10 Perkara yang anda patut lakukan ketika di Bandung

• Menikmati pemandangan dari atas gunung Tangkuban Perahu, sebuah gunung berapi yang masih aktif.

• Menikmati ketenangan dengan merendamkan kaki di  kolam air panas yang terletak di Kawah Domas selepas turun dari Kawah Ratu di Tangkuban Perahu.

• Membeli-belah sepuas hati di kedai-kedai Factory Outlet di Jalan Dago dan Jalan Riau. Bagi peminat Jeans, anda boleh mendapatkan jeans yang anda minat di Jalan Cihampelas. Manakala bagi peminat kasut pula, anda boleh melihat dan membeli kasut idaman anda di Jalan Cibaduyut.

• Untuk mengenali Indonesia dengan lebih mendalam, anda boleh melawat muzium geologi bandung yang terletak di cincin geologi api.

• Sewaktu di Bandung, anda perlu cuba untuk menikmati hidangan yang cukup popular iaitu Laksa Bandung, brownies kukus atau Ketan panggang (makanan unik bandung).

• Bagi yang datang bersama keluarga, anda boleh membawa anak anda ke Saung udjo angklung untuk menonton konsert muzik tradisional buluh Sudan dan tarian indah yang persembahkan oleh sekumpulan kanak-kanak.

• Menikmati keindahan sisi tasik biru sulfur yang terletak di Kawah putih, sebuah gunung berapi yang tidak aktif.

• Jangan lupa untuk singgah sebentar di Ciwidey yang terkenal dengan tanaman strawberry dan juga Tasik Situ Patenggang, yang dikelilingi dengan ladang teh.

• Menikmati secawan panas Bajigur (air Kelapa) sambil menghayati pemandangan Bandar Bandung dari bangunan atas Gedung Sate. 

• Berkelah di Dago Pakar, iaitu sebuah taman hutan yang berfungsi sebagai takungan air untuk Bandar Bandung 

BANDUNG (GET THERE)

It is quite easy to reach Bandung. On your journey you’ll see the wondrous views of the Parahyangan (land of God) landscape, which reboots your sense of adventure. There are many modes of transportation to choose from:

•By Air,

Leaving on the airplane is the fastest way to reach Bandung. Air Asia provides thrice flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and daily flights from Bali (DPS) and Medan (MES) to Bandung (BDO) and vice versa. 

•By Land,

Train
This is an ideal choice if you enjoy good views along the journey where your eyes will be spoilt by the beautiful lavish green of undulating hills, terraced paddy fields and tea plantations. From Jakarta the 180 km journey takes 3 hours.

PT KAI Persero (Kereta Api Indonesia) provides excellent train services to reach Bandung from several cities in Indonesia:

• If you leave from Jakarta (Gambir Train Station), Argo Gede will lead you to Bandung. Argo Gede serves only Executive-AC class but it is comfortable and faster train. The first train will leave at 5.30 a.m. and the last train at 08.30 p.m. on weekdays and 09.30 p.m. on Sunday.

• If you come from Surabaya (Surabaya Gubeng Train Station) there are several trains that offer a scenic journey to Bandung. Turangga (Executive), Harina (Executive), Argowilis (Executive) and Mutiara Selatan (Business) ply the route daily. So, get ready to pack your bag the first train leaves at 07.00 a.m. !

*Information about fares of the trains is available at www.kereta-api.co.id

Bus and Shuttle Car
There are also convenient buses operated by Primajasa which will take you to Bandung (Bandung Supermall) direct from the Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Jakarta. 

However, if you’re looking for something private and elegant, shuttle cars are also available in the airport. All of them provide great, reliable, and safe services. 

BANDUNG OVERVIEW

Bandung, capital of West Java, is a great place to visit any time of the year as it’s not only renowned for its picturesque open vista, but the town also offers many attractions well worth a visit. Surrounded by green fertile mountains, Bandung today is Indonesia’s center for learning and creativity.

Bandung is today the country’s third largest city after Jakarta and Surabaya. Since the opening of the Cipularang Toll road, which cuts down travel from Jakarta to two hours from the previous four hours over the tortuous Puncak Pass, Bandung has become the favourite weekend getaway to relax and escape from the hectic pace of metropolitan Jakarta.

For Bandung offers trendy fashion wear at reasonable prices at its myriad factory outlets, a wide range of delicious local and international cuisines, and a distinct colonial European-style atmosphere combined with captivating traditional arts.