Bandung

Bandung is the capital city of West Java Province, about 180 km from Jakarta and can be reached by plane (about 25 mins) or train (3-4 hours). Bandung has many interesting places to visit ranging from museums, crater, lakes to shopping centres such as Cibaduyut and Cihampelas. Bandung also known for its cuisine and athmosphere, where you can taste fantastic dishes (local or international) in a cozy and relaxing athmosphere, with a view of Bandung's mountainous surroundings. Bandung is the capital city of West Java Province, about 180 km from Jakarta and can be reached by plane (about 25 mins) or train (3-4 hours). Bandung has many interesting places to visit ranging from museums, crater, lakes to shopping centres such as Cibaduyut and Cihampelas. Bandung also known for its cuisine and athmosphere, where you can taste fantastic dishes (local or international) in a cozy and relaxing athmosphere, with a view of Bandung's mountainous surroundings.
The People
The indigenous people of Bandung is Sundanese, they speak Sundanese besides Indonesian. The Sundanese are very polite, soft speaking and friendly to visitors coming to their city. West Java is very rich of arts and culture, such as Angklung (traditional music intruments from bamboo), Jaipongan (traditional dance) and Wayang Golek (traditional puppet show).
Climate
Located about 768 m above sea level and surrounded by mountains, Bandung has a cool temperature ranging 23°C - 24°C with humidity about 70 % and average rainfall 1.814 mm/year. Temperatures in Lembang or other highlands in Bandung could be below the average temperature, so be sure to bring sweater or coat when you are travelling to Bandung.
Transportation
Since there are no international flights to Bandung's Husein Sastranegara Airport, you can choose either by bus, private car or train. If you take bus from selected bus station in Jakarta (Bekasi, Pulo Gadung, Lebak Bulus, Kampung Rambutan), it will take for about 4-5 hours depending on the traffic jams. If you prefer travelling by train, you can choose Parahyangan (business and executive class) or Argo Gede (executive class only) from Gambir Railway Station in Jakarta. The train operates every hour from Bandung to Jakarta and vice versa (For train schedules to Bandung, click here!). When you are travelling by rented car, be sure you know the routes to Bandung, you can take Puncak, Purwakarta or Subang routes. If you don't know the routes, be sure to take someone who understands the route well with you.
Place Of Interest
1. Tangkuban Perahu's (Tangkuban=upside down, Perahu= boat) name comes because it looks like an upside down boat from a distance. The 2.076 m volcanic mountain is 29 km north of Bandung and has 10 craters, some of them are Ratu Crater, Upas, Baru Crater,Domas Crater dan Jurig Crater. These craters were formed because of the eruptions of Tangkuban Perahu volcanic mountain in 1829,1864,1887, 1910,1926, dan 1929. 2. Small region out of Bandung with mountainous panorama and winding road to take you there. The region have a cool temperature and many people often spend their weekend there, staying in villas, bungalows, cottages or hotels there. 3. About 21 km north of Bandung, Maribaya has a beautiful scenery and cool temperatures.The site offers a 25 m Ciomas waterfall and mineral hot springs as the tourists attractions there. If you want to breathe fresh air and enjoy the natural beauty, then Maribaya is a must visit place. 4. Was known as Dago Pakar, 8 km north of center of the city with an area of 590 ha. Located at 770 - 1.330 m above sea level, the temperature in the valley ranging from 22°C - 24°C with average rainfall 2.226 mm/annum. In Taman Hutan Raya Ir. H Juanda you can find caves which was built during the Japanese and Dutch colonialism. Footpaths connect nearly all places in the forest. 5. One of the favorite shopping centres in Bandung, located at Cihampelas Street. Cihampelas is famous for its jeans, garment products and other stuff such as bags, shoes, etc. 6. The centre of shoe production in Bandung. You can choose various models, or design your own at reasonably cheap price. The quality of the shoes produced in Cibaduyut is quite good compared to the branded shoes. 7. Saung Angklung is famous for its traditional performances such as Angklung and Wayang Golek, available every morning and afternoon. Many tourists coming to Bandung would not want to miss a chance to visit Saung Angklung Mang Udjo, since they could learn and play the unique Angklung instrument there.

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