Bandung Highlights with Volcano, Hot Spring, and Shopping
Highlights of the tour with the Bandung tour guide:
Tangkuban Perahu Volcano: The name Tangkuban Perahu, or the "overturned boat," comes from the Sundanese "Sangkuriang" legend. Its craters are the remnants of a gigantic collapsed volcano that still simmers and bubbles, sending up deadly sulfurous fumes. Its last serious eruption occurred in 1969, filling the area with black clouds, ash, and mudflows.
Ciater Hot Spring: Ciater is a pretty little place in the middle of a huge tea estate. Its main attraction is the Sari Ater Hot Spring Resort, which features some of the best pools in Bandung. You can enjoy swimming in warm sulfurous water pools that are said to help heal rheumatism and skin problems.
Cihampelas "Jeans" Center: No discussion of Bandung's sights would be complete without mentioning its famous Jeans Street, Jalan Cihampelas. This commercial area offers a huge collection of jeans and some of the most beautifully decorated shops.