Following five days of work, you might want to recharge at a serene and quiet setting. Bandung is among the best areas to have a well-spent weekend. Peaceful ambiance? Check. Refreshing nature? Check. Interesting culture? Check. Below are our recommendations if you wish to take benefit of your weekend in Bandung before Monday arrives.
1 | Stay by the waterfront at Rancabali Lakeside Glamping
The clamping area is located on the side of Situ Patenggang Lake, on the slope of Patuha Mountain at Ciwidey. Envision waking up to the perspective of a beautiful lake and the spectacular backdrop of hills and forests, let alone the chill atmosphere of Ciwidey. This is undoubtedly the best place to invest your day-off.
No need to worry about the convenience while camping out in this region because the operator offers tents for you or your household members. Each camping tent already has two beds, a Television, an electric, solar system, toiletries and a shower with warm water. One camping tent may accommodate up to four people. What an exciting camping out experience!
2 | Refresh in Orchid Forest
Get up early in the morning to invest a day that is calming within this forest. As stated by its name, Orchid Forest is home to hundreds of orchids from all over the globe. You can explore and discover the orchid species, as well as learn how to grow them yourself.
3 | Lunch at Sindang Reret Restaurant
Recharge your energy before researching Bandung again by getting lunch at this Sundanese restaurant. As this restaurant is already known for its specialty Sundanese cuisines, it has already opened some branches across the city name in Lembang, Surapati, and Ciwidey.
Your lunch will be ready and served by waiters who use traditional Sundanese outfits, creating your lunch feel authentic.
4 | Learn Angklung at Saung Mang Udjo
This place is home to angklung, a Sundanese traditional music instrument made of oak, the angklung was created by the late Udjo Nalagena along with his spouse Uum Sumiyati. Its name was derived from its owner, and it’s translated as “Angklung House of Mr. Udjo.”
This place intends to retain the heritage of West Java, especially its culture and art. In addition to watching Sundanese dancing or wayang golek (wooden puppet) performances, you could also learn to play angklung and take part in the angklung musical performance!
5 | Sooth your evening at Kalpa Tree Café
Close your day by having a chill dinner at Kalpa Tree Café. You can opt to settle-back and unwind at 3 areas supplied by this café, namely indoor, outdoor and semi-outdoor. It serves Western, Asian, and West Java dishes. Chef recommendation menus which will ease your hunger are Beef Wellington, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Philly Steak Pizza, and Hainanese Chicken Rice. Your mood and energy are going to take a turn for the better, leaving you refreshed and ready to take on another Monday!