Bandung
Written in Oct 2020
Why you should visit the City of Bandung
Why you should visit the area around Bandung
Bandung city is very popular destination for Indonesians. As for foreigners, most of my expat friends have never visited the city, but many of them, including my family, have spent a few pleasant cool days in the recreational area of Northern Bandung, especially to hike/drive to volcano crater Tangkuban Parahu or challenge themselves at the Top Tree Adventure Park.
- Fresh air
- Parijs van Java (Paris from Java)
- UNESCO Creative city – music, design, exhibitions, ….
- Factory outlets (FOs)
- Food
Why you should visit the area around Bandung
- Cooler air, mountainous area
- North of Bandung: volcano Tangkuban Parahu and many other tourist attractions in the area (Susu Farm, Top Tree Adventure Park, Hot springs)
- South of Bandung: Kawah Putih (White Crater)
Bandung city is very popular destination for Indonesians. As for foreigners, most of my expat friends have never visited the city, but many of them, including my family, have spent a few pleasant cool days in the recreational area of Northern Bandung, especially to hike/drive to volcano crater Tangkuban Parahu or challenge themselves at the Top Tree Adventure Park.
Tangkuban Perahu (volcano)
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Kawah Putih
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1. The City Of Bandung
Parijs van Java (Paris from Java)
Bandung is known as Parijs van Java (Paris from Java) as some of its historical buildings and streets have European look and you can feel and take picture like you were in Paris. Well, at least when you look at it from Asian perspective.
Bandung is known as Parijs van Java (Paris from Java) as some of its historical buildings and streets have European look and you can feel and take picture like you were in Paris. Well, at least when you look at it from Asian perspective.
UNESCO Creative city
The city of Bandung is considered as creative city. It is one of the 246 cities which currently make up UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). It is an innovative hub for creativity and entrepreneurship. With many initiatives driven by the city’s young demographic, Bandung hosts a variety of workshops, conferences and festivals, all encouraging the development of creativity, prototypes and product design. In fact, 56% of Bandung's economic activities are design-related, with fashion, graphic design and digital media being the top three sub-sectors in the local creative economy.
The city of Bandung is considered as creative city. It is one of the 246 cities which currently make up UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). It is an innovative hub for creativity and entrepreneurship. With many initiatives driven by the city’s young demographic, Bandung hosts a variety of workshops, conferences and festivals, all encouraging the development of creativity, prototypes and product design. In fact, 56% of Bandung's economic activities are design-related, with fashion, graphic design and digital media being the top three sub-sectors in the local creative economy.
Factory outlets (FOs)
The region is one of Indonesia’s largest manufactures of clothing with many big international brands. Bandung is the place where you can find affordable designer wear as tons of samples and surplus merchandise ends up in the factory outlets located around town.
Jakartans, Singaporeans and Malaysians, regularly go shopping to Bandung , but it’s also a great spot for Westerners as the outlets tend to have larger sizes than you’ll find in ordinary Indonesian malls.
However, today you can find various FOs brands in Jakarta or Bogor (e.g. Heritage, Brasco, Raja FO).
To see a list of some factory outlets in Bandung please click here.
The region is one of Indonesia’s largest manufactures of clothing with many big international brands. Bandung is the place where you can find affordable designer wear as tons of samples and surplus merchandise ends up in the factory outlets located around town.
Jakartans, Singaporeans and Malaysians, regularly go shopping to Bandung , but it’s also a great spot for Westerners as the outlets tend to have larger sizes than you’ll find in ordinary Indonesian malls.
However, today you can find various FOs brands in Jakarta or Bogor (e.g. Heritage, Brasco, Raja FO).
To see a list of some factory outlets in Bandung please click here.
Distro independent stores
Besides factory outlets Bandung is known for its Distro independent stores , fashion created by young people for young people.
Besides factory outlets Bandung is known for its Distro independent stores , fashion created by young people for young people.
Romantic city
Because of the mountains, trees, fresh air, cute cafes, Bandung is perceived by Indonesian as a romantic place. There is even a movie and novel “From Bandung with love”.
