Senin, 20 Mei 2019

Explore North Bandung, West Java

Explore North Bandung, West Java
Bandung Van' Java


West Java

West Java is one of the city in Indonesia, West Java is divided into 4 Regional Government Coordination Board (Bakor PP), as follows Bogor Region I includes Bogor Regency, Bogor City, Depok City, Kab. sukabumi, sukabumi city and reg. Cianjur. Purwakarta Region II covers Kab. Purwakarta, Kab. Subang, Kab. Karawang, Kab. Bekasi, and the City of Bekasi. Region III Cirebon covers Kab. Cirebon, Cirebon City, Kab. Indramayu, Kab. Majalengka, and Kab. Brass. Region IV Priangan covers Kab. Bandung, Bandung City, Cimahi City, Kab. West Bandung, Kab. Sumedang, Kab. Garut, Kab. Tasikmalaya, Kota Tasikmalaya, Kab. Ciamis, and Banjar City.

West Javanese people are known as religious communities, with rich cultural heritage and traditional noble values, and have social behaviors that are philosophical in favor of love, penance, foster care, which literally means mutual love, mutual knowledge and nurturing one another among citizens.



Bandung

The city of Bandung is the largest metropolitan city in West Java Province, as well as being the capital of the province. The city is located 140 km southeast of Jakarta, and is the third largest city in Indonesia after Jakarta and Surabaya according to population. In addition, the city of Bandung is also the largest city in the southern part of Java Island. Whereas the Greater Bandung area (Bandung Metropolitan Area) is the third largest metropolitan in Indonesia after Jabodetabek and Gerbangkertosusila (Gerbangkertosusilo)

Tourism & Culture

Since the opening of the Cipularang Toll Road, the city of Bandung has become the main destination in enjoying weekend vacations, especially from people who come from surrounding Jakarta. In addition to being a tourist shopping city, Bandung is also known for its large number of old buildings with Dutch heritage architecture.

Among them Gedung Sate now functions as a West Java provincial government office, Pakuan Building which is now the official residence of the governor of West Java province, the Dwi Warna Building or Indische Pensioenfonds is now used by the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia for Regional Office XII Directorate General of Treasury, Villa Isola is now used by the Indonesian University of Education, Bandung Hall Station or Station and the Bandung City Post Office Building.

The city of Bandung also has several public art spaces such as museums, performance buildings and galleries including Gedung Merdeka, the venue for the Asia-Africa Summit in 1955, Museum Sri Baduga, which was founded in 1974 using the old former Kawedanan Tegallega building,
Bandung Geology Museum, Wangsit Mandala Siliwangi Museum, Barli Museum, Cultural Center Foundation Building, Gedung Indonesia Menggugat was formerly the place of Ir. Soekarno delivered his phenomenal pledoa (Indonesia Menggugat) during the Dutch colonial period, West Java Cultural Park (TBJB) and Siang Rumentang.

The city has several areas that become city parks, besides functioning as the lungs of the city, it is also a place of recreation for people in this city. Bandung Zoo is one of the tourist areas that are very in demand by the community, especially on Sundays and school holidays, the zoo was inaugurated in 1933 by the Dutch East Indies colonial government and is now managed by the Wildlife Tamansari Foundation.

In addition, several other tourist areas including shopping centers and factory outlets are also scattered in this city, among them, in the area of ​​Jalan Braga, Cihampelas area, Cibaduyut with shoes and Cigondewah craftsmen with textile traders. Dozens of shopping centers have spread out in Bandung, some of which include Istana Plaza Bandung, Bandung Indah Plaza, Paris Van Java Mall, Cihampelas Walk, Trans Studio Mall, Bandung Trade Center, Plaza Parahyangan, Balubur Town Square, and Metro Trade Center. There are also modern recreation centers with various rides such as Trans Studio Resort Bandung, Trans Studio Bandung, which are located in the same location as Trans Studio Mall.

