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2017 SEAGA FIELDTRIP GUIDE BOOK

“Geography for Global Understanding: Sustainable Changes in Environment, Society, and People”

Department of GeographyFaculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Universitas Indonesia2017

2017 SEAGA Fieldtrip Guide Book

Contents

Introduction - SEAGA International Conference 2017- Wonderful Indonesia

General Information Jakarta – A City that Never Sleeps

- National Monument- Jakarta Old Town- Fatahillah Museum- Itinerary

Bogor – Pleasant City with High Year-Round Rainfall- Gunung Mas Tea Plantation- Cimory Riverside View- Bogor Botanical Garden- Itinerary

Contact Number

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Introduction

SEAGA International Conference 2017

SEAGA, the Southeast Asian Geography Association, established in 1990, is a regional association of geographers and other academic, education, government, and private sector professionals in related fields like history, the geo- and environmental sciences, and urban planning. The 2017 conference will be the 13th conference organized by SEAGA.

The conference theme is: “Geography for global understanding: sustainable changes in environment, society and people” and we are inviting multidimensional perspectives on this issue from scholars, policy makers, entrepreneurs, and teachers. The aim of the conference is to advance the discourse on the issues of environment, society and people, to inform the decision-making and actions of society, private enterprise, and governments. This theme was chosen based on the Declaration of 2016 as the International Year of Global Understanding (IYGU) at the International Geographical Union Congress.

The main sub-themes of interest include: Changing Physical Landscapes in Southeast Asia Living with Global Environmental Change Geospatial technologies and their contribution to

Southeast Asia Economic growth, competitiveness and sustainable

development Changing Population, carrying capacities and ecological

footprints Sustainable Development and Southeast Asia Geography of Cities Geographies of rural transition Changing Agriculture in SE Asia Gender Geographies

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New regionalisms in Southeast Asia Geography Education Field-based issues for geography and geography

education

This conference is hosted by Department of Geography Universitas Indonesia and Indonesian Geographical Society and will be held in Jakarta, Indonesia, on 28 November – 1 December 2017.

Wonderful Indonesia

The Republic of Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world comprising 13,466 large and small tropical islands fringed with white sandy beaches, many still uninhabited and a number even still unnamed. Straddling the equator, situated between the continents of Asia and Australia and between the Pacific and the Indian Oceans, it is as wide as the United States from San Francisco to New York, equaling the distance between London and Moscow. Indonesia has a total population of more than 215 million people from more than 200 ethnic groups. The national language is Bahasa Indonesia.

Among the most well-known islands are Sumatra, Java, Bali, Kalimantan (formerly Borneo), Sulawesi (formerly Celebes), the Maluku Islands (or better known as Moluccas, the original Spice Islands) and Papua. Then, there is Bali “the world's best island resort” with its enchanting culture, beaches, dynamic dances and music. But Indonesia still has many unexplored islands with grand mountain views, green rainforests to trek through, rolling waves to surf and deep blue pristine seas to dive in where one can swim with dugongs, dolphins and large manta rays.

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Because of its location and geology, Indonesia is blessed with the most diverse landscape, from fertile rice lands in Java and Bali to the luxuriant rainforests in Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi, from the savannah grasslands in Nusa Tenggara islands to snow-capped peaks in West Papua.

Indonesia’s wildlife ranges including the prehistoric giant Komodo lizard, Orangutan, Java rhino, Sulawesi Anoa, and birds with exquisite plumage like the cockatoo and the bird of paradise. This country is also the habitat of the Rafflesia, the world’s largest flower, wild orchids, amazing variety of spices, aromatic hardwood and a large variety of fruit trees. Underwater, scientists have found in North Sulawesi the prehistoric coelacanth fish, a “living fossil” fish, predating the dinosaurs living some 400 million years ago, while whales migrate yearly through these waters from the South Pole. Here are hundreds of species of colorful coral and tropical fish to admire.

Culturally, Indonesia fascinates with its rich diversity of ancient temples, music, ranging from the traditional to modern pop, dances, rituals and ways of life, changing from island to island, from region to region. Yet everywhere the visitor feels welcomed with that warm, gracious innate friendliness of the Indonesian people that is not easily forgotten.

Source: Wonderful Indonesia (http://www.indonesia.travel/en/facts/about-indonesia)

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Fig 1 Wonderful Indonesia (up left) Lake Toba North Sumatra, (up right) Bunaken National Park, (Below right) Komodo National Park, (below left) Borobudur Temple


General Information

Time Zone

Indonesia has three time-zones—Western Indonesia Time which is GMT +7 (covering Sumatra, Java, Madura, West Kalimantan, Central Kalimantan), Central Indonesia Time which is GMT +8 (covering East and South Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Bali, Nusa Tenggara) and the last is Eastern Indonesia Time which is GMT +9 (covering Maluku and Irian Jaya). The capital Jakarta is GMT + 7 or 16 hours ahead of US Pacific Standard Time.

