Bandung, Capital of West Java, a great place to visit any time of the
year. Not only renowned for it's picturesque open vista, but the town also
offers many attractions well worth a visit.
Bandung is the capital city of West Java, and the third largest city
in Indonesia after Jakarta and Surabaya. Nicknamed Parijs van Java (Paris of
Java) by the Dutch for its resemblance to Paris and European atmosphere back in
colonial times, Bandung also earned another nickname as Kota Kembang, literally
meaning the Flower City since Bandung used to have a lot of flowers.
Located at the altitude of 768m and surrounded by the lush and
beautiful Parahyangan mountains makes the climate mild and pleasant. The city
has been well known for its universities, aclothing and a great place for
gastronomic adventure. Nowadays, Bandung has become a very popular weekend
escape for Jakartans, who would crowd the city on weekends and national
holidays.
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