Because of the mountains, trees, fresh air, cute cafes, Bandung is perceived by Indonesian as a romantic place. There is even a movie and novel “From Bandung with love”.
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Music
Typical Sundanese music instrument is angklung. However, its music does not have to be only traditional one, it can be something modern, like this amazing performance of "Mission Impossible" by Saung Angklung Udjo |
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Historic city
This beautiful area has a bit sad history as until 1955 most of the Sundanese people were not allowed to enter here.
Braga street – European style street, not too narrow, not too wide.
Praga Permai is one of the oldest restaurants in Bandung.
De Majestic is a movie theater from 1925 currently used for various cultural events & performances.
Asia Africa Street with Gedung Merdeka (Independence Building) where in 1955 took place the first large-scale Asian–African Conference, a meeting of Asian and African states, most of which were newly independent.
Alun Alun Bandung (Bandung Square) is a big green area of about 1,200 m2 covered with synthetic grass. The square has facilities such as a children's playground, library, and a WiFi network. It is a very popular place mainly during Ramadan, when people get together for Ngabuburit. (Many activities take place to celebrate Ramadhan. The Sundanese people in Bandung often go out before dusk with friends or family to welcome the moment of buka puasa, which means breaking the fast. They call it ngabuburit. Usually, places become public spots like Gasibu Field and Tugu Perjuangan in front of Gedung Sate or in a wide yard of Tugu Pahlawan Cikutra. In Gasibu Field, people play evening sports such as foot ball, jogging, biking, or even skateboarding without worrying of getting tired because of fasting. While in Tugu Pahlawan, lots of children play with mercon, small fireworks that create specific sounds.)
Masjid Raya Bandung (Grand Mosque of Bandung) is a bid smaller version of the impressive Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta.
This beautiful area has a bit sad history as until 1955 most of the Sundanese people were not allowed to enter here.
Braga street – European style street, not too narrow, not too wide.
Praga Permai is one of the oldest restaurants in Bandung.
De Majestic is a movie theater from 1925 currently used for various cultural events & performances.
Asia Africa Street with Gedung Merdeka (Independence Building) where in 1955 took place the first large-scale Asian–African Conference, a meeting of Asian and African states, most of which were newly independent.
Alun Alun Bandung (Bandung Square) is a big green area of about 1,200 m2 covered with synthetic grass. The square has facilities such as a children's playground, library, and a WiFi network. It is a very popular place mainly during Ramadan, when people get together for Ngabuburit. (Many activities take place to celebrate Ramadhan. The Sundanese people in Bandung often go out before dusk with friends or family to welcome the moment of buka puasa, which means breaking the fast. They call it ngabuburit. Usually, places become public spots like Gasibu Field and Tugu Perjuangan in front of Gedung Sate or in a wide yard of Tugu Pahlawan Cikutra. In Gasibu Field, people play evening sports such as foot ball, jogging, biking, or even skateboarding without worrying of getting tired because of fasting. While in Tugu Pahlawan, lots of children play with mercon, small fireworks that create specific sounds.)
Masjid Raya Bandung (Grand Mosque of Bandung) is a bid smaller version of the impressive Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta.
Let's learn Sundanese!
ENGLISH - BAHASA INDONESIA - SUNDANESE
delicious - enak - raos
very delicious - enak sekali - raos pisan
spicy - pedas - lada
not spicy - tidak pedas - teu lada
thank you - terima kasih - nuhun
ENGLISH - BAHASA INDONESIA - SUNDANESE
delicious - enak - raos
very delicious - enak sekali - raos pisan
spicy - pedas - lada
not spicy - tidak pedas - teu lada
thank you - terima kasih - nuhun
Food
For Indonesian it is popular in Bandung to take 1 day food tasting tour of traditional food or modern fusion food.
It is often used a banana leave as an ecological substitution of plate as it is waterproof and it gives nice aroma to the food. Sundanese people eat a lot of raw vegetables. Traditional dish is Nasi Liwet and Awung desert. Modern dish is Seblak (super spicy soup with various ingredients like pasta, fish balls, crackers etc). You can ask the cook a level of spicenes of 1-100 chillies. Young people and bloggers like to challenge themselves how spicy they can eat.
