Foodie for travelers 1 in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia - Travel & Leisure.

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For foodie travelers, life is not complete without a visit to Bandung. Various types of authentic foods, ranging from traditional to modern cuisines, are available in the city for visitors to enjoy.

There are numerous restaurants and cafes in Bandung offering an array of mouthwatering menu selection, including European dishes.

One of the restaurants which are well known for its European menu is Porto Restaurant, located on Setiabudhi Street No. 53. The restaurant is unique due to the fact it periodically changes its menu to attract customers.

Porto is a fine dining restaurant with a capacity of 150 people. The main menu changes every three months based on the theme decided by the restaurant' s chef.

"to describe Porto Restaurant like a ship that is traveling across Europe. The main menu served in the restaurant periodically changes depending on which the country the ship is visiting For instance, for the current three-month period, main menu is Swiss menu. In the previous three-month period, served Italian foods as the main menu. Before, the main menu was Spanish foods."

One of the main features of the Swiss menu now being offered at the restaurant is Beef Fondue. The main item on this menu is the famous Wagyu beef, which is finely sliced, sauteed with olive oil to cook it to the medium done and flavored with salt and peppers. 

Cimanggu hot springs of South Bandung for Travel Destinations.

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South Bandung is popular for its ecotourism spots. The beauties of nature in the area can not only be seen from the lush green trees, but in the Ciwidey District visitors can enjoy the warm water from hot springs in the foothills of Mount Patuha.

One of the popular local hot springs is located in the Cimanggu area, which provides all-year round hot water.

Hot water is quite natural and has a unique feature of

greenish color, which is the original color of the water from its source at the Mount Patuha foothills, and is considered good for health. 

The Cimanggu hot spring is specifically located in Rancabali Village, Ciwidey District South Bandung. 

The Cimanggu hot springs facility is divided into two parts.  One is dedicated for the general visitors, and another one is a VIP facility, which provides bathtubs for visitors to soak and privately enjoy the warm water. The VIP room is part of the facility provided by the Cottage Meranti 1 and 2 for those wishing to stay overnight. 

For those who do not want to stay at the cottage,

Kawah Putih Of South Bandung 2 - Travel Destinations.

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Access to Kawah Putih
Public transportation is available to get to the Kawah Putih tourist spot. From the center of the city of Bandung Tourist can take a public mini van to the Kebon Kelapa or Leuwi Panjang public transportation terminal. 

From there take another public mini van to Situ Patengang area. It will take about one hour from Leuwi Panjang to reach the Kawah Putih area.

For those planning to take private cars, you can take the following route as a general guide. From the Husein Sastranegara Airport, drive to the Kopo area, then proceed to the Cibaduyut leather industry center, then to Soreang, and then to Ciwidey. 

From the main gate of the Ciwidey District, drive right ahead for about 4 Kilometers to reach the Kawah Putih area.

For visitors driving from Jakarta, you can go through the Cipularang toll road, then take the Kopo exit gate, proceed to Soreang, then drive south to Ciwidey. It will take you about 20-30 minutes.drive from Ciwidey to the Kawah Putih site.

Kawah Putih Of South Bandung 1 - Travel Destinations.

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Kawah Putih Of South Bandung 1 - Travel Destinations.
West Java is one of the popular tourist destinations in Indonesia including for its ecotourism as the environment in some parts of the province are still quite natural with a few of them in pristine condition. 

One of the areas in West Java popular for its ecotourism is South Bandung, which posseses beautiful moutains, well preserved exotic forest, and volcanic craters. 
The Kawah Putih volcanic crater, one of the craters which form the Mount Patuha, is often considered as a heaven among ecotourism enthusiasts for its beautiful crater take and forested surrounding. 

The lake, which is about 2,194 meters above sea level, is quite unique as the water changes in color from greenish to blueish or brownish to white depending on exposure to sunlight and sulfur concentration.

Most of the time, the lake is whitish thus the name Kawah Putih (white crater). The sand and rocks surrounding the lake have also been leached into white color. 

