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Bandung Travel Guide: 403 reviews and 520 photos

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

In 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').

Lembang

The Bosscha Observatorium

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.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Many places with good food and cheap shopping
Cons:Traffic jam, one-way streets

Last visit to Bandung: Sep 2005
Intro Updated Sep 13, 2005
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Reviews (25)

The swimming pool in the evening - Bandung

Nice place to relax, near downtown Hotels (6)

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See the old part of Bandung Things to Do (4)

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Romantic outdoor dinner Restaurants (6)

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inijack Apr 29, 2007 at 10:36 AM Report Abuse

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 Sep 18, 2006 at 7:34 AM Report Abuse

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 Jan 12, 2006 at 2:44 AM Report Abuse

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 Apr 3, 2005 at 11:15 PM Report Abuse

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
airasia Feb 6, 2005 at 7:34 PM Report Abuse

does air bandung comes from Bandung ?