Minimax (Mini Movie Theater)

You can have a mini theater for yourself with your friends, and choose your own movie to watch. Just go to Minimax at Dago Plaza, and have a private room with good quality sound system to watch your favorite film. The room is furnished with cozy sofa and couch, big TV screen and audio system with air-conditioner facility. So, it’s like to have your own private movie theater to enjoy with your friends or family.

There is also a lounge for you to wait for your turn, in case the room is still fully booked. At the lounge, you can try karaoke for only Rp. 3.000,- per song.

Price:

Weekdays:

Standard = Rp. 30.000,-

VIP = Rp. 65.000,-

Weekend:

Standard = Rp. 44.000,-

VIP = Rp. 91.000,-

Minimax

Dago Plaza Lt. 1

Jl. Ir. H. Juanda (Dago) 61 - 63

Bandung

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Taman Lalu Lintas (Traffic Park)

Taman Lalu Lintas initially was an area that was designated as a tropical area. So no wonder if there are many tropical plants that thrive there. As nowadays there are many green lot area in the city of Bandung which has been converted to buildings filling up the city.

In addition to area designated as green lot, traffic park is also an object of family recreation cheap but still has the educative aspect of the children. Lots of children's play facilities that can be used to play while learning for the children there. Besides it is also a wide area and lush trees will be used to place a cozy picnic for the whole family.

The main attraction in this park, however, is the miniature of traffic designed for children. Here your kids can try to drive and learn about the traffic sign. There are occassionally also activities of learning how the traffic works.

Formally established on 1 March 1958, Parks traffic Ade Irma Suryani Nasution is an informal educational tool aimed at instilling ethical values ​​in traffic early on for children. Actually, since its establishment on 1 March 1958, at the end of 1965 the new name of Ade Irma Suryani Nasution be added after the name of the park traffic. This is done to commemorate the national hero of the little, Ade Irma Suryani Nasution, who is the daughter of the late General Five Star (Rtd) Abdul Haris Nasution. Ade Irma Suryani Nasution died at the time of movement G 30 SPKI (G30S). She was shot at a bunch of rebels about to kidnap her father.

Taman Lalu Lintas
Ade Irma Suryani Nasution
Jl. Belitung No. 1
Bandung

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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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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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Jonas Photo Studio

Get professional photography service while you are in Bandung. Come to Jonas.

Golly, would line up if you want to get photographed in this studio! Once the photo studio is location was on the street Batik Jonas.The road should go all the complexes and it is quite hard to find.But the photography service was attractive to many people in Bandung. Even if the location was hard to find but the people came to this studio.
Now the studio is already so advanced. Photographic techniques and display of the photographs is already very modern and diverse. People from outside the city are also not uncommon to come to Bandung just to be photographed in this Jonas Photo Studio.
This photo studio has also transformed from just ordinary photo studio, to become a place where Bandung youths would hang out. There are already cafes and food stalls established in the area and surrounding.
Jl. Banda

Bandung

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Puspa Science and Technology

Puspa Science and Technology is located in Kota Baru Parahyangan Bandung West was not far from the toll booth Padalarang West Bandung with a pretty decent place and easy to reach from any direction as well.

Only by paying ticket Rp. 10,000 per person, Puspa science and technology with the largest sundial in Southeast Asia offers a wide diversity of science and technology in it, not just see you also can also try and practice the various tools that exist in this science and technology such as washbasins Puspa fountain, Bongosong, Ball Float , Hanging bicycle, Generator Van degraff that can make hair stand up, nail chair, infinity mirror and many others.

Take advantage of the last days of school holidays in addition to walk the tour as well as well as learning to increase knowledge for the child as well as adults are also very nice that you stopped by to visit attractions on this one.

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Moko Hill

Tired of the same old Saturday night? Want to throw a romantic surprise for your honey? Well, this time let’s make a different kind of date. In case you didn’t notice, Bandung has a perfect romantic spot and you don’t have to be such a high roller to have your pleasure in here. Meet Moko Hill, located in Cimuncang Village, Eastern Bandung. This 1500 metres-above-sea-level spot, serves you an awesome look of Bandung, during the day and night. Even though we have to go through steep climbs and rocky roads, but all those sweat and tears will paid off after you take a glimpse at the magical views of it.

