I will list several attractions of Bandung and its surroundings:
1) Tangkuban
Tangkuban (or Tangkuban Prahu) is a valid volcano, which is located 32 kilometers north of Bandung. The last time the eruption happened in 1983, you can not worry.
The name of the volcano is translated as an "inverted boat". This volcano is one of the main attractions of Western Java, well, and it is easier to get it easier. The disadvantage is the fact that the volcano is very popular among the locals and tourists, especially on weekends, when you have to literally break through the crowds of people who want to urgently capture against the background of this beauty. Not very nice. The main parking lot is on the edge of the main crater, Kawah Ratu (Kawah Ratu). Follows that, barely take a step from your cars, how to immediately see a breathtaking panorama.
This crater is particularly active, so, most likely, you will notice the jet of the sulfur vapor, raising from the bowels of the earth. These couples, plus flying straight over the cloud volcano - terribly impressive picture, especially if you managed to try to park, away from the crowd and enjoy the spectacle calmly.
From the parking lot you can walk to the stunning beauty of the neighboring crater called Kawachou (Kawah Upas), next to which there is a small forest and a picturesque lake. From this point you can admire both craters - probably this is the best observation deck, and the least visited. From the second crater, the most bold can rise to a nearby peak and then walk from there to the main parking lot. A less adventurous can be simply descended along the same path. You can also walk along the third, no less impressive crater, Kawach Houses (Kawah Domas). The main reason for which this crater is worth visiting is its hot sulfur pools, with stone seats built around them. It is said that if you pour out here (hammer legs, actually, too hot), your skin will be smoother and silky.
The weather near the volcano varies from the cool to completely cold. At night, the temperature can fall to zero, and in the early morning visits, most likely, you will be really cold. But even in the middle of the day you better come there in a shirt with long sleeves and trousers, and even capture the jacket.
2) Maribaya Forest (Maribaya Forest)
North of Bandung is a very pleasant five-kilometer forest trail, which is worth walking if you have a free day. Or even after visiting the volcano. The trail begins in the village of Maribia, immediately outside the lember and ends in Dago, from where it is very easy to reach the city center.
A more complex trail begins in Dago and goes to the mountain in Maribia. You can recommend yet the first option. Tell your driver to take you to AS Pintu Masuk Satu, from there and start a walk. There is a hot source in the forest, but to get to them, you will have to pay (but very little).
The trail goes through the valley of the river, covered with coniferous trees, with serene waterfalls, caves and monkeys, jumping around the branches.
On weekends, local residents and residents of Jakarta come to this forest to picnics, but during the week there is relatively quiet. And on weekends it happens noisy due to union (Ojeks) - mototaxi. These taxis are noisy, and the noise spoils all expression. And yet, when a motorcycle rides from behind, you will have to move from the way to miss it. The first few times you take it normally, but after the 50th you want to cut the next drill. But, if you are tired, you can whistled the driver so that he threw you to the destination of just a couple of dollars.
There are two man-made cave complex in the forest, they go along the trail. Both are similar in design and are called Gua Japang (Japanese Cave) and Gua Belanda (Dutch Cave).
Before entering, you will be asked to rent a flashlight for 3000 rupees, but the lanterns on mobile phones will be enough. The caves were once used as part of the electricity generation system. Honestly, the caves are not particularly impressive inside - it's just more old tunnels than caves. The trail ends on a large area for picnics.
From here you can go down to the main road, from where buses depart to the city center. Great, if you remember the name of your hotel - then you can ask the driver to stay near him (I think, on the ground you are not very much oriented). The fare from Dago to the city center is about 4,000 rupees.
Lake Patengan (Situ Patengan)
Lake itself - usually this. But it's great to go on a boat ("Perahu") to the far shore of the lake and admire the local attraction, Batu Xinta (Snala Love).
Although, you need to admit, and the mountain is not so impressive, despite its name. Well, at least rest from the rigid wooden seats boats. Ride on the boat will be to you to cost a stage 300,000 rupees (if you take off the whole boat) or 19,000 rupees, if you only take one place and go with other tourists. But the coolest of everything is to go on a boat to spacious tea plantations near the lake - photos there are awesome! This lake is 50 kilometers south-west of Bandung and 5 kilometers from Lake Kawach Puti.
Kawach Putih (Kawah Putih)
The literal translation of the name "Kawach Puti" - "White Crater". This is a crater or volcanic lake of light turquoise. Views in this place are simply incredible!
Depending on the weather, visitors will meet either a dazzling bright reservoir surrounded by massive rock-covered rocks or a crazy lake, shrouded in fog. In many ways, this is due to the fact that Kava Puty is located at an altitude of 2,200 meters above sea level, and therefore the weather here is very changed. In addition, it happens very cold here. Therefore, we put in a similar campaign with long sleeves and pants.
Kawach paths are an incredibly popular place among tourists arriving here throughout the day. On weekends, these crowds can spoil the whole picture of this magical place. So, we choose in weekdays.
This wonderful lake is 45 kilometers south-west of Bandung.