Overview

Indonesia's third-largest city sits 700m above sea level, offering refreshing escape from tropical heat. Known as "Paris of Java" for Dutch colonial architecture and café culture, Bandung is a creative hub with a growing tech startup scene. The surrounding highlands feature volcanoes, hot springs, and tea plantations.

Highlights

• Cool highland climate (best weather in Java)
• Dutch colonial architecture
• Tangkuban Perahu volcano
• Tea plantations and hot springs
• Growing tech and creative scene

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