Banking Hours

Standard banking hours are from 8 AM to 3 PM from Monday to Friday. However, several banks open their branches in hotels (and some in malls) longer than office hour; a few are open on Saturdays so you might want to check first. Jakarta has several international banks, even though you can also exchange currencies in some hotel cashiers and official money changers.

Currency

The Indonesia Rupiah is also called IDR. Information of daily exchange rate can be found in newspapers or from the net. Some Indonesia banks provide this on their websites. IDR and US$ are the most acceptable currencies. Most tourism resorts have money changer facilities. When you are traveling to remote areas it is advisable to exchange your money and clear your check. Credit cards are only acceptable in big hotels, restaurants, shops and traveling agencies.

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Electricity

Electric power supply is 220 volts in all regions. So be careful with your 110-volt electronic equipment. The sockets will only fit with two pins rounded-tip plugs (technically known as Type C, E, and F) or use adaptors. Most hotels and many restaurants in large cities provide internet connections or free Wi-Fi.

Source: Wonderful Indonesia (http://www.indonesia.travel/en/travel-guidance/general-information)

Jakarta – A City that Never Sleeps

National Monument

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Fig 2 Indonesian Electric Power Sockets


The National Monument or simply Monas is a 433 ft (132 meter) tower in the centre of Merdeka Square, Central Jakarta, symbolizing the fight for Indonesia. Monas is the official national monument of the Republic of Indonesia, built to commemorate the struggle for Indonesian independence. The construction began in 1961 under the direction of President Soekarno.

Once satisfied with observing the relief you can get to the base of the monument which is at 3 meters below ground level. At the base of the monument, there is the National History Museum which contains 51 dioramas showing the history of Indonesia since the days of pre-history to the New Order regime. The top of the monument we can see a panoramic view of Jakarta; we can use binoculars for a closer look. From the top of the Monas, visitors can enjoy spectacular views across the city.

Jakarta Old Town

Jakarta Old Town a.k.a Old Batavia, or locally referred to as “Kota Tua Jakarta”, was the downtown area of the capital long time ago. The Old Town of Jakarta still has exactly the same town planning as the town VOC built in 1650. Kota Tua

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Fig 3 Indonesia National Monument


located at the mouth of the Ciliwung River in Java. It is around 15 hectares with 4 major areas, on the west side: former Jayakarta and two 18th century houses; north west side: West Warehouse, old town wall remains, Luar Batang Mosque; east side: Town Square, Town Hall; and south east side: China Town. (Source: http://whc.unesco.org/).

Many old 17th and 18th century buildings and structures remain even though some of them are in neglected condition or not used for their orginal purpose. There are also many 19th and 20th century trading and collapsed but we can still their magnificent architecture such as their original facades, stainded glass windows and tiles. These are all now protected under the law of Cultural Heritage Protection. In spite of only a few remnants of attractive wooden-shuttered building lefts today, still Taman Fatahillah (Fatahillah Square) and its surroundings are a sensory feast for a first-time visitor to the city.

The Fatahillah Museum

Jakarta History Museum is one of the most famous museum in Jakarta but it’s more known as Fatahillah Museum. The Fatahillah Museum located in the Old Town Jakarta Kota area. As written on an inscription of the Museum collection, the building was constructed in 1707 by the city

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Fig 4 Jakarta Old Town – Fatahillah Square


government of Batavia during the period of VOC and Governor General Abraham van Riebeeck inaugurated it in 1710.

This building is located in front of a park, which in the past was known as Stadhuisplein, the City Hall Park, and now it is called Taman Fatahillah. In the Dutch colonial era, the museum used as City Hall, courtroom, and underground prison. These frightening prison cells contain heavy iron balls used to shackle prisoners and slaves. In the inside Museum we can find many collection of antiques and porcelains, VOC Symbol Statue, archeological discovery from prehistorically era and ancient inscription.