In Moko, the hype hang out place is a food stall, named Warung Daweung. But, lots of people refer it as Moko Daweung. To reach Moko Daweung, you can pick one of three routes. First, there is Bojong Koneng route, which is the shortest route by distance. The other ways are Cimuncang route and Padasuka route. Cimuncang route has a really bumpy road and only off road vehicles who can nailed down this challenge. People usually choose Padasuka route because the road is not as bumpy as the others, even the steep climb is still there waiting for you.

If you’re lucky and come at the right time, the beautiful sunset is up for grabs. Tremendous view of Bandung without being blocked by tall buildings or trees will make your trip even better. These are the top list of what-to-see here in Moko. Don’t miss those beautiful scenes and your romantic moments, so capture them right away with your camera or video. Sipping a cup of coffee and munching your favorite snacks from the 24-hour food stall of Moko Daweung, while enjoying the peaceful and romance of Moko, will make you feel like, ”Wow, I’m in the La-La-Land!”

Well, you don’t need expensive restaurants or go to Paris to get all lovey dovey with your darling. Swing by to Moko Hills and let love blends with nature!

courtesy of: www.bandungreview.com

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Caringin TIlu

For those of you who live in Bandung might already be familiar with the sights Caringin Tilu. But for you who haven't heard about it, just follow this direction. From Gasibu square, follow the path of Jalan Suci (a.k.a. PHH Mustofa) toward Terminal Cicaheum. About 100 meters before Cicaheum, or right after Surapati Core on your left, you should find the street name Padasuka. Now turn to it, then go pass Saung Angklung Udjo. Just continue about 3 - 4 miles. If the course already really steep, means that you already close.
 Apparently there already stood a cafe named Red Brick Cafe. The food is just average, so yes the typical student, fried rice, fried noodles and instant noodle. In addition to drinks, it also provides a roasted corn and sisha.


But what makes it fun is the view. So cool, especially entering the night. It seems that the entire South and East can be seen from the cafe. Beautiful lights in the city of Bandung from the cafe was very pleasant to see.

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Adu Domba

This event was held on a regular basis and take place in turns. In the Bandung area alone there are some areas that made the venue for this traditional activity. Among others in the region Arcamanik, Siliwangi, Gegerkalong, and also in West Bandung area around Cimahi.

The activity itself is very exciting. When watching this event, our hearts pounding so tense waiting for the lamb's head collided with his opponent's head lamb. The Lambs dressed in a leather necklace and a nail-like heavy metal music players. Dashing and ferocious! For those not familiar with the activities that contain elements of violence, this event might be a bit difficult to enjoy it.

The participants are mostly sheep farmers, who are spread almost all over western Java. Most especially Garut, Sumedang, Bandung, Majalengka and others. Almost every month this activity carried out in rotating areas. Bandung arena of which lies in the valley Siliwangi (in addition to sports fields Sabuga ITB).

Each event would provoke, always crowded with spectators. This activity also has a fairly high prestige because a lot of public leaders who are also fans of Sunda well owners. Prizes at stake are also interesting. A car or motorcycle is something familiar. This is not surprising because the price of a sheep race could reach tens of millions of dollars.

Like a boxing match, this event is also supported by the jury assessors, referees and coaches who come to dance Jaipongan every time his sheep in action. Usually every game is divided into two rounds, and each round consists of ten times the collision of the head. It is also divided into different classes based on the weight of sheep fighter.

The event would provoke, are also frequently punctuated by the attractions of martial arts, traditional music as well. This makes a very lively and interesting activities.

Source: Yogi, indotravelers.com

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Taman Budaya

Location	:	Jl. Bukit Dago Selatan No. 53 A
Telephone	:	(+62 22) 2504912, 2505365
Fax		(+62 22) 2514368
Website	:	www.westjavaculture.com
Email	:	tamanbudaya@westjava-indonesia.com

Operating hours	:	daily
Admission charges	:	Rp. 1,000
Facilities	:	amphitheatre, gallery, toilets, restaurant
How to get there	:	by angkot: from Jalan Asia Afrika (around "Alun-alun") take a red angkot to "Viaduct/BCA bank", change to a green angkot ("St Hall/Station - Dago") at Viaduct. From Dago angkot terminal walk about 50 meters (fares: Rp. 2,000 and Rp. 3,500, respectively) ; from Jalan Merdeka take "Kalapa - Dago" angkot, get off at Dago terminal by taxi: around Rp. 30,000 from city area
Remarks	:	prior reservation is suggested, especially during holiday seasons.

