Punclut Bandung at Sarae Hills:
What to See, Eat, and Do

What's so special about Punclut Bandung? I would say when the cool breeze blows while we enjoy the beautiful view, from Bandung’s clear daytime panorama all the way to the gentle sparkle of its evening lights. What began as a simple lookout has grown into a tourist attraction with lots of cafés, photo spots, and playgrounds. Of all these places, Kawasan Wisata Punclut, a.k.a. Sarae Hills stands out as the hub for dining, sightseeing, and outdoor fun.

Many thematic restaurants adorn Sarae Hills / Kawasan Wisata Punclut Bandung.

Kawasan Wisata Punclut Bandung, the Sarae Hills, consists of several restaurants on top of a cliff, of which half part of the restaurants are on the slope. They are:

• WOW New Space
• Cakrawala Sparkling Nature Restaurant
• Dago Bakery
• De Blank On
• Lereng Anteng
• Tafso 
• Boda Barn
• Sudut Pandang

Each of these restaurants offers different concepts and menus, from various Indonesian dishes to Western cuisine, from comfort food to fusion. If you think their names are unique, you should look at their layout. From a castle in a fairyland to a pair of Candi Bentar and a barn in Provence, every restaurant adds its own flair to stand out. Of course, each offers countless stunning photo spots for our selfies :) Because of that, every restaurant either charges an entrance fee or a minimum order.

Restaurants in Sarae Hills, Kawasan Wisata Punclut Bandung

WOW New Space

WOW New Space – formerly D'Dieuland, a restaurant and playground in Sarae Hills, Bandung.

WOW New Space used to be D'Dieuland. It is more of a playground than a restaurant. It has two playgrounds for children, the outdoor one almost at the bottom of the slope, which is closed at 6 pm. The indoor playground opens longer until 8 or 9 pm. Its giant swing is a favorite among adults. Its outbound course has several challenging obstacles, including a plank bridge and a flying fox. Scattered among these games, you'll find stilt shacks and jumbo swings, perfect spots to pause for a breather, hang out, and order something to eat. To get to each section, you'll walk up and down over plenty of stairs and cross several bridges.

Lower playground at WOW New Space.

WOW New Space in Sarae Hills - Bandung.

Cakrawala Sparkling Nature Restaurant

Cakrawala Sparkling Nature Restaurant at Sarae Hills, Kawasan Wisata Punclut Bandung.

Cakrawala is an Indonesian word for a horizon, which could be daytime or nighttime. That’s why this restaurant has two areas: one with colorful glass on its roof that sparkles on a sunny day, and another with a dark ceiling with lots of tiny holes, representing a galaxy at nighttime.

Besides dining, people come to Cakrawala Resto for its Skywalk, a glass platform where you can have the sky, Bandung in the distance, and Dago Bakery castle as your background photo.

Dago Bakery

The castle of Dago Bakery in Sarae Hills, Kawasan Wisata Punclut.

Dago Bakery has a gorgeous castle at the back of the restaurant, set against a beautiful backdrop of Bandung’s city view. Whether you're there to dine or just take photos, there’s a small entrance fee of Rp 20,000, which you can exchange with any bakery products.

Dago Bakery at Punclut is a three-stories restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, serving rice bowls, noodles, pizza, pasta, a variety of light meals, and ice cream! Its bread and cookies in the bakery section are people's favorites too.

Besides eating, people come to Dago Bakery for its countless photo spots. The murals on the dining room walls, a small turret, starboard of a ship complete with its helm, and a hobbit door are some of them. Of course, the castle is still the prime photo spot in this restaurant. It lights up with colorful lights from dusk until closing time. A beautiful, fairy-tale-like sight to take in :)

A mural at Dago Bakery in Sarae Hills, Kawasan Wisata Punclut.

De Blank On

At first glance, De Blank On may look like an English phrase, but if you read it as one word, Blankon is a traditional Javanese hat. What a clever word-play!

De Blank On serves Javanese and Balinese cuisines, plus some dim sum. You can choose to dine in the Joglo – a traditional Javanese house, or at the backyard. This open-air terrace is always a preferred seating choice when the weather permits. 

While you are here, take a moment to get a few shots in front of the Candi Bentar – the split gateway entrance of a temple, with a view of Bandung as the background.

De Blank On, one of the restaurants in Sarae Hills, Kawasan Wisata Punclut.

