Sightseeing in Bandung - what to see. Complete travel guide
Bandung is one of the largest economic and cultural centers of Indonesia. The city attracts thousands of tourists by its unforgettable mix of western and European traditions. The city was founded in 1810; however, it looks more like a huge garden than like an architectural center.
Savoy Homann Bidakara Hotel can be safely called the most famous and popular accommodation place in Bandung. It occupies a unique wave-shaped building that is an architectural landmark of … Open
Connoisseurs of classical traditions can choose one of the wonderful old villas in Bandung. An attractive hotel Paras Yogya is located in a renovated villa resembling an amazing museum. In … Open
In the immediate vicinity of the city there are many interesting natural attractions, including Mount Tangkuban. Everyday excursions to this volcano are organised, which are popular not only among the visitors, but among locals too. Around the volcano are located beautiful forests and some beautiful lakes; here lay a lot of interesting tourist routes. An important attraction of this area are the hot sulphur pools, which are very useful for the organism when near. Around all of the pools comfortable seating stones are placed, and there is especially lot of visitors here at the weekend.
Travelers who visit Bandung in search of romance and seclusion increasingly prefer Sensa Hotel. Everyone could pick a room for a romantic vacation here; rooms with panoramic windows and … Open
Directly in the city there is also a number of important excursion sites, including the beautiful Mosque Bandung Grand Mosque. The mosque is surrounded by a vast park with a beautiful green lawn, where you can lie down; this park is very popular amongst families with children. The mosque will be interesting to enjoy not only during the day but in the evening too, when it is decorated with spectacular lighting.
Bandung has many shops you can dream of. Frugal tourists mostly prefer Rumah Mode Factory outlet. It is located not far from the city center and offers a huge choice of clothes and shoes of … Open
Bandung features a fascinating geological museum, which will interest the whole family. In it is a unique collection of exhibits, including skeletons of prehistoric animals, ancient fossils, as well as the skull and artefacts from prehistoric people. The museum houses a very interesting collection of minerals that have been discovered in places of volcanic eruptions. Despite the fact that the geological museum does not impress with size, it’s an exhibit collection is very extensive and diverse.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Bandung and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Bandung
♥ Shopping area ' Alun-Alun Bandung' Bandung, 0.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Jalan Braga' Bandung, 0.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Jalan Riau' Bandung, 2.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Cihampelas' Bandung, 2.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Dago' Bandung, 4.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Alun-Alun Bandung' Bandung, 0.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Jalan Braga' Bandung, 0.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Jalan Riau' Bandung, 2.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Cihampelas' Bandung, 2.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Dago' Bandung, 4.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
National and city parks around Bandung
♥ Nature Recreation Park 'Cimanggu' , 15.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Nature Recreation Park 'Gunung Tangkuban Parahu' , 17.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Nature Recreation Park 'Kawah Kamojang' , 33.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Nature Recreation Park 'Gunung Tampomas' , 42.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Nature Recreation Park 'Papandayan' , 43.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Nature Recreation Park 'Cimanggu' , 15.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Nature Recreation Park 'Gunung Tangkuban Parahu' , 17.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Nature Recreation Park 'Kawah Kamojang' , 33.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Nature Recreation Park 'Gunung Tampomas' , 42.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Nature Recreation Park 'Papandayan' , 43.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
Sights around Bandung from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Gunung Padang
From the series “Top Survived Pyramids from Previous Civilizations”
Check on the map: Distance from Bandung center - 60.9 km.
For the first time, Padangberg was explored around a century ago by scientists from Holland who 'discovered' within the mountain the anomalous geological formations. The inscriptions discovered on the pyramidal walls, some of which can not be unraveled, have gained even more interest. The ongoing research of the pyramid Gunung-Padang has lasted for more than a century. However, it has not yet been possible to guess the secret of its origin. In this case, the claims of the researchers who believe in the extraterrestrial origin of the pyramid seem to be mostly realistic. …
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