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Voykit pocket guide · Indonesia
Cimahi
Spend a half‑day in Cimahi for a quick visit to the Dutch war cemetery and a local market; otherwise skip it.
Cimahi is a military‑heritage suburb west of Bandung, reachable by train, road and angkot. Its main sights fit into a few hours, so one day or less is enough unless you plan a longer stay in Bandung.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (dry season)
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (rainy season)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- IDR
- Money
- Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.
- Daily spend
- Budget Rp150,000–250,000 excl. bed · Mid Rp250,000–400,000 excl. bed · High Rp400,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Ambulance 118 · Fire 113 · General 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European round pins.
- Tipping
- Warung: Nothing.; Restaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.; Drivers and guides: Rp50,000–100,000 a day.; Spa: Rp20,000–50,000.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.
- Toilets
- Western in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Bakso (meatball soup) | Rp7,000–15,000 |
| Coffee (café) | Rp10,000–20,000 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | Rp30,000–45,000 |
| Angkot ride | Rp5,000–7,000 |
| Cimahi Mall entry | Free |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BDO · Husein Sastranegara Airport (Bandung)
- about 30 min by car via Purbaleunyi toll road
Typical fares
- Cimahi ↔ Bandung train (executive)
- about Rp80,000 each way (check schedule)
- Angkot ride
- Rp5,000–7,000 per trip
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Use angkot minivans from Bandung terminals (5‑10 min), or the Cimahi railway station (7 executive trains daily each way). Taxis and ride‑hailing are common on the toll road.
See and do
Known for
- Dutch war cemetery
- Military history
- Cimahi Mall shopping
- Local street food
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Lembang | Angkot from Cimahi northbound, about 20 min | ≈30 min total |
| Ciwidey (Kawah Putih) | Train to Bandung then bus north 40 km (25 mi); total ≈1 h 30 minTrain to Bandung then bus north 25 mi (40 km); total ≈1 h 30 min | ≈2 h |
| Bandung city centre | Train or angkot, 15 min | ≈30 min |
Sleep
- Valore Hotel Cimahi
- Hotel on the toll road, pool and gym; suitable for one night.
- Saloka Guest House
- Budget guest house with hot‑water showers; 2–4 people.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Maafma-fah |
| Thank you | Terima kasihtuh-ree-mah kah-see |
| How much is this? | Berapa harganya?buh-rah-pah har-gah-nyah |
| Where is the toilet? | Di mana toilet?dee mah-nah toh-let |
| Can I pay by card? | Bisa pakai kartu?bee-sah pah-kai kar-too |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Light handshake then hand to chest; smile; avoid: Firm grips
- Left hand: Give and receive with the right; avoid: Passing anything with the left
- Temples: Sarong and sash; step around offerings; avoid: Standing higher than priests
- Keeping calm: Patience; indirect requests; avoid: Anger in public
- Pointing: Thumb; avoid: Index finger
Scams and watch-outs
- Train schedules can change; check the latest timetable.
- Road traffic on Purbaleunyi can be heavy during rush hour.
- Some attractions (e.g., the war cemetery) have limited opening hours; verify before visiting.
Cimahi is generally safe; keep an eye on belongings on crowded angkots and follow traffic rules.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Cimahi yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Dutch war cemetery
- Military history
- Cimahi Mall shopping
- Local street food
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Cimahi: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12345
- Wikivoyage: Cimahi, revision 4726629 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4726629
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/cimahi). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.