There are many reasons why people love to visit to Bandung, from food, shopping to incredible natural scenery. Yes, the capital of West Java have never seemed to run out of interesting things to be enjoyed.
Situated between three mountains, like most cities in the highlands, Bandung is famous for its cool weather. Maybe it was the cause of Bandung is often called the Paris Van Java, in addition to the wealth of art and culture.
With millions of tourists who kept visiting this area, of course you are getting curious, what makes Bandung travelers so favored?
You have seen various appeal in Bali, now is the time we invite you to explore Bandung and surrounding areas to find out the amazing things you can do while on vacation there.
1) Feeding deer and camping in Ranch Upas, Ciwidey
Did you know besides the famous White crater, in Ciwidey, precisely in the area there are also Ranch Upas Conservation Center Captive Deer and Campgrounds?
In addition to simply look at the doings of cute reindeer, in this conservation hall you can also interact directly with those deer while feeding them vegetables or carrots you can buy for about 5,000.
There is also a place of outdoor activities (complete with tree house!), As well as a variety of water activities that can be enjoyed by children while you indulge in a hot water bath.
And if you suddenly decide you want to spend the night, here too there are stores that provide camping gear can be rented at an affordable cost.
Ranch Upas, Ciwidey
Location: Jl. Raya Ciwidey - Patenggang KM 11, Desa Alam Endah, Ciwidey, Bandung regency, West Java.Coordinates here
Admission: Rp10.000, - / person (normal day), Rp15.000, - / person (weekend), if you want to stay and camp out here, there is an additional fee of Rp 10,000, - / person. If you are driving, then for two-wheeled vehicles would be charged Rp2,000, - while the four-wheeled vehicle is Rp 5.000, -.
2) Enjoy the Holidays Even Before You Dismantling Koper: Stay at Hotels Unique in Bandung
If the purpose of your vacation in Bandung is to free itself from all the bustle of the capital city, then you have to stay in accommodation that can offer peace.
Imagine sleeping in a bed with satin sheets, in a thatched cottage and accompanied by the sounds of nature and the echoes of melodious waterfalls in the distance. Then you should stay at The Broom Sticks Resort .
Broom Sticks Resort
And if you want to get closer to nature and spend the night camping in the jungle, but still can charge the battery of your mobile phone, or go to the bathroom were clean and comfortable, then you can try glamping alias luxury camper! Now you can blend with wild nature without sacrificing modern conveniences.
Not without reason dubbed the Paris Van Java Bandung. If you are looking for a taste of Europe in West Java, then you will find it at GH Universal Hotel .Renaissance-style architecture and design that brought the hotel is so strong to the point that you can forget that was in Bandung!
GH Universal Hotel
Well, if at Saung escarpment , you may be able to stay in the homes joglo and direct picking strawberries that grow in the garden that are right in front of him!
Or you can also relax and swim in theinfinity pool located at Dulang Resort with a glass of cocktail while enjoying views of padi fields and the sparkling city lights in the distance.
Dulang Resort
It was only a small part of a variety of unique accommodation in Bandung. Do not blame us if the children become comfortable and lazy to leave the hotel!
3) Joint Venturing at The Lodge Earthbound Family Adventure Park
Want to enjoy an exciting weekend getaway with the family?
Not to be confused anymore, at The Lodge Earthbound Adventure Park you will find a variety of fun activities for children of all ages.
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You may even choose to meditate in the middle of a pine forest while feeling the cool mountain breeze, or better-call playpaintball. Anyway, a lot of fun activities and games that you can do with the family here.
And after a tired day doing various activities, time to gather at a picnic table to enjoy a barbeque with typical dishes Sunda!
4) Back to Nature: Dago Pakar
Either just want to walk around to see the sights refreshing green, or exploring the 2500 species of fauna within it, there are many things you can do in some forests that lie just north of downtown Bandung.
Dago Pakar consists of two adjoining areas are split by Jl. Maribaya, and both offer different views but equally impressive.
4-a) historic caves and beautiful cliff: Taman Hutan Raya Ir. H. Juanda
Forest Park or commonly abbreviated as 'forest park' is located just 30 minutes drive from the city center.
