Wonosobo Travel Guide

  Kresna Gallery Hotel, 23-07-2008
by hdv63
 
  • Kresna Gallery Hotel, 23-07-2008
      Kresna Gallery Hotel, 23-07-2008
    by hdv63
  • Kresna Gallery Hotel, 23-07-2008
      Kresna Gallery Hotel, 23-07-2008
    by hdv63
  • Hotel Kresna Wonosobo
      Hotel Kresna Wonosobo
    by hdv63
  • Kresna Gallery Hotel, 23-07-2008
      Kresna Gallery Hotel, 23-07-2008
    by hdv63
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Explore Wonosobo

Things to Do  

Lovely piggies farming

Lovely piggies farming, Wonosobo

 ukirsari Says:  Anggrunggondok village also known as a famous piggies farming at Wonosobo. I like to visit them which looks so nice and fat and sounds 'grunt grunt' everytime :) 

Candi Dieng

Candi Dieng, Wonosobo

 ukirsari Says:  After Dieng highland, nearby Wonosobo also lies the old Hindu temples ruins so called Candi Dieng. It's predating Borobudur temple at Muntilan, Magelang and the name of Dieng itself derived from Di-Hyang [Abode of The Gods]. This complex of temples can be reached from... 

Hotels  

Gallery Hotel Kresna Wonosobo

 4 Reviews and 12 Opinions  The hotel provides four-star standard facilities, such as 24-channels-TV, minibar, safety box, and... 

Restaurants  

Mie Ongklok: Local Noodle

Mie Ongklok: Local Noodle, Wonosobo

 black_mimi99 Says:  Special food from Wonosobo Noddle cook with tapioca sauce..... 

Tirta Corner Lounge: Feel the Difference

Tirta Corner Lounge: Feel the Difference, Wonosobo

 tirtacorner Says:  Tirta Corner is the only Lounge concept in Wonosobo.It has a great view of mount Sundoro and also we came up with the different atmosphere ever in Wonosobo city.Soft tone lamps, smooth jazz music,sofas and great beverages and light meals are available. Our foods and... 

Kresna Gallery Hotel: Breakast at the Hotel

Kresna Gallery Hotel: Breakast at the Hotel, Wonosobo

 bpacker Says:  It must be some kind of conspiracy, in hotels all over the world, to serve food that is as far removed from reality and local taste as possible. It was also the case in Wonosobo, Java, Gallery Hotel. Though breakfast was delicious, it was unreal. When you stay in Gallery... 

Transportation  

OtoBuses in Wonosobo, Indonesia

OtoBuses in Wonosobo, Indonesia, Wonosobo

 handika_ferdy Says:  Wonosobo is one of the popular towns in Indonesia, Central Java especially. Because there are lot of interesting panorama tourism objects. If you would like to visit to Wonosobo, you can take by bus/car only. Bus is available come from Jakarta, Semarang, Bandung, Magelang,... 

Jakarta - Wonosobo

Jakarta - Wonosobo, Wonosobo

 black_mimi99 Says:  Bus from Jakarta can take from Pulo Gadung station, Lebak Bulus station, and Grogol Station (beware while in the jakarta bus station....)And also can take a flight from Jakarta to Yogya then from Yogyakarta to Wonosobo by travel bus. 

wonosobo- Yogya

wonosobo- Yogya, Wonosobo

 black_mimi99 Says:  This another one.... 

Wonsobo to Yogya

Wonsobo to Yogya, Wonosobo

 black_mimi99 Says:  There are 2 travel agent bus yogya-wonosobo, wonosobo yogya. 

Taking A Mini Bus About Town

Taking A Mini Bus About Town, Wonosobo

 bpacker Says:  The most popular form of transport in Wonosobo is a mini yellow bus called an "Angkutan". It's more of a van with benches placed on them. A ride on these things cost about 2000Rp.%Where: Wonosobo, Central Java. 

From Wonosobo to Solo

From Wonosobo to Solo, Wonosobo

 bpacker Says:  Note:I have to thank the staff of Hotel Kresna for telling me patiently how to get to Solo from Wonosobo by bus. They came prepared with approximations of bus fares, travel tips and even a map of SOLO. I was impressed. I will forward their kindness and publish this tip.... 

Shopping  

Stalls along Wonosobo: Bamboo stuffs of Wonosobo

Stalls along Wonosobo: Bamboo stuffs of Wonosobo, Wonosobo

 ukirsari Says:  It can be anywhere at Wonosobo. Weaved bamboo makes into daily stuffs and goods like rice bowl, tampah [place to clean up the rice before steamed] and many many more. Can be used as home decoration also. Rice bowl, tampah and several bamboo weaved stuffs. About USD10 is... 

