Bandung is the capital of West Java and also one of the metropolitan cities in Indonesia. As the third most populated city in the country, Bandung has around 2,4 million city is filled with numerous shopping centers including factory outlets that offer many high quality local products. Many can be found at Jl. Riau, an area that is visited by plenty of local and foreign near the mountains, the weather in Bandung is quite cold especially in the north which is surrounded by green, clean and pollution-free city preserves many of its historical sites from the past such as old buildings with Dutch architectural styles. These buildings can be seen at Jalan Diponegoro and Jalan Jakarta, Bogor and South Tangerang, Bandung can be reached within 2 to 3 hours by major areasEvery major area in Bandung has its own attractionWest BandungThis area is dominated by several factories and is where the first paper factory in Indonesia is located PT Kertas an area of square km, Cimahi is one of the areas in Bandung known for exporting Baru ParahyanganKota Baru Parahyangan is a satellite city which was built to improve education, science and BandungThis is one of the crowded regions in Bandung that encompasses areas such asLembangLembang has some of Bandung’s best tourism sites such as Floating Market, Dusun Bambu and De’ a one-stop holiday district, Dago offers a variety of holiday activities from shopping, to zoo Ciumbuleuit, you can visit Punclut the highest level of the area and view one of the best landscapes of of Indonesia’s top colleges, National Hotel Institute NHI, is located in Setiabudi. Around this district, you can also find many Surabi Indonesian pancake on Jalan Dr. BandungThese areas are which attract tourists to visit East BandungCilengkrangCilengkrang is where the famous Cilengkrang Waterfall is Cibiru, you can visit Palasari Book Market. Cibiru is also known as the location of Bandung’s popular Islamic university, UIN Sunan Gunung covers the area of Cinunuk, a village that still preserves Sundanese arts and culture. This village is located 500 meters away from Jalan Raya BandungSouth Bandung boasts numerous naturally scenic spotsCiwideyThis is one of the areas where you can enjoy Bandung’s fresh air. It is where Kawah Putih Ciwidey and the strawberry field are Pangalengan, you can visit Cisangkuy River popular for than natural areas, South Bandung also has Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, a stadium as well as the base of the local soccer team HistoryAccording to the philosophy, the name Bandung’ derives from Banda and Indung. Banda means all things in the universe whereas Indung means earth. Combined, the term Bandung means earth that contains air, land, plants and had possessed a couple of nicknames. During Dutch Colonization, Bandung was called Paris van Java Paris of Java by Dutch people. The only reason was, they thought the city resembled Paris, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Moreover, in 1946, Bandung was also called Bandung Lautan Api Bandung land of fire. The name appeared after local people burnt their houses and belongings as a protest against the 1955, Bandung became the host of the first Asia-Africa Conference. This conference was held to create a treaty among developing states. The objective was to reject economic colonization by developed to get to BandungBy planeTravelling to Bandung by airplane will land at Husein Sastranegara International Airport BDO. This airport is also one of the national military TNI Air Force to and from the airportThe distance between Husein Sastranegara International Airport and Bandung is around 5 km. These are several transports to and from the airportPrimkopau taxiHusein Sastranegara International Airport provides Primkopau taxi with fare starts from IDR kota angkotAngkot is the city’s public transport. Angkot fare from Husein Sastranegara International Airport to Bandung starts from IDR Angkot stop is only 10-minute walk from the rentalHusein Sastranegara International Airport provides car rentals which cost from IDR per day, depending on the car type.All prices shown may be subject to change.By landBusBandung’s main bus terminal is Leuwipanjang. To get to the terminal, you can leave from big cities such as Jakarta, Tangerang, Bekasi or even fare from JakartaKampung Rambutan Terminal from IDR Economy, IDR ExecutiveKalideres Terminal IDR ExecutiveLebak Bulus Terminal IDR Air conditionedTanjung Priok Terminal IDR Air conditionedTrainThe main train station in Bandung is called Bandung Hall Station. It takes around three hours by train from Gambir Station or Pasar Senen Station Jakarta to Bandung Hall Station. Other than Hall Station, Bandung also has another station called Kiaracondong fare from JakartaArgo Parahyangan train Gambir Station-Hall Station from IDR Executive, IDR BusinessSerayu train Kota Station-Kiaracondong Station from IDR EconomyCarFrom Jakarta by car, you can drive via these routes1st route Cikampek highway - Cipularang highway - Padaleunyi highway - Bandung2nd route Jagorawi highway - Puncak - Cianjur - Padaleunyi highway - Bandung3rd route Jagorawi highway - Cibubur - Jonggol - Ciranjang - Padaleunyi highway - BandungMotorcycleThere are three routes to Bandung by motorcycle1st route via Cikampek2nd route via Puncak3rd route via JonggolEither by car or motorcycle, a trip to Bandung will take around 3 to 4 hours depending on traffic.All prices shown may be subject to change.Bandung public transportationAngkutan kota angkotAngkot is one of Bandung’s popular public transports. It can be found almost everywhere in fare starts from IDR depending on Bird taxi fare starts from IDR and IDR per busDAMRI bus serves routes to almost every part of Bandung. DAMRI bus fare is around IDR Economy and IDR AC per rentalCar rental in Bandung costs around IDR per day, depending on the car type. If you want to rent a car without a driver, make sure you become more familiar with the routes as they can be quite confusing for newcomers.All prices shown may be subject to change.Bandung climateLocated 768 meters above sea level, the climate in Bandung is cooler than Jakarta. The temperature in Bandung may reach up to 22 degree Celsius in the afternoon and 17 degree Celsius in the local languageSundanese or Bahasa Sunda is the local language spoken daily. However, Sunda has several dialects also spoken in areas outside Bandung such as Bogor and Indramayu. Priangan is Bandung’s particular local terms“Kumaha damang?” means “How are you?”