Bandung, the capital city of Provinceof West Java, Indonesia, locate in the basin of Parahyangan mountains, about 750m above sea level, so it has cool air and beautiful mountains views. It is only 180km from Jakarta where we need only 2-3 hours travel time through Cipularang highway. These situation then become the advantages for Bandung which make it as the favourite tourist destination.
However, the facts of Bandung as popular tourist destination is only not in the present. Bandung was already famous as favourite tourism city since Dutch colonial era. The cool air and beautiful views had attracted the rich people from Batavia (now, Jakarta) to have vacation in Bandung. "Flower City", “Garden of Allah” were some of nicknames of Bandung. Another and also the famous nickname is “Parisj van Java” because this city is never sleep. Well, Bandung mooi.. Beautiful Bandung..
As tourism city, surely Bandung will give its visitor many interesting experiences. These are some tourism points that you should not miss while visiting Bandung.
Shopping
Bandung is famous as center for garment industry since 1980. That time, a clothing from Bandung would have more value because of its attractive design creativity and especially the affordable prices, even for students. There was Cihampelas Street which was famous as the center of creative clothes design. As its famous, then people said that you had not visited Bandung yet if you had not bought some clothes from Cihampelas Street.
Nowadays, Bandung tourism is still known for creative clothes design, but it is not focused at Cihampelas Street anymore. A lot of Factory Outlets (FOs) has been built and also sell various types of clothing and still in affordable prices. The FOs locate at RE Martadinata Street ( aka. Riau Street), Djuanda Street (aka. Daga Street) and Setiabudhi Street. Some of them also provide restaurant.
Hey, want to try something different ? Perhaps you want to get a new experience in a traditional market in Bandung. Well, Pasar Baru (New Market) is the best place for you. Founded about 1906 and had been renovated for several times until it gets its modern look. Here, you have to bargain to get a good price.
Another Bandung tourism for shopping is in Cibaduyut, south of the city. There are centers of leather craftsmen. You can find various models of shoes, sandals, wallets, handbags and belts made of leather, with a good quality. But unfortunately, now the industry is less developed.
Beautiful Nature
Surrounded by mountains makes Bandung has many natural attractions. In the north of Bandung at the foot of volcanoes Tangkuban Prahu, there is a small town, Lembang. It offers a cool and fresh atmosphere and of course, the beautiful scenery. There is a Catholic Sisters Convent, Carmelite Monastery. About 5 kms to east from lembang, there is Maribaya Waterfalls.
On Volcanoes Tangkuban Prahu, we can find several craters and some of them can be visited. The largest named Kawah Ratu (Queen Crater). There is Cikole camp which lies near pine forest.
Oops, have you heard the folklore about Mount Tangkuban Prahu ? Well, you can click this, if you like.. Sangkuriang - Legend of The Origin of Mount Tangkuban Prahu.
Following the way about 4.5 km to the north, there are another famous Bandung tourism sites, Ciater.
Ciater is hot spring spot where you can pamper yourself with a soak in warm water while enjoy the beautiful nature. On Saturday night Ciater is more crowded by the visitors than any other time.
In South Bandung, there is a lake, Situ Patenggang. The scenery of this lake is really beautiful and it has cold temperature. Near Situ Patenggang, there are hot spring spot, Cimanggu, and crater, Kawah Putih (white Crater) which is famous for its beauty.
Another Bandung tourism site is family recreational park. There are many family recreational park, all of them equipped with a restaurant such as, Kampung Gajah in Cihideung, Paku Haji in Ngamprah, All About Strawberry in Cimahi and much more.
Culinary
Bandung is also famous for various kinds of food, presented by various vendors from simple food stalls until high class restaurant. Well, this is another Bandung tourism attraction. The cooks compete in the expertise, skills and creativity to be able to present a delicious and unique cuisine. Sometimes they make the food in a different way so that the taste and looks to be different. Often, they even created a new type of cuisine.
Bandung is also well-known for its food stalls. Lined food stalls offers excellent cuisine and is ready to serve you. If you are fans of Chinese culinary, then you may go to Cibadak road. You can find various type of Chinese cuisine there. On Cisangkuy street, you will find diverse cuisine, ranging from traditional to western cuisine. And for seafood lovers, you may go to the food stalls on Cikapundung road.
Bandung at night
When the sun goes down, night life begins in Bandung. Bandung does not stop at night, even there are more activities to spend the night in Bandung. You can hunt for food in lined food stalls eatery or go to the dance floor in a club. But it's not what I meant by night in Bandung.
I suggest you to go out with your partner or your family or your friends into the hills to the north of Bandung, such as to Dago or Ciumbuleuit or Setiabudhi or even further, Lembang. Then, enjoy the night scenery of Bandung in the distance with flickering lights.
Dago Thee Huis, a restaurant on the Dago that serves Asian and European cuisine, is my favorite place to enjoy the panorama of Bandung at night. Dago Thee Huis is an old Bandung tourism attaction. It was built when the Dutch colonial period.
And, Kampung Daun, a cafe in Cihideung. In here, you will be in the middle of nature, between the cliffs and waterfalls. With proper lighting, the natural feel of the show so fascinating.
Well, both at Dago Thee Huis or Kampung Daun at night, you'll find a peaceful and romantic nuances. Hmm, I can not explain it more detail. You better come visit and experience it yourself. And later you will understand what I mean.
There are many more Bandung tourism attraction that you would find. Just visit us here, we welcome you.
Oops.. did you know that Bandung is actually in the bottom of the lake that had dried up ? Interested ? Well, I will tell you later.. bye.
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