Bandung, Provincial capital in West Java, Indonesia
Bandung serves as the capital of West Java province and sits within a basin ringed by volcanic peaks. The urban area spreads along a river system that flows through several districts and is crossed by wide streets.
Dutch colonial authorities founded the city in 1810 and began constructing tea plantations in the surrounding hills. By the early 1900s the city developed into a major center with numerous villas and public buildings in European style.
The culinary scene comes alive in countless cafés and restaurants serving traditional Sundanese dishes such as batagor and karedok. Locals often visit the night markets where street vendors prepare fresh snacks and offer regional specialties.
Regular train connections and buses depart from Jakarta and reach the city center in roughly three hours. The cooler climate at this elevation makes light jackets advisable for evening walks.
In the 1950s the city hosted the Asian-African Conference where delegates from 29 countries gathered. The building where this meeting took place still stands in the city center and is open as a museum.
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