Bandung
Indonesia
- Safety rating
- 7.3/10
- Best time to visit
- The dry season (May–September) is ideal, and the highland altitude keeps temperatures pleasant year-round.
- Population
- 2.5M
Overview
Bandung, the cool highland capital of West Java, is beloved for its art deco architecture, factory outlets, and surrounding tea plantations and volcanoes. Its mild climate and creative cafe culture make it a popular weekend escape. Steaming craters and lush hills frame the city.
Top attractions
See Tangkuban Perahu crater, the Gedung Sate art deco landmark, Kawah Putih white crater lake, and the city's outlet shops.
Getting around
Ride-hailing apps and angkot minibuses are the main local transport, with rental cars useful for outlying sights.