Bandung is the capital of Indonesia’s West Java province. It is also known as Parijs van Java (Paris of Java) by the Dutch since there are resemblance to Paris and European. Bandung is also known as Kota Kembang, the Flower City as Bandung used to have a lot of flowers. With such a beautiful alias, it comes with lots of Must Visit Bandung Attractions too.
NAHMJ visited most of the Bandung attractions listed below, though we didn’t have time to include a handful in our itinerary, however, we included them here for your reference.
Bandung Attractions
Most of the Bandung attractions are located in Lembang, Cidewey and city of Bandung. You will be surprise to find some of the most mesmerizing places that nature display in this humble area.
In Lembang …
Practically, most of the Bandung attractions are suited in Lembang. Filled with theme parks, farms and educational and scenic sites.
Floating Market
Jalan Grand Hotel No. 33E, Lembang, Kabupaten Bandung Barat, Jawa Barat 40391, Indonesia
Tel: +62 22 2787766
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
Website: http://www.floating-market-bandung.com/
A replicate of Bangkok famous floating market, offering an array of Indonesian specialty instead of Thai. Surrounding is also scenery and great for kids and ootd. Read more …
Farmhouse Susu Lembang
Opening Hours: Daily 0900 to 2000
Entrance Fee: Per person IDR 20K (Remember to exchange for a drink at the entrance) | Car: IDR 10K, Bus: IDR 20K
This place of interest is considerably small compared to the rest of the attractions in Bandung. Despite the size, it is quite fun with an animal farm and costumes for rent to take photos in. Read more …
Dusun Bambu Family Leisure Park
Jl. Kolonel Masturi KM 11,, Cisarua, Lembang, Kabupaten Bandung Barat, Jawa Barat 40551, Indonesia
Tel: +62 22 82782020
Opening Hours: Daily 0800 to 2100
Entrance Fee:
Website: http://www.dusunbambu.com/home
There are lots of unique restaurants dinning ambience within Dusun Bambu. You could chose to dine in of the hut by the water at Pusabari, in the nest at Lutung Kasarung or casual restaurant at Pasar Khatulistiwa.
Within the premise there are also accomodation or maybe camp at the ground.
De’ Ranch
Jln. Maribaya no. 17, Lembang – Bandung
Tel: +62 (0)22 278 5865
Opening Hours: Tuesdays – Fridays 0900 to 1700 | Saturdays – Sundays 0800 to 1800 | Closed on Mondays
Entrance Fee: IDR 5,000 per person (free cow milk De Ranch, exclude games ride or attractions)
Website: http://deranchlembang.com/id
Setting of a ranch with horse riding. A great place for family with kids. For visitors who need a professional to accompany during horse riding, an additional fee of IDR 200,000 per hour per person is required.
Bosscha Observatory
Peneropong Bintang, Lembang, Kabupaten Bandung Barat, Jawa Barat 40391, Indonesia
Tel: +62 22 2786001
Opening Hours: Tuesdays – Fridays 0900 to 1430 | Saturdays 0900 to 1300 | Closed on Sundays, Mondays and Public Holidays
Entrance Fee: IDR 200,000 per person
Website: https://bosscha.itb.ac.id/en/
Oldest and still functional observatory in Indonesia. Built in the 1920s which is 1310 m above mean sea level plateau in Lembang.
Kebun Begonia Lembang
Tel: +62 856-5959-8043
Website: http://kebunbegonia.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Kebun-Begonia-Lembang-710603522325762/
Basking in flowers and lay your hands on the vegetables harvesting experience.
Wot Batu
Jl. Bukit Pakar Timur No.98, Ciburial, Cimenyan, Bandung, Jawa Barat 40198, Indonesia
Tel: +62 22 82524480
Opening Hours: Tuesdays – Sundays 1000 to 1800 | Closed on Mondays and Public Holidays
Entrance Fee: Refer to website
Website: http://www.wotbatu.id/
A beautiful display of Sunaryo’s spiritual and transcedental journey with 135 +1 stones conceptually and harmoniously planted and laid out in it within 2000 metre square open space.
Tebing Keraton (Keraton cliff)
Bukit Dago Pakar
Tel: +62 812 2256 7890
Opening Hours: Daily 0600 to 1700
Entrance Fee: IDR 11,000 per person
Website: http://www.tebingkeraton.com/
A site with magnificient and gorgeous view especially for instagramable worthy photos.
In Cidewey …
Strawberry Farm
Numerous
In Bandung, there are numerous Strawberry Farm scattered through. Some found in Lembang while others in Cidewey. We visited one too, Read more … to find out which one.
