Kudus Travel Guide

 
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MURIA

MURIA, Kudus

 meiyergani Says:  Muria, berasal dari nama bukit yang bernama Marwah yang diberikan oleh Amir Haj ( R. Umar Said ) untuk menyebut daerah yang didiami sebagai tempat da’wahnya yaitu di daerah Kudus sebelah utara. Oleh masyarakat setempat Marwah diucapkan dengan Muria sampai sekarang. Nama... 

HINDU AND ISLAM ARCITECT

HINDU AND ISLAM ARCITECT, Kudus

 meiyergani Says:  Bangunan Masjid dan Menara Kudus disesuaikan dengan seni bangun atau arsitektur Hindu. Ini akan memberikan kesan bahwa agama yang dibawa oleh Sunan Kudus sama dengan agama Hindu. Jadi masyarakat tidak terkejut atau menolak. 

The Origin of KUDUS=QUDSI

The Origin of KUDUS=QUDSI, Kudus

 meiyergani Says:  Ja’far Shoddiq mendirikan Masjid di daerah Kudus pada tahun 1956 H atau 1548 M. Semula diberi nama Al Manar atau Masjid Al Aqsho, meniru nama Masjid di Yerussalem yang bernama Masjidil Aqsho. Kota Yerussalem juga disebut Baitul Maqdis atau Al-Quds. Dari kata Al-Quds tersebut... 

MENARA KUDUS

MENARA KUDUS, Kudus

 meiyergani Says:  Menara Kudus adalah bangunan tua yang terbuat dari batu bata merah berbentuk Menara yang merupakan hasil akulturasi kebudayaan Hindu-Jawa dan Islam. Menara Kudus bukanlah bangunan bekas Candi Hindu melainkan menara yang dibangun pada zaman kewalian / masa transisi dari akhir... 

Rejenu mineral water source

Rejenu mineral water source, Kudus

 theo1006 Says:  A visit to Muria mountain at Colo is worth while not only for the Sunan Muria pilgrimage. Nature lovers may want to explore the mountain side.About 3 km uphill from the Colo parking there is a mineral water source, Sendang Tiga Rasa, or "Triple flavoured source". There are... 

Monthel waterfall

Monthel waterfall, Kudus

 theo1006 Says:  A visit to Muria mountain at Colo is worth while not only for the Sunan Muria pilgrimage. Nature lovers may want to explore the mountain side.One attraction is Monthel waterfall in Rejenu river, however we must say we have seen better on Java. The water is not clean, and the... 

Fossils at Patiayam

Fossils at Patiayam, Kudus

 theo1006 Says:  The Patiayam site is a recent addition to the fossil discovery sites in Java. Older and better known sites are at Sangiran and at Trinil. Serious excavation at Patiayam has begun only in 2006, but already over 3000 kg of fossils have been excavated, among them remains of... 

The Grave of Sunan Muria

The Grave of Sunan Muria, Kudus

 theo1006 Says:  Sunan Muria is one of the Walisongo, the nine teachers or wise men who propagated Islam in Central Java and in doing so transformed traditional Hindu and Buddhist society. This is according to generally accepted beliefs, however there is no consensus about the identity of... 

The Tower of Kudus

The Tower of Kudus, Kudus

 theo1006 Says:  The main landmark of Kudus, Menara Kudus, is a minaret belonging to the mosque Al Aqsa in the kauman or muslim quarter. It is famous because it was built in 1549 in the style of Javanese Hindu temples built of brick. More recent minarets invariably try to copy the style of... 

The Kretek Museum

The Kretek Museum, Kudus

 theo1006 Says:  The fabrication of clove cigarettes, rokok kretek in Indonesian, has been a major economic asset of Kudus for a century.It all began with the invention of Haji Djamari, who found that not only rubbing his chest with clove oil relieved his chest pain, but also mixing clove... 

Museum Kretek

Museum Kretek, Kudus

 Goldenboy Says:  This Museum is more as image of Kudus as Kretek City. Once upon a time, there is Niti Semito pioneered the Kretek cigarettes in Kudus in 1937, with his company "Bal Tiga". It is so impressing, he was one of the richest man in the country. He was promoting his kretek with big... 

