Puncak

31st May, 2008 - Posted by Pierre - No Comments

Renowned for its cool climate since the dutch era, the Puncak (summit in indonesian) area provides a refreshing outdoor experience for nature lovers just a short drive into the hills South of Jakarta. Enjoy the Serenity and peace of this special area as you wander through established tea plantations taking in the sorrounding views of » Read More

Pelabuhan Ratu

31st May, 2008 - Posted by Pierre - No Comments

The Legendary home of the queen of the south seas, Pelabuhan Ratu offers magnificient views of the rugged southerm Indian Ocean coast. The are is enchanted by the beautiful twinkling lights from fishing boats scattered across the bay at night while the variety of fish they catch makes Pelabuhan Ratu a seafood lovers paradise. For » Read More

Ciater hotsprings

31st May, 2008 - Posted by Pierre - No Comments

Situated at norh from Bandung on the way to Subang, you can enjoy hot water and cool air at the same time. The hot spring water is good for skin medicating cure and rheumatism or just for relaxing. The area is truly beautiful surrounded by green tea fields. Accomodation is readily available. Read More

Jeans street(Jalan Cihampelas)

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A perpect place to find any kind of denim jeans and apparels with good quality at reasonable price. View Fantastic Shopfront designs , find unique apparels and mingle with the younger Bandung crowd. Be aware that the street is full with visitors during weekend and holidays. Read More

Factory Outlets

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Originally meant for export garment factories to sell overstocks to locals at bargain prices, many factory outlets ( without the factory itself)are now  open in many places around  the city, still with bargain prices tags. The biggest concentration of outlets is on Jl. Martadinata(riau). Cloths, shoes, wallets, handbags are some of items you will find » Read More

Saung Anklung Udjo

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Situated on jalan padasuka 118, saung angklung udjo is an important tourism destination in Indonesia. Watch live tradisional performances such as sundanese gamelan, wayang golek or wooden puppets, traditional dances , or experience yourself to play the angklung together with children. The Saung also has a display room selling handmade craft souvenirs. Read More

The Bandung zoo (Kebon binatang)

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Near the Bandung Institute Of Tecnology is The Bandung Zoo (Located on Jl. Taman Sari). On display are a number of Indonesia `s endangered animals. Cultural performances are often held at the zoo in coorperation with the university. It also features a zoology museum and play area for the kids.  Read More

D.Juanda national park

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This pleasant park is a good spot to escape the city and walk in the forest. Quite and cool, it also features caves used by the Japanese during World War II. You can enter the cave and exit on the other side of the mountain. You could either bring your own flash light or hire » Read More

Gedung Sate

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Once the Headquaters of the Ducth East India Company, Gedung Sate on Jl. Diponegoro is now an important city landmark and also serves as the office of the west java administration . It`s name is taken from the shape of it`s roof –which is actually meant to represant six guilders, the cost of the buildngs. » Read More

Jalan Braga

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Jl. Braga is one of the oldest and most important streets in Bandung. Originally running from the train tracks to the south, it is now  a busy shopping and cultural area. There are several interesting antique shops along the road, as well as traditional craft stores and exellent shop selling leather and snakeskin products. Important » Read More