Bandung 2-Day Getaway from Jakarta (With Food Recs!)

Rating: 3.5/5🌟 – Best for a weekend escape from Jakarta, not a must-visit for international tourists. ✅ Pros & ❌ Cons ✅ Pros: ✔️ Refreshing highland climate (chilly at volcanoes!) ✔️ Stunning volcanic landscapes (drive straight to craters!) ✔️ Great café culture & affordable dining ❌ Cons: ✖️ Horrendous traffic (10km = 1+ hour, worse on weekends!) ✖️ Touts & scams at tourist spots—ignore all "special offers" ✖️ Limited city attractions—skip if not visiting volcanoes 🚆 Transport Jakarta → Bandung: Fast train from Halim Station to Padalarang Station (300K IDR/one-way, ~3hrs) Local Transport: Rent a car via Traveloka (300K-400K IDR/day including driver) 🗓 Itinerary 📍Day 1: Volcano Adventure 1️⃣ Tangkuban Perahu Volcano (300K IDR) Drive-up active crater with sulfur vents. 2️⃣ Dusun Bambu Lembang (30K IDR entry + 600K min. spend) Bamboo forest resort with lakeside dining (actual spend ~200K/pax). 🏨 Stay: Local hotel (~210 RMB/night) 📍Day 2: Brunch & City Vibes 1️⃣ Giur Bistro (⭐Must-try: Pasta & croissant burger! ~80K IDR) 2️⃣ Failed attempts: Asia-Africa Conference Museum (closed) Aroma Coffee (closed Sundays 😅) 3️⃣ Braga Street (colonial walk + tourist tram) 4️⃣ Hello Summer Café (⭐Lush garden vibes! ~80K IDR) 5️⃣ Bandung Indah Plaza (Skip—just a mall with motorbike parking 🤷) 💰 Cost Breakdown (Per Person) Train: 300K IDR (~140 RMB) Accommodation: 450K IDR (~210 RMB) Car rental + tips: 260K IDR (~120 RMB) Volcano ticket: 150K IDR (~70 RMB) Food/transport: ~660K IDR (~300 RMB) Total: ~1,200 RMB for 2 days 📌 Final Tips ✔️ Only for foodies & chill seekers—great cafés but weak sightseeing. ✔️ Avoid weekends if possible (traffic hell!). ✔️ Rent a car—attractions are far apart. #JakartaWeekend #BandungTravel #VolcanoGetaway #IndonesiaDiaries