Helloo..

Just to share my experience during my last visit to Bandung in September last year..

I took a Go Holiday package from airasia which cost me 1.5k for 2 pax and both my gf and I brought 1k each for expenses..

If you are a shopaholic..I suggest 1-2k for shopping alone..there's plenty of factory outlet that you can shop your a** off..the only drawback is..I'm not sure if those branded items are really authentic..but having to pay only 20ringgit for a polo T I'm pretty satisfied..for guys..you can easily shop for cloths at the range of 20-50ringgit..collar-t and t-shirts are widely available but most shops sell the same designs...I myself spent only 500rm on shopping to completely change my wardrobe..mostly collar T/Tshirts/and a few shirts/short pants..

as for ladies..don't expect too much of those fancy LV, Gucci or Prada..but generally the type that you can get in sg.wang..I saw a pair of gucci leather shoe for men which cost about 300RM..very cheap if its original but..how sure are you? I gave it a pass..

transportation are pretty cheap if you take Angkots (small vans made to carry ppl)..1000-2000 ruppiah per trip..I took Angkot all time as I had a Bandung friend with me..so that saved me alot..but if you can't take the idea of having to squeeze with 20ppl in such a small van then you can always take a cab...

places that you must visit and things you must do..

1) Jalan Chihampelas for shopping, there alot of places for shopping, just google and jot them down..

2) Gunung Tangkuban Perahu(volcanic crater)..prepare to spend at least half a day there..take the long 1hr walk down to the other crater with hot geysers where you can boil eggs..wash your face maybe..its not too easy to walk and its pretty far..to me at least but worth it..and there's 3 craters for you to visit..if you can't take that then probably you can just relax at the main Queen Crater...

3) Dago atas..a place with few resturants...very nice ambient..great for dinner..its up hill so its abit cooler...I had a pleasant dinner in one of the restaurant name Congo..

4) Clubs! the clubs are fun..simple as that..hehe..

this may not sound too nice to the ladies but I've always being told by my Indonesian friends that if you have not tried Bandung girls..you've never been to Bandung...and yes..I've "not" been to Bandung..hahaha..

Weather is nice..cooling but not as cold as genting..so..don't go packing your winter cloths there..my suggestion is to pack just 1-2sets of cloths with you and buy all the cloths you need in Bandung..save the luggage space..

My friend in Bandung is doing part-time tour guide...if you are interested to engage him for a small fee..let me know and I'll pass you his contact..

Have fun!

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Added on February 13, 2008, 9:01 pmbtw...please make sure you ask for the charges before you get into a cab...I got slaughter 100k(about 37ringgit) ruppiah for a 15minutes ride from the airport to the hotel...a Malaysian couple who we met in the hotel paid only 40k ruppiah..

enjoy being Millionaire! hehehe

Just a little Update here, I've been getting many PMs for the contacts of my friend mentioned above. He is now relocated to another state due to work commitment so he's not able to do anymore part time tour in Bandung. Sorry

This post has been edited by Mr. Philip: Mar 24 2009, 08:28 PM

I've never heard of a cab coupon...there's a few safer taxi companies if i'm not mistaken one of them is the blue taxi with a bird logo..

anyway..better be safe than sorry right?my recommendation is to get a taxi from the airport taxi counter..they are more tourist friendly...at least they don't rip you off...

I've PMed you my friend's contact..he's doing it part time..let me know once you have emailed him..I'll sms to inform him I recommended you..then you guys can discuss from there..he's a personal friend so I'm not earning anything from him...

hey marshmellow..I've inform my friend already and he'll reply you soon...

Oh yeah..kartika is the place you must visit too..lots of cookies/biscuits you can get to bring home..

my favourite is their otak2 and not forgeting the ever popular teh botol..you can get them everywhere..

jeremy: now you have mentioned it..the food..oh my..they have very famous yogurt too..

hello mr mashmellow..did you manage to contact my friend??

anyway..pls share your experience here once you've returned...hehe..

I suppose if its sold in those branded outlet..probably they're original..

but most of the shopping places in Bandung are called factory outlet...majority of them are some old mansion/bungalow renovated to make them an outlet..which sells alot of brands..

they have plenty of "Polo" collar shirts as well as brands like Nike etc etc etc...and most of them sells Man U jersey too..but only 1 type..hehe...

to me they were really cheap..so didn't bother much if its really original or not..

This post has been edited by Mr. Philip: Feb 20 2008, 02:05 AM

Bandung is also famous for their colleges and institute..so you know there's plenty of young ppl in town..kekekeke..just go to the clubs and you'll find out more...

you can pretty much get the things you find in KL, just cheaper. Like what I have mentioned before, a RM300 for a pair of Gucci shoes is very tempting but it'll be a hard time for you to decide if you should really buy it as you are not sure how authentic they are.

If your intention is to buy cheap cloths regardless of brands, I'm sure you will be delighted.

flameboy got it right, 2 full days would be enough for shopping alone. From morning till late evening probably until 9-10pm.

Hi gary,

I've only traveled to Bandung once but was really lucky that I had a local friend with me throughout the whole trip..its always better to have a local to bring you everywhere right? I also have a few Indonesian friends from Jakarta who frequents Bandung alot..so I know sikit2 loor..hehe

back to your concern..x3oN[v3] has already given you the answer..if you wanna be sure..you can always just bring a pair of jeans/1-2 shirts and you're good to go..wear your new cloths when you are there..anyway the Kastam officers are more interested if you bring out cigarettes rather than cloths..and no drugs too mate..

I'm always promoting this friend of mine who's also a part time tour guide..feel free to let me know if you need one there..

cheers!

Hi mig29n,

Sorry for the late reply, I'm not too sure about his contacts with wholesale supplier..

What I can do is to pass you his email..you can contact him directly..just PM me..

Bandung is not really like cameroon, just cooler and more windy than KL..

there's a thread that I've posted my experience..

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...0743&hl=bandung

have fun

This post has been edited by Mr. Philip: Oct 22 2008, 10:17 PM