The Stone Garden Geopark

If you’ve heard about some ancient tourist destinations like Machu Picchu, Cappadocia, or even Stonehenge, it will surprise you to know that Bandung has its own site that used to be the ancient seamount thousand years ago: The Stone Garden GeoPark. As the name implied, Stone Garden Geopark is the ancient seamount that has many formations of ancient stones, formed randomly on the hill, and has been around for over 27 million years. It has supported the fact as some geologists have discovered fossils of ancient coral in Pawon Cave, known as Gua Pawon by the locals. Since the 19th century, this place was a mining area that wasn’t a public attraction until 2014 when the local government finally opened it for the public as a Geopark and a protected cultural preserve. Once you set your foot here, the karst topography in the area gives us a unique experience and the scenery of the ancient rock mountain would make a great addition on your Instagram feed. This is the place you could use for a short escape to just sit there and relax. With affordable entry tickets, magnificent views, and historical background, Stone Garden is a hidden gem attraction that should be included in your must-visit list in Bandung. #summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer