A trip to Bandung, Indonesia - Factory Outlet

Bandung is getting more and more popular tourist destination mainly due to existance of many factory outlets. Yet not majority of my friends would seem to understand this until we show them the photos and things we bought. So, "why Bandung?" and many would ask....cause it's a shopping paradise. (It's also a place for great fine dining with awesome view, nice ambiance and less pricey compare to M'sia)

First sight upon arrival at Bandung Airport

There is a misconception on the word 'factory outlet'. It is NOT a warehouse that is dusty and full with pile and pile of clothings. It is NOT hot, nor stuffy (although some use air cooler instead) and pack with people fighting over a garment.

Most buildings are like a huge bungalow with open rooms, good air-conditioning, bright lighting. Some consists of two/three floors where different category of clothing were placed. Some has children playground and cafe in it.

Most outlets have a lot of staff (female) employed just to fold back the clothes properly (i think). They were not there to follow you around (unlike cough! cough!). They are very polite and helpful.

My favourite factory outlets :

1. Rumah Mode, Jl. Setiabudi
   
   


2. Heritage, Jl. Riau


3. Grande, Jl. Dago
   

Others that we've been to were:

1. Episode, Jl. Dago


2. Blossom, Jl. Dago
3. Uptown, Jl. Dago
4. Stamp, Jl. Dago
5. Glamour, Jl. Dago
6. DSE, Jl. Dago (No. 1 - 5 is withing walking distance, DSE is slightly further up, worth going)
   
7. Cassade, Jl. Riau (very modern and classy, 3 storeys)
8. Summit, Jl. Riau
9. Terminal Tas, Jl. Riau (handbags and shoes)
10. Secret, Jl. Riau
11. Oasis, Jl. Riau

There are a few more outlets but I can't remember which are the ones that we entered. For the more happening people, you may find Jeans centre at Cihampelas Street impressive. A lot of superheroes T-shirt can be found there. Can't comment much about the jeans though coz I for one won't buy from there.

Sis, my hubby bought this shirt for your son. Cool leh? Wonder what would Ps Lam say.

Some of the clothes we bought, some more in the washing machine.

For children clothing, factory outlets like Heritage has a wide range. Anyhow I still find factory outlets in Jl. Riau has a better spread of choice of children clothings.

Evidence

Should you be planning your next trip to Bandung, do remember that when weekend comes, Bandung is filled with flock of people from Jakarta. It means very heavy traffic and factory outlets will be pack. So, if possible, go during weekdays.

Angklungs for souvenirs