Temples, Lanterns & Minarets: A Cultural Walk Through Bandung’s Chinatown

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Bandung

Duration: 3 hours

Languages: English

Guru: San

Registered on 22 August 2025

🌏 Passionate Local Guide from Indonesia — Let's Discover Hidden Stories Together! Hello I'm San. I am a local guide in Bandung and other cities in Indonesia. I love eating, traveling, walking, nature, and explore hidden gems. Come explore with me 🥳 I am an easy going person, easy to adapt, like to learn new things, new cultures and languages. I can’t wait to meet you on one of my tours! 🙌🏻 Languages I speak: Bahasa Indonesia, English. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me 😊

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Step into a hidden side of Bandung where incense meets call to prayer, lanterns hang above narrow alleys, and history whispers from every corner. This cultural walking tour takes you through the city’s Chinatown a vibrant blend of Chinese temples, heritage museums, and even a Chinese style mosque.

We’ll start at Vihara Satya Budhi, one of Bandung’s oldest temples, rich in color, stories, and symbolism. From there, we explore Chinatown Museum, filled with antiques and Instagram-worthy alleys. Just a short walk away, we arrive at Masjid Al-Imtizaj, a stunning fusion of Chinese and Islamic architecture a symbol of harmony.

Along the way, you’ll hear untold stories, discover hidden gems, and possibly enjoy a local snack or coffee stop depending on the group’s mood.

📍Tour ends near the mosque or at a nearby street food spot.
📸 Perfect for curious travelers, street photographers, and culture lovers.

Ready to walk where cultures meet? Book now! Bandung’s hidden charm awaits.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Jl. Kelenteng No.10 23A, Ciroyom, Kec. Andir, Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat 40182, Indonesia

I will wait outside / inside temple gate.

Free entry

Vihara Satya Budhi

We begin at one of Bandung's oldest and most peaceful Chinese temples. Learn about local rituals, temple architecture, and community history. FREE ENTRY Time: ~25 minutes

Entry not included

Chinatown Bandung

Right behind the temple Explore lantern-filled alleys, Chinese heritage exhibits, and street photo spots. Optional visit to the museum (small entrance fee applies, around IDR 10k-20k/people). Time: ~30–40 minutes

Free entry

Masjid Al-Imtizaj

A rare Chinese-style mosque blending Islamic and Tionghoa architecture. Learn about interfaith harmony and Bandung’s multicultural roots. To go to this mosque, we can walk about 1.2 km or (optional) we can also take Grabcar (cheap cost). Time: ~15–20 minutes

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).