The local climate is quite chilly with temperature ranging from 8-2 2 degrees Celcius, a contrast from the hot climate in most cities of Java, coupled with a less pungent smell of sulfur in the surrounding Managed by state-owned forestry company Perhutani III, the Kawah Putih site is located in the Ciwidey District of South Bandung, about 35 kilometers from the center of the city of Bandung the provincial capital of West Java, or about 2.5-hour drive.

Bandung Shopping Paradise for Traveler

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"Shopping Paradise" which is a fitting nickname for the city of Bandung today. Overlay Parahyangan land that is so cool and comfortable plus a wealth of art and culture and creativity of Bandung society in the field of fashion makes the city more deserved nickname shopping paradise.

Bandung is famous for its pioneer Factory Outlet, making this city is rich with a variety of distinctive names Factory Outlet. If you want to shop in the city to look for goods that have a well-known brand, just come to Distros's Clothing that has begun to mushroom.

If not enough of shopping at Factory Outlets (FO) and Distros, the tourists are also offered to various Mall, thrift stores and markets selling goods at wholesale prices, for example, the market in the Pasar Baru which is located approximately 200 mtr from Bandung Train Station , offering various items of clothing and souvenirs, if you need Gordyn and Vitrage, carpet etc. walk to Jl. Alkateri about 50 mtrs from the Pasar Baru, or if you are hunting a new low clock at low prices can come to the shop PD CAKRA on Jl. ABC Kecil that offers clock original, item number 2 and its accessories at Wholesale prices, still in the same road there is also the center of ABC Electronic, for building materials turn left a little to Jl. Pecinan Lama.

Car Freeday Merdeka, Bandung, Indonesia - Travel Destinations.

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Car Freeday Merdeka, Bandung, Indonesia - Travel Destinations.
Bandung residents now can get a little pride, for 4 hours in a week has Jl. Dago and Jl. Merdeka without fear of competing with motor vehicles. Because every day of the week starting at 6 am 

till 10 am on the road from the intersection of Jl. Merdeka. R.E. Inhale up to the front of Merdeka Elementary School into a car-free area, and only intended for people to exercise, creative arts, walking or traveling.

This opportunity is exploited people in Bandung, in addition to exercise and sightseeing, socializing as well as a variety of artistic performances both modern and traditional.

Precisely in front of Jl. Merdeka(Bandung Indah Plaza) gather every Sunday morning bicycle community.

If we want to go to Car free day and driving, you do not worry about the parking problem because, according to information from the Department of Transportation Bandung, has prepared three locations, namely the parking lot at City Hall Bandung (precisely in front of Revenue Office), in front of Hyatt Hotel, and in Jln. Sumatra (Santa Angela).

Pakuan Building for Traveler

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Pakuan currently the official residence used as the official residence of the Governor of West Java Province. This building is located at Jl. Otto Iskandar Dinata No. 1, Bandung.
In the Dutch colonial era, this house is the official residence of the Resident Priangan.Pakuan established in connection with the Governor General CH.F.Pahud orders of removal Capital residency Priangan from Cianjur to Bandung. but the transfer of the new Capital kresidenan can be implemented by Raden van der Moore in 1864, after the eruption of Mount Gede and destroy Cianjur. 

was built in 1864 to be completed in 1867. During construction Pakuan (1864-1867), has deployed a number of members of the Dutch Militair Genie, who is assisted by RA Wiranatakusumah known as Dalem Bintang.
RA Wiranatakusumah is the 8th generation Bandung Regent who ruled between the years 1846-1874. He mobilized residents from Babakan Bogor (now Kebun Kawung) and Balubur Hilir which is now located in front of the official residence Siliwangi military commander in Bandung.

From Jakarta to Bandung

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Enjoy the trip from Jakarta to Bandung or vice versa never boring, plus natural charm Parahyangan land increasingly add to the attraction for the tourists make the journey more beautiful and enjoyable.

Currently there are several alternative journey from Jakarta to Bandung where you can choose according to your wishes. If you want to enjoy the natural beauty of travel use business trains or executive class that is ready to serve you every hour.