Stretching across an area of 590 hectares, the purpose of the Forest Park is a protected forest and conservation areas for the various plants and flowers in Bandung. Taking the name of the Prime Minister of the 10th Indonesia, Ir.H. Juanda, in this park there is museum exhibiting relics of the national leaders as well as various artifacts found around this area.
One popular location in Forest Park are 'Tebing Keraton', a cliff with views of the pine forest is so beautiful and visitors often used as the location for the photos uploaded on Instagram.
In the park there are also two different waterfalls, waterfall Lalay and Curug Omas.
4-b) waterfall and hot springs: Parks Maribaya
Famous for its waterfalls waterfall Maribaya, Wildlife Maribaya located in the northern part of Forest Park. In addition to easily accessible via Lembang, this park can also be achieved through the path of Forest Park.
Photo via: Hatsu Wicaksono - Flickr
The journey to the waterfall Maribaya itself offers a memorable experience;Imagine walking across the forest path while breathe in the fresh mountain air. A pleasant way to rejuvenate the body and mind.
Once approaching the waterfall, visitors may even be able to feel how cold and fresh water splash on the body with the natural aroma of the jungle.
Photo via: oyi Images
To rest weary feet after a journey, Wildlife Maribaya also has a hot springs pool, which is also believed to be efficacious to cure various skin diseases.
5) Eating Out with Different Sensation: Unique Cafes and Restaurants
Plan to take your baby out to dinner to celebrate a special moment?
Bandung is a culinary paradise. If will look with little effort, then you will find a variety of dining with the "wow" factor that will make your dining experience a memorable one.
Encourage your daughter to Nanny's Pavillon to enjoy a dish appetizing as peach pancakes with vanilla ice cream or blueberry pancakes cheese roll.
Let them choose to eat at the dining halls with unique themes, from the bedroom to the bathroom (complete with a toilet seat!).
Alternatively, have you ever dreamed of eating fresh lobster on the boat? Or maybe your goal is to Bandung for a culinary tour to all the cool cafes?
One place to eat that is not to be missed is the Kampung Daun. Besides serving traditional Sundanese are so reliable, here you can enjoy dining in the gazebo made of bamboo which is surrounded by trees and the sound of a waterfall.
6) Relax in the atmosphere Beautiful: Lawang Fragrant Café & Art Space
Situated on a plateau towards Lembang, this cafe offers a panoramic view of the really fascinating. The trees are beautiful by day and twinkling city lights at night you can see from the deck are provided for visitors to enjoy the view
Photo via: Lawang Wangi
By late afternoon, Lawang Wangi usually full of visitors, so you may have to wait some time to get a table. While waiting, to spend the time you can see the four art galleries displaying the works of local contemporary artists.
Photo via: Akhmad Maxi
And if you just want to snack and do not want to eat heavy, not to worry, because this cafe also provides a variety of snacks and light meals.
Try Lawang Wangi Platter which presents a variety of favorite menu available at this cafe in a dish.
7) Mini Zoo in the roof of a mall: Paris Van Java
Once satisfied shopping at various stores in the mall Paris Van Java, spend an hour or two to visit the hidden charm located on the rooftop of the mall.
There are two mini zoo in the area ofrooftop Paris Van Java, namely Lactasari Mini Farm and Bird Park. Both are very suitable as a place to teach your kids to be more kind to animals.
Photo via: @Tesyasblog
Be prepared to be greeted tropical birdsong colorful!
When entering the bird park, you'll have a bowl of grasshoppers as food for birds in it. In the Bird Park, you can see rare birds Indonesia, such as various types of Nusa Tenggara Nuri and hornbills from Kalimantan.
In another part of this rooftop are Lactasari Mini Farm, a mini farm that is home to five species of animals: goats, sheep, cows, rabbits, and dogs Siberian Huskies.
When entering the mini farm, you will be given an apron, vegetables and a bottle of milk to give to the animals in it.
Mini ranch is so clean and well maintained, so you can visit comfortably without worrying about the affected animal dung.
8) The coral rocks Mountaintop: Goa Pawon and Stone Garden, Padalarang
After approximately 20 minutes of climbing Mount Pasigit, you will arrive at the mouth of Goa Pawon, a historic site where the discovery of various relics of prehistoric life (which is now on display at the Museum of Geology of Bandung).
