PARIS VAN JAVA

ABOUT BANDUNG CITY
CITY OF FLOWER - PARIS VAN JAVA

Bandung is the capital of West Java and Indonesia's third largest city. In colonial times, it is known as the "Paris of Java" because of its European ambience and sophistication. Bandung shared with Miami a fine legacy of Tropical Deco architecture dating from the 1920s. Bandung is also called city of flowers (kota kembang) and situated on a plateau in the beautiful Parahyangan mountains.

Bandung hosted the Asia Africa conference in 1955. Now, Bandung is a center of higher education (for example ITB, UNPAD, UNPAR, and other universities - see Science and Technology page), commerce, aircraft Industry, and shopping (particularly for shoes, textiles, clothing, and denims - there's even a "jeans street" in which you'll find blocks of jeans stores).

How to get there

If you are using the train

The best way to get Bandung from the other cities in Java is by train. State operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia offers frequent services between Jakarta and Bandung. Even the fastest services take almost three hours, making this a slower option than the shuttle buses, but the scenery between Jakarta and Bandung is beautiful. The railroad passes mountains and padi terraces. Don't miss this view when traveling by train.

Use the AC (air-conditioned) coach if you cannot cope with the tropical heat. The executive class is recommended, especially from Jakarta the Argo Gede, Harina from Semarang, and Argo Wilis from Surabaya. When you plan to get Bandung from Yogyakarta, you can get the same train Argo Wilis. Most hotels in Bandung provide free transportation from train station to the hotel.

www.kereta-api.com
www.infoka.kereta-api.com

If you are from other city you can using bus, taxi, rent a car, here is information for you

When you arrive at Soekarno Hatta International Airport (Cengkareng-Jakarta), ask the information centre to get more detail, many tour-travel companies offer minibus, car rental, or taxi service to Bandung, departing upon demand.

With 7-10 seater minivans leaving every few minutes, the transportation service company market between Jakarta and Bandung is fiercely competitive. Roughly speaking, services can be categorized as either door to door (chartered car or van that takes your group exactly where you want to go) or point to point. Many companies offer both.
A select list of larger transportation companies:

Cipaganti www.cipaganti.co.id
Primajasa, tel. +62-22-6073-992 (Bandung), tel. +62-21-8009-545 (Jakarta). Direct shuttle bus service from Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Bandung Super Mall.

X-Trans, Jl. Blora 1 AB, Central Jakarta, 62-21-3150-555.

Can I use the airplane ?

The fastest way to get Bandung from Jakarta or other cities is by plane. Bandung's Hussein Sastranegara airport has a difficult location among the mountains and has only limited services with small planes. The air service is excellent and when you get Husein Sastranegara Airport in Bandung, you can take a taxi to hotels or make a call for pick up service.

Domestic Flights
Merpati Nusantara Airlines www.merpati.co.id
Cilitink www.citilink.co.id/schedule.php
Sriwijaya Air www.sriwijayaair-online.com

International Flights
AirAsia www.airasia.com (Kuala Lumpur)

About Bandung

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4TH LARGEST CITY IN INDONESIA

ABOUT BANDUNG CITY
CITY OF FLOWER - PARIS VAN JAVA

Bandung is the capital of West Java and Indonesia's third largest city. In colonial times, it is known as the "Paris of Java" because of its European ambience and sophistication. Bandung shared with Miami a fine legacy of Tropical Deco architecture dating from the 1920s. Bandung is also called city of flowers (kota kembang) and situated on a plateau in the beautiful Parahyangan mountains.

Bandung hosted the Asia Africa conference in 1955. Now, Bandung is a center of higher education (for example ITB, UNPAD, UNPAR, and other universities - see Science and Technology page), commerce, aircraft Industry, and shopping (particularly for shoes, textiles, clothing, and denims - there's even a "jeans street" in which you'll find blocks of jeans stores).

How to get there

From Jakarta, Bandung is about 200 km. The best way to get to Bandung from Jakarta is by Parahyangan train which takes around 3 hours. By car, it would take around 3 to 4 hours depending on how you drive. It also depends on the traffic. During weekends, many people travel from Jakarta to Bandung. Expect traffic jams. You can also take inter city bus or 4848 and Media taxis.

About Bandung

Situ Patenggang Lake

Factory Outlets

Kawah Putih

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1	Bandung is the capital of West Java province in Indonesia.
2	Bandung is Indonesia's fourth largest city.
3	Bandung is located 768 m (2,520 ft) above sea level.
4	The city lies on a river basin and surrounded by volcanic mountains.
5	Bandung was called Parijs van Java (Paris of Java) by the Dutch, its high altitude location makes the weather pleasantly cool.
6	Bandung has been nicknamed kota kembang, literally meaning the flower city, since the colonial era.
7	Bandung is a popular weekend getaway for people living in Jakarta.
8	There are many natural tourism destinations surrounding Bandung (e.g. volcano, hotspring, lakes, etc).
9	The food in Bandung is also well known for its wide varieties and tastes, as well as dining places with amazing view.
10	In the 1990s, local designers opened denim clothing stores along Cihampelas Street which gave Bandung another nickname, the Fashion City.
11	Textile factories in the outskirt of Bandung open fashion stores that sells their products directly from the factory. The items are branded but sold half-price as they are over-stock items.
12	During weekends, hip youngsters pack in the major Jalan Dago area during the Saturday night fiesta to watch pop/rock music performances. Grilled-corn and toast are sold at Jalan Dago’s sidewalk.