While some traditional market areas that are quite well known in the city include Pasar Baru, Gedebage Market and Andir Market. Culinary potential, especially Tutug Oncom, Serabi, Pepes, and Colenak also continues to grow in this city. Besides that, Cireng has also become a dish of typical Bandung food, while Peuyeum, a type of tapai made from fermented cassava, is also widely known by people on the island of Java.
The city of Bandung is also known as a city full of memories of the history of the Indonesian people's struggle in general, several monuments have been erected in commemoration of several historical events, including the West Java Struggle Monument, Bandung Monument of the Sea of ​​Fire, Banceuy Prison Monument, Railway Monument and Heroes Cemetery Cikutra.

North Bandung

What is meant by the North Bandung area here is the area that is north of the city of Bandung. There are so many tourist attractions in North Bandung so don't  to be left while on vacation in Bandung.

For residents of the capital city, the northern Bandung area is one of the tourist destinations that must be visited. So don't be surprised if on holidays in the northern Bandung area there are a lot of city residents who are traveling.

This is because northern Bandung is an area that is in the highlands with a cool and still beautiful natural environment. It is ideal for tourists from big cities seeking tranquility.

Well for this time I will give recommendations on places - North Bandung tourist attractions that must be visited as a reference for vacation spots in Bandung. Tourist destinations in Bandung that are currently popular include:

1. Rabbit Town



Rabbit Park is a new Bandung tour which was opened on a trial opening on January 11, 2018. At the location of the rabbit town Ciumbuleuit the main theme is the rabbit animal. The decorations and tourist rides are made in such a way that they look funny, also present various species of cute rabbits. Visitors are also allowed to bring home the desired rabbit, but with the condition of buying it first.



This Bandung tourist destination not only presents various species of cute rabbits and small photo spots, but there are rides for children to play, so the children feel at home spending time playing in Rabbit Town rides. Located in an area of two hectares, there are at least 16 game rides, along with rides in the Bandung rabbit park.

Not only rabbit animals found in Rabbit Town, Bandung, but there are various other animals, including pigeons, monkeys and others. For tourists who have a photo hobby, there are several tourist spots in the indoor and outdoor areas, such as in the ice cream museum, there are colorful lights shaped like ice cream cones and walls of the room in banana-themed paint. Other locations that can be used as favorite areas of photos are towering pillars located on the back porch.


  • Ticket prices and The Address

The good news is that tourists want to visit Rabbit Town during the soft opening promo, no special entrance ticket is applied to enter the tourist area. But instead the visitors will be charged a fee for filling out an electric card balance or top-up e-cards at a cost of a minimum value of Rp. 25,000. 

For those of you interested in visiting or traveling in Rabbit Town, then at least understand the location of Rabbit Town Bandung, which is located on Jl. Ranca Bentang No.30-32, Ciumbuleuit, Cidadap, Bandung City, West Java 40142. Rabbit Town Bandung telephone number which is (022) 64404848. The tour operating hours are open from 12.00 to 20.00 weekday while weekends are open at 09.00 until 21.00 WIB.

2. Farm House



As one of the new tourist attractions in Lembang, Lembang Farm House began operating around 2015. Tourist attractions in Bandung are usually helped up by social media, especially Facebook and Instagram. It seems that this place really maximizes this.

With the European atmosphere design, many unique spots will certainly be interesting for selfie / selfie, and posted on social media. indeed, Farmhouse Lembang has so far offered 'photo tours' as its main attraction. Similar to Dago Dream Park, only the concept of the place is different.

The area itself is actually quite extensive. But during the Weekend it can be so full that it seems cramped and that's it.

Even so, this suitable vacation spot is also visited with family and small children; there are several unique animal cages, definitely interesting for small children.

Some interesting things and facilities that are here include;
  • Hobbit House
It seems that this is one of the favorite objects in Farmhouse Bandung. This small version of the hobbit house is neatly and beautifully arranged, the place is very Instagramable.
No wonder that on holidays we can queue long before we can take pictures at the hobbit house.


