Tourist attraction with a rich history of colonial past by the Dutch state to leave the place that is now a tourist spot that is the former Dutch Cave tunnel for waterways as hydroelectric power (hydropower). So this cave was once known as the first hydro power plant in Indonesia. Over time the cave was used for Dutch military purposes as a communication channel. While the water channel is channeled through pipes large enough.
The Dutch cave is historically built in 1918. In this Dutch cave there is also a prison and a place for interrogation for enemy prisoners. The Dutch Cave contains many mysteries. But the atmosphere around it is still natural with tree plants. Interested here?When Japan came to Indonesia and began to colonize. The Japanese military then took and used this place as a center or fortress. This place then built a cave that is located not far from the Dutch cave. The Japanese Cave was built in 1942.
The Japanese military then made several renovations here and there and used the labor of the community to build this cave. After Japan surrendered and left Indonesia the cave located in Bandung area was then cleared from the grass and the rest of the Japanese military weapons. The Japanese cave contains a bunker where the Japanese troops hide. Japanese Cave and Dutch Cave are also equipped with information boards around it as a means of information and education for visitors. To enter the cave area, visitors are charged about Rp 8,000 per person. These two caves are only about 400 meters away. Visitors can visit these two caves in turn.
When comparing these two caves it appears that the condition of the Dutch cave is better than the Japanese cave. However both are still worth a visit as a historical site of the nation that exist in the tour of Bandung. In the cave of Japan the nuance of authenticity is maintained. While in the Dutch cave the surface has been added with a layer of cement to strengthen it. In addition to the second cave, there is also a relic site pre-history with the name of ancient Bandung. Many relics of the past that can still see visitors in this tour of Bandung like artifacts that can be seen in this museum.
The visitors who are interested in entering the Japanese cave and the Dutch cave can take advantage of the flashlight that is rented by residents. Visitors are also accompanied by guide services if the visitor wants. In addition to the second cave, there is also a relic site pre-history with the name of ancient Bandung. Many relics of the past that can still see visitors in this tour of Bandung such as artifacts that can be seen in this museum. The visitors who are interested in entering the Japanese cave and the Dutch cave can take advantage of the flashlight that is rented by residents. Visitors are also accompanied by guide services if the visitor wants.
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