Gajah Wonderland in West Bandung Regency, Indonesia
Those who visit Lembang City should never miss the chance to drop by in a unique vacation destination called Kampung Gajah Gajah Wonderland. The location is in Sersan Bajuri Street, Cihideung Village. Also, it belongs to Parongpong Sub-District. What is it, actually? This spot offers both culinary and shopping facilities to visitors. Not to mention tourists can witness beautiful scenery of Bandung City from above. Plus, families with kids can take advantage of various fun rides to spend a good family recreation during a weekend. This site is somehow famous for its rejuvenating air and atmosphere.
The Nuance
As mentioned before, the atmosphere feels refreshing and the air is a little bit chilly due to the location which is on the highland. Kampung Gajah Wonderland resides on a land of 60 hectares and there are about 20 available fun rides to try. These include 4D Rider, formula cart, body cycle, mini ATV, and much more! Do not forget to try the Aqua Boat, too! When it comes to the level of the crowd, the site gets the most visitors both during weekends and holidays. Thus, you need to come during working days for a more peaceful nuance.
Exploring Kampung Gajah Wonderland
Those who come with toddlers should take advantage of the playground and other recommended fun facilities like Sponge Bob’s house. These places are the safe for those kids, even without parents’ supervision. For a more challenging activity, there are interesting rides like mini tricycles, mini flying fox, tubby slide, etc. Parents should supervise their kids when enjoying these fun rides, though. As for the tip, it is better to prepare extra clothes beforehand. Also, carrying snacks and drinks would be recommended.
There is the best ride for tourists to try when visiting Kampung Gajah Wonderland and the name is Skyrider Parallel Adventure. In terms of concept, it is similar to flying fox but it is longer than such regular fun ride. According to the management, the length is around 439 meters! While riding it, you can witness the views of mountains and Bandung City clearly, though. The thing is that it is not suitable for kids due to its high-risk level.
For a casual fun activity, tourists usually choose Tubby Slide. It features circular track, having the length of about 103 meters! As an alternative, they can enjoy other types of water rides including a wave pool, kiddy pool, big tornado, and octopus racer. What is more? For those who love adventure, they can ride a buggy and explore nearby hills, forest, and muddy tracks!
Nearby Attractions
- Strawberry Farm
- Maribaya Waterfall
- Grafika Cikole
- Farm House
- Keraton Cliff
- Bosscha Observatory
How to Get There
From Bandung City of Indonesia, tourists can simply head to Parongpong Sub-District in Lembang. The distance is 16.8 km, so it takes only about 50 minutes to get to the location through Sersan Bajuri Street. As an alternative, they can take advantage of tour agent’s service to get to the site more efficiently.
Where to Stay
- Sapu Lidi Resort
- Grand Hani Hotel
- Sandalwood Hotel
- Grand Paradise Hotel
- Puri Setiabudi Resort
- Stevie G Hotel
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