Lereng Anteng

Lereng Anteng, one of the restaurants with panoramic view at Sarae Hills.

Lereng is an Indonesian word for slope, and Anteng means calm. You will notice the calm vibe of the restaurant when you sit on one of the many tables on the terracing slope, with a view of Bandung in the distance. Whether you’re craving rice, pasta, or steak, there’s something here for you. But if you are just in the mood for something light, they also serve snacks and coffees.

Tafso

Hang out, enjoy the view and coffee, also feed some animals in Tafso, Sarae Hills.

Tafso serves coffee with some comfort food such as toast, fried rice, and noodles. Its outdoor seating is fun, you can choose to dine in a big bubble, inside a gigantic bird cage, and many more. Tafso Barn also has a small playground where you can play mini golf or feed fish and rabbits.

Boda Barn

Located at one corner of Kawasan Wisata Punclut, the front and the inside of the two-story Boda Barn looks like a barn. But, going outside through the side door is a different story. It suddenly transforms into a cute French cafe! That's why it is called Bodabarn de Provence. Don't worry about the menu; although it looks like a French cafe, Bodabarn serves Indonesian and Western food :)

Sudut Pandang Restaurant

Sudut Pandang has two sections: Sudut Rasa restaurant and Sudut Cerita.

As the latest addition to the Sarae Hills Complex, Sudut Pandang Restaurant is on top of a multistorey parking building. Sudut Pandang is an Indonesian phrase for point of view. The elevated view of Bandung from this restaurant is beautiful.

Sudut Pandang comprises two different sections: 

• A restaurant called Sudut Rasa. Please note there is a minimum order to dine here.
• A multimedia-interactive hubbub called Sudut Cerita. 

WOW Sarae Hills

WOW Sarae Hills presents miniatures of world-famous landmarks in one place.

Kawasan Wisata Punclut keeps expanding. The latest addition is WOW Sarae Hills (WOW stands for World of Wonders). You’ll find miniatures of several world-famous landmarks, such as the Golden Gate bridge, Eiffel tower, Colosseum, Santorini, Liberty statue, and Sphinx. All in all, WOW Sarae Hills is a great place to walk around, enjoy the park, and take lots of selfies :)

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Because Kawasan Wisata Punclut Bandung is built along a hillside, stairs are part of getting around. Some parts aren’t accessible for wheelchairs or strollers, though many families simply park strollers near the entrance and carry younger children. Don’t worry, if you have mobility issues, you can dine in the street-level restaurants, such as Dago Bakery.

How to Go to Punclut Bandung

Address:

Jalan Pagermaneuh no. 57, Bandung

6°50'34.0"S 107°37'21.0"E

Opening Hours:

Daily 9am-10pm

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Some people refer to Punclut as Puncak Ciumbuleuit (peak of Ciumbuleuit). Perhaps because of its location, which is higher than Ciumbuleuit. Speaking of Ciumbuleuit, I am sure non-Sundanese will have a hard time pronouncing it ;-) It might be one of the reasons to shorten the name into Punclut.

If you’re using maps, the GPS coordinates of Kawasan Wisata Punclut Bandung are 6°50'34.0"S 107°37'21.0"E (-6.842778, 107.622505). 

Punclut can be reached either from Bandung or Lembang. It is approximately 6 kilometers from the beginning of Ciumbuleuit street (the intersection of Ciumbuleuit and Siliwangi street). Although it’s only 6 km, it may take some time to get there. That’s because the first three kilometers can be quite busy. The remaining 3 kilometers are on narrow roads that barely fit two cars.

Along the way, you will pass several Sundanese restaurants. Most of them nestle on top of the cliff, so their visitors will have unobstructed views of Bandung. Keep driving until you reach Kawasan Wisata Punclut, the Sarae Hills. 

Sarae Hills also can be reached via Lembang. It is approximately 6 kilometers from downtown Lembang, passing through narrow winding roads all the way to Sarae Hills. Please note that the surrounding areas are mostly slopes of vegetable fields. 

 Either from Bandung or Lembang, it is much easier to go to Sarae Hills during daylight, since the roads can get quite dark at night.

Beyond Punclut, Sunda land has plenty of other highland destinations worth visiting. Puncak Pass, Ciwidey, and Lembang offer gorgeous views of lush tea plantations and many outdoor attractions, while Garut has many lakes, an ancient Hindu temple, and hot spring waterparks. They’re all great options to explore next.