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hullo everyone.....I'm new to this forum...I have lived in Bandung for the past 11 years....I am a retired international correspondent.....and I do not mind answering questions from members of "Virtual Tourist"...anything you need to know about Bandung....I will do my best to give the right advice! e.g. travel tips, places to see, and places to stay......etc

Hi I'll be travelling to Bandung on 3TH Oct13 to 8Oct 2013 Wz my husband and 1 son. Could anyone here can give me family tour package with a small budget..not per pax but per family consist of 2adults and 1 children. i will be arriving at bandung airport 11.00pm on 3th oct13. kindly email me quotation. send to snow-fall82@hotmail.com

Hi I'll be travelling to Bandung on 27feb to 3march 2013 Wz my two young children. Could anyone here gv some tips Advice for 3/4* hotels in Bandung. Which near to tourist attractions Like Paris-van-Java, Pasar Baru, mall, food centre , Cowboys town.. If I would like to go to Puncak "volcano", do I hv to hire a private car and how much? Tqs . LOVEzcute@yahoo.com ** am clearing my annual leaves..

I will be travelling with a group of 8 to bandung in february for a 4days 3 night stay for shopping and sight seeing. any advise and what is the best way to get from one place to another? I would also truly appreciate some contact email addresses of tansport companies, if any.

Hi! I'm planning to go to Bandung on 30th Dec 2012 and be back on 2nd Jan 2013. Just wondering if the shops are opened during that period especially the factory outlets? Are they going to be open on the 1st? Or better, which days are they closed? Thanks a lot!

hi members can you please suggest some men's casual shirt tailors who cn deliver within 24 hours? would it be possible to buy fabric from the tailors or do we have to provide the fabric? musaphir

On 6 June 2012 we plan to leave by train from Bandung 7:00 am to Yogjakarta 13:55 am. (eksekutif, with airo). Can you tell us if there is a travelagency in Bandung who can arrange traintickets for us ? Do you know if it there is place to store our luggage (suitcases) in the train ? We are looking forward hearing from. Thank you very much in advance.

Hello, We need a recent certificate of birth to legalize our marriage. Just for your information: The Place of birth is Bandung and date of birth is 7 june 1950, we do have a original but we now need a recent one. We will visit Bandung so we are able to pick up this document. Do you know if it is possible to pick up this document how long this will take and where can we pick up the certificate of birth in Bandung? Thank you very much for your help in advance.

Hello, Where can I buy white leather shoes for men (for wedding) in Bandung ? Thank you for your help in advance.

Can anybody suggest me a place where I can find good and reasonable wedding souvenirs (peralatan/cenderahati perkhawinan)in Bandung. I'll be staying in Scarlet Dago and Aston Braga. Do these hotels happen to be closed to the place that I'm looking for? Thank you.

Hi All, My mum is on wheelchair. Are the train stations wheel-chair friendly? Thanks

Approx. how much does it cost in a taxi from Jakarta airport to Bandung? We are a group of 3. WIll it be economical to use shuttle services or taxi from airport? Both financial and time wise?

HI, About 20 of us (children and adults) will be travelling to Bandung from 9 Dec 2011 to 14 Dec 11. Are there any cheap apartment in Bandung near attractions or shopping centres? Thanks

My family with two kids (5 and 8 years) will be heading to bandung on 24th around 3pm. 1) Is Rumha-Mode factory outlet closed on 24th and 25th for chrismas.? what is the travel time (by taxi) to Rumha mode FO from Amaris Cihampelas hotel? 2) we are hoping to see the Tangkuban Perahu volcano may be the same day or the following day. What are the availble transport mode with more comfort and safe except taxis? 3) What is the time duration/distance from Amaris hotel cihampelas to Tangkuban Per... volcano? 4) What is best time to see it? morning or evening? thankyou

I am a Malaysian student and going to study abroad to Unversitas Padjadjaran, Bandung,Indonesia. My parents will come along with me for few days and wish to have a trip as well. Can you guys introduce me some hotels that near Unpad and some honourable tourist travel?

hello, I'll be traveling to Bandung with 2 friends end of may this year. we are all a first timer and still looking for a budget hotel near to the airport as we will reach there around 9pm. I really appreciate it if you can recommend us a hotel with price as low as IDR300000 for 3 persons.

