05 May, 2010

║ BaNdUnG tRiP : TiPs & TrIcKs ║

Hye guys, some trips & tricks to be share together....even our trip this time have our own travel guide..we have to know little bit supaya xtertipu oleh mereka² yg suke menipu....enjoy reading yeah!

Bandung is a place for some shopping therapy.(i loikeee it bebeh!) It is well documented that Bandung is a shopping haven for shopaholics. Everything is cheap there, and since our Malaysian Ringgit (RM) is on an all-time high, the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) can made you an instant millionaire. The currency is IDR1 million= RM363.

PLANNING
  • Bring along your money in both currencies (IDR & RM). Some shops accept both currencies. Cash is king. Credit cards are only accepted in larger shops, and some shops have different kind of card readers which unable to read Malaysian credit cards. Tipping is a commodity everywhere in Bandung. So best to keep some IDR1,000 notes with you.
  • You will do a lot of walking (I mean a lot!) at the factory outlets. So bring on your most comfortable walking shoes. High heels? That’s spell trouble.
  • Bandung can get a bit chilly after 6pm (as low as 19 Celsius). A jacket or sweater is probably a good idea.
 ARRIVAL
  • Seeing how they drive in Bandung might be a culture shock to you as everybody drive their own way in the traffic. It is definitely a good idea to leave the drivings to the driver (supir).
  • At the airport, you will have your first taste of the road peddlers, selling everything from key-chains, souvenir pens, beads, t-shirts and other stuff. If you’re not buying (yet), just ignore them and avoid any eye contact.
ACCOMMODATION
  • Since there’s a probability that you’ll do you shopping from early morning until night, hotel rooms would be used only for bathing and sleeping. So go for cheaper rooms.
  •  The best should be within the Factory Outlets (FO).

