Lembang
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Lembang is a town and district in the Parahyangan mountain region of Western Java, Indonesia. The town is located in the mountains north of Bandung. Administratively, Lembang is a district in West Bandung regency. The town of Lembang is located about 1,500 m above sea level, on the southern slope of the active Tangkuban Perahu volcano. Because of its altitude, the weather in Lembang is noticeably cooler than in the nearby city of Bandung. Bandung's city centre is about 15 km south of Lembang.
What to Experience in Lembang
Taste of Lembang...
Lembang is known in Indonesia for its milk production, and many shops, roadside stalls, and cafés in and around the town sell susu segar Lembang (fresh milk from Lembang).
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsLembang is about 15 km north of the city centre of Bandung. The main road from Bandung to Lembang is Jl. Setiabudi, of which the name changes to Jl. Raya Lembang as soon as crossing the city border. Also from most other places, such as from Jakarta, the easiest way to get to Lembang is via Bandung. There is also a trunk road to Lembang from the north, from Subang via Ciater. Travel time from Bandung to Lembang is around 2 hours of driving; more on weekends and national holidays. The easiest way to get to Lembang by public transport is by taking an angkot (public minivan) from Bandung on the route Stasiun Hall-Lembang. This route runs from Bandungs central railway station via Ledeng bus terminal (Northwest Bandung) to Lembang. From Ledeng bus terminal, you can also take an elf (a slightly larger type of public minivan) to Subang, via Lembang and Ciater. Using your own car or renting a car is probably the easiest and the most convenient way to travel to Lembang from Bandung....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
Using your own car or renting a car is probably the easiest and the most convenient way to travel to Lembang from Bandung. If you don't have a valid driving license, then you can also rent a car with a chauffeur, which is very common for western travelers. Rental cars are available from numerous outlets, including major international brands. Online taxis such as Grab are available in Lembang, but only in limited streets, along Jalan Setiabudhi, Jalan Raya Lembang and Jalan Pasir Ipis up to Panorama Lembang Market. The trip can be made in one day due to most of the tourists sites are located in this area (see 'Do' section). There are no online taxis in Maribaya and Tangkuban Perahu area. Most online taxis will certainly be pleased to drop you in Lembang, typically between Rp40,000 - Rp 80,000, with minimum tariff Rp15,000. Souvenirs from Bosscha Observatory, such as zodiac constellation pin and even an observatory miniature.
Money & Budget
Souvenirs from Bosscha Observatory, such as zodiac constellation pin and even an observatory miniature. Lembang is known in Indonesia for its milk production, and many shops, roadside stalls, and cafés in and around the town sell susu segar Lembang (fresh milk from Lembang).