Situ Patenggang
Ciwidey
Opening Hours: Daily
Entrance Fees: Monday – Friday ~ Local: IDR 18k, Foreigner: IDR 135k | Saturday – Sunday ~ Local: IDR 30.5k, Foreigner: IDR 185k
Parking rates: Wheels 2: IDR 3,500, Wheels 4: IDR 11,500, Bus / Truck: IDR 22.000
Website: http://www.situpatenggang.com/
A serene nature place with gorgeous backdrop for photos. Some say worth visiting while others say no. Read more … to find out what NAHMJ thoughts about this place.
Kawah Putih
Jl. Raya Soreang Ciwidey, Ciwidey, Bandung, Jawa Barat 40973, Indonesia
Tel: +62 812 2345 6911
Opening Hours: Daily 0800 to 1700
Entrance Fee: Local: IDR 18K, Foreigner: IDR 50K | Car: IDR 150K, Bus: IDR 500K | Shuttle Bus: IDR 15K
Website: http://www.indonesia.travel/en/destination/point-of-interest/kawah-putih
Of all, my favourite destination at Bandung is Kawah Putih. On a fine day with blue sky, white cloud, it is going to be the best attractions for ootd. Read more …
Tangkuban Perahu
Cikahuripan, Lembang, West Bandung Regency, West Java, Indonesia
Opening Hours: Daily
Entrance Fee: Foreigner: IDR 200k | Car: IDR 15k
Website: http://www.indonesia-tourism.com/west-java/tangkuban-perahu.html
One of the active volcano in Bandung that is opened for visit. Read more …
More Bandung Attractions …
NuArt Sculpture Park
Tel: +62 22 2017812
Opening Hours: Sundays – Thursdays 0800 to 1700 | Fridays – Saturdays 0800 to 2200
Entrance Fee: Free
Website: http://www.nuarta.com/park.htm
FB: https://www.facebook.com/nuartpark/
For the art lovers. Read more …
Saung Angklung Udjo
Jl. Padasuka 118, Bandung 40192
Tel: +62 22 727 1714
Opening Hours: Daily Performance – 3pm
Ticket Price: IDR 80k (Adult) and IDR 50k (Child age 12 and below)
Website: http://www.angklung-udjo.co.id/
We find the performance very entertaining, especially at the session on learning how to play the Angklung. We highly recommend that you plan for this. Read more …
Gedung Merdeka
Jl. Asia Afrika, Braga, Sumur Bandung, Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat 40111, Indonesia
Opening Hours: Tuesdays – Thursday 0800 to 1600 | Fridays 1400 to 1600 |
Entrance Fee: No entry.
Website: http://asianafricanmuseum.org/en/gedung-merdeka-dari-masa-ke-masa/
This building went through numerous transformation in history. From originally was the location for “Societeit Concordia”, a society of Europeans especially Dutch who lived in Bandung in 1921 to becoming the headquarter of the Indonesian youth in facing the Japanese troops in 1945. It was named Gedung Merdeka by Indonesian President Soekarno on 7 April 1955.
Grand Mosque of Bandung
Jl. Asia Afrika, Balonggede, Regol, Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat 40251, Indonesia
Built in 1812 and was known as the Great Mosque. Initial building structure was wood and it underwent several renovation and construction with last in 2001.
Museum Konferensi Asia Afrika
Jl. Asia Afrika No.65, Braga, Sumur Bandung, Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat 40111, Indonesia
Tel: +62
Opening Hours: Tuesdays – Thursday 0800 to 1600 | Fridays 1400 to 1600 | Saturdays & Sundays 0900 to 1600 | Closed on Mondays and Public Holidays
Entrance Fee: Free
Website: http://asianafricanmuseum.org/
Museum of The Asian-African Conference. Learn more about the conference that took place in 1955 at the Bandung Conference.
Villa Isola
Opening Hours: Daily
Entrance Fee: Free
Website: http://www.upi.edu/en/?C=Facilities&S=Public
Many Museums …
Museum Pos Indonesia
Jalan Cilaki No 73, Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat Indonesia
Tel: +62 22 4206195
Opening Hours: Mondays – Fridays 0900 to 1600 | Sundays 0900 to 1300 | Closed on Sundays
Entrance Fee: Token
Website: Nil
Display of Indonesia postal history.
Museum Geologi
Jalan Diponegoro No.57, Bandung, Jawa Barat 40122
Tel: +62 22 7213822
Opening Hours: Mondays – Thursdays 0800 to 1600 | Saturdays – Sundays 0800 to 1400 | Closed on Fridays
Entrance Fee: IDR 2,000 per person for students | IDR 3,000 per person for domestic tourists | IDR 10,000 per person for foreign tourists.
Website: http://museum.geology.esdm.go.id/
This museum features lessons on geography; fossil, earth and geological lesson of Indonesia. Very education. A pity not all exhibits has English illustration.
NAHMJ Verdict
We love Bandung for many reasons, first and foremost are Bandung attractions which we felt are highly worth visiting at least once in a lifetime.