.“Hatur nuhun” means “Thank you”.Bandung tourist attractionsBandung offers numerous interesting places to visitKawah Putih CiwideyLocated in Patuha mountain, Kawah Putih Ciwidey offers you a unique lake. The water is white, green and sometimes turns to brown due to the fluctuating temperature. The right and left sides of Kawah Putih Ciwidey are surrounded by beautiful tall tropical Kawah Putih Sugihmukti, Pasirjambu, Bandung, West Java 40972Price of admission to Kawah PutihMonday-Sunday IDR local, IDR foreignOpening hoursMonday-Sunday 0700-1700Bandung Trans StudioBuilt in June 2011, Bandung Trans Studio is owned by PT Transcorp Indonesia. This studio is the biggest indoor theme park in the world with an area around hectare. There are 20 exciting rides for both children and adults such as Giant Swing and Jalan Gatot Subroto 289, Bandung, West Java 40273Price of admission to Bandung Trans StudioMonday-Friday IDR Sunday and holiday IDR access IDR enter Bandung Trans Studio, visitors must have a Mega Cash card. This card can be used to try 20 of those exciting rides. The card costs IDR hoursMonday-Friday 1000-2200Saturday, Sunday and holiday 0900-2200De’Ranch LembangIf you want to be a cowboy in a day, De’Ranch is your destination. The large and green area at De’Ranch brings you back to the era of cowboy. Experience riding a horse just like a riding horses, visitors can also try flying fox and trampolines. The price starts from IDR per Jl. Maribaya No. 17, Cikahuripan, Lembang, West Java 40791Price of admission IDR tickets can be exchanged to a glass of fresh milkOpening hoursTuesday-Friday 0900-1700Monday closedSaturday-Sunday 0800-1800Kampung Gajah WonderlandWhen you visit Bandung with the family, you must not miss out the excitement at Kampung Gajah Wonderland. Kampung Gajah or the Elephant Village is not a village full of real elephants. These elephants are merely are 20 exciting rides vary from swimming, culinary to shopping for souvenirs. You can enjoy these rides in one whole day for IDR per visitor from Monday to Friday. In the weekend and holiday, the price is IDR Jl. Sersan Bajuri km Isola, Sukasari, Lembang, West Java 40154Price of admission to Kampung Gajah WonderlandMonday-Friday IDR Sunday and holiday IDR hoursMonday-Friday 0900-1800Saturday, Sunday and holiday 0800-1800Tangkuban Perahu MountainTangkuban Perahu is a mountain with a shape resembling an overturned boat. According to the myth, a legendary character called Sangkuriang kicked a boat until it flipped upside down. This boat was later known as Tangkuban exploded in 2013, Tangkuban Perahu mountain is about meters Jalan Raya Tangkuban Perahu No. 282, Cikole, Lembang, West Java 40391Opening hoursMonday-Sunday 0800-1700Price of admission to Tangkuban PerahuMonday-Sunday IDR local, IDR foreignParking feeTwo-wheel vehicle IDR local, IDR foreignFour-wheel vehicle IDR local, IDR foreignSix-wheel vehicle IDR local, IDR foreignAll prices shown may be subject to change.Bandung cultural attractionsSaung Angklung UdjoAngklung is an Indonesian musical instrument made of Saung Angklung Udjo, you can watch semi-traditional to modern music performances using angklung and bamboo handmade crafts. Visitors at Saung Angklung Udjo can also learn the history of angklung from the angklung Angklung Udjo also offers various souvenirs made of bamboo, t-shirts, and many SateGedung Sate is the city’s icon. It was believed to be the most magnificent building in Bandung during the Dutch colonization. Once managed by the Dutch, today’s Gedung Sate is the West Java government building uses the term Sate since the peak looks like pieces of satay a popular Indonesian cuisine.Gedung Sate is also surrounded by other historic buildings such as Indonesian Postal Museum, Geology Museum, and Dwiwarna Braga Braga StreetBraga is one of the main streets in Bandung that never sleeps. Located between buildings built with Dutch architectural styles, the area was once known as the fashion hub. Braga was once identified as the area of prostitution like Amsterdam’s Red Light nightlifeEmbassyEmbassy is one of the most-visited executive clubs by both teenagers and adults in Bandung. Hip-hop, House and RnB are the signature music at Jalan Cihampelas No. 160, Bandung, West JavaPublic BarWith a concept of bar and restaurant, Public Bar offers you 3 types of areas indoor, bar, and Jalan Riau No. 90, Bandung, West JavaSierraSierra is a must especially for couples. This 3-floor restaurant gives you a romantic atmosphere, especially at Jl. Bukit Pakar Timur No. 33, Bandung, West JavaRecommended places to eat in BandungWarung Nasi Ampera, Jl. Soekarno Hatta No. 394, Bandung, West JavaThe Valley, Jl. Lembah Pakar Timur 28 Dago, Bandung, West JavaYoghurt Cisangkuy, Jl. Cisangkuy No. 66, Bandung, West JavaSurabi Enhai’, Jl. Dr. Setiabudi beside NHI, Bandung, West JavaKarnivor Café & Resto, Jl. Riau No. 127, Bandung, West JavaTravel tips in BandungBeware of taxis that set prices above average. To have a safe trip in Bandung, make sure you choose a taxi with taximeter such as Blue Bird fruit and scenery lovers, spend some time at Ciwidey and visit the strawberry field. Pick some strawberries to bring to bring thick clothes if you plan to spend a night in Ciumbuleuit. The temperature here may drop to 15 degree Celsius in the walking at night alone in Nanjung, Cibeureum, Padalarang, Lembang and Maribaya as these areas are known to be rather unsafe at night.