  • Photo or Selfie with Animals
There are many collection of lembang animals
There are many places where we can take pictures and interact. Little one is sure to be excited. The animals that are here include sheep, various birds, porcupines, cows, rabbits, and others.


  • Rent a European-style costume
There is a European-style costume rental here. Surely this will make your photos more unique right? different from the others. You can rent costumes, take pictures in the available background settings, or go around the location looking for good photo spots.
The rental price is IDR 75k / hour. There are many sizes and types.


  • Spot Photos
Lots of great spots to take pictures here. You just have to go around and take pictures in various places. The atmosphere of the building in the Lembang Farm house will be more fun when it's quiet.
The flower garden and the buildings here are styled in European style and quite well maintained, so you won't run out of selfies. Especially if it happens to be down in the fog, the atmosphere is cooler.
garden atmosphere



Other facilities are fairly complete. There is a cafe for rest while filling your stomach, garden with benches for rest, toilets, shopping, and others.


  • Location
Lembang Farmhouse location is quite strategic, located directly on the edge of the highway Bandung - Lembang. If from the direction of Bandung, the place is to the right of the road. The location of this place before the city of Lembang, approximately 2 KM before the city center.
The address of Farm House Lembang is precisely at Jl. Raya Lembang No.108, Gudangkahuripan, Lembang, Bandung Barat.

How to get to the location
If you use a private vehicle, just go straight to the main road Bandung - Lembang. If you use the toll road, please exit at the pasteur gate - sukajadi road - jalan setiabudi - ledeng, and stay straight.

You can also exit the Cimahi baros toll gate, then use the alternative route Cimahi - Parongpong - Lembang. From the junction of Parompong - Lembang turn right towards Bandung.
  • Entrance Ticket Prices Lembang Farm house
The price of Lembang Farm house entrance ticket is quite good, but it can still be affordable.
The ticket price is Rp. 25,000
Parking for Rp. 10,000
Motorcycle parking IDR 5,000
Farmhouse Lembang opening hours start at 09.00 until 21,000 WIB.

The entrance ticket price includes the welcome drink in the form of pure milk of various flavors.

For the record, the parking price above is the price of parking in the area. If it's full and you park outside, the price is different again. Can reach Rp. 30,000 / car.

3. The Ranch



De Ranch Lembang is one of the popular tourist attractions in Lembang. The location is strategic, not far from the center of Lembang so it's easy to reach.

The concept of a family tourist place in Bandung brings the concept of Western / Cowboy. We can play or ride horses, take pictures with available cowboy costumes, surround the area with horses, and so on.

Certainly, children will be very happy to play here. With a concept that is quite different from other places in Lembang, it certainly can provide a fresh atmosphere for those of you who are vacationing here.

Initially, this place was an ordinary horse farm. But seeing the potential that exists, eventually developed into family tourism by carrying the concept of thick Koboy.

Starting from 2007, this area was opened to the public as a horse riding tourist spot in Lembang. So, De Ranch Lembang is one of the senior tourist attractions in Lembang.

Little by little, this place continues to improve and develop its facilities. Finally now become one of the favorite tourist attractions in Bandung. Local and foreign visitors don't feel good enough to visit Lembang, but they don't come to De Ranch.
  • Address De Ranch Lembang Bandung
The full address of De Ranch is on Jl. Maribaya No.17, Kayuambon, Lembang, West Bandung Regency, West Java.
The location is not far from the center of Lembang, close to the culinary shopping place to know tauhid Lembang. Simply point the vehicle towards Maribaya, you will find its place (on the left side of the road if it is from Lembang). Some other tourist attractions not so far from here include the Floating market, The Maribaya Lodge, and also Maribaya Resort.
There are many games available, both for adults and children. You don't need to worry about being too late here. Even if you don't ride a horse, you can play in the children's play area or outbound.
  • Horse Riding With Profesional Guide and Coboy Custom 

