Cianjur
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Cianjur is a city with a population of about 170,000 (2020). The city is located in the valley, about halfway between the Puncak mountain pass and the provincial capital city Bandung. Cianjur is the capital of the regency of Cianjur, which stretches from the border of the Greater Jakarta metropolitan area in the north to the Indian Ocean coast in the south. Cianjur is along Indonesia's National Road 3, also known as the Southern Java route. The city is about 30 km northeast of Sukabumi, and 45 km west of the Cipularang toll road with quick connections to Bandung and Cikampek. Traditionally, Cianjur was on the main road from Jakarta to Bandung (the Great Post Road via the Puncak pass). However, since toll roads have been built most people don't drive via Cianjur anymore. In good traffic conditions, to go from Jakarta to Cianjur is still the quickest via the Puncak pass. However, especially on weekends when traffic is seriously congested it may be quicker to take the detour via the toll road (via Cikampek).
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A popular dish from Cianjur is bubur Cianjur, or Cianjur-style chicken rice congee. This porridge includes beans, celery, fried onions, and shredded chicken. A key difference with chicken congee types from other cities is that no coconut milk is used, but there are pieces of chicken innards (liver, gizzard, and intestines).
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Multiple OptionsCianjur is along Indonesia's National Road 3, also known as the Southern Java route. The city is about 30 km northeast of Sukabumi, and 45 km west of the Cipularang toll road with quick connections to Bandung and Cikampek. Traditionally, Cianjur was on the main road from Jakarta to Bandung (the Great Post Road via the Puncak pass). However, since toll roads have been built most people don't drive via Cianjur anymore. In good traffic conditions, to go from Jakarta to Cianjur is still the quickest via the Puncak pass. However, especially on weekends when traffic is seriously congested it may be quicker to take the detour via the toll road (via Cikampek). Cianjur's main intercity bus terminal is -6.80311107.17461 Rawabango bus terminal on the eastern side of the city. However, many of the buses do not call at the terminal, but simply drop and pick up passengers in front of the terminal, along the main road (the road from Cianjur in the direction of Bandung)....
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A popular dish from Cianjur is bubur Cianjur, or Cianjur-style chicken rice congee. This porridge includes beans, celery, fried onions, and shredded chicken. A key difference with chicken congee types from other cities is that no coconut milk is used, but there are pieces of chicken innards (liver, gizzard, and intestines).
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A popular dish from Cianjur is bubur Cianjur, or Cianjur-style chicken rice congee. This porridge includes beans, celery, fried onions, and shredded chicken. A key difference with chicken congee types from other cities is that no coconut milk is used, but there are pieces of chicken innards (liver, gizzard, and intestines).