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| Gedung Sate : Bandung City Hall |
As a capital city of West Java Province, City of Bandung now inhabited by more than 2 million people, while the total area of Bandung is only 16,767 hectares. However, this condition is “normal” for a big city like Bandung in Java Island. We are having more than enough over population cities anyway.
Some areas of Bandung actually a basin among the mountains of the South West cluster island of Java. Bandung, according to experts is a former giant ancient lake dried up due to changes in geology. Bandung can be likened to a giant bowl of ancient that is now transformed into a busy city.
Some of the mountain peaks surrounding the city, including the Mount Tangkuban Perahu, Mount Patuha, Mount Wayang, Mount Burangrang, Mount Malabar and several others. Do not be surprised if among those mountains are active volcanoes.
Unlike the other cities in Java, Bandung until now still has the air a little cooler, especially the region-an area not being the center of social activity. The good news is Bandung now became a popular tourist destination for Malay people.
Creative industries
Bandung used to a city of flower, now has transformed to center of Creative Industries. This condition also made Bandung become a unique city in Indonesia, home based industries (but with good quality) spread across several craft centers. They not only sell their product not only in their city, but also send to various regions in Indonesia, some also market their product to other country especially to Malaysia.
Apparel is their strength, they produce quality product of shoes and sandal, jeans, clothes, jacket, Moslem wear, t-shirt and much more other included handicrafts.
According to Malay tourists, Bandung apparels are good in quality and models but very cheap relatively in price.
Tourist Destinations
For Malay tourists, Bandung is shopping destination. Good brand but cheap. It is also happens to majorities local visitors. However, please be noted that there are many objects can be put as destinations to be visited. Nature and arts – culture. Here are only the few of them:
Tangkuban Perahu
Tangkuban Perahu is the most popular destination for local tourists, this is because Tangkuban Perahu is not only refer to the craters (there are three craters on the peak of Tangkuban Perahu; Ratu, Domas and Upas), but because of the legend behind the mount. Mount Tangkuban Perahu located in north of Bandung, there are many interesting spots along the road from downtown to the peak of Tangkuban Perahu.
Bosscha Telescope
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| Bosscha Telescope |
Come here at night and discover how the beauty of nature and sky are almost without limit.
Saung Angklung Mang Ujo
Musical instrument that made of bamboo and an original product of Pasundan art named Angklung. Angklung can be used to play traditional and modern music. You can learn more at Saung Angklung Mang Ujo, you can also joint for fast course to play this traditional music.
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| Playing Angklung |
Saing Angklung Mang Ujo located on Padasuka, eastern part of Bandung.
Ciwedey : Kawah Putih (white crater), The Tea Plantations and Deer Conservation.
Ciwedey is area in southern of Bandung, very rich with nature and plantation attraction. There is Kawah Putih a white crater which also one of the most popular site for local visitor. This is unique crater with white water and sand. In Ciwedey we can also enjoy panoramic of Tea Plantations including with all daily activities. Deer Conservation also can be found in Ranca Upas.
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| Kawah Putih |
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| Malabar Tea Plantation |
Megalith Site on Mount Padang
In Cianjur Regency about 65 km western of Bandung, you can visit a wide Megalith Site Gunung Padang (Megalith Site on Mount Padang), this site is the biggest site in South East Asia.
Culinary
Sundanese cuisine has a very unique taste. One of the most popular in Indonesia. Generally made from fresh ingredients, fresh herbs and made as fresh taste, a bit lighter than the taste of Padang, Java or Balinese cuisine. Pepes is the most popular Sundanese food, can be made of fish, chicken or other ingredients and good news is that Bandung City is the ‘capital city’ of Sundanese culinary. You can find good restaurants easily.