Kudus top roof

Kudus top roof, Kudus

 Goldenboy Says:  Ok, this one is more typical top roof of houses in Kudus. Nice accent eh? 

Restaurants  

GARUDA restaurant: A good dinner

GARUDA restaurant: A good dinner, Kudus

 theo1006 Says:  Roaming Kudus town square looking for dinner, we found Garuda resto. The spacious dining hall was empty, but the food and service were good. Choice of various Asian and Eurpean dishes. We had our fill including drinks for Rp 83,500. Sapi hoka-hoka was nice (Rp 35,000). 

Pak Denuh: Soto Kudus is a must!

Pak Denuh: Soto Kudus is a must!, Kudus

 Goldenboy Says:  Soto Kudus is , let say, local tasty soup with chicken, rice, and others ingredients served in a bowl. Eat in the morning or noon, Accompanied with local hot tea. Thats the very local best. Soto Kudus aja, and jeroan goreng (hehehe apa coba bahasa Inggrisnya?). 

Transportation  

Unless you have a business here

Unless you have a business here, Kudus

 Goldenboy Says:  Better to stay in Semarang or Yogyakarta, if you dont have a special interest on Islam or the city itself. So, you can quickly to the spot without wasting time. Be sure you have a local driver. Driving in northern mainroad is crazy. Buses, big container etc. are your... 

Shopping  

warung mak khoiri: keciput wuenak

warung mak khoiri: keciput wuenak, Kudus

 kasirpass Says:  it located on sunan kudus street..its about 200meters west simpangtujuha small shopusually visited in ramadhanbecause keciput is always serve in ramadhan and iedul fitrinice taste goodmade from flour sugar and eggand offcourse wijen jenang is the first one but it tasted... 

Mubaroq: Jenang Kudus

Mubaroq: Jenang Kudus, Kudus

 Goldenboy Says:  Many toko oleh-oleh (souvenir/gift shops) have it. I d like to describe Jenang as something like sweet sticky thick gel. Some brand giving fruity flavour etc. To make sure anything, buy one, and try it before you buy for more. It is too sweet and sticky for me. There are... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Mystical Smells

Mystical Smells, Kudus

 Goldenboy Says:  While walking thru the gate behind the mosque and around the graveyard, you will smells some special fragrance. That is smells of burning kemenyan. For us in Java, we know that kind of fragrance normally used as an offering for spirits in other world. So, when i smell this... 

What to Pack  

Dusty wind or rain!?

Dusty wind or rain!?, Kudus

 Goldenboy Says:   Wet towel or wet tissue! I think it is the most neeeded, since swetaing is commonly happened in this area. It is close to the beach. You can by a can drink everywhere. Oh also things for rain! Umbrella or anything alike. At least to cover you to and from the place to the... 

Favorites  

SAPI binatang Suci

SAPI binatang Suci, Kudus

 meiyergani Says:  Masyarakat Hindu menganggap bahwa sapi atau lembu adalah binatang suci yang tidak boleh diganggu. Sunan Kudus juga memerintahkan kepada masyarakat supaya jangan menyembelih lembu. Jika ini terjadi, maka masyarakat akan marah, sebab binatang kesayangannya diganggu. Ada... 

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 Whenever moslems will pray they have to cleans theirself here. This pic showing an old water channels on a new floor. 

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What is in a name?

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 May be for some, a name will do nothing. But thats not for this city. The name Kudus comes from the arabic words, Al Kuds, which means holy. As it is a tradition in Islam, before building a city or...... 

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Kudus, town and regency

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Kudus. I'd love to share with you the 9 tips I've written, the 28 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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KUDUS at The NORTHERN Parts of JAVA ISLAND

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 Ja’far Shoddiq mendirikan Masjid di daerah Kudus pada tahun 1956 H atau 1548 M. Semula diberi nama Al Manar atau Masjid Al Aqsho, meniru nama Masjid di Yerussalem yang bernama Masjidil Aqsho. Kota... 

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Kudus - Temple Beyond Bali

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 This hindu-style Tower has been built on era of Majapahit Kingdom by one of nine holymen (Wali Sanga) in Java called Sunan Kudus. Before 14th centuries, People of Java still praticed Hinduism and... 

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