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If you continue the journey a few steps back toward the top of the mountain, then you will find Stone Garden (Garden Stone), a reserve Geotourism studded rock as it is commonly found on the coast.
Photo via Gito Liem
Scientists believe that millions of years between Padalarang and Nagreg region is an ancient lake, which means the city of Bandung today were located as deep as hundreds of meters below the water surface. According to the theory, some large volcanic earthquakes caused the giant lake water receded, can constitute a valley.
Here you can see the direct scientific evidence such as the shells of shellfish from antiquity attached to the rock.Strange but True!
Photo via: DhiyaAliM - flickr
Because of these attractions include the new and not much visited by tourists, make sure you bring your own drinking water supplies because it is difficult to find a shop in the vicinity (at least until recently).
9) Travel Evocative Tastes: Floating Market Lembang
If you've been to Thailand, one of the favorite destinations for sure market flotation.
In Bandung there too, you know!
Photo via: Fery Faujia
Enjoy a wide choice of traditional Indonesian food is served on the boats while a panoramic view of the lake.
Photo via: Nicholasac, Sheraton Bandung, Lianda Marta
But if you prefer western cuisine, around this area there is also a Rockpool restaurant serving pizza and pasta.
Not only traveled culinary, tourism and you can do other activities such as driving an ATV, water cycling around the lake, paddle boat, feed the geese or visit the cactus garden and the rock garden.
Photo via: Dennie, Ramon, Nicholasac
10) Satisfied in Tongue, Satisfied in the Eye: Cafe with Spectacular scenery
Nothing is more remarkable than staring at the beautiful expanse of the valley while enjoying a delicious meal in a café or restaurant.
The hills and mountains around him makes Bandung never run out of interesting spots to enjoy the amazing view while eating dinner.
One of the first meal is the concept of"dinner with a view 'is the point Daweung (roughly translates to: stalls to sit daydreaming caressed breezes). A legendary dining spot located on top of Mount Moko.
Photos via: Wira Nurmansyah
As the name implies, the Mount Moko arguably one of the best places around Bandung where visitors can see the beautiful view of the city from the top of the valley. Day or night are equally beautiful.
11) The house in the Peak Waterfall in Situ
Located about 10 minutes from the famous White crater there is a lake that is too good to pass up.
According to legend, West Java of the 15th century, after being apart for years due to differences in belief, King's son Prince and Princess Bead Goddess finally meet in a heart-shaped island in the middle Situ.
The lake is surrounded by tea plantations, so it looks like expanse of green carpet and beautiful expanse. Extraordinary!
In fact, there is a house located just above the waterfall!
Patenggang
Location: Patengan, Rancabali, Bandung 40 973 (10 minutes from Kawah Putih)
Admission: Rp15.000, - for local tourists and $ 4 for foreign tourists.
12) Mystic Lake in the Clouds: Kawah Putih
Lake-shaped crater that was created by the eruption of Patuha is believed to be the mythical lake by local residents because the first of each bird flew direct vicinity will certainly die. As a result, everyone was reluctant to approach him.Only in the 19th century a botanist from Germany to explore this area and found the crater lake is very charming.
Photo via: Rinai Rain
The water is crystal clear color change following the weather conditions, while at the edges of sand is so white that looks so unique. Even the types of plants that grow around the lake is also quite different compared to the other areas underneath.
Photo via: Nicoline Patricia
Although located at the top of the crater, supporting facilities such as toilets and parking lots are available, as well as stalls of food vendors.
White crater
Location: Jl. Raya Soreang, Ciwidey, Bandung, West Java
Admission: Rp18.0000, -
Operating Hours: 07:00 to 17:00
13) Familiarizing Yourself with Natural at Dusun Bambu Family Leisure Park
An hour's drive from the city center there is a piece of paradise, where everything you see looks more beautiful than usual.
Dusun Bambu Family Leisure Park is located right at the foot of the mountain in Situ Lembang area where the air is so clean. Even to get to the park, you still need to take a shuttle from the parking lot.
This tourist attraction is ideal for those who want to escape the bustle of the city and are bored with entertainment in the mall!
You can participate in various activities from hot air balloon rides to canoe paddle while enjoying the fresh mountain air.
