If we talk about Bandung's tourism, we can mention a lot of things, start from Tangkuban Parahu crater and Lembang highland at north, Kawah Putih and Situ Patenggang at south, until the newest tourism spot is Stone Garden in the West Bandung Region. Beside all of that, we have to admit it if Jalan Asia Afrika and its surrounding become the new tourism spot in the heart of Bandung after Asian-African Conference last April.
Jalan Asia Afrika is one of the busiet road in Bandung, stretch from Simpang Lima until Jalan Otista (Otto Iskandar Dinata). This is the road which historical walk took place in 1955, the first Asian-African Conference. Now the road is fully upgraded with a lot of public space. The mayor of Bandung, Ridwan Kamil, wants Bandung to regain its nickname, "Parijs van Java".
Moreover, to bring the feel of the history, Asian-African symbol of Dasasila Bandung is being moved from Simpang Lima to the adjacent of Cikapundung river. Dasasila Bandung is ten points result of the Asian-African Conference in 1955. It is symbolized in ten row of rocks just like in the picture below.
Talk about Cikapundung river. Cikapundung is one of the important river to Bandung city because it supply the water to the city. In the eastern part of Cikapundung river there is also public space and also dancing fountain. The show of dancing fountain can be seen on the weekend start from about 7 to 10 at night. If I'm not mistaken, there is a plan to revitalized this river from the government of Bandung. Maybe there can be a water cruise like in Venice? The public lighting pillar is already Venice's style.
Jalan Asia Afrika is free from car in Saturday night. It is the suggestion from Bandung Police Department to reduce the traffic. So the people can take a picture, holiday, and enjoy Bandung from its deep center.
Since tomorrow is Ramadhan, let's do the best for this holy time.
Happy fasting,
Rifandi
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