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West Java

Cirebon

Travelling northeast from Bandung towards the coast, the seaport of Cirebon offers a wealth of culture and history. Situated on the border of West and Central Java, it is home to a combination of both cultures. In the city itself; the ancient palaces (kratons) of the Kasepuhan and Kanoman now serve as museums which are open to the public, exhibiting household ornaments, paintings, calligraphy and other art treasures of the courts. The royal carriages are sumptuous In design, one of them a gilded coach in the form of a winged elephant. Across the square from the Kasepuhan Kraton is the "Mesjid Agung" (Grand Mosque), in a traditional Javanese style and made entirely of wood. Cirebon is also known for its distinct batik, now a flourishing industry in the village of Trusmi. The local seafood is among the best in West Java.

Other places of interest:

Marubaya	Jatiluhur Dam
Bogor	Zoological Museum
Batu-Tulis Ciaruteun (Stone Inscription)	Cihodas Botanic Garden
Taman Safari Indonesia	Pelabuhan Ratu Beach
Krakatoa Volcano	Duo Island (Pukzu Duo)
Garut	Kampung Naga
Cirebon	Pangandaran. Karang Nini and Batu Hiu