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Classic Rock Cafe

Jalan Lembong No. 1, (Near Jalan Braga)
Tel: 022 420 7982.
Interesting website at http://www.classicrockcafe.co.id/

If you want some live music in Bandung, you might want to try Classic Rock Cafe. This bar is situated on two levels, the lower level with the bar and the bands and the upper level with sofa seating. Mostly they play rock music from the 60's to the 90's from bands who know how to play their instruments and singers who know how to sing! They have all waitress service and excellent atmosphere on busy nights.

Source: www.bandung-indonesia.com

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Saung Angklung Udjo

If you are in Bandung and want to move on to Saung Angklung Udjo, you can use as a means of transportation using angkot that, through certain channels Padasuka, by angkot.


Saung Angklung Udjo (SAU) is one–stop cultural workshop, consists of : performance venue, bamboo handicraft centre, and bamboo instrument workshop. Apart from that, SAU has an honorable function as an educational laboratory and training centre to preserve the Sundanese culture – Angklung in particular.

Regular performances at Saung Angklung Udjo starts at 15.30 pm until 17:30 pm. For 2 hours, enjoy the charm of art and culture of Indonesia only in Saung Angklung Udjo!

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Dago Car Free Day

Meet the real citizen of Bandung. Just go to the Dago Street (Ir. H. Juanda) on Sunday morning. Just remember not to take your car or motorbike, because it will be a car free day on that street.


For all residents in Bandung this one should be popular. It's a Sunday morning event in Jalan Juanda, start from under the fly over and ended close to the Dipati Ukur intersection, a car-free-day event. Unfortunately, it's not all day long. It's a 6-10 am event. All cars and motorcycles are banned to enter. All the people who walk, ride a bicycle can watch some people do some street performance.

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Kebun Seni (Art Park)

For you fans of art, especially painting and sculpture, visit to the Art Market Taman Sari or now known as Castle Garden Art. Here but can view and purchase works of art, you also presented an artist's hand game attractions make a masterpiece.

Art Castle Gardens is located at Jalan Taman Sari No. 69 Bandung. Its location adjacent to the Zoo of Bandung and Bandung Institute of Technology Campus. In this place there are more than 20 booths displaying various works of painting, sculpture, lanterns and knick-knacks.

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Planet Comics

Setrasari Mall Blok B2
Telp : +62 22 2016155

What is sold here mostly of the American comics, such as the publishing from DC, Marvel, Image, Dark Horse and many others. There is also a Japanese comic though. But this collection is not as much as American comics collection. Still, the Japanese comics are also originally purchased from  the USA, that  has been translated into English. In addition to comics, they also sell posters, action figures, model kits, t-shirts, hats, gamecards, and much more. Uniquely, all goods sold here are originally imported. So blame it on the dollar exchange rate continues to climb if you are simply furious with the price offered here.

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Sunday Bird Watching

Taman Ganesha (Ganesha Park) 
Jalan Ganesha 
Alongside Salman Mosque


SBW program (Sunday Bird Watching) is an umbrella program for the entire work program BICONS. The main menu on this program as a mean to instill the love of the environment and building a critical awareness of Bandung society through environmental education programs.  SBW routinely held every Sunday at 07:00 to 10:00 am at Ganesha Park and other choice locations in the city of Bandung.


BICONS (Bird Conservation Society) is established by group of birders to support bird conservation and its habitat. BICONS was founded in September 24th 1999, based on reality of depression of wildlife existence in urban area. Birds as entry point are applied for any BICONS conservation environmental efforts. BICONS’ vision is “To sensitize people in conservation of bird and its habitat”, demonstrated in programs which focused on research, capacity building, public awareness, supporting conducive policy, and networking development.

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