Because the park is closed at 10pm, if still not satisfied to spend time here, you can stay in the cottage on the lake that the building is made of wood. For those who are more adventurous, can also rent a tent with a capacity of 6 people at a price of Rp 1,400,000, - per night.
14) Not Ordinary Adventure Equipment Stores: Eiger Flagship Store
The local brand outdoor gear in the homeland, Eiger, founded in 1993 by Ronny Lukito in Bandung.
Twenty years later, the brand is growing rapidly so they decided to move the head of the department store to Cihampelas Jl.Sumatra. Unmitigated, the architect of this new store is Ridwan Kamil who is now the mayor of Bandung.
Photo via: Wira Nurmansyah
On the second floor there is a dining area with a minimalist design called Equator café serving a variety of foods from all over Indonesia.
Photo via debucung
One is Papeda Fish in Yellow Soup, Papua traditional menu which was served with corn, instead of rice.
15) Picking Strawberries in Lembang hills and Ciwidey
Since brought by the Dutch in the colonial era, give the plants - especially strawberries - now flourish in Bandung.
Photo via: Hanif Mhaff Is Good
Seen from the strawberry farm that are often encountered along the road to Lembang and Ciwidey district. Even in some of which visitors can come and pick strawberries directly.
Natural Resto and Strawberry Land has a land area of 1.5 hectares of strawberry in Lembang, all grown organically.
Photo via: Natural Lembang
In addition to picking strawberries, a restaurant that has been shown on television several times this also serves a menu made from strawberries.
Strawberries and Nasi Goreng carp Liwet Strawberries are two dishes that you must try here!
Photo via: Irfandie, Nicholasac
16) Down Town With bandros
Bandros, short for 'Bandung Tour on Bus', inaugurated by the Mayor of Bandung today, Ridwan Kamil.
This red tour bus resembles decker bus in London in a smaller version. Upper deck are made open so passengers can see the city freely. The interior is designed nuanced past with wooden floors, iron barrier, as well as berarna colorful stained glass.
Photo via: bandros Erzonia, Rossi Agung Putra
For 30 minutes you will be taken around the historic buildings in the cities of Bandung, such as Gedung Sate, City Hall Building in Dago, Jalan Braga, and lots more. Your trip will also be accompanied by a tour guide who eloquently explains the city's history at a glance.
1 7) Shopping and Dining at Open Space in Cihampelas Walk
Built on a hilly landscape makes Cihampelas Walk (or commonly abbreviated CiWalk) is different than the usual mall.
By only using a third of the total land area of 3.5 hectares for the building, automatic CiWalk has many open spaces are filled with huge trees decades old.
Photo via: Samuel Mandang - Flickr
In addition to local brands, you will also find an international brand that is quite famous, such as Pierre Cardin to Metro.
Photo via: The Travel Apartment
Once satisfied shopping, you can relax in a row of cafes and restaurants lining theoutdoor area.
Photo via: Wiedesignarch
Not only that, Cihampelas Walk also offers a variety of activities that can be enjoyed by everyone: a playground for children, video game centers, cinemas, karaoke bars and two nightclubs. Anyway all here!
18) Unleash Your Soul Cowboys De'Ranch, Lembang
This place was originally a farm, but since 2007 transformed into a family amusement park and became one of the favorite destinations in Bandung.
Visitors can wear a cowboy costume and on horseback to explore the natural area of 5 hectares of this.
Photo via: Bebaskarpikir, Lianda Marta - Never End Story, Nicholasac
There are 22 activities to choose from, at a cost of between Rp20,000, -Rp200.000, -. Among these are archery, flying fox, and fishing.
Photo via: De'Ranch
Like most farms, here you can also learn about horse care benyak and cattle, from feeding and bathing the animals, to milking cows.
And fun again, you can buy fresh meat and milk from cattle true!
19) Not Lose Beautiful Compared Niagara: Curug Malela
With a height of 70 meters and width of 50 meters, Curug Malela is the largest waterfall in Bandung.
Even so charming, but because the location is quite far away (three hours drive from the city center) and the terrain is steep, more people hear stories about the beauty of the waterfall Malela rather than a direct view with their own eyes.
