Plan 01
1 day in Bandung
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Day 1: Colonial Bandung
Start with Gedung Sate in the morning, then the Geological Museum nearby. After lunch and a rest, walk Jalan Asia-Afrika to Gedung Merdeka and Jalan Braga, and end at the Grand Mosque square.
Stop Time needed Walking Best time Gedung Sate About 1 hour Easy Morning, in soft light Jalan Braga 1 to 2 hours Easy Morning, or evening on a car-free day Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.
Plan 02
2 days in Bandung
- 01
Day 1: Colonial Bandung
Gedung Sate and the Geological Museum in the morning; Gedung Merdeka, Jalan Braga and the Savoy Homann frontage after a midday rest.
Stop Time needed Walking Best time Gedung Sate About 1 hour Easy Morning, in soft light Jalan Braga 1 to 2 hours Easy Morning, or evening on a car-free day Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.
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Day 2: Lembang
Drive north to Tangkuban Perahu early, before the cloud and crowds. Add the Bosscha Observatory grounds if open, and return for the afternoon Angklung Udjo show.
Stop Time needed Walking Best time Tangkuban Perahu 3 to 4 hours including the drive Moderate Early morning, before cloud Bosscha Observatory 1 to 2 hours Easy Daytime, with prior arrangement Pace: Moderate walking today — plan a sit-down break between stops.
With parents at Tangkuban Perahu: The rim is reachable by road with a short walk, but paths can be uneven and slippery, and sulphur gas can irritate older visitors with breathing problems. Rest points are limited.
Plan 03
3 days in Bandung
- 01
Day 1: Colonial Bandung
Gedung Sate, Geological Museum, then Gedung Merdeka, Braga and the Grand Mosque.
Stop Time needed Walking Best time Gedung Sate About 1 hour Easy Morning, in soft light Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.
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Day 2: Lembang
Tangkuban Perahu in the morning and Bosscha Observatory or a Lembang cafe after lunch.
Stop Time needed Walking Best time Tangkuban Perahu 3 to 4 hours including the drive Moderate Early morning, before cloud Bosscha Observatory 1 to 2 hours Easy Daytime, with prior arrangement Pace: Moderate walking today — plan a sit-down break between stops.
With parents at Tangkuban Perahu: The rim is reachable by road with a short walk, but paths can be uneven and slippery, and sulphur gas can irritate older visitors with breathing problems. Rest points are limited.
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Day 3: Kawah Putih
Leave early for Kawah Putih in the south, about two hours away, and keep the afternoon for Saung Angklung Udjo or shopping in Cihampelas.
Stop Time needed Walking Best time Kawah Putih Half to full day including the drive Moderate Weekday morning Saung Angklung Udjo About 2 hours Easy Afternoon, for the show Pace: Moderate walking today — plan a sit-down break between stops.
With parents at Kawah Putih: The site is reached by shuttle from the entrance, but paths are uneven and the air is thin, cool and sulphurous. The long road and weekend crowds can be tiring.
Read before you go
Guides for the stops on these routes
Pacing
Pacing a Bandung trip for parents and children
- Bandung is cooler than Jakarta, with daily highs of about 28 to 30 degrees Celsius on the climate record, but rain is frequent. Carry a light rain jacket and plan outdoor sights for the morning.
- Weekend traffic from Jakarta is heavy on the main roads and to Lembang. Visit Lembang and Kawah Putih on weekdays if you can, and allow generous drive times.
- Tangkuban Perahu and Kawah Putih are high, cooler and windy. Carry a light layer, and note that Kawah Putih's sulphur fumes may bother people with breathing problems.
- Pavements in the city are uneven and shared with motorbikes. Use ride-hailing apps or a driver for short hops rather than walking in the heat.
- Take travel insurance that covers medical care and evacuation. Wikivoyage advises medical evacuation cover; ask your hotel to identify the nearest large hospital.
- Drink bottled water, as Wikivoyage notes that tap water is not potable, and carry dry vegetarian snacks for day trips.
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Stay close to the route
Pick a base near the first day's sights. Our guide to where to stay in Bandung compares the areas.
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