Rumah Mode (Factory Outlet)

Rumah Mode This Factory Outlet Shopping in Bandung is a place which is again very current in trend. This is a unique shopping place, the shape is not a tall building like most malls today, but more simple and designed as a decorated house with large gardens and fountains that add to the lush's of this place.

This Factory Outlet has a concept of 'One Stop Shopping' to be in one place that can meet various needs of visitors. This is none other because of in addition to Rumah Mode Factory Outlet sells a variety of clothing, bags, shoes and various other clothing that becomes the main material, at Rumah Mode Factory Outlet also provides a cafe to relax in between the time of shopping.

Jl. Setiabudhi 41 F
Bandung - Indonesia

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Indonesia Menggugat (Historical Building)

Gedung Indonesia Menggugat formerly was Landraad (colonial court) during the Dutch government. It was the site of Indonesian history in which the young Sukarno's fight for human dignity before the colonial court (Landraad) with Maskoen, Billy Mangkoepradja, Soepriadinata, Sastromolejono, Sartono in 1930. 


That historic event that became known by the name "Indonesia Menggugat" (literary means Indonesia Solicites). Bandoeng Joernal restore the function of this building as an Ex-Landraad building in 1999 that was previously used as an Office of Trade and Industry offices in West Java Province. Bandoeng Joernal create social programs that aim to restore the collective memory of society in the history of this site. Then this site called Gedung Indonesia Menggugat in 2005 by the late HC Mashudi, after a physical improvement. The building was inaugurated as Indonesia Menggugat Public Space on June 18, 2007 by the Government of West Java Province, which was attended by Chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly.

The building is now used for Public Space and is open to the public at large, where people can meet each other to jointly maintain the authority of this site by creating programs related to the historical site. It also can be used for public event.


GIM Public Space Facilities consist of:
Main Hall with a capacity of 200 people
Exhibition Room
Audio Visual Room
Mashudi Library
Landraad Cafe


Gedung Indonesia Menggugat
JALAN PERINTIS KEMERDEKAAN 5 
BANDUNG - INDONESIA
Contact Person:
Phone: +62 - 22 - 4202115
E-Mail: indonesiamenggugat@gmail.com

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Posted in: Exhibition,Heritage,History,Venue

Gedung YPK (Cultural Center Building)

The Foundation Cultural Center Building (YPK) is a historic building in the city of Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. This building now serves as a performing arts and cultural performances. This building can also be used for seminars, congresses, meetings, even for a wedding or prom.

This building was built during the colonial Dutch East Indies. This building was formerly functioning as Sosietat (Conference Hall) named Ons Genoegen. Formerly in this building there is a place to play billiards, chess, playing cards, and there is also room to eat and drink while listening to musical entertainment from the band or orchestra that time. At the time of independence movements in the 1930s, national political leaders have also used it to vergadering (meetings) or any political discourse.

Building The Foundation Cultural Center (YPK)
Jl. No. Naripan. 7
Bandung

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Kebun Binatang Bandung (Bandung Zoo)

Bandung Zoo is not far from the campus of Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), precisely at Jalan Taman Sari, Bandung, West Java. The zoo was established since 1930 and inaugurated in 1933 by the Dutch.

This Bandung Zoo was originally known as a botanical garden. This park was inaugurated in 1923 to commemorate the Jubilee of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, so named Jubilueumpark. The inscription of Jubiluempark built at the south corner of the triangle park. This inscription can still be seen in the back garden ornamental plant nurseries until the 1950's. Now that the inscription has disappeared somewhere.

The zoo was first known as derenten. The term is derived from Dutch, direntuin (zoo) is often pronounced by the Sundanese. Today, people know it as the Bandung Zoo.

When you get to the zoo, you will be greeted by a group of elephants and several species of birds. Then as you walk further, you will find a collection of various types of snakes. There was also an exotic apes are very attractive especially when they make noises like in the Tarzan movie.

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Komunitas Hong (Sundanese Playing Community)

It might surprise you that Sundanese children have hundreds of traditional toys and games. Games that must be played in real life - not virtually like PlayStation. Most of the toys are made of bamboo and some other materials too. While the games mostly played in groups, or at least should be played by two children. You might also wonder why some of the toys has similarity to your toys back home.

This community formally named Komunitas Hong - Pusat Kajian Mainan Rakyat (Center of Folk Toys Research). It was founded on 2003 and has done research on toys and games before it was founded. This community strive to search and reconstruct traditional folks games and toys. They aim is to collect hundreds (maybe thousands) of Indonesian folks toys and games. However, at the moment they still concentrate to search into the Sundaneses first.

Actually this community is based in Subang, north of Bandung. Fortunately, now they have a base here in Bandung that you can visit at most times. Even easier, you can meet this community in Car Free Day Dago area every Sunday morning.

Let’s go back to your childhood and try out some unique traditional toys that surely will get your interest.


Komunitas Hong

Pusat Kajian Mainan Rakyat

Centre: Jl. Bukit Pakar Utara 35 Dago Bandung Tel. 022-2515775

Showroom: Jl. Merak 2 Bandung Tel.