This seems to be a mandatory game for tourists who come to De Ranch Bandung. You can rent a horse, and surround the surrounding area. Of course, accompanied by experienced supervisors, we cannot easily control it.
Because it is used for visitors, of course the horses here are tame and safe for the layman to ride.
One more thing, don't forget to rent a cowboy costume too. Let the feel of the western feel more, and make the photos you upload to social media more cool,
Apart from big horses, there is also a small pony that your child can ride. So that they can still be fun and exciting to be cowboys, without fear of big horses that are indeed tall and intimidating if they are not used to it.
  • Delman / Cart

There is also a mini cart that you can ride with the child. The track surrounds the field. This could be a new experience for your child, of course.
This Delman is small in size, and can only carry 2-3 people. Enough to ride with the child. If you ride a mini carriage, don't forget the coachman's interrogation, so that you know more about this place from the first person, haha.
  • Water Game

Besides horse and horse riding, there are also water games that can be used together. Some of them like Fun Boats, Water Balloons, fishing for toddlers, and so on.
If you are bored or not interested in riding a horse, playing water can be an alternative choice here too.
  • Children Play Area
There are also regular children's play areas such as slides, swings, seesaw, etc. Not bad for playing children while you rest.
  • Culinary
There is also a complete snack and food area here. You can buy snacks or heavy meals with a wide variety of menu choices.

As usual, the price of food at tourist attractions is certainly more expensive than outside the area. But it's still enough to get in the bag.

There are still many other game rides here. You can see more later at the bottom of this article yes, all with the price too.
For public facilities, De Ranch is quite complete. There is a large parking area, toilets, rest area, etc.
  • Entrance Prices for De Ranch Lembang
The ticket price for De Ranch Lembang is still relatively cheap and affordable. Tickets enter an area of Rp. 15,000, and can be exchanged for pure milk drinks
  • De Ranch operates every day. The hours are as follows:
Monday - Friday (weekdays) open from 09.00 to 17.00 WIB
Saturday - Sunday (weekend) and open holidays from 08.00 - 18.00 WIB Route to De Ranch

4. Floating Market




Lembang Floating Market is a tourist place that combines traditional markets with natural lembang which is very charming. This place has a concept like a floating market in the Banjarmasin river quin. You can feel the sensation of shopping on a boat floating on a lake. There are so many types of food, vegetables, fruits and others sold on boats in this Lembang floating market.
Besides traveling and shopping, Floating Market Lembang also provides water tours that you can enjoy with family, friends or girlfriends. These water rides include canoes, canoes, water trains, paddle boats, water bikes and many other interesting rides
  • Location / Address
Address: Jalan Grand Hotel No.33E, Lembang, Kabupaten Bandung Barat, West Java 40391

Well, are you interested? If so, then you can spend your days all day visiting Jl. Grand Hotel No. 33 E Lembang Bandung. But before that, you also need to know the price of the Lembang Floating Market entrance ticket to make your vacation well planned and mature.
  • Price of admission:
Price Day
Monday to Friday IDR 15,000
Saturday to Sunday Rp.15,000
The ticket price above is very suitable in a bag comparable to the beautiful panorama that is given. You only need to spend Rp. 15,000. Uniquely they set the same price for weekdays and weekends. In addition, motorbike parking tickets are Rp. 5000 and car parking of Rp. 30,000.

Interesting Objects on Location
  • Miniature of City

The Lembang city mini floating market is a newly calculated area. In this area we can see the city minature with various ingredients.
mini floating market city
via Wita Mahliyani, google contributor
In addition, your child can also take part in various activities that are available in the mini city area
  • Japanese and Korean costume rentals



You can also rent Japanese kimono costumes or traditional Korean costumes. This rental includes accessories and shoes too.

To take pictures in the studio, there are additional costs. But, the atmosphere outside the studio is also beautiful and is very supportive for taking pictures.
  • Rainbow Garden

Rainbow Garden Lembang also includes a new area opened in the floating market. This area is in the form of beautiful flowers arranged neatly. There are many beautiful spots to take pictures, of course, will be able to satisfy the mementos of your vacation.
  • Water Games

Here there are various water games that you can enjoy with your family. If you bring a small one, you are guaranteed to be very happy.

