Bandungan is a small mountain town on the shoulder of Mount Ungaran, an easy day trip from Semarang. It is well known as a centre for horticultural products and flowers. One of the coolest areas in the Semarang area. There is also a swathe of villas and karaoke bars.

• -7.2102110.34221 Gedong Songo temple complex (Candi Gedong Songo), Candi, Krajan, Banyukuning (off the road from Bandungan to Sumowono). 07:00-17:00. A group of restored Hindu temples was built during the early period of the Medang Kingdom which controlled Central Java during the 8th and 9th centuries. Similar to the temples on the Dieng Plateau, they are some of the oldest Hindu structures in Java, predating both Borobudur and Prambanan. They are placed across the mountainside, and in clear weather, there are good views down across the surrounding plain and neighboring volcanoes, thanks to the 1,200 m above sea level elevation. Go early in the day to get the best chance of good views. On-site there is a volcanic fumarole with hot spring bathing, and horse rides. Rp5,000 for Indonesian nationals, Rp25,000 for non-Indonesians. (updated Nov 2017)
• Fruit farms, vegetable farms, and flower gardens.

• -7.2227110.36721 Pasar Bandungan. The traditional market of Bandungan. It is clean and neat, unlike dirty markets in other parts of Indonesia. Primarily sells vegetables, fruits, and local foods. (updated Nov 2017)

• -7.213313110.3954371 Pemancingan Suharno 1, Blater, Krandengan, Jimbaran, Bandungan, ☏ +62 298 711402. 07:00-21:00. Eat grilled or fried freshwater fish taken freshly from fishing in their ponds. It is served with sambal and lalapan (raw fresh veggies). Mid-range price, spend minimum Rp50,000. (updated Jul 2022)
• -7.226688110.3610632 Tahu Bandungan Oom Shin, Jl. Raya Bandungan - Sumowono, ☏ +62 298 711694. 08:00-18:00. Eat Bandungan fried tofu call Tahu serasi. Also, try their Susu kedelai (Soy milk). Start from Rp5,000. (updated Jul 2022)
• -7.222563110.3680633 Warung Sate Kelinci Pak Kenthus, Nglarang, Candi (near Alun-Alun Bandungan), ☏ +62 819 319 75749. 08:00-21:00. Eat a specialty of Bandungan district, Sate kelinci (Rabbit satay). Start from Rp20,000. (updated Jul 2022)

There are some villas for rent and also hotels and resorts.

All of the following places are accessible in less than an hour by car, as well as having bus services that connect.

• Semarang, the capital of Central Java
• Ungaran, the capital of Semarang Regency
• Salatiga, a small University town
• Ambarawa with its Indonesia Railway Museum and the Rawa Pening lake. 8 km away. 30 min drive.
• Kendal
• Temanggung