Ciwidey

Ciwidey is a village and district about 30 km south of the city of Bandung, in the Parahyangan mountain region of Western Java, Indonesia.

Understand
Ciwidey is known for the Kawah Putih crater lake, although officially the crater lake is in the neighbouring district of Pasirjambu. Both districts are part of Bandung regency. In addition, Ciwidey and the surrounding regions are also known for their tea plantations as well as strawberry farms.

By car
The main road from the city of Bandung to Ciwidey starts at the Soroja (Soreang Pasirkoja) toll road exit in Soreang. From Soreang, the distance to Ciwidey is only about 15 km. The Kawah Putih crater lake is further south, about 15 km from Ciwidey. Via the toll road, the drive from Bandung to Kawah Putih takes about one and a half hours.

By public transport
There are regular buses and minibuses from Leuwi Panjang bus terminal in South Bandung to in the centre of the village (via Soreang).

Get around
To get from Ciwidey bus terminal to the Kawah Putih crater lake, take the yellow angkot (public minivan), which runs to Situ Patengang lake via the entrance of Kawah Putih (along the main road). It is also possible to charter an angkot which can bring you not only to the entrance, but also to the crater lake itself.

Go next

 * The Tangkuban Perahu volcano is on the other (northern) side of the city of Bandung near Lembang. Bathing in the volcanic hot spring water of the volcano is possible in Ciater.