Local Customs  

Using Javanese lingo

Using Javanese lingo, Wonosobo

 ukirsari Says:  Wonosoban lingo just like other Javanese [central] lingo. The differences just about several words and not as soft as truely Jogjakartan or Solo style. A bit ngoko and madya [not high Javanese lingo type]. For me, it's easy. Just need to 'accelerate' several words into... 

Gather among people on harvest

Gather among people on harvest, Wonosobo

 ukirsari Says:  Harvest and national holidays on Wonosobo and several small town around like Parakan, Temanggung, Paponan, Diwek, Mergowati and Sukorejo means a festival. They will arrange an occasion in the heart of the city, so called alun-alun [city square] or in one of the villages and... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Travelling on Rubber Time

Travelling on Rubber Time, Wonosobo

 bpacker Says:  If you ever decide to travel like a local in Indonesia and take the bus, do bear in mind that like in any other Asian city, the driving habits are generally atrocious. Lanes are happily ignored and driving on the road shoulder is common. Accidents are not uncommon too. I saw... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Remnants of Dutch Colonialism

Remnants of Dutch Colonialism, Wonosobo

 bpacker Says:  All around Java, you'll see remnants of Dutch Colonialism. The remote mountain town of Wonosobo is no exempt. This orange post box has dutch words and ancient Javanese script (hanacaraka) inscribed on it. Click the picture open to take a look at it. Note:Does anybody... 

Wonosobo Elementary School

Wonosobo Elementary School, Wonosobo

 bpacker Says:  Right in the middle of Wonosobo is a gigantic field. Now, it's used as a park for courting couples at night and for physical education in the morning! Here's an entire class doing their morning exercise.Where: Wonosobo, Central Java 

Sports & Outdoors  

Tobacco plantation or Mount Sumbing - Sindoro?

Tobacco plantation or Mount Sumbing - Sindoro?, Wonosobo

 ukirsari Says:  Well, Wonosobo is a picturesque place. You can choose your own. Going trekking to tobacco plantation or climbing the mountain [Sindoro or Sumbing or both of them!!] Daily backpack with meals included. My Grandpa's and Daddy's fave for 'amunition' are brown sugar called Gula... 

Favorites  

Beautiful Views of the valley down below

Beautiful Views of the valley down below, Wonosobo

 bkarjee Says:  We came across this viewpoint along the Wonosobo -Dieng Village road. It is half way between the two places and offers breathtaking views of the villages below. Yoy can stop the vehicle here, stretch your legs and go to the top of the view tower to get a good view of the... 

The ubiquitous Garuda Statue

The ubiquitous Garuda Statue, Wonosobo

 bkarjee Says:  In Indonesia, everywhere you find a statue of Garuda-the mighty eagle, very closely associated with Indonesian history and culture. I came across this giant statue in the middle of the road on the way to Dieng. So if you are proceeding to Dieng Village from Wonosoba and you... 

The Place

Plan a Wonosobo vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Wonosobo locals

Experience Wonosobo
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The People

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 THE COLD PLACE,BEAUTIFULL WONOSOBO - Wonosobo is a regency in central java province,that's have many beautIfull place and historycal situs.Maybe the peolpe that never visit this town,will be surprise with the weather in here especially... 

4 members live in Wonosobo

 

Questions and Answers

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Q:  I don't find a website of Wisma Duta Homestay or an e-mail address. I would like to ask them for the availability of an A/C room... 

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A: Several books.google results (including the 2010 Lonely Planet 'South-east Asia on a Shoestring' guide) give the email address as dutahometay@yahoo.com Worth a try,... 

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Top Wonosobo Writers

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Lengger Dance at Anggrunggondok

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 Wonosobo ... such a dearly name since I was a kid. This small-lively town is the main entrance to the Dieng Plateau. A place which lying nearby my grandparents hometown [Parakan]. So, how 'fluently' I... 

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The Last Major Town before Dieng

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Wonosobo. I'd love to share with you the 10 tips I've written, the 16 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Wonosobo-Gateway to Dieng Plateau

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 Wonosobo is a small town of around 40-50 K population. Doesnt look like a hill town, but can serve as a base for people planning to visit Dieng Plateau during the day time and come back in the... 

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Wonosobo - Transit Before Dieng Plateau

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 From Jakarta I took a bus to Wonosobo Before arrived @ Dieng Plateau. And from this city just need an hour or more to Dieng. While my transit here, not to much my explore of this city... Just try the... 

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KLEDUNG PASS, the jewel of WONOSOBO

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 This two boobs of Central Java, Mt. Sindoro and Mt. Sumbing pays a great sensation. Kledung Pass located right in the middle of this twin mountains. Its cool climate and the surrounding great mountain... 

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