The Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Bandung

1. Tangkuban Perahu

Location: Tangkuban Perahu, Lembang, West Bandung Regency, West Java

Opening Hours: 24 hours

Ticket Price: IDR 15,000 on weekdays, IDR 20,000 on weekends for local tourists. IDR 30,000 on weekdays, IDR 40,000 on weekends for foreign tourists.

Tangkuban Perahu is one of the most popular tourist attractions near Bandung. This active volcano has a huge crater called Kawah Ratu that tourists can hike down into. Be prepared for the sulfurous smell and wear sturdy shoes to hike down into the crater. Early in the morning is the best time to visit before the crowds arrive. Watch out for the hot steam vents and boiling mud pools inside the crater. The entrance fee includes access to the crater as well as surrounding tourist attractions like hot springs and a wildlife conservation area.

2. Gedung Sate

Location: Jl. Diponegoro No.22, Cicendo, Bandung City, West Java 40115

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8AM–4PM. Closed on weekends.

Ticket Price: Free

Built during the Dutch colonial period in 1921, Gedung Sate is one of Bandung’s most famous and iconic landmarks. The architecture combines native Indonesian and European styles. Gedung Sate was originally built as the head office for the Dutch East Indies railway company. Today it houses the governor’s office of the West Java province. Visitors can walk around the grounds and take photos of the unique spindle-shaped architecture and the ponds surrounding the building. Guided tours are available on weekdays with an appointment.

3. Dusun Bambu Family Leisure Park

Location: Jl. Sersan Bajuri Km. 4,5, Ciheulang, Pangalengan, Bandung Regency, West Java 40374

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9AM-5PM, Saturday & Sunday 8AM-6PM

Ticket Price: IDR 10,000 on weekdays, IDR 15,000 on weekends

Dusun Bambu is a favorite family-friendly attraction in the highlands near Bandung. This leisure park has restaurants, art shops, horseback riding, and hotels surrounded by beautiful scenery. Visitors can walk through the bamboo forest, see traditional Sundanese houses, and feed deer in the wildlife area. The main attraction is the Canopy Trail – a series of 7 hanging bridges linking the towering pine trees. For an additional fee, guests can ride the Flying Fox, a 1 km long zip line over the valley.

4. Saung Angklung Udjo

Location: Jl. Padasuka No.118, Cibeunying Kidul, Bandung City, West Java 40135

Opening Hours: Open daily 9AM-5PM, performances Mon-Thurs 10AM & 3.30PM, Sat 1.30PM & 3.30PM, Sun 10.30AM. Closed on Friday.

Ticket Price: IDR 100,000 Mon-Thurs, IDR 120,000 Fri-Sun

Saung Angklung Udjo is a cultural workshop and live performance venue that promotes Sundanese performing arts. Visitors can watch an angklung orchestra perform traditional Indonesian music. There are also dance shows, puppet theater performances, and workshops where you can learn to play the angklung (a bamboo musical instrument). In the workshop area, you can see artisans making and tuning angklungs. Make sure to catch one of the lively music and dance shows during your visit.

5. Floating Market Lembang

Location: Jl. Grand Hotel No.33E, Lembang, Kabupaten Bandung Barat, Jawa Barat 40391

Opening Hours: Daily 9AM-8PM

Ticket Price: IDR 10,000 on weekdays, IDR 15,000 on weekends

This unique floating market is modeled after the floating markets of Thailand and Vietnam. Wandering vendors in traditional boats sell fruit, snacks, and souvenirs along the 200m long canal. Visitors can cross decorative bridges, see water spray performances, feed giant catfish, and ride on a paddle boat. Try local specialty snacks as you stroll beside the water. The Floating Market also has an orchid garden, rabbit farm, beach area and water park for kids.

6. Farm House Lembang

Location: Jl. Raya Lembang No.108, Gudangkahuripan, Lembang, Kabupaten Bandung Barat, Jawa Barat 40391

Opening Hours: Daily 7AM-10PM

Ticket Price: IDR 15,000 on weekdays, IDR 20,000 on weekends

Farm House Lembang is a European-themed family attraction and agro-tourism site. This spacious garden property has restaurants, flower gardens, cottages, and pretty horse-drawn carriage rides. Activities include fishing, picking strawberries, feeding rabbits, and visiting the petting zoo. Kids will love the giant colorful slides and outdoor playground areas. Be sure to have a meal or high tea on the terrace overlooking the river before leaving.

7. Bandung Zoo

Location: Jl. Kebun Binatang No.6, Sukarasa, Kec. Cicendo, Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat 40173

Opening Hours: Daily 8.30AM-5PM

Ticket Price: IDR 30,000 Monday-Friday, IDR 40,000 Saturday-Sunday

Bandung Zoo is one of the most popular family attractions in the city. This 15 hectare zoo is home to over 169 animal species including Komodo dragons, orangutans, tigers, lions, crocodiles, giraffes and hippos. Highlights include bottle feeding baby animals in the nursery, riding elephants, and feeding carrots to friendly giraffes. There are also animal shows throughout the day at the amphitheater. Food stalls, a children’s playground, and electric car rides are found within the zoo.

8. Bandung Geological Museum

Location: Jl. Diponegoro No.57, Citarum, Kecamatan Coblong, Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat 40115

Opening Hours: Tuesday – Thursday 8AM–4PM, Friday 8AM–3.30PM, Saturday & Sunday 8AM–2PM. Closed Monday.

Ticket Price: IDR 5,000

This museum has an impressive collection of over 2,000 geological, mineral, and fossil specimens from Indonesia and around the world. Highlights include the complete skeleton of a young Tyrannosaurus Rex and huge amethyst geodes. Visitors can also see precious gemstones like diamonds and rubies. One area explains how volcanoes are formed with detailed displays. Another section covers the history and fossils from the Sangiran Early Man Site. The downstairs lobby sells souvenirs and pretty gemstone jewelry.

9. Bandung Botanical Garden

Location: Jl. Palaguna No.6, Citarum, Kec. Bandung Wetan, Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat 40115

Opening Hours: Daily 7AM-5PM

Ticket Price: IDR 5,000

This beautiful botanical garden sprawls over 157 acres near the Cikapundung River. The grounds are lush with tropical plants including orchids, medicinal herbs, bamboo, and giant vines. Walk along the shady paths to see water lilies, lotus flowers, and water spinach growing in the ponds. Deer roam freely in one area where you can feed them. Fun educational activities include human sundials, dinosaur sculptures, and an insect museum. Visitors can relax at the lakeside food court after exploring the gardens.

10. Trans Studio Bandung

Location: Jl. Gatot Subroto No.289, Cibangkong, Batununggal, Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat 40273

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11AM-8PM, Saturday to Sunday 10AM-9PM

Ticket Price: Starting from IDR 200,000 per person

Trans Studio Bandung is Indonesia’s largest and most amazing indoor theme park spanning over 5.2 hectares. This family attraction has the latest and greatest rides, shows, games, restaurants, and attractions. Signature rides include roller coasters, 360° spinning swings, drop towers, bumper cars and VR experiences. Kids will love the Wow Bali Coaster, Bounty’s Ship pirate ride and Otak-Otak Food Fantasy ride. The park also has spectacular live shows like the Street Illusion 4D magical experience.

That’s a wrap on Bandung’s top 10 attractions! This city has an incredible variety of sights from natural scenery to cultural performances and modern amusement rides. Get your tickets and come explore everything this Indonesian city offers. Have a wonderful trip!