Thursday 30 April 2015

School holiday trip to Bandung 2015 ... The attractions Day 3


Day 3 :


A). Pasar Baru :

Shopping day . We spends almost of 4 hours at Pasar Baru . The ladies really enjoyed shopping what's they had already planned since from Malaysia . We had our lunch and friday prayer at the Pasar Baru building . The shopping Mall with the integrated concept especially for muslim .



Pasar Baru

the ladies doing their chores

the man too


lunch at the restaurant floor of Pasar Baru

Friday prayer at the mosque located at the top floor




B). Tran Studio Bandung :

The special theme park for the kids and youngster . The entrance fee is Idr200k but if you buy from hotel or travel agent , you can get special discount of 10% . My observation on this place since my last visit a few year ago  , now a lot of games is under maintenance and no new games or attractions introduced , so as the science center . But it is really funs for the kids to enjoy it while in Bandung after following your hectic shopping day .



Trans studio Bandung

At the entrance

inside Trans Studio

the flying wheel ... both of my sons love it

my son try the climbing wall ... he say awesome !

try to be romantic at the theme park ... hi hi hi


D). The Stone Cafe restaurant :

Have dinner at this restaurant for first time . One of the finest restaurant in Bandung . Situated at the highest point of Bandung city . In normal fine weather , you can see the beautiful and colorful Bandung city but in our case , the night is raining so we cannot see the city clearly . We really enjoyed our dinner whilst listening to the live band and feel a "natural aircond" of 20 degree C .


Stone Cafe Restaurant

The live band with the singer ... common concept in Bandung

our food ....   Sundal dishes
















Wednesday 22 April 2015

School holiday trip to Bandung 2015 ... The attractions Day 2


Day 2


A). Kawah Putih :

Another volcanic attraction in Bandung . Offer a different view from Tangkuban Perahu . A white scenic view , a little bit more cooler with strong sulphur smell . Advisable not to spend more than 30 min . Entrance fee is Idr50k , which is much more affordable . Not to miss while you are  in Bandung .


The famous landmark


with wifey

with sonny

with familleeee



B). Saung Gawir  :

We have our lunch here . Enjoyed the Sudanese cooking . One of our favourite when we are in Bandung . Enjoyed our lunch with a great view and nice environment . Our price tag for lunch here Idr680K @ RM220



the restaurant

choose pondok as our eating place

together as one family




C).  Cibaduyut :


Famous for leathers products . Bought shoes , hand bags , wallets and belt . We just spends our time at the Cibaduyut Mall . If you have a lot of time , recommended to walk around the streets where you can find a lot of leathers products and can test your bargain skills . Gud luck !




Cibaduyut Mall



D ). Factory Outlet at Jalan Riau:


One of the famous outlet at Jalan Riau .

FO  at Jalan Riau


E). Dinner ... KEDAI BELACAN


Dinner at this Restaurant 

This restaurant served you with Indonesian cuisine . One of the best dinner in Bandung . You can have a seat either ground or 1st floor for your meals . There are a life band entertained you while you have your wonderful dinner ... the rupiah that we pay is around Idr700K @ RM230













>>>>>>>>>>>> coming soon next attractions





Wednesday 15 April 2015

School holiday trip to Bandung 2015 ... The attractions Day 1

Day 1


The attractions that we went to Bandung based on the sequence of our activity done on the day excluded our arrival and departure day . Stay tuned  and enjoyed the post and photo ......


A). Tangkuban Perahu :

Surprise , the entrance fee is increase and very expensive , Idr300 per person ... RM90 .
My comment : Nice to visit for first timer . For next visit , Try to avoid  this place if you are in Bandung .

Famous landmark at Tangkuban Perahu



At the tree which is only can be found at the volcano area

free style ... with familee

with the background of kawah ratu


 B). Kopi Luwak factory:

Best educative experienced for the family for learning the process of kopi luwak , the most expensive coffee in the world  . You can buy the coffee at this place with good price .


Welcome to Rumah Luwak


the production site


briefing on the process of kopi luwak


c). Strawberry Land .

