Due north of Bandung, a city located in West Java, towers the peak of the volcano Tangkuban Prahu, named for the "upturned boat" it resembles, along with Mount Burangrang, another majestic and ominous volcano.

Clouds ceaselessly stream over massive volcanic summits. The freshness of greenery, both natural and agricultural, spreads to the horizon around. Cold, clean, refreshing winds attract people to visit or even to build vacation villas in these hilly regions.