Upside Down World Bandung
Upside Down World is a popular attraction among young people. Our kids loved it!
This amusement attraction features about 20-30 themed rooms with upside-down furniture, where you can take crazy pictures.
Upside Down World is a popular attraction among young people. Our kids loved it!
This amusement attraction features about 20-30 themed rooms with upside-down furniture, where you can take crazy pictures.
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Duration: 1 hour
Price: Rp 50 000 for child and Rp 100 000 for adult Time: Open every day 10am - 8pm What to bring: camera or smartphone (and charger!) Children age: any Where: Jl. H. Wasid No.31, Lebakgede, Kecamatan Coblong, Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat 40132 Parking: Parking available in front of the attraction Contact: (022) 20454234 Webpage: www.upsidedownworldgroup.com |
2. North of Bandung
Tangkuban Parahu
If you have never seen a volcano and you are staying in Jakarta, then you have to come to see it. I find this as the best attraction in Bandung area. Check that the volcano is not erupting before going there!
Tangkuban Parahu is semi-dormant volcano that rim you can reach by car, what makes it a very popular attraction for people that don't like to walk. However, you can do it like us and have a nice 1-2 hour hike in a beautiful scenery.
There are about main 3 attractions for you to visit:
1) Kawah Domas (Domas Crater) - hot springs crater with spots where you can dip your feet
2) Kawah Ratu (Queen Crater) - the largest crater of Tangkuban Perahu is the main attraction
3) Kawah Upas
4) Kawah Baru - not allowed to visit
In total there are about 9 craters at Tangkuban Parahu, but some of them are prohibited to visit due to dangerous sulfur gas. The yellow walls of the crater are a measure of the toxicity of the crater area and should not be visited.
1) Kawah Domas (Domas Crater)
Although Kawah Domas is not as famous as Kawah Ratu, you can enjoy more fun activities here: spots where you can dip your feet, receive a mud bath massage, or even buy eggs boiled right in the hot springs themselves as a snack.
While Kawah Ratu rim can be reached by car, you need an extra effort to visit Kawah Domas. There are 2 roads leading to Kawah Domas, namely a) from the up, from the main park called Kawah Ratu Park or b) from the halfway to the main crater, from the Domas Crater Park. If you are physically limited, then I would suggest to choose access from the Domas Crater Park, which is a relatively flat with a slightly steep incline right before the crater area and with a distance of only about 1200 meters.
Path from Kawah Ratu park is rather steep. Be wary of taking this trail if it’s been raining lately or if you are not up for some cardio and a trail that is hard on your knees. Remember that, while the path runs down, you will have to climb back up to leave (if you don't have your driver)!
As we like to hike and we have our driver with us, we made a loop. We asked our driver to leave us at the Domas Crater Park and pick us up at Kawah Ratu Park. This was the best part of our trip. Beautiful nature. No tourists.
Again, you will need to hire a guide, even it is absolutely not necessary, but you have to. Before proceeding with the payment communicate clearly which trek you want to go, as he might want to have extra payment if you want to hike from Kawah Domas to Kawah Ratu.
You can easily tell when you have reached Kawah Domas, due to the strong smell of sulphur. It is 10x stronger than Kawah Ratu. Regardless of the smell, it is possible to take pictures here and walk right into the crater. There are several pools here, the very hot one (98C) where we can boil eggs and the warmer ones (25 - 50C), where you can soak your feet or take a mud massage for an additional cost. It is believed that the mud's sulfur content can cure various skin diseases.
When you finish your experience in Kawah Domas, you have 2 options: to go same way back to Domas Crater Park or to hike up to Kawah Ratu. As for us, we considered the path from Kawah Domas to Kawah Ratu as the most beautiful part of the trip. It took us about 1 hour to reach the top, walking thru magic forest with many stairs. We met no-one .
