Tebing Keraton
A cliff over a misty valley.
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A broad forest on the Dago hills north of Bandung, which locals call Tahura, named after former Indonesian prime minister Djuanda. Its dense trees and shady paths along the Cikapundung River make it a cool escape from the city's bustle, where people come to walk and picnic. The forest has two historic caves: the Dutch Cave, a tunnel dug by the Dutch for a power project and later used by the military, and the Japanese Cave, dug during Japan's occupation in the Second World War; torches can be rented to go inside. At the edge of the area is Tebing Keraton, a rocky cliff looking over a dense green valley and morning mist, one of Bandung's most famous viewpoints. Entry is a token fee of about fifteen thousand rupiah at the local rate, possibly more for foreigners, with Tebing Keraton charged separately. Distances between the sights are long, so motorbike taxis run inside the area. Come early in the morning, especially for Tebing Keraton, where mist fills the valley at sunrise. Bring walking shoes and a light jacket; paths are slippery after rain.
A cliff over a misty valley.
The Dutch and Japanese caves.
Shady riverside paths.
Dago Pakar, north Bandung
Yes for walks and picnics, but distances are long and the caves dark, so keep children to a short route. Tebing Keraton at sunrise is lovely for everyone.