Top Five Favorite Places in Bandung

Ciwidey White Crater

Bandung, capital of Indonesia’s West Java Province, is a large city set amid volcanoes and tea plantations. It's known for colonial and art deco architecture, a lively, university-town feel and–thanks to its 768m elevation–relatively cool tropical weather. Bandung is also a shopping destination, with fashion outlets clustered along Jalan Setiabudi and Jalan Riau in the Dago district.

Bandung is a favorite weekend destination for residents of Jakarta and surrounding areas. To be able to reach the city of Bandung, Jakarta residents simply use toll roads only, so it is very easy to access the city that is in this mountainous area. For citizens of Jakarta who do not have a vehicle, no need to worry because a lot of travel services that provide transportation from Jakarta to Bandung.

In addition to easy access, Bandung also has many interesting sights so busy visited by tourists who live around Bandung. What are the tourist attractions in Bandung that must be visited? Here are the attractions in Bandung that must be visited:

1. Ciwidey White Crater
Located in Ciwidey, about 50 KM south of Bandung, Kawah Putih Ciwidey is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Bandung, especially among nature lovers. Ciwidey White Crater, as the name implies is a volcanic crater with white-colored soil. This white color because there is a sulfur content in the soil. The main uniqueness of the white crater is the water that always changes color.

2. Mount Tangkuban Perahu
Located about 20 km north of Bandung, Mount Tangkuban Perahu is a volcano located on the border of Subang and Lembang. The uniqueness of Mount Tangkuban Perahu is a shape that resembles an inverted boat, in accordance with the legend that says that Mount Tangkuban Perahu comes from a boat that was kicked upside down by Sangkuriang. Mount Tangkuban Perahu is a natural tourist attraction that has become one of the most famous tourist attractions in Bandung and its surroundings.

3. Ciater Hot Spring
Ciater Hot Spring located on the border of Subang is one of the tourist attractions in Bandung and its surroundings are the most visited by tourists because in addition to functioning as a means of recreation, Ciater Hot Water also has health effects for you. Located about 30 KM north of Bandung, Ciater Hot Spring comes from an active crater on Mount Tangkuban Perahu. Soaking in water sulfur Ciater is perfect for you who want to take a break.

4. House Mode
Rumah Mode is the name of a most famous factory outlet in Bandung. Located in Jalan Setiabudi, Rumah Mode is the largest, complete, and busiest factory outlet in Bandung. The shopping atmosphere at Rumah Mode is very comfortable and clean, so it is perfect for those who like shopping tours. The items offered in Rumah Mode are clothing, shoes, bags, and other things that smell of fashion. Most of the items in Rumah Mode are export leftovers so you can get them for a relatively cheap price.

5. Strawberry Garden Ciwidey
The Ciwidey Strawberry Garden is a place where you can see and take a walk in the strawberry garden. In addition you can also pick your own strawberry fruit. The strawberries you have picked will then be weighed and you have to pay according to the weight of the strawberries you have picked. My advice comes in the dry season because the strawberry quality is better than during the rainy season