Some of the water play vehicles include water trains, canoes, family boats, children's paddle boats, and water bikes.
  • Taman Kelinci

In the rabbit garden, you can invite children to get to know rabbits directly and closer. Surely the reaction of your little one will be very crowded.
  • Train Miniature

This vehicle is in the form of a railroad minatur area along with buildings and landscape. It's also unique, we can see miniature trains running in rails around the real miniature landscape.
  • Rickshaw and Mini cars


You can also rent mini pedicab games and mini cars. This vehicle can be driven around the area.

5. Tangkuban Perahu 




Beauty Offered by Tangkuban Perahu Tourism

This tourist attraction has a lot of beauty that always makes people amazed and always wants to visit it. Tangkuban Perahu Mountain is still classified as an active volcano.

Before finding out its beauty, we better explore the history of its formation first. Many think that the formation of this mountain is based on legends about Sangkuriang and Dayang Sumbi that have been told above.

But based on research, this mountain was formed as a result of the eruption of Ancient Sunda Mountain which exploded violently around 50,000 years ago. This mountain has erupted several times.

three of which are craters that are often visited by tourists because of the charm of their beauty.
  • Kawah Ratu
Tangkuban Perahu Tourism - Kiawah Ratu

Kawah Ratu is part of the Tangkuban Perahu tourist site which has an area of ​​around 8,000 hectares. This crater is the largest and most famous crater among the others.

The location itself is next to the Upas Crater. The road to get there is not too difficult and confusing, it can be reached by using a private vehicle, either car or motorcycle.
  • Domas Crater
Apart from Ratu Crater, you can also visit Domas Crater. The crater, which is about 1.2 km from Tangkuban Perahu Mountain, has not been visited by many tourists and still looks deserted.

Although referred to as a crater, the scenery presented is not like a crater in general, because it is dominated by white cliff avalanches.
  • Upas Crater
Tangkuban Perahu Entrance Ticket
Source: instagram.com/rusdimanap/
If you visit here, you will find a steep cliff with a view of a beautiful crater. Upas Crater itself is located about 1 km to the north of Kawah Ratu.

Because access to this place is in the form of a trail, visitors usually walk to get to this crater. So, make sure to wear comfortable footwear so that the trip is not constrained.
  • Entrance Ticket Prices & Prices
This tourist area is open every day from 07.00 - 17.00 WIB. If you don't want to be too crowded and jostle with other visitors, come on weekdays.

Because usually on weekends or holidays, this place is always crowded with visitors. For the Tangkuban Perahu entrance ticket itself is differentiated according to the day.

For Monday to Friday you only need to pay IDR 20,000 / person and on weekends or holidays, the price will increase to IDR 30,000 / person.
  • Location
Tangkuban Perahu

Cikahuripan, Lembang, West Bandung Regency, West Java

Heading to this tourist attraction can be reached from the Pasteur toll gate, then forwarded to Jl. Dr. Djunjungan and continued to Pasir Kaliki through Sukajadi and Setiabudi.

After that, enter Lembang and not far to the location. Besides Pasteur toll, you can also choose the route from Padalarang toll road through Cipularang which directly leads to Cimahi.

From Cimahi, take the left entrance to Jl. Colonel Masturi and follow the road to meet the T-junction Jl. Raya Lembang. After that, turn left and approximately 1 km will arrive at the entrance to the location on the left side of the road.

6. The Lodge



The Maribaya Lodge is a tourist place with an Instagramable concept in the tourist area of ​​Lembang, West Bandung Regency. The Lembang Lodge has a very exotic natural landscape with a row of pine trees. The cool weather is very supportive of tourism activities in this area.

With an Instagramable tourism concept, The Maribaya Lodge is here to answer the challenges of current tourist attractions. But the current tourist concept, still paying attention to the environment and the human resources surrounding residents. So the presence of this tourist spot indirectly also has an impact on the local residents. The impact is very broad to cover various fields, especially the economic field of the surrounding community.