So if you managed to get to the waterfall is ... Congratulations, a remarkable achievement!
20) turning Dream Under Meteor Showers: Bosscha Observatory
You can wish upon a star at the observatory in Lembang.
Invite your loved one to this place for a romantic date under the stars. Or take the whole family, so that children can learn more about the planets and constellations.
Observatory the only one in Indonesia was built in 1923 during the Dutch colonial era, and in 1959 was taken over by Institiut Technology Bandung and be the center of research in mathematics and natural science.
Photo via: Nicole Prasna Tumbaleka, Amy Wibowo - flickr
Every Saturday observatory is open to the public from 9:00 until 13:00 (it is advisable to reserve in advance).
And if the weather conditions favor, so visitors can watch the lucky planet Jupiter, Venus, as well as some Nebula (interstellar clouds).
Yes, you can even see the meteor shower every couple of months when the skies are clear. The schedule on the official website of the observatory, so you can check it beforehand.
21) Deep Folk Art Sunda: Saung Angklung Udjo
Carrying the motto 'one-stop cultural workshop', Saung Angklung Udjo is the right destination for those who want to learn a lot about the art of Sundanese traditional musical ground.
Made of bamboo pipes are arranged, when shaken the Angklung will produce sounds so unique and distinctive that is identical to the Sundanese culture.
You can follow classes make Angklung and learn how to use it as a musical accompaniment of traditional dance and puppet show.
Photos via: Stewart Leiwakabessy - Flickr
This place was built by traditional artisans Udjo Ngalegana in 1966 with the aim to promote traditional Sundanese arts. All income earned Saung Angklung Udjo utilized for educational expenses of children who are less fortunate in the vicinity.
22) Test Adrenalin in One Fastest Roller Coaster in Asia: Trans Studio Bandung
Divided into three areas - Studio Central, Lost City, and Magic Corner - Trans Studio Bandung is the largest indooramusement park in Indonesia.
The vehicles that are here generally follows the concept of events that aired on Trans TV.
Take your children to learn science in a way that entertain and educate at the Science Centre.
Be sure to try riding one of the fastestroller coaster in Asia, which can reach a speed of 120 km / h in 3.5 seconds!
And of course you should not skip the funny parade through the streets of Central Studio every day.
If you've tired of playing in Trans Studio Bandung, you can go shopping or eat at Trans Studio Mall is located just below this amusement park. Or want to spend the night with a stay at a luxury hotel? Still in the same area are The Trans Luxury Hotel, the only 5-star hotel in Bandung.
23) Crossing the Bridge of Love in Cileunca
Surrounded by tea plantations, Cileunca (Lake Cileunca) is located at 1,500 m above sea level, so that the air here is so cool and fresh.
Here you can ride a boat around the lake while enjoying the beauty of the natural surroundings.
You dapapat stroll across the bridge cross the lake, which also serves as a liaison between the two villages.
The bridge was originally built to promote trade activities between the two villages, but the latter is often used as spot dating the local youth. That is why ultimately nicknamed the Bridge of Love.
24) Art lovers paradise: Selasar Sunaryo Art Space
Built in 1998, Selasar Sunaryo an art gallery that is quite famous in Bandung and often exhibiting works by creative artists of the country, including the work of the gallery's founders, Drs. Sunaryo.
In addition to the exhibition of works of art, the place is also often used for meetings and workshops are open to the public, and usually free! Make sure the first check on their official website for a schedule of events and exhibitions.
Having tired around the gallery, you can relax drinking coffee at Coffee Selasar while enjoying beautiful views of Bukit Dago.
25) Soak in Hot Springs are efficacious: Sari Ater Hot Spring Resort
Roaming around the city all day, you might want to stretch the muscles are tense and tired to get on with the holiday.
Situated near the volcano, natural hot springs that are here have long been used by local people for relaxation, cure rheumatism, muscle pain and nerve.There is even a belief that after soaking in these springs then you'll be more attractive appearance. Hmm ...
There are five wading pool that you can choose. But if you feel uncomfortable bathing in a public place, you can rent a private room which had its own hot water wading pool.
Other activities available here amongpaintball, cycling, flying fox, high rope, and much more.
26) Buy a Pair of Jeans Environmentally Friendly in Firebolt Clothing
Since founded in 2001, presents a clothing store products that are truly unique and different.