There are about main 3 attractions for you to visit:
1) Kawah Domas (Domas Crater) - hot springs crater with spots where you can dip your feet
2) Kawah Ratu (Queen Crater) - the largest crater of Tangkuban Perahu is the main attraction
3) Kawah Upas
4) Kawah Baru - not allowed to visit
In total there are about 9 craters at Tangkuban Parahu, but some of them are prohibited to visit due to dangerous sulfur gas. The yellow walls of the crater are a measure of the toxicity of the crater area and should not be visited.
1) Kawah Domas (Domas Crater)
Although Kawah Domas is not as famous as Kawah Ratu, you can enjoy more fun activities here: spots where you can dip your feet, receive a mud bath massage, or even buy eggs boiled right in the hot springs themselves as a snack.
While Kawah Ratu rim can be reached by car, you need an extra effort to visit Kawah Domas. There are 2 roads leading to Kawah Domas, namely a) from the up, from the main park called Kawah Ratu Park or b) from the halfway to the main crater, from the Domas Crater Park. If you are physically limited, then I would suggest to choose access from the Domas Crater Park, which is a relatively flat with a slightly steep incline right before the crater area and with a distance of only about 1200 meters.
Path from Kawah Ratu park is rather steep. Be wary of taking this trail if it’s been raining lately or if you are not up for some cardio and a trail that is hard on your knees. Remember that, while the path runs down, you will have to climb back up to leave (if you don't have your driver)!
As we like to hike and we have our driver with us, we made a loop. We asked our driver to leave us at the Domas Crater Park and pick us up at Kawah Ratu Park. This was the best part of our trip. Beautiful nature. No tourists.
Again, you will need to hire a guide, even it is absolutely not necessary, but you have to. Before proceeding with the payment communicate clearly which trek you want to go, as he might want to have extra payment if you want to hike from Kawah Domas to Kawah Ratu.
You can easily tell when you have reached Kawah Domas, due to the strong smell of sulphur. It is 10x stronger than Kawah Ratu. Regardless of the smell, it is possible to take pictures here and walk right into the crater. There are several pools here, the very hot one (98C) where we can boil eggs and the warmer ones (25 - 50C), where you can soak your feet or take a mud massage for an additional cost. It is believed that the mud's sulfur content can cure various skin diseases.
When you finish your experience in Kawah Domas, you have 2 options: to go same way back to Domas Crater Park or to hike up to Kawah Ratu. As for us, we considered the path from Kawah Domas to Kawah Ratu as the most beautiful part of the trip. It took us about 1 hour to reach the top, walking thru magic forest with many stairs. We met no-one .
2) Kawah Ratu (Queen Crater)
Kawah Ratu is the largest crater of Tangkuban Perahu and it is the main attraction. It is one of very few volcanoes which rim you can comfortably reach by car, take few selfies, have some snacks and go home. It might be a bit crowded, but if you take a walk around the rim, there will be less and less tourists.
Trips down to the bottom of the pit are not allowed due to the gas.
Kawah Ratu is the largest crater of Tangkuban Perahu and it is the main attraction. It is one of very few volcanoes which rim you can comfortably reach by car, take few selfies, have some snacks and go home. It might be a bit crowded, but if you take a walk around the rim, there will be less and less tourists.
Trips down to the bottom of the pit are not allowed due to the gas.
3) Kawah Upas
We haven't been here, but I read that Kawah Upas is located about + 1.5 Km from the Kawah Ratu area. If you want to enjoy the beauty of Upas Crater, you can walk along the rim of Kawah Ratu and can be there in about 45 minutes.
4) Kawah Baru
Located at the top of Upas Crater and can be seen from the Kawah Ratu area. Occasionally emits sulfuric fumes from its holes. Visitors are not allowed to get too close to Kawah Baru because there are poisonous gases that can endanger their health.
We haven't been here, but I read that Kawah Upas is located about + 1.5 Km from the Kawah Ratu area. If you want to enjoy the beauty of Upas Crater, you can walk along the rim of Kawah Ratu and can be there in about 45 minutes.
4) Kawah Baru
Located at the top of Upas Crater and can be seen from the Kawah Ratu area. Occasionally emits sulfuric fumes from its holes. Visitors are not allowed to get too close to Kawah Baru because there are poisonous gases that can endanger their health.