Special Menu at Kampung Daun

SPECIAL MENU AT KAMPUNG DAUN

OXTAIL SOUP

Oxtails are beef, and they make the most delicious soup. Here it is made with onions, carrots, celery, thyme, and wine. It does take a long simmering time, but requires little work. The result is well worth it.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 3 hours, 30 minutes

Total Time: 3 hours, 45 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds oxtail, cut in 1 to 1-1/2-inch chunks and trimmed of excess fat
• 1/2 cup unsifted flour plus 2 tablespoons
• 2 Tablespoons beef drippings or cooking oil
• 2 medium-size yellow onions, peeled and minced
• 2 quarts water, or 6 cups water and 1 pint beef broth or bouillon
• 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 3 cloves
• 2 sprigs parsley
• 2 medium-size carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 1/3 cup dry sherry or port wine (optional)

Preparation:

Dredge oxtails in 1/2 cup flour, then brown in drippings in a large, heavy kettle over high heat; drain on paper toweling.

Turn heat to moderate and stir-fry onions 8 to 10 minutes until golden; sprinkle in remaining flour, mix well, and brown lightly.

Slowly add water, stir in tomato paste, salt, and pepper, also bay leaf tied in cheesecloth with thyme, cloves, and parsley. Return oxtail to kettle, cover, and simmer 3 hours until meat is fork tender; cool and skim off fat; remove cheesecloth bag.

Separate meat from bones, cut in bite-size pieces, and return to kettle along with carrots and celery. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes until carrots are tender. If you like, mix in sherry or port wine.

Serve as is or strain kettle liquid, serve as a first course, and follow with oxtail and vegetables.

Yield: 6 servings

ehmmm....lets try it at home..only for you

PLACE TO RELAX AT NORT BANDUNG

vacationBANDUNG UTARA / NORT BANDUNG

The most popular and famous place at Bandung is call Nort bandung distritc, since a long time ago nort bandung has already the most visiting district beside the coolest place also nort bandung have many place to visit.

NORTH BANDUNG TOUR

Bandung Tourism Northern Region, with its activity center in the crater of Mount Tangkubanperahu, Taman Hutan Raya Juanda (Dago Pakar), Maribaya Lembang, Curug Panganten Cisarua and Flower Garden Cihideung - Parongpong.

City District Lembang, has its own charm to attract the tourists. There are at Grand Hotel Lembang, one of the hotels built in the era of 1940 and until now still quite adequate for the interests of tourists. Grand Hotel Lembang, Princess of Mount Cottage and other hotels hotels scattered in many cities Lembang, ready with all the hospitality to entertain the tourists.

The tourist attraction located in the northern part of Bandung is the crater of Mount Tangkubanparahu, Maribaya (Curug Maribaya, Curug Omas), Curug Cimahi, Cihideung Flower Garden, Sand Yunghun, and also Ir H. Park Juanda (Dago Pakar, Japanese Cave).

Hotels in North Bandung.
There are many hotels in North Bandung, we suggest you should first compare both facilities, price and location before you decide to stay. You can get information here: Bandung Hotels, compare prices, facilities & another visitor opinion.. click here..!


How to Go North Bandung?
Click here to view the road map to guide North Bandung area / Lembang from the TOL Pasteur Bandung to Bosscha stars observatorium. This map can be dynamic and change according to the location where you are and the goals you desire. Read the instructions first on the right column to facilitate its use.
Tangkuban Perahu crater.
Mount Tangkuban Perahu has a height 2076 meters above sea level. This mountain when seen from a distance looks like an upturned boat, which is why this mountain is called Tangkuban Perahu. Legends attached to this mountain is Sangkuriang, the story of a boy who falls in love with his mother.
Temperatures here can reach 7 degrees Celsius, with humidity of 45 s / d 95%. From the city of Bandung is within a distance of 47 km to the north to Lembang or Subang.

Maribaya.
This tourism object is about 21 Km from the city of Bandung to the north, or about 5 Km from the city to the east Lembang. Recreation with beautiful scenery and cool air. In addition to the bathing pools of hot water containing high mineral good for health, there are also several waterfalls namely: Curug Cigulung, Curug Cikoleang, Curug Cikawiri and Curug Omas.

Curug Cimahi.
Waterfall tourist attraction located in the district Cisarua, Lembang. Is about 10 Km from the city Cimahi at Lembang. Or it can also be reached from the town of Lembang (before the grand hotel Lembang) turn left toward the west (road to Cihideung, all Abaut strawberry / The Peak Cafe).

