kind of very famous traditional not only in West Java or Indonesia but however internationally, the Dance festival is held and followed by the groups of the art coming from all sub districts in Subang Regency. With every performance, the Sisingaan hopes to spread knowledge and appreciation of West Javanese dance and to continue its practice among new generations.