Dago - Definition and Overview

Dago refers to Jalan H. Juanda (Juanda street) and the surrounding area in Bandung, the capital of the province of West Java in Indonesia. The lower (southern) Dago area near Jalan Merdeka is one of the trendy areas of Bandung, with shops, shopping malls, cafes, boutiques, and many restaurants and entertainment centers.

The upper (northern) area has many old Dutch villas and wider boulevards with tall trees lining the streets. The famous Dago Tea House, built during Dutch colonial times, is located here. The Bandung Institute of Technology, or ITB (Institut Teknologi Bandung) in Indonesian, is located just west of the upper Dago area, and neighbors the Bandung zoo. A major private hospital, the St. Boromeus, is also located on Jalan H. Juanda. A major public transportation terminal is also nearby.

The very northern parts are called Dago Pakar, which in recent years have seen the contruction of many new restaurants offering dramatic views and vistas of the greater Bandung area.