TRAVELING 
  • The FOs are everywhere in Bandung, so a proper transportation and tour guide definitely a must. 
  • The drivers can act as your local tour guide, as they are well-versed around Bandung, and all of them can speak and understand Bahasa Malaysia. You don’t have to converse in Bahasa Indonesia to them, as sometimes it sounds funny.
SHOPPING (originals unless stated)
  • Toko Tiga (jeans (all brands), Nike and Manchester United clothing line)).
  • Rumah Mode (fashionable FO at Jalan Setiabudi). Probably the largest Factory Outlet in Bandung. They have the so-called “Modern Bali Ethnic” interior and exterior, with restaurants like Cafe Bali, Java Bean Coffee and Rumah Makan Bumbu Desa.
  • The Heritage &; Summit (Jalan Riau). Assortment of clothes.
  • Terminal Tas (lots of wallets and handbags). Definitely not original stuff.
  • Donatello and others (Jalan Dago). They sell almost the same stuff. Original.
  • Paris van Java shopping centre. Very modern, airy (try and shop there at night), lots of shops, Carrefour, Sogo, Nike shop (IDR599,000 or RM183 for original Manchester United current jersey), Manchester United Restaurant & Bar (I watched Fulham beat ManU 2-0 there) where they have lots of ManU official merchandise (but don’t buy the jersey ’cause for IDR800,000, it’s expensive). 
  • Pasar Baru (a lot of choices for textiles and cheap too). 
SIGHTSEEING
  • The weather is cooler the higher you go up the mountain. But once you go near the craters, it’s hot as hell. Entering the volcanic park will cost you IDR35,000 per person.
  • The guide will bring along a few street peddlers (disguised as tour guides). They will talk and laugh with you en route to the craters. They even massage your feet in the hot spring pond (no obligation according to my guide…which translates as free massage) with volcanic mud. Once completed, they will open their bags and peddled their wares, which may consists of metal tasbih (IDR400,000!), a set of wooden pens (IDR150,000!) and/or key-chains (IDR200,000!). Definitely much more expensive than in Bandung town. Try you best to say no to them, or you may lose more than IDR500,000 to them .
SOCIAL
  • Bandung is full of social people. Music scenes are aplenty. It seems that everybody in Bandung can sing (even it’s an old Javanese song).
  • Karaoke outlets, dangdut clubs and bars are everywhere.
  • People in Bandung is very service-oriented, especially the hotels and restaurants.
  • Try to have a ride around Bandung at night and you’ll noticed the same familiarity with KL (except KL is hot at night).
  FOOD
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) is everywhere but no McDs
 GOING HOME
  • Make sure you have enough bags to carry all your stuff.
  • Be ready to pay for excess baggage.
  • Don’t buy cigarettes at the airport, as it is expensive! Buy it earlier at Circle K convenient store (like our 7-11 over here), which is way cheaper than the roadside cigarette peddlers. Moreover, stocks at the airport might be limited.
  • If you are being approached by a kebaya clad lady at the airport offering a place to relax, best is to ignore her. She may be part of the airport staff, but she is selling a service where you have to pay IDR35,000 per person for a nice place to rest and plenty of drinks and food. She didn’t tell us beforehand, and we only knew that we had to pay when we try to leave the room. But if you don’t mind paying for a comfortable aircond resting lounge, unlimited drinks and food, then look out for the ladies in kebaya. They are normally the pretty ones and very, very friendly.
  • Airport tax is an automatic IDR75,000 per person (except infants). So, don’t throw away your excess Rupiah yet.
OTHERS
  • If you want to buy some souvenirs to bring home, the street peddlers have a lot to offer. Things like wooden pencils with Bandung inscriptions, home-made keychains, fridge magnets, metal praying beads (aka tasbih), Bandung t-shirts (be aware of dual qualities of t-shirts they’re selling). You can bargain with them until the cows come home, but don’t put a price on any item. Ask them first to name the lowest price. If you think it’s low enough, then name the price you’re willing to pay.
  • Don’t promise any street peddler that you will buy things from him, as he will follow you everywhere you go until you buy something from you.
  • Your driver will follow you to every FO you go and they will wait outside. You can pass your shopping bags to them for storage inside the van.
  • Enjoy the night weather in Bandung. It’s nothing like Genting Highland or Fraser Hills.
  • Make sure you drink plenty of water, as the weather could get a bit dry during daytime. Almost all of my entourage suffer from sore throats, fever and foot pains back home, but that maybe from inhaling the volcano’s sulphur smell, hiking the hills and FOs. Just don’t forget your supply of “minyak angin”, tiger balms, panadols, uphamols and whatever your fancy.
Sorry if u get bored when reading...ini adalah entry terpanjang since i'm started in blogging arena....just for info to those yg memerlukan...Happy travelling!

14 comments:

  1. a really helpful entry,thanks!ni pengalaman sdri ke?sy nak ke bandung nanti,tgh kumpul tips hehe

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    1. Salam oullllssss

      pakej bronze (hotel,buffe breakfast and transport) at bandung.... murahhhhh sampai pengsannnnn

      butiran perjalanan

      Day 1
      > airport bandung
      >Pasar Baru membeli belah
      >lunch at kampium bistro
      >Toko Tiga (Branded Jeans)
      >depasion factory outlet kain potong
      >rumah kain dan telekung
      >Factory Outlet At Jalan Riau and dago
      >dinner at iga dan ayam bakar wong solo

      Day 2
      >Gunung Tangkuban Parahu
      >floating market
      >lunch at kopi luwak caffe
      >wisata naik kuda deranch
      >Strawberry and tea park
      >Membeli-belah di Rumah Mode & Cihampelas Jeans Centre & factory outlet
      >dinner at kedai makan balacan

      day 3
      >kawah putih crater or trans studio bandung (pilih salah satu jer)
      >lunch at rumah makan padang simpang raya
      >cibaduyut street area barangan kulit
      >paris van java shopping mall
      > Oleh-oleh Bandung (cake Lapis, Brownies, Kartika Sari and Amanda>
      >dinner at ikan bakar pa chimet

