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Expat Community in BandungIn 2004, immigration figures showed just under 1,500 expatriates living in Bandung, mostly Koreans, British and Americans. The expat community lives throughout Bandung but say, 90% of them leave in North Bandung where the air is still fresh and the traffic reasonnable. There is a teachers' community in Dago Atas, and expatriates with better incomes tend to live in Setra Sari, Setia Budhi, with a few in the Buat Batu and Kopo areas. Links to community resources for expats living in Bandung: Bandung Expat Directory and Guide to Bandung, published by the Friends of Bandung International School, is an absolute must-have resource for all expats moving to Bandung, published in January 2003. Women's International Club of Bandung Bharat Club - social club for Indians in Bandung for more information, please email the club A few tips from local expat residensts:
Housing
Aston Bandung Hotel & Residence is a hotel property that offers its guests total comfort for lengthy or short stays in Bandung. At the Aston Bandung Hotel and Residence you are strategically located for easy access to meet all your needs in the heart of the city. The hotel features 40 hotel rooms including Superior, Deluxe, Executive, and hotel suites as well as 121 condotel units with 2 and 3 bedrooms, making Aston Bandung Hotel and Residence the perfect choice for families, business travelers and tourists alike. Guests are pampered by our many facilities. High speed internet access can be easily connected in the lobby area, lounge, business center and coffee shop. Whenever you need assistance for your meeting, our bilingual staff is always at your service with secretarial help in the Business Center. The unique mix of facilities and an ideal location make Aston Bandung Hotel and Residence the perfect place to stay, hold a meeting or take up residence in Bandung. ShoppingFor shopping, Pasar Baru in Pasir Kaliki is recommended.There, you can bargain for clothes. Pasar Baru will be hectic after lunch time. Not only fabrics and clothing are avilalbe there, but also a food court, jewellry stores, and bag counters.Another shopping locale is Kings; it sells clothes, bags. For shopping malls, PVJ is nicer than Istana Plaza in Pasir Kaliki. PVJ is in Sukajadi, a little bit farther than Istana Plaza. There is a Carrefour, Gramedia bookstore, Sogo Department Store, Body Shop, Crocs Store, J.Co, Taiwanese Restaurant, Duta Suara Musik, Gelato, Auntie Anne's Pretzel, Lemonade Cafe at the back side, Blizt Theatre, and Papaya Mart (sells many imported product from Japan, Korea, European and American).
International Schools in BandungForeign ConsulatesDutch Consulate Honorary Consualte of France in Bandung Honorary Consulate of the Republic Hungary Hungary Visa application, information about tourism (available on brochures and booklets) and weekly newsletter by e-mail. RestaurantsThe Peak Resort Dining Discover a unique dining experience with a cozy ambience at an elevation of 1200 meters near the summit of a steeply rising, symmetrical hill in Karyawangi Village, Ciwaruga. The Peak is a modern country-style resort dining establishment, offering discerning indoor and outdoor dining service with an incredible view of the Bandung valley. “The mood is precious”; it is so precious that we serve it even if you do not order it! Enriched by visionary architecture, integrated landscape, and cultural décor, the dining atmosphere offers an endless variety of unexpected delights. For a gathering with colleagues, family or friends our catering team is wholly committed to delight your palate with a gastronomic array in an international buffet spread or an irresistible five-course dinner with your choice of spirits and a good selection of wine and cigars. TransportationCity public transportation is easy to get around with.The Angkot public transport costs around Rp 1.500 or Rp 2.000 per ride (5/2008) If you prefer to travel by taxi, just use Blue Bird by phone (022-756.1234). It will come to your place 5 minutes before your time, but expect delays during rush hour. Dining OutTraditional Sundanese restaurants can be found around Kings, Kota Kembang and in Pasar Baru. Other interesting sites on BandungBandung Today If you live in Bandung and would like to assist us to provide more information to newcomers to Bandung ... please contact us. Our thanks to Nissi Roring and others for sharing the information above ! |
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