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Botanical Garden
Kebun Raya Bogor, (http://www.bogor.indo.net...). Bogor's pride and joy, the extensive Botanical Gardens were founded in 1811 as a private garden of the Governor-General's summer residence by Sir Stamford Raffles, who also went on to found Singapore. However, it was Casper Reinwardt who adopted the gardens for more scientific use, with Johannes Elias Teysmann continuing in his footsteps. Today, the gardens stretch out over 87 hectares, parts carefully manicured like the palace gardens they are, parts seeming like wild jungle at first glance if not for the tags detailing where every tree and plant comes from, with lakes, two rivers and hilly trails. If you're lucky, you may be able to spot a blooming giant arum Amorphophallus titanum, the world's tallest inflorescence flower cluster which can reach an astounding 2.5 meters — but, alas, smells like rotting meat. Open from 8AM to 5 PM daily, although despite the size! they can get crowded on Sundays. Entry is Rp 5,500 for people, Rp 10,000 for cars, which can also drive around on main roads and are a bit of a nuisance.Presidential Palace
Istana Bogor, in the northwest corners of the Botanical Gardens. Originally the summer residence of the Governor-General of Java, now one of the Indonesian president's summer escapes and noted for the 250 tame deer grazing in its grounds. The palace grounds can be visited from within the Gardens, but tours in the palace require 5 days advance notification — however, the Bogor TIC see Contact may be able to squeeze you in at short notice if there's a tour going on.Orchid Garden
Rumah Anggrek, in the northeast corner of the Botanical Gardens. Large greenhouse housing orchids of all shapes and sizes, with two separate halls so there's always something blooming. Entry Rp 2000, separately charged.