Timeline
17:28
Grab a fresh yogurt drink to cool down. Yoghurt Cisangkuy is a short walk from the landmark and perfect for resting in the heat before the evening rush.
17:48
Walk to Gasibu Park. This large lawn square sits directly in front of Gedung Sate. It is a favourite spot for locals to stroll and offers an unobstructed view of the building’s neoclassical facade against the sky.
18:13
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting golden light on the building’s distinctive satay-skewer ornament. The sky turns warm hues over the Dutch colonial architecture.
18:43
End the evening with a hot bowl of goat or beef soup. Sop Kaki Kambing & Sapi 999 is a popular roadside stall that sets up in the evening, offering a comforting meal as the air cools down.
Local tip
The park is a fairground on Sundays, which adds a festive atmosphere to the evening walk.
Check before you go
- Yoghurt Cisangkuy is open until 20:30.
- Sop Kaki Kambing & Sapi 999 opens at 17:00 and closes at 23:00.
Worth knowing
- Sop Kaki Kambing & Sapi 999 is open at 18:43 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Bandung (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).