Floating Market Lembang Bandung is one of the key attraction in Bandung. North of Bandung, in Lembang area, quite some distance from the city. Within this area, there are a number of attractions such as Farmhouse, Bosscha Observatory and Natural Resto And Strawberry Land.
As the name suggested, expect to find a floating market similiar to Thailand. The vendor are selling products from the little boat. The attraction has a water body in the centre with attractions surrounding it. The water body in this attraction is Situ Umar lake initially used for fishing. Somehow, it has become a tourist attraction, the Floating Market Lembang Bandung.
Gaining Admission
Getting to Floating Market Lembang is best by own transport, self drive or rental car with driver. Alternatively, by taxi or Uber. We took taxi to the destination.
At the entrance, we made the purchase of our ticket at IDR 20k per person. Entrance of car or taxi requires an addition of IDR 10k.
Remember to exchange your ticket for a drink when you enter the Floating Market.
At The Floating Market Lembang Bandung
The floating market takes the centre stage at this attraction. It is located opposite the entrance. Simply, walk around the water body and you will soon reach the place.
Visitors get to find many vendors selling a variety of local food. I didn’t exactly count the number of vendors but easily there are over 30 of them. Each is mutually exclusive. I didn’t observe any 2 vendors selling the same stuff.
You need to exchange for coins to made the purchase. A pity, you can exchange the excess coins to cash after you have changed them.
Around the floating market area, there is a hut for some head and neck and foot massage.
Various Restaurant
Alternatively, visitors can choose to dine at the restaurants.
Such as the Rockpool Restaurant, Warung Lotek, Mie & Bakso Lembang which offers mainly local fares.
Souvenir Shops
If you are thinking to get some souvenir, there is a stretch for visitors to conveniently pick up some gifts for love ones.
At Kampung Leuit
There is a mock of village known as Kampung Leuit featuring a Padi Field and displaying of some Indonesian Music Instruments for visitors to hands on.
Taman Kelinci
Over at Taman Kelinci, there are small animals for the kids to play. Additional entrance fee is required to get admittance.
Miniatur Kereta Api
Another fabulous spot in the Floating Market Lembang for kids. It features the trains in miniature version for kids to admire.
Others
There are lots of scenic spots for OOTD.
NAHMJ Verdict
We thought the Floating Market Lembang is a superb attraction for family with kids. And for the adults, it is a great way to try out local food at the Floating Market. And of course tons of ootd too.
More attractions are at Bandung.
For scenery – Kawah Putih, Situ Patenggang; Tangkuban Perahu
For the Arts – NuArt Sculpture Park, Saung Angklung Udjo;
For kids and family and ootd – Farmhouse Susu, Mr Dede Strawberry Farm,
Floating Market Lembang Bandung
Jalan Grand Hotel No. 33E, Lembang, Kabupaten Bandung Barat, Jawa Barat 40391, Indonesia
Tel: +62 22 2787766
Website: http://www.floating-market-bandung.com/
Opening Hours
Daily 0900 to 1800
Entrance Fee
Per person IDR 20K (Remember to exchange for a drink at the entrance)
Car: IDR 10K, Bus: IDR 20K
Getting There
By Car, Taxi or Uber