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West Java Ecotourism Secrets
Located south of Jakarta, the Indonesian capital, West Java is predominantly mountainous and agricultural, with lush green valleys and high volcanic peaks covering more than half of the area - a perfect ecotourism hideaway. The southern, northern and western part of the province are fringed by quiet beaches, perfect for admiring the marine wildlife or surfing. West Java is also the land of the soft-spoken, hospitable Sundanese People, known for their sophisticated culture, their delicate music based on bamboo percussions and flutes, their elaborate dances and their spicy food.
Lying at the most western tip of Java, the Ujung Kulon National Park is the home of endangered species such as the one horned java rhino (estimated remaining population less than 60). The Park has been appointed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and has received the assistance of WWF Indonesia for the development of community-based ecotourism.
Nestled on a hilly mountainous range, the Halimun National Park represents one of the remaining tropical rainforest areas in Java. It is also an example of active participation of the local community in conserving the environment through ecotourism, which has significantly improved their economic welfare. Situated at more than 1,000 meters asl, the pak is partly bordered with the exquisite panorama of the green Nirmala Tea Plantation. To diversify the jungle trekking, the park management has built an exciting canopy trail.
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