Yeah, I always stay at Progo Hotel. The owner is Pak Henry. If anybody wants his hp number can pm me.

OH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I went to his shop too because of the fabric selection. A friend getting married and we went there to buy the material Since we, the ladies are soooo good in selecting material, we can tell the quality by looking at the fabrics.

However, all hope are not lost yet. As you said, the fun part looking for good items with good price. Hubby and me went to BABE (Barang Bekas) and found new HUGO Boss jacket (out of season of course) for RM60 (can't remember the exact figure but is within that figure). ORIGINAL HUGO Boss jacket & my husband grinning from ear to ear everytime people compliment his jacket

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Goodness!!! Same here. I went to Bandung at least 5 or 6 times a year!!!! Just for makan and shopping. Sometimes, if I miss Browniess Kukus, I fly there on Saturday morning and return on Sunday evening.

Yes, we must be patient when looks for certain items.

Setia Budi Seafood is new to me. Never been there yet. Should give it a try

Rushrush, I didn't know about certain manufacture in Malaysia until my German friend shop like mad for Adidas product in KL. I asked him Adidas is German brand why bother to shop here to which he reply, waaaaaaaay much cheaper here in Malaysia compare to Germany

The Indonesian artist shop in Rumah Mode too. Saw Luna Maya while doing my shopping several years back. I swear if Ariel were with her, I go and terkam Ariel. Muahahahahaha!!

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I never seen foreigner 'attacking' Rumah Mode before probably I always come early even before the shop open and leave 1 or 2 hours later. Must be interesting view. Heheheheheh!!

I agree. Rumah Mode is slightly expensive than other FO but I like their stuff more.

Yeah, living in KL has its advantage. I'm from Sabah but husband is KLites. My family (especially the girls. I have 5 sisters) always kirim barang if I go to Bandung. Originally I want to go Bandung next month but my husband ajak pergi Kuching. Revive our memory during our honeymoon in 2001. Hahahahahah!!

This FO in Buah Batu was mentioned in the booklet I got from Progo Hotel. Unforturnately none of the taxi driver and van driver I hire know this place. We were lost along the way. Do u have the full address and phone number is possible?? I was really pissed off with the drivers.

BTW, don't forget to go to Sehat Spa for massage. Me and hubby also love kena massage and pamper.

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G'morning Listiani
Gals & guys,
I wont' be surprised if you get to see famous Indonesian artists at Rumah Mode; like I said earlier the cream of Jakarta society shop there. Once when I was there, three busloads of students from an international school in JKT stop there and of all the sudden you have Arabs, Africans, Westerners, East Europeans, Japanese and ..the most beautiful of the lot...hehehe... South Americans jammed into all the spaces at Rumah Mode! And before you know it....all the best T-shirts were gone!! Another outlet where there's a strong possibility of you rubbing shoulders with celebrities is "Rich & Famous" FO near Holiday Inn, at Jalan Dago, it's purposely designed and named to attract the celebrities (pls google for interview with Perry Tristianto)

BTW one word on Rumah Mode.....price wise slightly more expensive than other FOs and they do sell fakes - e.g. Hugo Boss jackets - I saw these being sold by the kilos in Shenzhen! (Yep, not by piece or dozens but by weight!)

Listiani, I envy you senang pergi BDG cos for me it's not easy...distance (I don't live in KL), family, work commitments etc conspired to limit my trips there 1-2 a year only! Lagipun I still have not worn my Tommy Hilfiger, Ashworth and DKNY shirts from my last trip! And my wife belum habis buat baju kurung/kebaya semua 20 pasang kain beli at Pasar Baru!

Before I forgot, there is an obscure FO located at Buah Batu, south of Bandung by the name "Paberik Badjoe". I "accidentally" went there once when was I was lost - due to miscommunication with taxi driver - its located in the middle of an industrial area far from the tourist areas. Locals said its the best place in BDG to buy "sisa ekspor" because its attached to a huge textile factory! Didn't have time to properly check it out since had to leave fast due to roads around it already starting to "macet" due to factory workers streaming home. maybe its worth checking out this place.

BDG is not just purely for shopping, like Listiani mentioned,it is a good place to wind down after a hectic time at work. The scenery, dining, spas and old colonial architecture simply exudes certain charms that made many M'sian fell in love with the city. ....(well, I have to declare I don't get paid by Bandung tourism board!!!)

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Thanks a heap Rushrush. U save my life

Bandung still a shopping place. The only think that u must have sharp eyes and patience. U must browse slowly. Your patience will pay off

Not all brand are imitation. If you know where to go, u will find branded item with lower price compare to what we have in Malaysia.

You can call Pak Yanto. HP +xxxxxxxxxx9. He speak good English as he normally handle foreign tourists.

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Driving in Bali and Bandung are different. I don't it is a good idea to self drive in Bandung. If u think driver in KL is crazy, Bandung is crazier. I normally self drive if I travel but not in Bandung. I am not up to take the challenge driving in Bandung

I couldn't agree more. I prefer Amanda than Kartika Sari.

Got. Ciater. If you go to Tangkuban Perahu, you can stop at Ciater hot spring on the way down back to the city.

I don't remember if got hotel or not because normally we went them for day trip after Tangkuban Perahu. The place is not big so I don't see the need to overnite in that area. But on the way to Tangkuban Perahu got hotels. At nite that place is very cold like Genting Highland or Cameron Highland.

No, the hot spring is like in Ranau Hotspring in Kota Kinabalu National Park. You can take your bath or soak your feet. The place is not very big.

FO are aplenty in Bandung. It depend which FO do u want to go. For me, I prefer FO in Jln Riau and Rumah Mode.

We did. Pls browse the thread.

Majesty hotel far from the city. Located North Bandung.Near Pasteur toll plaza. Unfortunately your hotel is further out from the city and near to the exit to highway to Jakarta. To reach Majesty hotel is very jam ler.

Rumah Mode located at Jln Setiabudi. FO in Jln Riau area are Heritage, Cascade, Secret, Terminal Tas and many more. I couldn't remember all coz too many My favourte is Secret and Heritage.

Clothes for women and men. Shoes, bags. Stuff like that. Different FO carry diffirent brand and fashion of course. My recommendation is Rumah Mode, Secret and Heritage.

Brader stimix, Bandung is not as cheap like before. I remember the first time I came to Bandung when AA open the route, I nearly pengsan at every FO coz it was dirt cheap. Now, so so lah. But still, I like to buy woman's pyjama in Heritage. Everywhere in KL I won't get that pyjama for RM15 1 pair. At least RM30-RM40.

Majesty Hotel very far from the city. Located near Tol Pasteur (exit to highway to Jakarta). To go the Bandung town takes sometimes because of jam not 12 minutes. You shud hire driver and car to bring u around for shopping.