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    Bandung is the capital of West Java, situated at around 770 m in a basin between volcanoes.

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    Bandung is the capital of West Java, situated at around 770 m in a basin between volcanoes. Colonial Art Deco buildings, a young café and creative scene, and excursions to craters and tea plantations make the city a good stop between Jakarta and Central Java.
    Bandung has around 2.5 million inhabitants and, thanks to its elevated location, is cooler than Jakarta. During the colonial era, the city was nicknamed “Paris van Java”; Gedung Sate and many Art Deco buildings on Jalan Braga and Jalan Asia Afrika date from this period. The Asia-Africa Conference was held here in 1955. The city is a university hub and known for outlet shopping, cafes, and street food. To the north lies the volcano Tangkuban Perahu, to the south the crater lake Kawah Putih. Traffic is heavy, so allow plenty of time for weekend excursions.
    The historic center is around Jalan Asia Afrika and Jalan Braga. To the north, around Dago, you'll find cafes, universities, and the way to the mountains.

    Sights in Bandung

    Discover the most important sights and attractions

    Tangkuban Perahu
    Attraction

    1Tangkuban Perahu

    Volcano approx. 30 km north of Bandung. A road leads to the rim of the main crater Kawah Ratu.
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    Kawah Putih
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    Attraction

    2Kawah Putih

    Crater lake at Patuha Volcano near Ciwidey, approximately 45 km south of Bandung. The water is whitish to turquoise depending on the light.
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    Gedung Sate
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    Historic Landmark

    3Gedung Sate

    1920s administrative building, now the seat of the provincial government. Named for the tower topping resembling a satay skewer. Has a small museum.
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    Museum Conference Asia Africa
    Museum

    4Museum Conference Asia Africa

    Museum in Gedung Merdeka, where the Asia-Africa Conference met in 1955. Photos and documents on the conference.
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    Saung Angklung Udjo
    Attraction

    5Saung Angklung Udjo

    Cultural center with afternoon performances by Angklung ensembles and Sundanese dance, where the audience participates.
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    Tebing Keraton
    Park

    6Tebing Keraton

    Rock outcrop in Taman Hutan Raya Djuanda north of the city, with views over a forested valley. At sunrise, fog often lies among the treetops. You walk the last few meters to the viewpoint.
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    Restaurants in Bandung

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    Kampung Daun

    Restaurant in the green north of the city with individual pavilions, serving Sundanese and Indonesian cuisine.
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    Batagor Kingsley

    A well-known spot for Batagor, Bandung's fried fish dumplings with peanut sauce.
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    Braga Permai

    Traditional restaurant on Jalan Braga with Dutch-Indonesian cuisine and cakes.
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    Food and Drink

    Batagor

    Fried fish dumpling with tofu and peanut sauce, a specialty from Bandung.

    Surabi

    Small rice flour pancakes from the clay oven, sweet or savory topped.

    Sundanese Cuisine

    Rice with fried fish or chicken, fresh vegetables (lalapan) and Sambal, often served in open pavilions.

    Spirit

    Bandung is the cultural center of the Sundanese. At Saung Angklung Udjo, there are daily performances featuring the bamboo instrument Angklung. The Asia-Africa Conference of 1955, held at Gedung Merdeka, is considered a precursor to the Non-Aligned Movement, and a museum commemorates it.

    Arrival and On the Road

    Getting ThereWhoosh: The high-speed train departs approximately every 30 minutes from Jakarta Halim. It takes about 30 minutes to Padalarang, where a free feeder train connects to Bandung Main Station in about 20 minutes. To Tegalluar on the eastern outskirts, the journey takes 35 to 47 minutes (ticket.kcic.co.id).Conventional Train: The Parahyangan train departs from Jakarta Gambir, reaching the main station in about 3 hours, with 34 daily services (booking.kai.id).To Pangandaran: By Budiman bus, approximately 6 hours, or by train to Banjar in 3 to 4 hours, followed by about 2 hours by road.Getting AroundWithin the city, use Grab and Gojek. For Tangkuban Perahu and Kawah Putih, it's best to hire a car with a driver.

    Outings

    Lembang

    Mountain resort north of the city with excursions on the way to Tangkuban Perahu.

    Ciwidey

    Southern highlands with Kawah Putih, tea plantations, and hot springs.

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    Nearby

    West Java

    West Java

    West Java is the land of the Sundanese people. Volcanic landscapes with tea plantations, the university city of Bandung, the Botanical Garden of Bogor, and beaches on the south coast make the province a rewarding destination away from the classic routes.
    Bogor
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    Bogor

    Bogor is located approximately 60 km south of Jakarta at the foot of Mount Salak. The Kebun Raya Botanical Garden and the Presidential Palace make the city a popular day trip destination from the capital.
    Jakarta

    Jakarta

    Jakarta, located on Java's north coast, is Indonesia's largest city and its economic and administrative hub. The colonial old town of Kota Tua, the National Monument Monas, major museums, and a diverse food culture coexist with high-rises and chronic traffic.
    Pangandaran
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    Pangandaran

    Pangandaran is West Java's most important seaside resort on its south coast. It is situated on a narrow land bridge between two beaches, culminating in a forested peninsula with a nature reserve extending into the sea.
    Dieng Plateau

    Dieng Plateau

    The Dieng Plateau is located at an altitude of around 2,000 m in an old volcanic caldera in Central Java. Here you'll find some of the island's oldest Hindu temples, steaming craters, colorful crater lakes, and vegetable fields on steep slopes. Nights are cool; during the dry season, it can freeze at night.