      Day4
      >check out hotel bandung
      >Airport transfer

      term and condition

      *total rate nye per person adalah
      395rm per person if 2 person
      330rm per person if 3 person
      285rm per person if 4 person
      250rm per person if 5 person
      235rm per person if 6 person

      *rate included transportation type kereta is toyota avanza or suzuki apv (petrol,parking,pemandu,kereta dan high way tiket)

      *1 room dimuat 2 person tak dijoin so selesa sangat, semasa 4day 3night included buffet breakfast. hotel kat bandung adalah vio hotel cihampelas bandung

      *rate is not included lunch and dinner

      *rate is not included entrance fee per kereta and entrance fee per person at tempat lawatan dengan itenerary

      *no hidends charge

      Whatsapp : +62 852 9446 6131 (Ahmad Alifa)

      email : ahmadalifabandungtour@gmail.com

      facebook & email: ahmadalifabandungtour@gmail.com

      LINE and Wechat and whatapps :

      +62 852 9446 6131 (Ahmad Alifa)

      Semoga inform yg saya berikan dapat memudahkan urusan untuk bercuti ke bandung.

      Terima kasih.
      Wassalam.wrwb.

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  2. Welcome...xsemua..collect from the others too..nway, keep in touch.bl nk pergi?

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  3. Hye Nay....thanx...klu ade info..blh sharing juge kn?

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  4. huhu~~
    best ar ko da nk smpai sana...
    kt pasar baru confirm besh..
    :)

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  5. Wowiiii...bl ms ko bc blog aku ni beb? 2la aku ajk..ko xmo...xpe..nt kite plan lg yerk!

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  6. thanks for the tips. it's really helpful :)

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  7. Lina : sharing is caring..hihi..thanx dear for read mine!

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  8. FYI NEED DRIVER IN BANDUNG?

    RENTAL CAR IN BANDUNG NEW AVANZA 2013
    1 CAR FOR 6-7 PEOPLE

    DOWN TOWN AND SHOPPING PLACES : RP 400.000 / 122 RM / USD 40
    INCLUSIVE:
    > 12 HOURS CAR USAGE ( TOYOTA Avanza)
    > PLUS TIP DRIVER
    > PLUS BBM / PETROL
    > PICK UP & RETURN TRANSFER FROM HOTEL OR AIRPORT ( SAME DAY TOUR )
    > PLUS PARKING TAX
    > DOWN TOWN ( PASAR BARU, FACTORY OUTLET , DAGO STREET + RIAU STREET)
    > EXCLUSIVE TOUR ENTRANCE + MEALS

    LEMBANG AREA : RP 500.000 / 167 RM / USD 50
    INCLUDE:
    > 12 HOURS CAR USAGE ( TOYOTA Avanza)
    > PLUS TIP DRIVER
    > PLUS BBM / PETROL
    > PICK UP & RETURN TRANSFER FROM HOTEL OR AIRPORT ( SAME DAY TOUR )
    > PLUS PARKING TAX
    > DOWN TOWN + LEMBANG AREA ( FLOATING MARKET, SARI ATER, TANGKUBAN PERAHU)
    > EXCLUSIVE TOUR ENTRANCE + MEALS

    CIWIDEY AREA : RP 600.000 / 182 RM / USD 60
    INCLUDE:
    > 24 HOURS CAR USAGE ( TOYOTA Avanza)
    > PLUS TIP DRIVER
    > PLUS BBM/ PETROL
    > PICK UP & RETURN TRANSFER FROM HOTEL OR AIRPORT ( SAME DAY TOUR )
    > PLUS PARKING TAX
    > PLUS TOL / HIGHWAY TAX
    > DOWN TOWN + CIWIDEY ( KEBUN STRAWBERRY, KAWAH PUTIH )
    > EXCLUSIVE TOUR ENTRANCE + MEALS