Entrance information for the Maribaya Lodge

The following is the information on ticket prices for the area and rides at The Maribaya Lembang Lodge.

Entrance Fee for The Maribaya Lodge
Rp. 30,000 entrance ticket for Weekday Area
Entrance ticket for Weekend Area IDR 35,000
IDR 35,000 National Holiday Area entrance ticket
Sky Tree Rp. 15,000 - Rp. 20,000
Bamboo Sky IDR 20,000
Zip Bike Rp. 25,000
IDR 25,000 swing
Change IDR 25,000
Rp. 20,000 air balloon
Lodging Camper package IDR 525,000 - Rp1,125,000
Gathering: Fun Games Rp250,000
Team building Rp.425,000
Morning Trekking IDR 100,000
  • Activities & Rides The Lodge Maribaya

Then, what can tourists do at The Lodge? Must be curious right? Well, let's discuss rides at The Lodge. As the author explained before, The Lodge is a contemporary nature tour. The main activities in this place are selfies or professional photoshoots.

However, the manager of The Lodge does not eliminate the initial concepts, namely, Gathering and camping. Both of these activities can still be done here, plus other activities such as wedding processions.

1. Generate Unique Photos

As a place that has exotic views, The Lodge is a place that is very suitable for shooting. Good natural landscape from various angles can be explored into high-value photo artwork. So even with selfie photos to exist on social media, this place can definitely boost the number of followers or likes. Let alone professional photos, amateur photos will look good if the location of the photo is at The Lodge.
  • Air balloon
This vehicle is the latest vehicle in the tourist area of ​​The Lodge. Actually, this hot air balloon doesn't fly at all, just for photo purposes. Visitors can ride this balloon and then be photographed as if they were flying in a hot air balloon.

If visitors to this place on the weekend or high season the queue can be very long. So try to come to this place on an ordinary day so you can get a hot air balloon ride.
  • Zip Bike
Same with the Sky Bike in Dago Dream Park, Zip Bike at The Lodge is also a bicycle that is hung at a height. Not just hanged, this bike can be pedaled like a bicycle in general.

Visitors can ride a bicycle to the middle of the track and stop at a spot that is suitable for photos. If the angle is right, the picture taken will look very good and cool of course.
  • Glitter
Visitors can take pictures as if they were flying with a simple aircraft of this Gantole. Just like an air balloon, the gliding here is still not flying everywhere, the gliding is only for the purpose of taking pictures.

If taken at the right angle, the results of the photo with this glider will look extreme. Of course it's cool, visitors who aren't familiar with this sport can look very familiar.
  • Sky Wing Swing
Of course the tourists are very familiar with the swing game that is often found on children's playgrounds. Now at The Lodge, this swing is not recommended for children. If there is a question "why?" The answer is very dangerous.

This swing is not an ordinary swing, but a swing that hangs at very high altitudes. This swing can function but its function is limited to one swing and photo taking.
  • Sky Tree and Bamboo
Taking pictures above the height of a tree is one of the photo activities that can be done at The Lodge. There are several trees that can be used to take pictures here. Again, the expanse of pine forest in the valley is a very unusual photo backdrop here. Not only trees, there are also collections of bamboo that form towers to be used as photo booths.

2. Kemping and Gathering

Back at first, The Lodge was a place for outdoor activities. Among them are Kemping and family, company or government agencies. The cool place with towering trees is the main reason for choosing forgings

Location & Address The Maribaya Lodge Area The Lodge is located in Ciboda Village



  • Visiting Tips
Lembang area in the holiday season, or weekends are usually jammed by tourists. Lembang on the main road is quite a congestion too. When the holiday and weekend seasons are usually very crowded.

Recommended to visit on a normal day so that it is more spacious. If you visit during the holiday season or long weekend, you must be patient before the location that is usually jammed / crawl, the atmosphere of the place will be very crowded, and possibly forced to park outside the area.

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