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Bandung, capital of Indonesia’s West Java province, is a large city set amid volcanoes and tea plantations. It’s known for colonial and art deco architecture, a lively, university-town feel and – thanks to its 768m elevation – relatively cool tropical weather. Bandung is also a shopping destination, with fashion outlets clustered along Jalan Setiabudi and Jalan Riau and in the Dago district.

Area: 167.7 km²
Local time: GMT+7
Weather: 24°C, Wind W at 6 km/h, 95% Humidity
Population: 2.395 million (2010) UNdata
Province: West Java
Number of airports: 1