Cihideung Flower Garden.
Located in the village Cihideung, Parongpong district. About a land with an area of 50 hectares, the village is a tourist interest Cihideung giant flower garden very interesting to visit. There is a sour-like collection of flowers, and of course you can vent their shopping desires (interest) you are here.

Ir H. Juanda Park.
Forest park is the highway that has a collection more than 2500 of tree species which included the 40 family of 180 species, including Sumatran pine, teak, wood ylang, Uganda mahogany, big leaf mahogany, sausage trees, pines or pines, pines southeast asia, philippines , mexico and kaliandra. There are also various fauna consists of various species of birds, ferrets, squirrels, monkeys, etc..

This place is also a heritage site of Japan (Japanese cave) and the Netherlands during the war, because the topography is suitable for hiding.

Bandung Resources :

Shopping Factory Outlet

Shopping Mall

Sundanese Restaurant

Gallery in Bandung

Bandung Nightlife



About Bandung

South Bandung Tour

North Bandung Tour

Bandung Hotels

Bandung Maps

COZY PLACE TO ENJOY FOOD

From many cozy place to enjoy your holiday here is Kampung Daun one of the best place
in Lembang Bandung restaurant

Kampung Daun

Jl. Sersan Bajuri Km. 4,7 No. 88, Cihideung Lembang, Bandung Jawa Barat - Indonesia PH 1: (022) 278-7915 PH 2: (022) 278-4572

Kampung Daun
isn’t merely a restaurant and should never be considered someplace to simply ‘have a meal’. Rather, stepping into Kampung Daun is to slide into another world, a throwback craftsman village full of stone walkways, clay pot torches, flaming cauldrons, minstrels and traditional-clad waiters rushing between the 37 saung tucked immaculately into a deep jungle valley and leaving even the most jaded diner breathless. After dinner, don’t forget to take a walk around to admire the impressive natural cliff face and small stone bridges spanning the rushing rapids, witness the making of traditional candies, noodles and desserts, visit the arts gallery and listen to the music. There are so many local dishes to try and even the elaborately dressed Nasi Goreng presented in on a platter of carved coconut shell bowls and saucers is unrecognizable from its warung-produced cousin. Other specialties include the excellent Oxtail Soup, Mie Tek-tek, and Kampung Daun Beef Ribs with buttered rice. For a sweet drink, try the Dwi Warna, which uses fresh strawberries, sirsak fruit and ice cream to recreate the red and white of the Indonesian flag. Featuring a different region each month, Kampung Daun features special dishes, staff in regional costumes and crafts as well as Saturday night dance performances beginning at 7:30. The price for two should run around Rp. 130 – 160.000.

Oxtail soup ???? do you want to know how to make it ???

IT'S YOUR CHOICE...

Resto and Cafe :

Jakarta and Bandung

1.The Valley Bistro Cafe  Jl. Lembah Pakar Timur 28 Telp. 2511450

2. Kampung Daun  Jl Sersan Bajuri

3.Calista Cafe
Jl. Bukit Pakar Timur IV. Kav BI Telp. 2513355
4.Mc Nzie
Jl. Bukit Pakar Timur No. 73 Telp. 2501030
5.Kafe Bunga
Jl. Kolonel Masturi Km 9 Telp. 2789563
6.The Malya Bandung
Jl. Ranca Bentang N0.56-58 Telp. 2030333
7.Glossis
Jl. Gunung Agung No. 8 Telp. 2031438
8.Kafe Tortilla
Jl. Dr.Setiabudhi No. 438 Telp. 2014470
9.Origano Cafe
Jl. Dr.Rajiman No. 1 Telp. 4233928
10.Cafe Pinggir Jalan
Jl. Dr.Setiabudhi No. 353 Telp. 2014470

Jakarta Resto and Cafe

Cafe O lala Pondok Indah Mall , Bintaro Jaya 7, Plaza Indonesia                                                            Jacoo Donut Pondok Indah Mall, Cilandak Town Square

10 Ulu Eirin - Pempek Palembang Jl. Prof. Dr. Satrio No. 284 Kuningan
Jakarta Selatan 12940
Jakarta
Telp: (021) 5276388 Indonesian - (Tidak diketahui)
101 Rolls Kompleks Green Ville Blok AS No. 41-41A
Green Ville
Jakarta Barat 11520
Jakarta
Telp: (021) 563 2950, 563 8811 Indonesian, Japanese, Western - (Tidak diketahui)
1999 Tartine - French Bistro Cilandak Town Square (Citos), Lt. GF Unit 13 & 15 Jl.T.B. Simatupang Kav.17
Cilandak
Jakarta Selatan 12430
Jakarta
Telp: (021) 7592 0304 Western - (Tidak diketahui)
24 Dimsum Resto Graha Mataram 2nd Fl Podium Sarinah Jl. MH Thamrin No. 11
Sarinah
Jakarta Pusat 10310
Jakarta
Telp: (021) 310 0928 Chinese - (Tidak diketahui)
2nd Kitchen Cilandak Town Square (Citos), Lt. 1 Unit 135 Jl.T.B. Simatupang Kav.17
Cilandak
Jakarta Selatan 12430 Jakarta

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