Workshop: Kampung Kolecer, Kmp. Bolang desa Cibuluh Kec. Tanjungsiang Kab. Subang

Tel: 0260-480026

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Posted in: Community,Crafts,Culture,Entertainment,Traditional,Urban Activity

Rumah Adat Cikondang (Traditional House)

Take some out of the ordinary trip to the south of Bandung. There you can find a village which still has a very old traditional house. Its name is the village of Cikondang. Actually in this village there used to be a traditional house compound, but unfortunately there has been a very big fire disaster that burnt so many houses. Now, there is only one traditional house left here known as the Bumi Adat (Custom House).

Bumi Adat is home to the traditional elders in the village of Cikondang. Its architecture is very distinctive and consists of a wooden-roofed wood fibers. Although it is still characterized by Sundanese traditional house, but the architecture of has its own special characteristics.

In addition to Bumi Adat, which became the main attraction in this village is there’s still a forbidden forests. This forest is located behind the Bumi Adat, and still very protected by the local peoples around. The villagers also still maintain the musical art tradition that is very interesting. Occasionally the musical art that is still performed on a particular events. There are some that uses bamboo musical instruments, and some are just using only human sounds.

To go to this place you can go through the road to Pangalengan. The distance from the city of Bandung is about 38 kilometers. After visiting this village you can continue your trip to Pangalengan village.

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Posted in: Culture,Heritage,Rural,Traditional,Village

Sanghyang Tikoro (Throat of God)

Bandung tourism seems like never run out of attractions. When you get bored of the hectic life of a city, please try to visit outer Bandung tourism area such as Sanghyang Tikoro.

Actually Sanghyang Tikoro is an underground cavern formed of limestone beneath which there is a torrential stream Citarum. The length of the underground cave was reputedly up to 162 m with a depth of about 1.5 in the dry season.

According to the results of research geologist, Sanghyang Tikoro, Tangkubanparahu Mountain, and Mount Burangrang were formed by the eruption of Mount Sunda. Resulted in fierce eruption destroyed the entire surface of the body leaving no trace. After the eruption, many hot lava came out, which caused rivers in the area of Batujajar, Cililin, and Padalarang buried and turned into a cold lava, that gradually build up and form a lake which was then popularly known as the Talaga Bandung. These lake of Talaga Bandung little by little eventually eroded to form a hole that became known Sanghyang Tikoro.

To reach this place you can go to Padalarang, 30 minutes from Bandung, then to Citatah and Highways Rajamandala to reach a gate marked "Waduk Saguling" (Reservoir Saguling). From here continue to go until you find a guarded checkpoint that you should pass, because it seems that this place is rather closed. Presumably you need a reliable vehicle to get through this winding road. Then you'll find an old nameplate reads "Sanghyang Tikoro".

Photograph by Ikhlasul Amal

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Jendela Alam (Window of Nature)

This place offers outdoor recreation that can be a means of learning for your kids. There are farms and plantations in mountainous areas which are cool and comfortable. In addition to recognizing various types of animals, on the farm your kids can also perform a variety of fun activities. Activities such as, riding a pony, take the eggs straight from the chicken coop, and see how to milk cows and goats. 


Meanwhile in other section of the plantation, along with a guide, you can take your kids picking strawberries, cherry tomatoes and vegetables. Once picked, the crop can be enjoyed immediately. For example, for the strawberries you can take them to the canteen and make some juice. 

To enjoy it more, you might want to dress your kids with comfortable clothes and shoes. Also don’t forget to put insect repellant cream and bring some changes as well. When attending the chicken farm, they might peck your kids, so, be careful. Also after the rain, the soils might get slippery. But that can be part of the fun right?

Exciting isn't it?


Jl. Sersan Bajuri Km. 4,5

Ledeng, Lembang

Bandung

Phone: (022) 278 8482, 278 8513, 695 972 68

Website: www.jendela-alam.com

Entrance Ticket: Rp. 6.000,00.

Personal Package:
Mamam Yooook: Rp. 6.000,00./ activity
Petik Cantik : Rp. 6.000,00./ activity
Kidz Adventure : Rp. 10.000,00.

Group Package:
Rahasia Kuda (Horse's Secret): Rp. 50.000,00.
Rahasia Telur (Egg's Secret): Rp. 50.000,00.
Rahasia Kelinci (Rabbit's Secret): Rp. 50.000,00

Open: Monday – Sunday from 09.00 – 16.00

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Buqiet Skate Park

Even though extreme sport such as skateboard and freestyle BMX has become more popular in Bandung, there are still few open park in the city that can be used for extreme sport. One of the place where Bandung skaters use to hang out is in Buqiet Skate Park.

If you just want to hang out, this place is really open and welcome. But to test your skill, you get to pay for about Rp. 20.000,- to use the ramp. Buqiet Skate Park has the facilities such as rails, street-like venue, and also some quarter pipes and vert section. This place is fancy enough for Bandung youth to hang out.

To get to the park is not that easy. It is located in the south west of Bandung, and the road to get there is very small and winding. You might want to check their schedule as well, as there used to be some timings for skaters and for bikers. 


Buqiet Skate Park

Jl. Ciwaruga

Bandung

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