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About Cibaduyut
Cibaduyut, the largest shoe industry in Indonesia, has a lot to offer. Cibaduyut area has long been renown as a producer of affordable quality shoes. In fact, the current President and Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia are wearing shoes made in Cibaduyut with great pride. Cibaduyut shoe craft business has been around for decades, precisely since the 1920s. It’s all started when a handful of locals with their shoe-making skills opened a shoe craft business at home, which encourages others to do the same. At the early 1980s, the government began to pay more attention to the shoe industry through business development training and facility establishment. When the monetary crisis hit, the Cibaduyut shoe business lost many of its customers. To make it worse, imported shoes were growing fast at the same time. Fortunately, this shoe craft center regained its prominence as the crafters sell shoes in online markets, in addition to their local stores. A number of well-known local shoe brands even order their products from Cibaduyut crafters, allowing the Cibaduyut shoe industry to thrive. For those who intend to explore interesting places in Cibaduyut, there’s no need to worry about accommodations. You’ll find a wide choice of accommodations not only in the city center but also around the shoe industry center.
Top things to do in Cibaduyut
Cibaduyut is a paradise for shoe enthusiasts. Here you can find and buy shoes of various models and sizes with varying prices. Besides shopping, you can also visit the following tourist attractions in Cibaduyut
Cibaduyut Shoe Industry Center
Two giant-sized shoes signify Cibaduyut Shoe Industry Center. Located in Bojongloa Kidul, Bandung, a row of shops displays various types of shoes with attractive models. Most of the shoes are made of leather. They also sell bags, wallets, jackets and other accessories.
Annaya Family Spa & Reflexology
Relieve your fatigue from shopping around shoe shops with body massage. Located on Jalan Raden Rangga Kencana No. 76, Annaya Family Spa & Reflexology offers Balinese Boreh Massage, Thai Massage, Full Body Massage, and Foot Bath. Just choose one to refresh your body and get ready for the next exploration.
Sri Baduga Museum
Located on Jalan BKR 185, Sri Baduga Museum is about 9 minutes away from the Cibaduyut Shoe Industry Center. This museum is also close to Tegal Lega Square and displays a collection of historical objects in geology, biology, ethnography, and archeology. The entrance ticket costs Rp3,000 and here you can learn the art, culture, and livelihood of the Sundanese people of the past.
Tega Lega Square
located on Jalan Moch. Toha, Ciateul, Tega Lega Square is where Bandung Lautan Api Monument stands. Since the Dutch colonial era, it has become a favorite place for locals. With the rearrangement of the square, the green open space has become as one of the family trip destinations in Bandung. Some activities that you can do here include sports, relaxing and taking photos, or hunting used goods at nearby Astana Anyar Flea Market.
Panghegar Waterboom
Located on Jalan Mengger Tengah, Panghegar Waterboom is suitable for a family vacation. Children can play with slides, fountains, and sand ponds, or swim in the provided pool. And if you’re hungry, Panghegar Waterboom has a food court that serves delicious food and beverages.
d’Fun Station
Located on Jalan Candra Kirana 1, Singgasana Pradana Housing, Mekarwangi, D'Fun Station is the largest playground and children's education park in South Bandung. Suitable for honing children's physical skills, the place has two playgrounds indoor and outdoor. Let your children train dexterity with different activities, such as climbing, skating, playing water, or trying out flying fox. Kids will definitely like to spend their time at d’Fun Station.
Top culinary in Cibaduyut
After shopping and exploring tourist attractions in Cibaduyut, it’s time to satisfy your rumbling stomach. Here are some recommended places to have a culinary tour!
Ayam Semar Pandawa
Located on Jalan Cibaduyut, this restaurant serves delicious Sundanese grilled chicken. The palatable dish is seasoned with local spices and best eaten with warm rice and spicy chili sauce. They also serve various side dishes such as tofu, tempeh, perkedel kentang (potato fritter), perkedel jagung (corn fritter), sayur asam (sour soup), and pepes jamur (steamed mushroom).
Ayam Goreng Sambal Jontor
Sambal lovers must come visit Ayam Goreng Sambal Jontor on Jalan Raden Rangga Kencana, Mekarwangi. Satisfy your hunger with cheap palatable dishes, such as ayam goreng, ayam krispi (crispy fried chicken), lele goreng (fried catfish), gurami krispi (crispy gourami), and ikan mas krispi (crispy carp). If you’re ordering the spicy foods, be sure to order an icy drink to save your burning tongue.
Kopi-Q/de Q Café
Located on Jalan Mekar Agung, Mekarwangi, Kopi-Q is the right place to just enjoy a sip of hot coffee. With a cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and reasonable prices, this café is perfect for your leisure time with family or friends.
Where to stay in Cibaduyut
Need a longer time to explore all tourist attractions in the Cibaduyut? Sure, you can easily find hotels in the center of Bandung, but why not find some accommodations in Cibaduyut and gain the benefits of convenient access? Here are some recommended accommodations
Hotel 88 Bandung Kopi
This 2-star accommodation is a decent choice for a family trip in Bandung. Strategically located on Jalan Raya Kopo Cirangrang, the hotel offers comfortable rooms with decent facilities. From Hotel 88 Bandung Kopi, MIKO Mall, Austeak Resto, and Terminal Leuwi Panjang are within a short reach.
Eve Hotel
Located on Jalan Mekarsari, Cibaduyut, Eve Hotel adopts a B&B concept. It makes ideal accommodation for solo travelers and offers a decent stay for family and friends. They also have family rooms. From Eve Hotel, attractions like the Sri Baduga Museum are within a short reach.
Simple Room Close to Exit Tol Kopo (WIT)
This accommodation also carries B&B concept. You’ll find the accommodation near Kopo Toll Gate, precisely in Jalan Kopo 538. From the hotel, MIKO Mall, Warung Steak & Shake, and Leuwi Panjang Terminal are within a short reach.
These are just three among many accommodations in Cibaduyut. Find more rooms and book them easily through Traveloka app. Now, shopping and exploring tourist spots in Cibaduyut is more convenient. Better still, you’ll get to find the most ideal accommodation to suit your budget and itinerary.
