This post write inspired from Thetripcorner.com blog.
Speaking of a quick escape, Bandung or the Paris van Java has become more and more popular these days. A lot of new cafe and restaurant with impeccable views, and more and more outdoor activities for travelers to pursue.
Bandung is also very easy to get into, from Indonesian capital of Jakarta, a numerous shuttle services are available although the journey has taken more than two hours since more and more people are flock into the city.
For a refreshing start in your morning, take an early train ride from Jakarta and enjoy the sceneries towards the city of flowers. With traffic these days, train would be your best option giving you comfortable seat and exact time journey, rather than taking a dreadful shuttle bus trip on a Friday night. Bandung also has an international airport, Husein Sastranegara Airport which is intended for small aircrafts with close distance journey to neighboring countries like Singapore, Malaysia or close by islands like Yogyakarta or Bali.
Bandung is a like a giant magnet for young travelers, with a lot of options for exploring and many Instagram-able spots to capture. The city also got its name as Paris van Java not for nothing but tens of factory outlets selling branded clothing with friendlier price tags.
A must visit spot while in Bandung for a great escape will be the ‘Kawah Putih’, a glorious volcanic crater lake down south of the city centre. A greenish white sulphuric lake will await you, with misty sensation all around. When the mist clears up, you’re left with incredible views, unique to this special crater.
After a stop at the crater you would want to drive 10 minutes further down to enjoy the serene Patenggang lake which offers a perfect family vacation spot, with cute paddleboats lining on the side, fishing activities and even family lunch picnic.
When you have the time, you can stop at the strawberry fields on your way to the lake from the crater, strawberry pickings is not just fun activities for families but by doing so, you are also helping local communities.
With so many places to go like the white crater of Kawah Putih, Patenggang Lake, Trans Studio Mall and amusement park or historical trips to Jalan Asia Afrika, and have a shopping spree in Jalan Riau making it seems impossible to do everything in just one day. The solution for this is surely one or two nights stay and enjoy the breeze of fresh air while you can.
One of a great choice to stay in Bandung will be Holiday Inn. Strategically located in Jalan Ir. H. Juanda and just 20 minutes away from the airport. The hotel is comprised of 186 superior and executive rooms available for smoking and non smoking room. Holiday Inn Bandung is not only ideal for leisure but also for business travels with a great business centre services comes with great amenities from printing, privacy and secretarial services. To keep their guest happy and healthy, fitness centre are occupied with great facilities with outdoor swimming pool and spa centre.
For some, Holiday Inn has also become a favorite place to held weddings in Bandung. With affordable package, great services and excellent dishes, Holiday Inn wedding venue can occupies as many as 500 people for a wedding reception. With strategic location and great facilities, the Holiday Inn Bandung surely comes with a very affordable room rates. With the ease of technology these days, hotel room bookings have become easier than ever.
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On of beautiful scene in Bandung
