| Page Views: 2,778 Last Visit to Bandung: September, 2005 I Visit Here Frequently | Weekend Getaway by traveldream - last update: Sep 13, 2005 |
| The view from my hotel room |
Bandung, the city of flowers, the capital city of West Java province, is a favourite weekend getaway for Jakarta citizens... as well as the former home to some of them who are now working and living in Jakarta. Bandung can be reached by bus, car, or train - it took about 2-3 hours from Jakarta. When in Bandung for leisure, most activities are shopping and eating. There are many kinds of food and fashion outlets.
My English teacher, Mike, has just told a story about his weekend in Bandung. He was impressed by the train ride, because the view was very beautiful. But he was disappointed by the traffic jam in Dago on Saturday night. I wish I had told him about what happend on Dago street on Saturday nights... Based on his bad experience (sorry, Mike...), I've written a tip about it. |
Juanda national park Not many pople knows that Bandung has more than fashion outlets and food stalls. In Upper Dago area there is a national park called Hutan Juanda (literally means 'Juanda Forest'). |
| The Bosscha Observatorium |
Lembang Lembang is the higher and cooler area. Some people spend a holiday there to rest, and perhaps to eat rabbit satay (poor cute animals...). There is the Bosscha Observatorium in Lembang, which is part of the reputable Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB). You can visit the observatorium on particular days and hours. I will write a tip about it. |
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| Pros: | "Many places with good food and cheap shopping" | | Cons: | "Traffic jam, one-way streets" |
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inijack Sun Apr 29, 2007 18:36 UTC
I also recommend "Total Car Rental" you can access their website at http://rental.total.or.id/ or call to +62 22 8252 0044, their rate is about $35/day | leahendricks Mon Sep 18, 2006 15:34 UTC
in august of this year 06, i was in bandung we staid in the Sawunggaling hotel and it was great!! the people where so helpfull en nice, the time we spend there was the greatest of all!! thank you, staff of Sawuggaling!! | bpacker Thu Jan 12, 2006 10:44 UTC
Hello Zindy, yes, I am going to those 2 places and might include Bandung too. Heard that the train ride from here to Yogya is the best in Asia? | DidiBeachBum Mon Apr 4, 2005 07:15 UTC
Bandung always hold some memories for me.. i become melancholic everytime i go there... i got bandung blues.. hhehehe definitely my favorite town in west java.. {^_^}v |
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