About
Culinary capital with bamboo forest dining and street food galore.
Why go
- Cool, creative city surrounded by mountains, cafés and nature
- Surrounded by mountains & tea plantations
- A creative city with a slower pace, full of great nostalgic eats
Must try
- Visit Kawah Putih (White Crater)
- Wander Braga Street for heritage buildings & cafés
- Explore the Dago area (cafés + boutiques)
- Walk around the tea plantations in Rancabali or Ciwidey
- Visit Lembang for a quick escape into nature
Pro tips
- Take the Whoosh high-speed train from Jakarta (45 mins)
- Hire a driver as attractions are spread out
- Start trips to Ciwidey/Lembang/Pangalengan early
- Use Access by KAI app to book panoramic train seats early
- Consider a 2-3 day stay
Good to know
- Visit on weekdays to avoid weekend crowds and traffic
- City itself is dirty, polluted and overcrowded
- Afternoon rain is common, so start trips early
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Rating
4.5 / 5