Bandung
Indonesia · West Java · 768 m
Description
Bandung is the vibrant capital of West Java and a diverse center of Sundanese culture, colonial heritage, and urban creativity. The highland city is known for its distinctive Art Deco architecture, thriving fashion and design scene, numerous factory outlets, and lively café and culinary culture. Bandung combines historic charm with modern city life and a spectacular setting of volcanoes, tea plantations, hot springs, and crater landscapes such as Kawah Putih and Tangkuban Perahu. As one of West Java’s leading cultural and leisure destinations, the city also serves as an ideal gateway to the region’s dramatic volcanic highlands.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: June – August
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Tangkuban Perahu(Day trip)
- Kawah Putih (White Crater)(Day trip)
- Braga Street
- Factory outlets & shopping
- Gedung Sate
- Asia Afrika Street
- Bandung Grand Mosque
- Bandung City Square
- Geology Museum
- Saung Angklung Udjo
- Trans Studio Bandung
- Tebing Keraton Viewpoint(Day trip)
- Djuanda Forest Park
- Maribaya Hot Springs(Day trip)
- Floating Market Lembang(Day trip)
- Farmhouse Lembang(Day trip)
- Orchid Forest Cikole(Day trip)
- Ranca Upas(Day trip)
- Ciwidey Tea Plantations(Day trip)
- Patenggang Lake(Day trip)
- Dusun Bambu Leisure Park(Day trip)
- Cikahuripan Hot Springs(Day trip)
- Cihampelas Walk
- Pasar Baru Trade Center
Getting there
- Airports:
- BDO
- Train stations:
- Bandung, Cikudapateuh, Ciroyom