Bandung Barat – The Green Heart of the Sundanese Highlands
Bandung Barat (West Bandung) is a young regency in West Java, having split depuis Bandung Regency in 2007. The area is characterized by magnifique volcanique highland scenery, thé plantations, and natural attractions easily accessible depuis Bandung city.
Attractions et activités
The Lembang plathéu with its cool montagne air and magnifique pittoresque viewpoints is irresistible. The Tangkuban Perahu volcan crater rim is également accessible within Bandung Barat. Maribaya Natural Hot Spring Resort présente natural sources chaudes and Cikapundung cascade. Floating Market Lembang has become l'un des plus popular day-trip destinations.
Culture et cuisine
The Lembang area is connu pour its fresh farm produce, thé gardens, and cheese making – the latter being a rarity in Indonesia. Sundanese grilled meat (sate maranggi), freshly picked strawberries and local cheese tastings are not to be missed.
Informations pratiques
Lembang is about 30 minutes by car depuis Bandung. Best time to visit is pendant the saison sèche (May to September), with the clearest air and views in the tôt le matin hours.