Hi, I have been to a good atmosphere reataurant in Bandung e.g Kg Daun. However it's far away. Can anyone recommend a similar one in the city ? BTW any idea how much does it cost for taxi fare to Kg Daun from the city ? Thank you.

Hi planning to go Bandung this coming 2011 new year. Can I check will the factory outlets be open on 1st January?

Hi! I’m going to Bandung end of this month. I was wondering if there are any places there where I can get clothes/bags/shoes with no brands or labels? Thanks!

What time does Rumah Mode open and close? Are there any other good factory outlets near Rumah Mode? Thanks!

My husband and I will be flying into Bandung, planning to spend 2N in Sari Ater and 1N in Bandung city. Our date: 21-24th Sep. during the Hari Raya season. Sh we stay in a hotel in Sari Ater or a day trip will do? What hotels are there in Sari Ater besides the SA Hot Spring resort? I called SA Resort hotel and they want me to pay for the 2N with cash, no CC guarantee and if no show, can use them for future but no money return. In Bandung, any recc hotel? We prefer quiet, old Bnadung as we are interested in architecture and arts (not shopping). Sh we book a hotel ahead or just go there for the hotel. I believe Bandung has lots of hotels.

Hi, I heard alot about Bandung being a shopping paradize ..... lots of apparels, art & crafts, handbags and so on. Because of that, I will be traveling to Bandung for a shopping trip. Is there anyone that can suggest a shop that sell cheap and good luggage bag? something like 29" hardcase type? So that I can go without a luggage and come home with a new one.

Hi Vters! Having difficult time to decide either Grand Serella or Sukajadi Hotel. - Which one is better & comfy? - Which one is near to FO & Rumah Mode Any tips/advice/info about these 2 hotel is much appreciated. and I'm glad to hear any other suggestion as well... Cheeeeers :-)

Hi, I am going to Bandung soon. Would appreciate if someone can tell me is there a place where there are cheap accommodation for backpackers just like in the Bolioboro street in Jogja? How long will it take for train travel from Bandung to Jogja and what is the fare? Thank you Regards Chan

Hi, I am not able to book Hotel Santika Bandung. Can someone please recommend an alternative hotel which is close to the shopping areas (within walking distance)? Thank you so much! BTW is end March a peak season in Bandung?

Hi, I will be travelling to Bandung end of this month with my mum & her friends. So, I need some advice on the hotel. We need a hotel which is next to the shopping areas, within walking distance. Just wondering if Santika or Aston is a good choice? If not, kindly recommend. Thank you!

I planned to go to Bandung on July 2008. So i decided to stay at Karmila hotel but the problem is there is no website for this hotel, because i want to the rates for this hotel. So anybody can help me?

... that I just found out that there are TWO Bandung location, one in West Java and East Java. And my pages were on the WRONG location (the East Java). GREAT! :( Home » Asia » Indonesia » East Java Province » Bandung » xty Bandung Travel Page Bandung by xty I think someone must report this to the admin.

Hi..is anyone know what hotel is the nearest to the Pasar Baru? And what about Bumi Asih hotel..is the hotel in good condition? Can walk to Jl Riau right? TQ in advance.

hi friends i'll coming to bdg in march with a group of 17 peoples. some of my group members wanna have dinner at The Valley restaurant, and it was said that this restaurant is located at Dago. anyone pls let me know, how do i contact them, and how far the restaurant from the city centre. we were also told that there is another restaurant called The Peak. could anyone suggest how far this place from the city. atur nuhun:)