23rd August, 2008 - Posted by Pierre - No Comments
A visit to Tangkuban Prahu provides a unique opportunity to look down into the huge crater of a volcano. A paved road all the way to the top of the volcano and private vehicles can actually be driven right up to the rim of the crater. Tangkuban Perahu is just 40-minutes drive to the north » Read More
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
31st May, 2008 - Posted by Pierre - No Comments
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
31st May, 2008 - Posted by Pierre - No Comments
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
31st May, 2008 - Posted by Pierre - No Comments
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
31st May, 2008 - Posted by Pierre - No Comments
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
31st May, 2008 - Posted by Pierre - No Comments
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
31st May, 2008 - Posted by Pierre - No Comments
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
31st May, 2008 - Posted by Pierre - No Comments
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
25th April, 2008 - Posted by Pierre - No Comments
Bandung is the capital of West-Java. The city is located around 180Km southeast of jakarta. Heritage building from the days whem Bandung was known as “the Paris of Java” are still very much evident, several art deco building can be seen giving Bandung a unique feel and athmosphere. With a relatively high elevation above sea level, » Read More