Tangkuban Perahu map
Duration: 2-6 hours (without car drive - it took us about 3 hours from Jakarta to park entrance)
Price: from Rp 20 000 - Rp 300 000 per person
Entrance fee to the park depends on the day of the week, and if you are a local or tourist. If you happen to be a KITAS holder, have this on hand to be considered as a domestic visitor.
Time: Try to be there as early as possible. Firstly, because the park gets incredibly crowded during the day, especially on weekends. Secondly, the weather might shift throughout the day and the fog can dip into the crater, obscuring views and the ability to see the bottom, or it can start to rain.
When to go: When it it NOT erupting! You have to double-check the news that the volcano is not active (in 2019 whole area was closed). If possible, go on weekday, as it can get very crowded on weekends or public holiday
Mode of transportation: Arriving/departing by own vehicle
What to bring: Trail shoes / running trainers with good profile sole, socks, sports clothes, water (there are many food vendors at the rim), snacks, medication, small backpack, hat, rain gear (during rainy season), sunblock, umbrella, sun glasses, mosquito spray, camera, change of clothes (leave it in car for afterwards, in case it rains), eggs (for boiling, you can buy them there). Be sure to have long clothing with you too. It can be warm nice day, but it can get particularly cold at such high elevations!
Children age: Probably any age for Kawah Ratu, but I wouldn't go to Kawah Domas with a baby because of the sulphur
Price: from Rp 20 000 - Rp 300 000 per person
Entrance fee to the park depends on the day of the week, and if you are a local or tourist. If you happen to be a KITAS holder, have this on hand to be considered as a domestic visitor.
- Domestic visitors and KITAS holders: Rp 20 000 - 30 000 (weekday / weekend)
- Foreign visitors: Rp 200 000 - 300 000 (weekday / weekend)
- Car / Motorcycle: Rp 20 000 / 10 000
- Kawah Domas Tour Guide Fee (1-6 people): Rp 100 000 - 200 000 (Rates are not published anywhere. Depending on demand and how much they think they can charge you. Don’t be afraid to negotiate and ensure with your guide that this is a flat fee, upfront. There are plenty of stories of guides attempting to press tourists for extra cash at the end of the trip, particularly if you spend more than an hour with them.)
- Eggs (for boiling at Kawah Domas ) Rp 4 000 / egg
Time: Try to be there as early as possible. Firstly, because the park gets incredibly crowded during the day, especially on weekends. Secondly, the weather might shift throughout the day and the fog can dip into the crater, obscuring views and the ability to see the bottom, or it can start to rain.
When to go: When it it NOT erupting! You have to double-check the news that the volcano is not active (in 2019 whole area was closed). If possible, go on weekday, as it can get very crowded on weekends or public holiday
Mode of transportation: Arriving/departing by own vehicle
What to bring: Trail shoes / running trainers with good profile sole, socks, sports clothes, water (there are many food vendors at the rim), snacks, medication, small backpack, hat, rain gear (during rainy season), sunblock, umbrella, sun glasses, mosquito spray, camera, change of clothes (leave it in car for afterwards, in case it rains), eggs (for boiling, you can buy them there). Be sure to have long clothing with you too. It can be warm nice day, but it can get particularly cold at such high elevations!
Children age: Probably any age for Kawah Ratu, but I wouldn't go to Kawah Domas with a baby because of the sulphur
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Where: Cikahuripan, Lembang, West Bandung Regency, West Java
Parking: There are various parking places, most of them with toilets: at the park entrance, at the top - Kawah Ratu parking, big one in the middle for buses and small one in the middle - Domas Crater parking Contact: 082120052011, (022) 82780654 Email: [email protected] Webpage: https://twatangkubanparahu.com Lunch: There are many local food and souvenirs vendors on site, but nothing fancy. We didn't eat there. |
Do you know from where the name Tangkuban Perahu (Upside Down Boat) comes form? Read the Story of Sangkuriang!
treetop adventure park bandung
If you like fun, adventure, adrenaline and physical exercise, then this activity is for you!
