Thursday, September 13, 2012

Bogor Botanical Gardens


Regions with an area of ​​87 hectares has been established since 1817 on the initiative of Sir Stamford Raffles, a British national who served as governor of Java. The trees in this area hundreds of years old. So it is not surprising that the trees here have a big trunk and reach tens of meters. On each tree, affixed label containing the name of the tree and when the tree was planted. Thus, in addition to travel, we can also know that trees may not know existed.

A large tree in the Botanical Gardens makes the air cool and rich in oxygen. There are more than 17,000 species, including rare types of orchids. The trees that are here not only rise from within the country but there are many who come from abroad. Its always interesting to watch is when the development of carrion flower (Rafflesia Arnoldi). This flower is unique because of its huge size and when flowering will emit foul odors that are named corpse flower.

Here we can look at the soothing greenery are rare to find in the big cities. The sound of birds singing can also listen to us. To add to the beauty, there is also a swimming-pool with a water fountain, so that we can hear the sound of water drops. For those of you who bring children, this place is perfect because there are many extensive gardens so that your son or daughter can freely play. For example, park near the lotus pond is a favorite place for families to play with their children. There is also a road that resembles a long corridor with large trees on the left and right. The chairs that exist between the tree into a comfortable place after walking around this area.

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