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| province | Jawa Barat | |
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Sumedang is a city in Jawa Barat 46 km east-northeast of the provincial capital Bandung on the old road (post route) to Cirebon.
background
The city is known for its special type of tofu "tahu Bungkeng", which goes back to the Chinese immigrant Ong Kino. To the north lies the 1684 m high Gunung Tampomas volcano.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airports are in Bandung and Cirebon.
By train
Sumedang cannot be reached by train.
By bus
The city is well connected to Bandung and Cirebon. There are buses and ankots.
In the street
By boat
There are no navigable waters near the city.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
Buildings
On the western hill there is a Dutch fortress and bunker system "Wisata Alam Gunung Kunci" from the 1st World War.
Museums
- Praba Geusan Ulun. The former (small) palace Praba Geusan Ulun is now a museum. With a little luck, the friendly, good English and Dutch-speaking museum director, Mr. Ahmad, will personally show the visitor around.Open: Sa - Thu 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., Fr 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
activities
shop
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
Learn
Work
security
health
Practical advice
trips
- Gunung Tampomas. Gunung Tampomas volcano in the north can be climbed. There are at least 2 ways to the summit. These are old pilgrimage routes that lead past places of worship.