Line-Puncak Pass can also be selected when you take your own vehicle while stopping in tourist spots along the road between Bandung and Jakarta. if you rushed for time or want to quickly get to Bandung now has increased one more toll roads, namely Cipularang (Cikampek-Purwakarta- Padalarang), using this pathway Jakarta Bandung trip only takes 2 hours. Once in Bandung, you can enjoy the view of Bandung from the top of the overpass (Pasupati flyover) which completed construction in mid-2005.

Trans Studio Bandung - Travel Destinations.

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Entertainment venues are located within the area of ​​Bandung Super Mall but the layout of the building is different, with an area of ​​nearly 4.2 acres is certainly huge and being in the room (indoor) so do not worry about the heat or rain, accommodating up to 200,000. people, pretty much right.
Trans Studio Opening on June 18, 2011. Ticket prices are quite cheap and affordable, more than 20 kinds of the rides. 

This is some of the rides and performances:
- Yamaha race coasters (there are only three in the world - two in the US - 1 in Trans Studio) 3 extreme roller coasters in the world with a top speed of over 130 km / h with a height of over 45 meters.

- Giant Swing (giant pendulum swung above a height of 35 meters)

- Trans Car (racing car that tracks 7 acres)

- Other World (haunted house with ghosts urban legend in Bandung as Ambulance Bahureksa and Miss the Dutch High School. V)

- Marvel superheroes 4D simulation (Hulk, Spiderman, Fantastic 4, and others)

- Vertigo (swivel wheel height of 45 meters)

- Pirates Ship (pirate ship that surrounds an area of ​​7 hectares)

Bandung's City Gardens - Travel Destinations.

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Amid the cool city of Bandung was also saving care and hospitality. For those of you who want to relax after a shopping trip or just calm down to enjoy the trees in the center of town, this park ready to refresh your eyes.

There are several commonly known by people Bandung Cilaki Park is located on Jl. Cilaki next Gedung Sate provide comfort in the midst of the noise of passing cars along Jl. Diponegoro.

While enjoying the trees you can also taste the food around the park are sold by street vendors or more if you want more comfortable, you can enjoy a light meal in Cisangkuy Cafe adjacent park.

Lalu Lintas Park Ade Irma Suryani located in JI. Sumatra also provide comfort for you and your family. In the middle of the park which is filled by a grove of trees available also some toys that could train your child's brain and skills.

Taman Balai Kota Park is located next to City Hall,  Jl. Merdeka, which saves a few stories. In this park there is a statue that is purposely built to commemorate the heroism Mrs.Dewi Sartika. There is also a statue of the Rhinos which, according to legend in Bandung found many animals typical of the white rhinoceros. 

Bandung Travel Information

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 by Wiliam Jefferson

in Travel / Travel Tips    (submitted 2011-04-21)

By: Bandungholiday.net

Are you looking for the best Bandung travel information? Do not go any further as you have found what you are looking for! We provide not only the most complete and thorough information about traveling to Bandung, but we also give you a lot of information regarding what you should you and what place you should avoid during your travel in Bandung.

The first thing you should be aware of when you consider traveling to Bandung, West Java, is that not many people can speak English or any other foreign languages. Only some of the older generations know how to speak Dutch or a little English. So what should you do then? Simply book a local Bandung tour, and they would be happy to provide you with everything you'll need, starting from the accommodation, transportation, driver, English speaking tour leader, admission tickets to tourism objects, everything! They also give you very reasonable price for the Bandung tour packages.

Cihideng Flower's Garden - Travel Destinations.

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Taman Bunga Cihideng

Coolness Bandung lot to create the thick foliage and flowers are beautiful to the eye. If you travel to the north towards Lembang Bandung, after the terminal Ledeng Toward the left.

You can stop by the Village Cihideung region which hosts the cultivation of ornamental plants and flowers that are traded. 

