Djuanda Forest Park, Urban forest park in Bandung, Indonesia.
Djuanda Forest Park is a wooded area covering 590 hectares in the hills north of Bandung, with pine groves, tropical secondary forest, and a winding river valley. The park sits on volcanic slopes and offers trails that pass through different vegetation zones.
The forest was established as a public park in 1985 and named after Raden Djuanda Kartawidjaja, Indonesia's final Prime Minister before independence. A small museum inside the park documents his life and political work.
The Dutch-built caves within the park, constructed in 1918, served multiple functions including military base, prison, armory storage, and communication center.
The area is accessible through two entrances at Maribaya or Dago, with admission at 50,000 rupiah for international visitors and 12,000 rupiah for locals. The trails are uneven and require sturdy footwear, especially during the rainy season from November to March.
Two old tunnel systems run through the forest: Gua Belanda from Dutch colonial times in 1918 and Gua Jepang from the Japanese occupation. The tunnels served as military facilities, prison, and weapons storage and are now open to visitors.
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