    GARUT AREA : RP 700.000 / 213 RM / USD 70
    INCLUDE:
    > 24 HOURS CAR USAGE ( TOYOTA Avanza)
    > PLUS TIP DRIVER
    > PLUS BBM/ MINYAK
    > PICK UP & RETURN TRANSFER FROM HOTEL OR AIRPORT ( SAME DAY TOUR )
    > PLUS PARKING TAX
    > PLUS TOL / HIGHWAY TAX
    > DOWN TOWN + GARUT ( KAMPUNG SAMPIREUN, ASEP STROBERI )
    > EXCLUSIVE TOUR ENTRANCE + MEALS

    DROP OFF JAKARTA - BANDUNG : RP 700.000 / 213 RM / USD 70
    INCLUDE:
    > 24 HOURS CAR USAGE ( TOYOTA Avanza)
    > PLUS TIP DRIVER
    > PLUS BBM/ MINYAK
    > PICK UP & RETURN TRANSFER FROM HOTEL OR AIRPORT ( SAME DAY TOUR )
    > PLUS PARKING TAX
    > PLUS TOL / HIGHWAY TAX
    > EXCLUSIVE TOUR ENTRANCE + MEALS

    CALL OR TEXT : +62 8213 97 313 88
    whatsapp : +62 8213 97 313 88
    ym : adriani_ku@yahoo.com
    email : adrianiku@gmail.com
    web :http://sopirdibandung.blogspot.com
    PIN BB : 28914414 / aul
    facebook : adriani_ku@yahoo.com
    twitter : @supirbandung
    cp : aulia

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  9. salam.

    Saya nak bertanya, how do engage chartered van/car with driver? How do i get contacts? Share with me at nourin.ain@gmail.com

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  10. Salam oullllssss

    pakej bronze (hotel,buffe breakfast and transport) at bandung.... murahhhhh sampai pengsannnnn

    butiran perjalanan

    Day 1
    > airport bandung
    >Pasar Baru membeli belah
    >lunch at kampium bistro
    >Toko Tiga (Branded Jeans)
    >depasion factory outlet kain potong
    >rumah kain dan telekung
    >Factory Outlet At Jalan Riau and dago
    >dinner at iga dan ayam bakar wong solo

    Day 2
    >Gunung Tangkuban Parahu
    >floating market
    >lunch at kopi luwak caffe
    >wisata naik kuda deranch
    >Strawberry and tea park
    >Membeli-belah di Rumah Mode & Cihampelas Jeans Centre & factory outlet
    >dinner at kedai makan balacan

    day 3
    >kawah putih crater or trans studio bandung (pilih salah satu jer)
    >lunch at rumah makan padang simpang raya
    >cibaduyut street area barangan kulit
    >paris van java shopping mall
    > Oleh-oleh Bandung (cake Lapis, Brownies, Kartika Sari and Amanda>
    >dinner at ikan bakar pa chimet

    Day4
    >check out hotel bandung
    >Airport transfer

    term and condition

    *total rate nye per person adalah
    395rm per person if 2 person
    330rm per person if 3 person
    285rm per person if 4 person
    250rm per person if 5 person
    235rm per person if 6 person

    *rate included transportation type kereta is toyota avanza or suzuki apv (petrol,parking,pemandu,kereta dan high way tiket)

    *1 room dimuat 2 person tak dijoin so selesa sangat, semasa 4day 3night included buffet breakfast. hotel kat bandung adalah vio hotel cihampelas bandung

    *rate is not included lunch and dinner

    *rate is not included entrance fee per kereta and entrance fee per person at tempat lawatan dengan itenerary

    *no hidends charge

    Whatsapp : +62 852 9446 6131 (Ahmad Alifa)

    email : ahmadalifabandungtour@gmail.com

    facebook & email: ahmadalifabandungtour@gmail.com

    LINE and Wechat and whatapps :

    +62 852 9446 6131 (Ahmad Alifa)

    Semoga inform yg saya berikan dapat memudahkan urusan untuk bercuti ke bandung.

    Terima kasih.
    Wassalam.wrwb.

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