Another interesting place to visit . If you had been to Cameron Highland , it is similar environment but more cooler .


the strawberry gardens

tour the gardens

picking the ripe strawberry

Have a nice strawberry drinks and indonesian otok - otok


D). Restaurant : Gubug Makan Mang Engking or you can go to Kampong Daun .

Love the concept .



the restaurant

nice concept

our dishes

E). De Ranch

New attraction to visit . A lot of activity to offer ... most interesting is the horse riding and this is my first experienced in my life . Love the gardens and the green view .


At the entrance


1st experienced in my life

selfieee

love the greens environment

freee styleee


F). Floating market :


New attraction for visit . Floating markets concept with the man made lake and beautiful landscape . You can find Indonesian foods with hawker concept .


Near the entrance

at one of the garden gazebo

the sampan which selling the foods

local fruits


try an indonesian delicacy






>>>>>  coming for the next attraction ... tomorrow




Monday 6 April 2015

School holiday trip to Bandung 2015 ... Serela Cihampelas Hotel


I booked this hotel via Agoda.com . I been using this website for more than 5 years already . In my opinion , agoda is one of the best in term of their service with a competitive price for the hotel . Further more if you are a member , you can used their reward point for further discount . I had experienced twice when I cancel my booking within a stipulated time , they did refund my money .

Booked this hotel for 5 superior rooms and stayed for 5D4N . The reason why I choose this hotel because it is located at Cihampelas which is really a famous area where you can find a lot of eating places , a jeans shop , Factory outlets ... ie right from low ends shop till the high ends malls known as Ciwalk .

The hotel is newly open and very clean . Their staff very polite and full of hospitality .  Really appreciate they upgrade one of the room to deluxe . We never missed their breakfast . For a budget hotel , their breakfast is awesome , delicious , wide of choices plus the menu changed daily . I really love their coffee and traditional drinks ... the bandret . Their rooms is simple but very comfortable and cleans . The free WIFI also very fast . Only some thing to be improved is the shower , they should indicates which direction  for the "cold" and  " hot " shower respectively  . There are a lot of confusing and comment from other room guest who previously stayed here on this issue  . Give my honest opinion on this through Tripadvisor hotel review as below and surprisingly the hotel manager give a good respond ... to implement my proposal . Thumb up to the manager for this good and positive respond for the sake of room guest benefit  . Definitely I highly recommend , especially for Malaysians,  to booked and stayed at this wonderful hotel .

Another plus point if you would like to bring your kids to Transtudio , you can buy the tickets from the hotel with 10% discount ,  so enjoy your day !!!!!!!!!!!!



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4 of 5 starsReviewed 1 week ago
Stayed for 5D3N with 5 rooms . Like the hospitality of the staff and one of the hotel manager . The rooms was very clean with comfortable beds and high speed wifi plus wide choice of tv channels . The bfast was nice with wide spread of choices . The location is good , near ciwalk , jeans outlet and others. Recommended if you would like to bring your family to trans studio , buy the ticket at the hotel since they give you 10% discount . Something to improve , the indication of the shower to be indicate the direction for " hot " and " cold " water for easy usage since there are some issue from the past review . Thks
Stayed March 2015, travelled with family
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Wawan G, General Manager at Serela Cihampelas Hotel Bandung, responded to this review, 4 days ago
Dear Wazaruha,

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your comments concerning your stay at Serela Cihampelas Hotel Bandung.

We are delighted that traveler like you who has been to many places gave us such a positive review on TripAdvisor. I would personally like to let you know how pleased it was to read your compliment over our hospitality services, very comfortable guest room, good location as well as our nice breakfast.

Your input in regards to the water adjustment has been brought to the attention of related Department Head, and it's been done on several room.

Once again thank you for your positive feedback and we're looking forward to welcoming you and your family back at Serela Cihampelas Hotel on your future trip to Bandung.


Kindest Regards,


>>>>   The picture below tell you thousands stories



The hotel



Awesome big families



My family


Hotel restaurant

wide spreads of breakfast

Love the drink & desert

The comfortable bedroom ... king size bed

TV with more than 10 channels ...  superb

Location near the famous CiWalk

In front of the hotel ... the ladies with a hunk


The boys ... going to be handsome young man ... hi hi hi















>>>>>>>>>>>>>  See you sooon .....................