Along the Way Sersan Bajuri which is the main road towards the village area filled with dozens Cihideng Kiosk which offers a wide variety of flowers that you are ready to take home. In addition to flowers, you can also get a variety of fruit tree crops, while eating and drinking at the cafe's dishes are lined up in the region, such as beverages and Bandrek Bajigur Typical Sundanese.

Largest flower plantation in Bandung is also decorated by Complex Elite Villa Istana Bunga (now the Kampung Gajah) neatly listed with an abundance of its own beauty. 

Once down this area you can enjoy the beauty of vegetable plants and a variety of fruit plantations.

White Crater Lake Patenggang, Bandung, Indonesia - Travel Destinations.

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White Crater Lake Patenggang
In South Bandung, there are some pretty interesting tourist attraction to be visited.

Among them is the Kawah Putih and Situ Patengan (people often call Situ). Because the distance is quite far from the city of Bandung, about 2.5 hours, it is advisable if you want to visit this place in South Bandung, was better to multiple places at once, so that your trip more efficient.

This place is in Ciwidey. The scenery is quite beautiful, the air cold. On the mountain, there is a stretch of white sand, and in the middle there is a green lake, a view that is quite a contrast.

Beautiful White Crater was reportedly discovered by a Dutchman named Dr. Franz Wilhelm Junghuh. He did not believe the stories of residents who said the area around the mountain is haunted Patuha, shelter genie and spirits. So there is no passing animal even birds flying across the course could die. It found the existence of a lake, in which there is a blast of sulfur, which causes the animals do not like the smell (so not haunted).

Maribaya Hot Spring & Water Fall - Travel Destinations.

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Maribaya, waterfalls are often used as a resting place, chatting with family and enjoying the natural beauty. Only a few eastern Lembang and can be reached by car or if you like to be within walking distance. on Sunday the place would be crowded Because hot springs piped into a small pond to the public and to various private bathroom. For those of you who like horse riding or want to learn to drive this beast,there is a lot riding horses for rent at a cost of Approximately 

$ 3 / hour.

The routes that you can travel to Maribaya are as follows:

- L e m b a n g, Can use a private vehicle or public transportation, if on foot, takes 20 minutes.

- Tangkuban Perahu, Can be reached by a 40 minute walk.

- Ciumbuleuit, Can only be reached by foot or motorcycle (Motorcycle rental transportation) for 25 minutes travel time. 

- Dago, taken within 45 minutes travel time by foot.

Dago Tea House - Travel Destinations.

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Dago Tea House - Travel Destinations.
Hall of asset management Cultural Park has a means of supporting the implementation of the program activities. 

form of building land area of ​​402.25 m2, natural land area of ​​659.50 m2, underground parking and a land area of ​​2576 m2 garden / lawn / garden area of ​​12208.25 m2.

Building supporting performances and other cultural arts activities consist of various types of facilities are quite adequate.

THEATRE BUILDING: 

The theater which has a building area of ​​1491.25 m2, consists of several facilities, among others, the stage is equipped with an electric screen in the form of a yellow screen I pcs, 1pcs red screen that can be enjoyed from all points of view of the audience.

OUTDOOR THEATRE BUILDING: 

Venues that are planted in the former restaurant Dago Tea House with an area of ​​1500 m2 can contain more than 1200 spectators. The concept of the show opens (open air) with a panoramic backdrop of Bandung.

If there are no evening performances, visitors can still enjoy the panoramic view of Bandung and its surroundings, complete with dishes available, there are facilities around the Open Air Theatre, which opened to the public library in which there are collections of art and culture. While the other rooms used for office activities for Musical Arts Indonesia (MSI) and Cultural Appreciation Forum (Link Art), both managed by cultural artisans in West Java.

Tangkuban Perahu Mountain - Travel Destinations.

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Gunung Tangkuban Parahu

Tourist destination that offers an array of options with beauty natural charm away from the bustle and urban population is Tangkuban Perahu which offers mysterious charm.

some crater that stretches as tells about the past. at Tangkuban Perahu crater there are several kinds, including the famous The Kawah Ratu, Kawah Upas and Kawah Domas. 