Aware of the magnitude of the impact of carbon emissions produced by the plantation industry, especially cotton, then the owner decided to make organic clothing that is certainly more environmentally friendly.
As a member of Organic Trade Association (OTA), materials for products sold in the Firebolt Clothing derived from crops grown with non-chemical fertilizers.
And more powerful, in addition to cool and environmentally friendly, these clothes are also friendly on the pocket.
27) Commemoration of Historical Geology Museum of Antiquities in Bandung
Pity the museum is often overlooked in the holiday schedule a visit to the city of Bandung. Yet here are stored various precious artifacts of ancient geological homeland, such as soil structure formation from prehistoric times!
Collection is on display in the museum include several fossils of Homo erectus, which is believed to be the beginning of modern man, a replica of Tyrannosaurus Rex Osborn, and the various mineral rocks are a lot of benefits for human life.
A strategic location in the city center, some other interesting attractions like Gedung Sate and Gasibu Square is not far from the museum. And at night, the area around here is also full of street vendors selling a variety of traditional foods.
Special Mentions: A variety of activities and interesting places in Garut and Ciamis
If you have extra time, it could not hurt to spend the rest of the holiday in other areas around Bandung, Garut or Ciamis like that can be taken for 2 to 3 hours drive away from Bandung.
In two places, we recommend 5 attractions worth singgahi!
1) Visit the Traditional Villages High Hold Ancient Tradition: Kampung Naga, Garut
About an hour trip from Garut city center, there is a traditional village called Kampung Naga.
Unlike other villages, Kampung Naga is still adhere to customs and rules are the same since hundreds of years ago, such as those run their ancestors.
Which makes this village unique added, its citizens to abstain from using electricity, so the lines of communication with the outside world was almost closed.
If you want to visit, then before you have to report to the head of the village first.Then you will be shown a variety of traditions and other things that exist in the village, such as visiting a granary and farm animals, and even invited into their home!
2) The atmosphere is Hypnotize in Lake Bagendit
Once upon a time in ancient times there was a wealthy merchant woman who wrongfully named Nyai Endit. He forced villagers to work on it with a very small wage. That said, this lake is the location where he was drowned by tears people the misery of oppression.
The lake is surrounded by mountains, and for those who want to find a quiet atmosphere and cool and calm then this is a very ideal! Because the authorities here really paid attention to keeping the tranquility.
Another way to enjoy the charm Bagendit is to hire a raft around the lake for 15 minutes. You just spent Rp 25,000, - only.
3) Hiking and Chasing the Rising Sun: volcano, Garut
For some people, mountain climbing activity sounded so heavy and challenging. Imagine to conquer the mountain you have to go through difficult terrain and extreme weather sometimes, sleep in tents and eat perfunctory.
But for the true adventurer, the volcano including an easy mountain to climb, because only 2 hours trekking course you can reach the camping area.
Once the tent is complete is established, hikers can explore the surrounding areas to Padang Edelweiss is so beautiful, at the same exact spot to wait for sunrise.
The location is no less charming are Dead Forest, forest area where plants and trees in it burned to the ground due to the eruption, leaving only the trunks of dead wood.
4) Divide and Conquer action thrill in Garut
As part of Sundanese culture, tradition of divide is already underway in West Java since hundreds of years ago. Every few weeks, the battle arena rotated in every village, complete with musical accompaniment, commentators, to the jury.
Sheep pitted cost could reach Rp130.000.000, - per head! And generally these complaints animals dressed up with a variety of colorful ornaments and bells.
During the fight which usually lasts for 10 rounds, the sheep will each pit head.Where sheep terkuatlah the winner.
5) Wandering Into The Past in the largest Karangkamulyan
This place is a relic of the kingdom Galuh archaeological site, one of the oldest kingdom in Indonesia which was established in the 7th century.
The historic site is well maintained until today. Some of the objects of ancient relics like the king's throne, a bathhouse empress, as well as storage space treasure and weapons you can still see when visiting there.
Photo via: Merdeka, Kaskus
If you use the services of a tour guide, then you will be invited to get acquainted with local myths, like see a pile of rocks that are believed to make women infertile if occupied!