Bandung Treetop Adventure Park is a fun activity set in an open-air environment, ideal for whole family. There are about 14 Adventure Circuits from one tree to another with height range between 2-20 meters.
Located only 1 km from the entrance to Tangkuban Perahu!
Bandung Treetop Adventure Park is a fun activity set in an open-air environment, ideal for whole family. There are about 14 Adventure Circuits from one tree to another with height range between 2-20 meters.
Located only 1 km from the entrance to Tangkuban Perahu!
Circuits have 7 levels of gradual difficulty – low and easy for small kids up to high and challenging for adults. Each level is limited by the age and height of the participants.
Safety: Throughout the entirety of circuit, you will remain attached to a life-line support. A guide supervises and provides the necessary assistance from the ground but he can quickly get up to you. I read that the equipment has European standard (prEN: 15567-1). Before starting the activity, everyone undergoes safety training.
First Treetop Adventure Park was built in 1995 in the French Alps. Today it is on more than 350 locations all around the world. There are at least 3 in Indonesia (Bandung, Bali, Kepong). The park in Bandung was open in 2010.
Safety: Throughout the entirety of circuit, you will remain attached to a life-line support. A guide supervises and provides the necessary assistance from the ground but he can quickly get up to you. I read that the equipment has European standard (prEN: 15567-1). Before starting the activity, everyone undergoes safety training.
First Treetop Adventure Park was built in 1995 in the French Alps. Today it is on more than 350 locations all around the world. There are at least 3 in Indonesia (Bandung, Bali, Kepong). The park in Bandung was open in 2010.
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Duration: 2 ½ hour (Treetop activity, without car ride - it takes about 3 hours from Jakarta)
Price: Rp 200 000 per adult, Rp 140 000 per child, Rp 540 000 per family (2 adults & 2 kids)
Time: Open form 9am – 4pm
When to go: Best time to go is dry season (April - October) as you can’t do it during rain
Mode of transportation: Arriving/departing by own vehicle
What to bring: Sneakers, socks, sports clothes, long cloth (in case it get cooler), water (you can buy drinks at the Treetop), snacks, sunblock, mosquito spray, camera, change of clothes (leave in the car for your return)
Children's age: min 4 year old with minimum of 95 cm
Where: Jl. Tangkuban Perahu km 28, Cikole - Lembang, Bandung (only 1 km from Tangkuban Perahu entrance)
Parking: Parking in front of Treetop
Contact: (022) 82780672
Email: [email protected]
Webpage: http://bandungtreetop.com
Lunch: There is no restaurant. Closest restaurants are in Lembang. We ate at Dusun Bambo Lembang (Bambo park, entrance fee Rp 30 000 per pax, park is nice but nothing special, however the restaurant and the food there were very pleasant and tasty)
Price: Rp 200 000 per adult, Rp 140 000 per child, Rp 540 000 per family (2 adults & 2 kids)
Time: Open form 9am – 4pm
When to go: Best time to go is dry season (April - October) as you can’t do it during rain
Mode of transportation: Arriving/departing by own vehicle
What to bring: Sneakers, socks, sports clothes, long cloth (in case it get cooler), water (you can buy drinks at the Treetop), snacks, sunblock, mosquito spray, camera, change of clothes (leave in the car for your return)
Children's age: min 4 year old with minimum of 95 cm
Where: Jl. Tangkuban Perahu km 28, Cikole - Lembang, Bandung (only 1 km from Tangkuban Perahu entrance)
Parking: Parking in front of Treetop
Contact: (022) 82780672
Email: [email protected]
Webpage: http://bandungtreetop.com
Lunch: There is no restaurant. Closest restaurants are in Lembang. We ate at Dusun Bambo Lembang (Bambo park, entrance fee Rp 30 000 per pax, park is nice but nothing special, however the restaurant and the food there were very pleasant and tasty)
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Farmhouse Susu Lembang
Farmhouse Susu Lembang is artificial village build in European style offering unique atmosphere with many spots for Instagrammable selfies. My family enjoyed the place specially because of animals – you can feed calves (baby cows), sheep, rabbits or interact with various exotic animals like hedgehogs and iguanas.
