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Many people think that there aren’t many things to do and attractions in Bandung Indonesia. Well, this post is going to show you what are some of the things to do in Bandung and the attractions in Bandung, Indonesia that we have covered during our recent trip to Bandung!

Things to do in Bandung – Shopping

1. Shopping Malls and Factory Outlets

There are so many shopping options in Bandung that range from huge shopping malls to factory outlets. Trans Studio Mall, Cihampelas Walk (Ci-Walk), Bandung Indah Plaza (BIP), Paris Van Java and Braga City Walk are just some of the malls that we’ve been to. Our favourite? Paris Van Java! There are al fresco dining and shopping options as well as a few levels of underground shopping, including a mega market as well as a cineplex. In other words, all shopping, dining and entertainment options under-one-roof!

Riau Street - factory outlet options — Riau Street – factory outlet options

Things to do in Bandung – Dining

2. Endless Dining Options in Bandung

There are countless dining options in Bandung and there simply wasn’t enough time (and room in our tummies) to try all of it. In this section, we’ll feature some of the things we ate during our trip!

The Valley

The Valley Bistro and Resort Hotel offers great dining options with splendid views overlooking the city of Bandung.

Combo Platter - Tenderloin beef, BBQ sausage, chicken cordon bleu and king prawns for 187,500rp — Combo Platter – Tenderloin beef, BBQ sausage, chicken cordon bleu and king prawns for 187,500rp

Singaporean Claypot Rice - 97,500rp — Singaporean Claypot Rice – 97,500rp

Chilling out and enjoying the views over Bandung City

Local Delights

Soup Buntut - with ridiculously tender meat! — Soup Buntut – with ridiculously tender meat!

Nasi Goreng Kampung - fried rice with an assortment of small dishes in it — Nasi Goreng Kampung – fried rice with an assortment of small dishes in it

Tauhu Telur - especially shiok when freshly fried! — Tauhu Telur – especially shiok when freshly fried!

Beef Kway Teow with Bandung Dinosaur (don't have to try the Bandung dinosaur though) — Beef Kway Teow with Bandung Dinosaur (don’t have to try the Bandung dinosaur though)

Other Dining Options

Japanese food at sushigroove Paris Van Java

Bandung Attractions

After covering the things to do in Bandung (including dining and shopping options available), we’ll next touch on the attractions in Bandung that you may wish to visit as well.

3. Bandung Attractions – Trans Studio Bandung Theme Park

Trans Studio Bandung theme park is an indoor theme park that includes a 45 seconds roller coaster ride known as the Yamaha Racing Coaster. For approximately $20sgd during week days, a visit to this Bandung attraction is well worth it. Well, less so on weekends at $30sgd.

Entrance to Trans Studio Bandung - Walk past the entrance and get your tickets on the left — Entrance to Trans Studio Bandung – Walk past the entrance and get your tickets on the left

Yamaha Racing Coaster - 45seconds roller coaster ride — Yamaha Racing Coaster – 45seconds roller coaster ride

4. Bandung Attractions – Djuanda Forest Park

Djuanda Forest Park offers a tranquil greenery walk for visitors at Dago. Visitors can enjoy a serene walk, visit the famed Japanese caves or the waterfalls within the park’s vicinity.

Intan at the entrance of Japanese Caves at Djuanda Forest Park

5. Bandung Attractions – Dago / Bukit Pakar

The Dago and Bukit Pakar area offers splendid views over Bandung city. There are many dining options, galleries and even a golf course – all of which enjoy marvellous views…

Views from Mountain View Golf Club Bandung Indonesia

6. Bandung Attractions – Asian African Museum

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Trans Studio Bandung is a theme park located at the heart of Bandung City. During our stay at the Sheraton Bandung, we took a day out to visit Trans Studio and its adjoining mall and had a ball of a time! This post will be a pictorial post to show you around Trans Studio Bandung. Do note that this is mainly an indoor theme park (which still surprises us) except for the roller coaster ride which spends 45 seconds out in the open. We’ll talk more about that later…

About Trans Studio Bandung

Trans Studio Bandung is divided into 3 zones Studio Central, The Lost City and Magic Corner

Do note that tickets costs 150,000rp (about $18SGD) from Mondays to Fridays and 250,000rp on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. To fast track to your favourite rides, you can purchase the VIP access at an additional 250,000rp.

Trans Studio Bandung – Studio Central

Entrance to Studio Central for shows, souvenirs and rides

Mady's - strangely similar to a US departmental store, wonder what's the name — Mady’s – strangely similar to a US departmental store, wonder what’s the name

Trans Studio Store for your Trans Studio souvenirs

Ride brings you forwards like a normal rollercoaster then up a vertical track and reverses back to where you started 45 seconds of pure adrenaline rush!

Giant Swing - 2 axis of rotation — Giant Swing – 2 axis of rotation

Indosat Vertigo Galaxy - 3 axis of 360 rotation! Now that's excitement! — Indosat Vertigo Galaxy – 3 axis of 360 rotation! Now that’s excitement!

Transcar Racing Video

Trans City Theatre - Performers rehearsing their acts — Trans City Theatre – Performers rehearsing their acts

Marvel Superheroes - A 4D show which was really good. English show about 15 minutes long. Waited for about 45 minutes. — Marvel Superheroes – A 4D show which was really good. English show about 15 minutes long. Waited for about 45 minutes.

Inside Science Centre - Sadly, exhibits are in Bahasa Indonesia — Inside Science Centre – Sadly, exhibits are in Bahasa Indonesia

Trans Studio Bandung – The Lost City

Entrance to the Lost City Trans Studio Bandung

Entrance to Jelajah (the Adventure) and Sky Pirates (aerial ride above Trans Studio)

Jelajah ends off the ride with a drop from a 13 metres height!

Kong Climb - A challenging wall climbing experience / Above - Sky Pirate Ride — Kong Climb – A challenging wall climbing experience / Above – Sky Pirate Ride

Trans Studio Bandung – Magic Corner

Entrance to Magic Corner Trans Studio Bandung

Negeri Raksasa - A mini "Giant Drop" — Negeri Raksasa – A mini “Giant Drop”

Captain Blackheart Pirate Ship - A soft play area for kids / Notice Harry Potter's spectacles have been removed... — Captain Blackheart Pirate Ship – A soft play area for kids / Notice Harry Potter’s spectacles have been removed…

Dining options inside Trans Studio Bandung

Corvette Diner - An American food joint — Corvette Diner – An American food joint

Studio Chicks - Fried chicken fast food joint — Studio Chicks – Fried chicken fast food joint

Studio Mie - Noodles selection — Studio Mie – Noodles selection

Baskin Robbins - ICE CREAM! — Baskin Robbins – ICE CREAM!

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Verdict

It is really amazing that such a huge theme park can be built entirely indoors. For the week day price, it is still worth a visit. For those looking for thrills on the rides, only Yamaha Racing Coaster and Indosat Vertigo Galaxy are truly scary. The 4D movie is also worth a visit. Otherwise, for these attractions, it is not worth a visit on weekends at 250,000rp.