83,000 Tourists Flock to Bandung Barat During Extended Idul Adha-Waisak-Pancasila Day Holiday

Bandung Barat experienced a significant tourism boom during the recent extended holiday period, attracting a total of 83,014 visitors. The surge in tourism coincided with the holidays for Idul Adha, Waisak, and Pancasila Day, spanning from May 27 to June 1, 2026.

The busiest day for tourism was May 31, the Waisak holiday, which saw 23,219 visitors flock to the region. Other days also recorded substantial numbers: May 27 (Idul Adha) had 9,394 visitors, May 28 (joint leave) saw 12,939, May 29 ('National Squeeze Day') had 8,790, and June 1 (Pancasila Day) recorded 13,918.

According to Asep Dendih, Head of the Bandung Barat Tourism and Culture Office, the data was collected from 15 tourist attractions. The northern areas, particularly Lembang, Parongpong, and Cisarua, continue to be the main draw for tourists. "The focus of tourists is still in the northern region if we look at the visit data. Alhamdulillah, Bandung Barat still has appeal for tourists to visit," Dendih stated.

Looking ahead, Dendih indicated plans to develop tourism potential in the western and southern parts of the region. This initiative aims to diversify tourist destinations and prevent over-concentration in the north. The Bupati of Bandung Barat, Jeje Ritchie Ismail, also supports this plan to expand tourism beyond the northern areas.