Bandung, the third largest city in Indonesia, is also the capital city of West Java. It is nicknamed Kota Kembang, or the Flower City as well as Parijs van Java or the Paris of Java. This is because the city used to have lots of flowers and carries a resemblance to Paris. What makes its climate mild and pleasant are its altitude and the lush and beautiful Parahyangan Mountains that surround the city. Today, the city is a popular weekend escape for the locals and attracts millions of tourists from across the world. How to reach Bandung Bandung can be reached from Jakarta via road, railway and by air. Locals…