Itinerary

Table 1 Itinerary for Jakarta Route

Time Activities Location07.00 am Fieldtrip registration Balairung

UI07.15 am leave for Central -

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Fig 4 Fatahillah Museum


Jakarta by Bus09.00 – 11.30 am National Monument Central

Jakarta 11.30 am – 12.00 pm Leave for Jakarta Old

Town Central Jakarta

12.00 pm – 01.30 pm Lunch at Jakarta Old Town

Jakarta Old Town

01.30 – 04.00 pm Fatahillah Museum Fatahilah Square

04.00 pm Back to Depok by bus Jakarta Old Town

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Bogor – Pleasant City with High Year-Round Rainfall

Gunung Mas Tea Plantation

Gunung Mas Tea Plantation is located in Cisarua, Bogor with 2,551 hectares area on altitude of 900-1,200 meters above sea level. Its temperature is averagely cold, which is between 18-22°C. The tea plantation itself is the merger of two plantation company, “Goenoeng Mas Prancoise Nederlandise de Culture etde Comerce”, which was established in 1910 by a French company, and “NV Cultur My Tjikopo Zuid”, which was established in 1912 by a German company. Later in 1958, those two companies were nationalized by Indonesian government and the plantations were merged in 1972 under maintenance of PT. Perkebunan XII.

Upon arrival at this area, the greenery and mountain range can be seen clearly. Here, visitors can enjoy horseback riding in the middle of green tea garden, with a beautiful hills view. As an agrotourism destination, Gunung Mas Tea Plantation provides bungalows, villas, and meeting room facilities for visitors who want to spend the night and hold an event. Tea walk is the main activity in this destination, where visitors can have a walk around the tea plantation and try picking the tea leaves with guidance. Besides, it also offers other interesting activities and facilities, such as paragliding, swimming pool, tea cafés, and camping ground.

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Itinerary

Cimory Riverside View

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Fig 5 Gunung Mas Tea Plantation

Fig 6 Teawalk Route


Cimory Riverside View is a restaurant where you can find good food, cool weather, beautiful river views, and interesting activities in one place. Located in Puncak area, the cool air gives the visitors feel of relaxation. Even though the brand is well-known for its dairy products, Cimory Riverside View provides not only milk and yoghurt but also wide range of cuisine, from Indonesian traditional food to western style food. Other than dining place, its souvenir stores and booths offer many kinds of chocolate, snacks, and accessories to be brought home. The riverside walk becomes something worth to try. With only 15,000 IDR entrance ticket, visitor can take photos along the riverside, also play and feed tame animals that can be found along the trail.

Bogor Botanical Garden

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Fig 7 Cimory Riverside View


Bogor Botanical Garden is located in Bogor city and spread about 87 hectares with the impressive out-of-town Bogor Presidential Palace fronting it and soaring Mt. Salak at its background and boasts over 400 species of palm trees, 5,000 trees gathered from around the tropical world, and an orchid house containing 3,000 varieties. Records show that the Bogor Botanical Gardens harbors 3,504 plant species, 1,273 genus in 199 families.

The Gardens are said to have been initiated by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, who 1811-1816 became Governor General of the East Indies during the interim reign of the British over the archipelago. With the help of botanists from London’s famed Kew Gardens, Raffles first laid out a small garden. However, the Gardens were officially established by the Dutch in 1817 under the directorship of CGC Reinhardt. A memorial to Raffles’ wife still stands in the Gardens. The Bogor Gardens today function as an ex situ conservation site, a research center for taxonomy and plant utilization. In horticulture the Gardens study adaptation, planting and propagation of plants and develop the science of plant growing.

The Gardens are open daily to visitors. There are paved walkways for visitors to stroll at leisure to admire the variety of old, gnarled trees, walk under the canopy of their foliage and listen to the river rushing over large boulders. On Sundays and public holidays, the Gardens are usually very crowded.

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Itinerary

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Fig 8 Bogor Botanical Garden Map


Table 2 Itinerary for Bogor Route

Time Activities Location07.00 am Fieldtrip registration Balairung UI07.15 am leave for Gunung Mas

by bus-

10.00 – 11.30 am Gunung Mas Agrotourism

Bogor

11.30 am – 12.30 pm Leave for Cimory Riverside View

Bogor

12.30 pm – 02.00 pm Lunch at Cimory Riverside View

Bogor

02.00 – 03.00 pm Leave for Bogor Botanical Garden

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03.00 – 04.30 pm at Bogor Botanical Garden

Bogor Botanical Garden

04.30 pm Back to Depok by Bus -

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Contact Number

Fieldtrip Coordinator:Nurul Sri Rahatiningtyas M: +62 818 810512E: [email protected]

Jakarta Route:1. Riza Putera (+62 81314553058) – Group Leader2. Anisa Dwi Hafidah (+62 85692878834)3. Faris Zulkarnain (+62 81316602962)4. Atika Gustini (+62 8561136628)

Bogor Route:1. Arif Hidayat (+62 85695225249) – Group Leader2. Devina Widya Putri (+62 81283805388) 3. Elgodwistra Kartikoputro (+62 81287773316)4. Wahyu Widi Astuti (+62 89636778152)5. Aryadipta Martono (+62 81212231996)

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