Bandung, in western Java, is Indonesia's third-largest city. It sits 2,460 feet above sea level, surrounded by volcanoes. The area was settled by Dutch tea planters in the early 18th century, and by the mid-19th century a large city had sprung up. Although it is not primarily a tourism destination, Bandung is an interesting place to visit, with great food, lots of shops and a few unusual attractions.
Tangkuban Perahu
This dormant volcano is one of the city's most visited attractions.
Take a taxi or tour bus to the summit, which offers stunning views of
Java's northern coastal plains -- on a clear day you can even see the
Java Sea. Hike down to the vast Domas crater to see boiling sulfur water
bubbling out of the ground, or stroll around the Kawah Ratu (Queen's
Crater). Afterwards, you can take a gentle, two-hour walk back to
Bandung through the pine forests or visit the colorful market in
Lembang.Dago
Dago is an up-market area of Bandung. The upper district contains
classical Dutch villas beside wide, tree-lined boulevards, and is home
to the Dago Tea House, which is renowned for its cultural shows. Dago
Pakar, the most northerly part of Dago, is a great place to eat, with a
wide choice of international restaurants. Lower Dago is very trendy,
with shopping malls, outlet stores, galleries, chic boutiques, cafes and
entertainment centers.Saung Angklung Udjo
This arts center was created to preserve Sundanese culture, and
features a theater and craft workshops. Shows include traditional
Angklung music with bamboo instruments, Wayang Golek puppet shows and
Topeng (mask) dancing. Take a tour of the center to watch the artisans
at work, and make your own Angklung instrument as a souvenir. The gift
shop contains a huge selection of colorful bamboo-ware and stationery.Museums
Bandung has numerous small galleries, displaying both traditional and contemporary Indonesian artwork. Of the city's six museums, the most prestigious is the Museum of the Asian-African Conference (asianafrican-museum.org). This was inaugurated in April 1980, on the 25th anniversary of the 1955 Bandung conference, to eternalize the spirit of the meeting, and promote the ideals of world peace and international cooperation. Bandung Geology Museum (museum.bgl.esdm.go.id -- no English-language version) is a national heritage museum, boasting extensive displays of fossils, rocks and minerals, pre-historic animal skeletons and meteorites.
Pasar Baru Trade Center
This is a seven-story market in downtown Bandung that sells a wide
range of goods, including apparel, textiles, handicrafts, batiks, food
and souvenirs. Stallholders are happy to haggle, which is part of the
fun, and most food vendors will let you taste before you buy.
Kawah Putih
Kawah Putih is a picturesque volcanic lake at the Patuha Volcano,
near Ciwidey. En route you will pass tea plantations and strawberry
farms, where you can stop to pick fruit. On arrival at the car park,
walk or take a shuttle bus up to the crater, then descend the staircase
to the lake. The water changes color according to the angle of the sun,
ranging from milky white to turquoise green, and is reputed to have
healing qualities. Wear warm clothing, and take a scarf to cover your
mouth, to prevent inhalation of sulfur fumes. The lower area contains
souvenir booths and food stalls, as well as public restrooms.
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