Duration: 1-2 hour (Without car ride. It takes about 3h from Jakarta)
Price: Rp 25 000 per person (includes cap of milk), Rp 10 000 per car parking
Optional: interaction with animals (around Rp 5 000 - 20 000 per section), European-style costume rental (Rp 75 000 / hour)
Time: 9am – 6pm
When to go: It is recommended to visit on weekdays. If you visit on long weekends, then you have to be patient as the place gets congested, the atmosphere might be very crowded, and you may need to park outside the area.
It is a nice attraction to visit while you are in the area (e.g. because of Tangkuban Perahu). I wouldn’t go there from Jakarta just to see the Farmhouse.
Mode of transportation: Arriving/departing by own vehicle
What to bring: Camera/smartphone
Price: Rp 25 000 per person (includes cap of milk), Rp 10 000 per car parking
Optional: interaction with animals (around Rp 5 000 - 20 000 per section), European-style costume rental (Rp 75 000 / hour)
Time: 9am – 6pm
When to go: It is recommended to visit on weekdays. If you visit on long weekends, then you have to be patient as the place gets congested, the atmosphere might be very crowded, and you may need to park outside the area.
It is a nice attraction to visit while you are in the area (e.g. because of Tangkuban Perahu). I wouldn’t go there from Jakarta just to see the Farmhouse.
Mode of transportation: Arriving/departing by own vehicle
What to bring: Camera/smartphone
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Children's age: Any
Where: Jl. Raya Lembang No.108, Gudangkahuripan, Lembang, West Bandung It is only 12 km from Tangkuban Perahu entrance gate. Parking: There is a parking slot in front of the Farmhouse Contact: 08112166000 / 081322320455 Webpage: https://farmhousesusulembang.id/ Lunch: We just tried crepes “on the street”, but there is a restaurant too (that we didn’t try) |
Bird Pavilion at Pramestha, lembang
Bird park in Lembang is not the most popular attractions in the area, but if you staying here for few days, it might be worth to visit. We have been here during weekday and we were almost the only visitors in the whole park, what made is so special for us as we could feel the nature and birds around us.
Duration: 1 hour (time in park only, without car ride - it takes about 3 hours from Jakarta)
Price: Rp 35 000 - 50 000 per adult (weekday/ weekend)
Time: Open form 9am – 5pm
When to go: any time
Mode of transportation: Arriving/departing by own vehicle
What to bring: sunblock, hut, mosquito spray, camera
Price: Rp 35 000 - 50 000 per adult (weekday/ weekend)
Time: Open form 9am – 5pm
When to go: any time
Mode of transportation: Arriving/departing by own vehicle
What to bring: sunblock, hut, mosquito spray, camera
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Children's age: any
Where: Jl. Akaza Utama No.9, Mekarwangi, Lembang, Kabupaten Bandung Barat, Jawa Barat 40391 (11 km from Tangkuban Perahu entrance) Parking: Parking in front of the park Contact: +62-22-87791919 Webpage: https://bird-pavilion.business.site/?hl=id Lunch: There is quite a good Indonesian restaurant at the entrance. You can sit outside. |
Dusun Bambu Family Leisure Park Bandung
It's a good place to visit if you are already in the region. Might be good for small children as it has a lot of green space and rabits to pet.
What we truly enjoyed here was the Burangrang restaurant and food. We sat outside at the pleasant terrace, breathing fresh air, everything was clean and the food was delicious. Or maybe we were just too hungry after Tangkubaran Perahu hike.
We stayed here for about 2-3 hours walking around and having late lunch.
What we truly enjoyed here was the Burangrang restaurant and food. We sat outside at the pleasant terrace, breathing fresh air, everything was clean and the food was delicious. Or maybe we were just too hungry after Tangkubaran Perahu hike.
We stayed here for about 2-3 hours walking around and having late lunch.