When we visit will be treated to the beauty of natural scenery such as the seductive pine forest and the most important is to see the process of Volcanology. Surrounded by a stretch of pine trees on the summit, making it a phenomenon that interest many visitors. 

The shape resembles an upturned boat Tangkuban Perahu (Tangkuban Perahu), is believed to have a very close relationship with Legend Sangkuriang as one of the stories of the Sundanese. 

Location of Mount Tangkuban Perahu has now been well laid out and present some alternative forms of tourism, such as natural tourism, education, adventure tours and outdoor training. 

Saung Angklung Udjo, Bandung, Indonesia - Travel Destinations.

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Saung Angklung Udjo

Who does not know Udjo Ngalagena (born 5 March 1929), the figure of the great artists who upload their work will always be remembered for all time.
Mr. Udjo love of art and culture since he was child by studying the angklung, traditional martial arts (pencak silat), gamelan and folk songs in the form of kawih and song. 
But in the course of his life until the end of his life on May 3, 2001, he was better known Because angklung, a traditional music instrument of West Java.

Saung Angklung Udjo located at Padasuka street no.118, Bandung, initiated and established in 1966. 

The existence of Saung Angklung Udjo is growing due to the commitment to love Mr. Udjo against traditional culture and art as well as the desire to create a work that is good and useful.

In 1971 the Office of the Department of Tourism pointed Saung Angklung Udjo as one of the City Tourism Project.

According to one of the successors pack Udjo, (his son) Saung Angklung Udjo is not only presenting performances and children's dances are always held each Monday-Sunday hours 15:30 - 17.30WIB. 

Japanese Cave - Travel Destinations.

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Goa Pakar

Before designated as Park Raya Tourism Park area

named Dago waterfall.

Then because some community leaders calls for the means of education, research, training and extension open in nature, is also provision nuftah plasma source descent, nature tourism facilities, dampening flood, erosion for the city of Bandung, as well as

Remind the greatness of the name of a hero Ir.H. Juanda.

Finally on the 14th of January, 1985, Tourism Park Dago waterfall turns into Forest Park (THR) Ir.H.Juanda.

Juanda Forest Park better known as Dago Pakar is at 7 km north of Bandung in Dago jl.Bukit North. This area is also located in the Village District of Cicadas Ciburial, partly into Mekarwangi Village area, Langensari Village, and the Village Cibodas Lembang, Bandung regency.

Location Forest Park area is located approximately 7 miles darts Bandung center can be reached by all types of motor vehicles. When using public transport can be reached through the terminal Dago, including the major public transport station-Dago, Kalapa-Dago, Riung Bandung-Dago, and Ciroyom - Ciburial.

Bandung Zoological Gardens - Travel Destinations.

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The zoo is located west of Bandung Institute of
Technology (ITB) Jl. Taman Sari, offering Mini Botanical Garden which lay in the Cikapundung Valley.

The zoo was built in 1933 is a combination 

Cimindi Zoo and Dago top designed by Dr.W.Treffers. 

The merger is intended Due to both these places are no longer fit for storing a variety of animals that are gradually becoming more. A wide variety of animals either protected or not, by place like valleys make this zoo sights increasingly favored by parents who want to enjoy the atmosphere of Bandung and children who want to know the kinds of animals.

The National Geological Museum

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The museum is located at Jl. Diponegoro No. 57 was founded on May 16, 1928. this museum was renovated with funds from JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) and was officially reopened by the first vice-president Megawati Sukarnoputri on August 23, 2000. as a historic monument, the museum store and manage an abundance of geological materials, such as fossils, rocks, minerals, gathered during fieldwork in Indonesia since 1850 .

  
Geology Museum initially serves as a research tool but also function as a means of education, provision of various information about earth science, and tourism objects. The shift function of the museum is in tune with the technological advances made ​​geological museum as:

- Place outside of school education relating to the earth and its preservation efforts. 

- Where people do the initial assessment before the research field, where the Museum of Geology at the center of earth information that describes the state of the earth's geology Indonesia in the form of a collection of props.