Cirebon Travel Guide

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  ... a hidden jewel of west java ... 

 

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Things to Do  

KERATON KASEPUHAN and WHITE LION

KERATON KASEPUHAN and WHITE LION, Cirebon

 meiyergani Says:  If you are in a chance visiting Keraton Kasepuhan, as you enter the Sultan residence, you could find an entrance gate with a twin white lion statues in front of the gate, it was used as 'Prabu Siliwangi' symbol of his pride. 

Keraton (Palace) KASEPUHAN

Keraton (Palace) KASEPUHAN, Cirebon

 meiyergani Says:  If someone visit Cirebon City, Keraton Kasepuhan was the most famous palace located at the City Center at Kasepuhan Village, entering Kasepuhan area, one could see a square park in front of Keraton Kasepuhan. Keraton Kasepuhan is a compound of building which construction by... 

Hotels  

Hotel Sare Sae

 3 Reviews and 6 Opinions  The Hotel was located at SILIWANGI street, Cirebon main road. Not far from Balai kota (Mayor... 

Santika Hotel Cirebon

 2 Reviews and 15 Opinions  as i work in the same company with santika group hotel, it always be here if i visit cirebon within... 

Restaurants  

EMPAL GENTONG BU DARMA

EMPAL GENTONG BU DARMA, Cirebon

 ancient_traveler Says:  Empal gentong (such a meat soup) 

MIE PETRUK

MIE PETRUK, Cirebon

 ancient_traveler Says:  For dinner only, open at night,This is a street vendor, speciality fried noodle or rice vermiceli. It cooked with traditional charcoal stover mie goreng nyemek (fried noodle) 

KUE TAPEL

KUE TAPEL, Cirebon

 ancient_traveler Says:  Kue tapel (tapel cake), that tastes and looks like banana pancake. 

ES DUREN

ES DUREN, Cirebon

 ancient_traveler Says:  Es Duren (durian ice cream topped with Tjampolay syrup) 

DINNER AT NASI JAMBLANG KOLEKTORAN

DINNER AT NASI JAMBLANG KOLEKTORAN, Cirebon

 ancient_traveler Says:  rice wrapped with teak leaves and more than 20 of various side dishes Must try, the best perkedel (potato croquette) 

TAHU GEJROT

TAHU GEJROT, Cirebon

 ancient_traveler Says:  Tahu Gejrot, fried tofu topped with shallot & bird eye chilli slices and then poured (digejrot) with a spicy palm sugar juices. 

BREAKFAST AT NASI JAMBLANG MANG DUL

BREAKFAST AT NASI JAMBLANG MANG DUL, Cirebon

 ancient_traveler Says:  Actually, Nasi Jamblang is ordinary rice with variety of side dishes. What makes it unique is the rice is covered by teak leaves. Another thing that makes it unique is the side dishes are all served on the table. There are about 20 side dishes. Each of them are put in a tin... 

DOCANG

DOCANG, Cirebon

 ancient_traveler Says:  For breakfast or lunch.The ingredients of Docang are: lontong (rice cake boiled in a cylinder-shaped packet of banana leaves), chopped steamed cassava leaves, bean sprout (poured by boiling water and then drained), raw grated young coconut, gravyThe raw grated young coconut,... 

MIE KOCLOK JAGASATRU

MIE KOCLOK JAGASATRU, Cirebon

 ancient_traveler Says:  For dinner.Mi Koclok from Cirebon different is the thick gravy. The gravy is more like porridge because it is mixed with rice flour and the taste is salty. The salty taste of the thick gravy is very soft on my tongue. mie koclok: noodle, shred chicken, bean sprout (poured... 

NIGHT LESEHAN - SATE KALONG

NIGHT LESEHAN - SATE KALONG, Cirebon

 ancient_traveler Says:  At night, the Kanoman market area is became street vendor stall (lesehan style). One of the most popular is sate kalong or literally, bats' meat satay. But don't worry, no single bat has been turned into a satay -- the people of Cirebon like to inject some humor into their... 