Duration: From 1 hour to the whole day and night (it is a resort too). We stayed here for about 2-3 hours
Price: entrance fee of Rp 30 000 per person
Time: Open form 9am – 9pm
When to go: any time
Mode of transportation: Arriving/departing by own vehicle
What to bring: nothing special
Children's age: any
Price: entrance fee of Rp 30 000 per person
Time: Open form 9am – 9pm
When to go: any time
Mode of transportation: Arriving/departing by own vehicle
What to bring: nothing special
Children's age: any
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Where: Jl. Kolonel Masturi Km 11 Kartawangi Cisarua Kabupaten Bandung Barat Jawa Barat (only 18 km from Tangkuban Perahu entrance)
Parking: Parking in front of the Dusan Bambo Contact: +62 022 8278 2020, +62 0815 6380 8021 Webpage: https://dusunbambu.id/information Lunch: Burangrang Dapur Indonesia provides specialized tasty Indonesian foods in a new concept. Try it! Delicious! |
Places NOrth of Bandung that we visited, but would not recommend:
1) Floating Market Lembang - definitely not worth to visit
2) Sari Alter Hot Springs - natural hot springs, water was ok, but would be nicer with less people and cleaner facilities like toilets and changing rooms
2) Sari Alter Hot Springs - natural hot springs, water was ok, but would be nicer with less people and cleaner facilities like toilets and changing rooms
3. South of Bandung
Kawah Putih
Kawah Putih (White Crater) is the most famous tourist sports in south of Bandung. The sulfurous, volcanic crater lake with a distinctive coloration, rare plants & exotic wildlife was formed after eruption of Mount Patuha. As the name implies, the soil in the area is white due to the sulphur elements. The lake can change color between white and greenish according to the current sulphur content, temperature and weather.
The story of Kawah Putih began in 10th century when there was a great eruption of Mount Patuha. Afterwards many people assumed that this location was haunted because every bird that flew over the area would die. Only in 19th century German botanist Dr Junghuhn discovered the beautiful lake with the strong smell of sulphur.
Kawah Putih is located in mountaneuos area that has an altitude of about 2400 m above the sea level, air can be fresh, between 8-22C, so don’t forget to bring a jacket.
It is not allowed to swim in the lake.
We don't find Kawah Putih as interesting as Tangkuban Perahu (North Bandung, described above). It is relatively long drive from Jakarta (3h) and the only thing that you can do here is to walk around the lake for 1 hour and take pictures.
Kawah Putih is located in mountaneuos area that has an altitude of about 2400 m above the sea level, air can be fresh, between 8-22C, so don’t forget to bring a jacket.
It is not allowed to swim in the lake.
We don't find Kawah Putih as interesting as Tangkuban Perahu (North Bandung, described above). It is relatively long drive from Jakarta (3h) and the only thing that you can do here is to walk around the lake for 1 hour and take pictures.
Duration: 1 hour
Price: entrance fee of Rp 25 000 per person and Rp 150 000 per car
Time: Open form 8am – 4pm
When to go: Don't go at the end of dry season (October) as the lake might be dry out.
Mode of transportation: Arriving/departing by own vehicle
What to bring: Trail shoes / running trainers, sports clothes, water, snacks, medication, small backpack, hat, rain gear (during rainy season), sunblock, umbrella, sun glasses, mosquito spray, camera, change of clothes (leave it in car for afterwards, in case it rains). Be sure to have jacket with you as it can get particularly cold at such high elevations!
Children's age: any
Price: entrance fee of Rp 25 000 per person and Rp 150 000 per car
Time: Open form 8am – 4pm
When to go: Don't go at the end of dry season (October) as the lake might be dry out.
Mode of transportation: Arriving/departing by own vehicle
What to bring: Trail shoes / running trainers, sports clothes, water, snacks, medication, small backpack, hat, rain gear (during rainy season), sunblock, umbrella, sun glasses, mosquito spray, camera, change of clothes (leave it in car for afterwards, in case it rains). Be sure to have jacket with you as it can get particularly cold at such high elevations!
Children's age: any
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Where: Kawah Putih lebak muncang bandung, Lebakmuncang, Kec. Ciwidey, Bandung, Jawa Barat 40973
(Located in Ciwidey, approximately 50 km south of Bandung) Parking: Available close to the lake. Read more about Kawah Puti here |