Transportation  

BECAK

BECAK, Cirebon

 ancient_traveler Says:  Becak is similar to rickshaw. You hop on the 'wheeled chair' and the driver will cycle the becak around for you. It cost you from Rp 5000 to Rp 20 000 (depend on your first offering to the becak driver, well you can negotiate the price as they are no official price for... 

Shopping  

TJAMPOLAY SYRUP

TJAMPOLAY SYRUP, Cirebon

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GEDONG GINCU MANGO

GEDONG GINCU MANGO, Cirebon

 ancient_traveler Says:  Gedong Gincu Mango that is known in Latin language as Mangifera Indica is one of best mangos developing in West Java. October until December, usually on those months, big amount of a kind of mango are sold. This kind of mango is physically different from other kinds of... 

Local Customs  

GRAVE OF SUNAN GUNUNG JATI

GRAVE OF SUNAN GUNUNG JATI, Cirebon

 ancient_traveler Says:  The most famous place of interest of Cirebon is about five kilometres north of the city, at the shore. It's the Astana Gunung Jati, the grave of Gunung Jati. Sunan Gunung Jati is a 16th-century ruler of Cirebon and one of the mine legendary wali who helped to propagate Islam... 

PRINCESS TAN ONG TIEN

PRINCESS TAN ONG TIEN, Cirebon

 ancient_traveler Says:  Princess Tan Ong Tien who was is the wife of Sunan Gunung Jati, founder of the Cirebon sultanate, Cekong Mas (from the Han family, his tomb is located in a prayer house at Prajekan near Situbondo in East Java and is regarded as a sacred place) 

Tourist Traps  

Ancient Tombs

Ancient Tombs, Cirebon

 braveneil Says:  I was advised by the Magna Restaurant owner not to go there. I forgot the name. There will be many people and children that will crowd around you and pulling you to give them money. The problem is when you start giving, many will come. But if you don't, they will be angry... 

What to Pack  

CLOTHES TIPS

CLOTHES TIPS, Cirebon

 ancient_traveler Says:   The city weather is hot and humid. Wear cotton clothes. You do not need long sleeves shirt, instead a T-shirt and knee-long trousers are comfortable. Some places like mosques (masjid) and temples require polite dress such as long trousers/skirts. Hot pants/mini skirts will... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Fishing villages

Fishing villages, Cirebon

 DSwede Says:  The three neighboring cities of Balongan, Cirebon and Indramayu are known for their fishing. If you can manage it when the boats are beached, wonder around and look at the boats, their colorful paint jobs and their fresh catch drying in the sun. 

The Place

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 old cave, previously used as protection cave during Dutch Colonial.Good spot to take several photos, again...not well preserve :( 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hi there! We are planning to discover the fishing villages of Cirebon and batik makers along the North java coast end of august.... 

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A: Hi, The train schedules are available on this website: http://infoka.kereta-api.com I find there only one train daily from Bandung to Cirebon (travelling via... 

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Top Cirebon Writers

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>> abdi na nyariosakeun kacirebonan <<

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 cirebon, a hidden jewel of west java, there are several palaces of the old sultanates, with unique lingo mixing central and west java, an old harbour and traditional batik influenced by chinese and...... 

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CIREBON - NEGARA GEDE (THE GREAT KINGDOM)

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 Cirebon (formerly referred to as Cheribon in English) is a city on the north coast of the Indonesian island of Java. Its name is often said to be derived from the Sundanese words of "Cai" (or river)... 

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Balongan, Cirebon and Indramayu

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 I don't know why people are so amazed to see white faces, but its like I'm a celebrity. All the people want to say hello, many have even come over to my side, just to have their pictures taken with me... 

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Cirebon, Heritage of Old Kingdom

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 Many old Indonesian's old Mosque are located in Jakarta. Some dated back to aroun 1400M. Unfortunately, this go unnoticed. The mosques are not well maintained and in some cases of renovation, they... 

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My Second Cirebon Trip

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 This was my second visit to Cirebon. My first trip was basically climbing Mount Ciremai. This time was for relaxing to walk around Cirebon. Sangkanurip road is generally a resort strip. Here is... 

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