Kedu
Discover Kedu
The Kedu area was formed in the 19th century. Kedu plains are known as the place where the ancient Javanese civilization of the Syailendra dynasty developed, and is an important area in the history of the Medang Kingdom. There are two nearest international airports around Kedu area, Ahmad Yani International Airport (SRG) in Semarang and Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) in Yogyakarta
What to Experience in Kedu
Taste of Kedu...
Javanese cuisine is very usual food in Kedu. Try mie ongklok (noodles with gravy sauce and beef satay) in Wonosobo, kupat tahu (rice cake with tofu) in Magelang, and sate ambal (chicken satay with tempeh sauce) in Kebumen. As an area with a Muslim majority, it is very difficult to find alcohol drinks in the area. Sweet iced tea and instant coffee is common drinks. You may try specialty dawet ireng (black jelly drink) in Purworejo. Beware of the Magelang-Wonosobo alternative route through Pulosaren village, which is prone to landslides during heavy rain.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsThere are two nearest international airports around Kedu area, Ahmad Yani International Airport (SRG) in Semarang and Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) in Yogyakarta Cities are connected by good condition provincial roads. See the largest Buddhist temple on earth, Borobudur also Dutch fortress was built in 19th century in Gombong. Rafting on Elo River, mountaineering on Mount Sindoro and Mount Sumbing, and playing on beaches in Karangsambung-Karangbolong. Javanese cuisine is very usual food in Kedu. Try mie ongklok (noodles with gravy sauce and beef satay) in Wonosobo, kupat tahu (rice cake with tofu) in Magelang, and sate ambal (chicken satay with tempeh sauce) in Kebumen. As an area with a Muslim majority, it is very difficult to find alcohol drinks in the area. Sweet iced tea and instant coffee is common drinks. You may try specialty dawet ireng (black jelly drink) in Purworejo....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
Cities are connected by good condition provincial roads. See the largest Buddhist temple on earth, Borobudur also Dutch fortress was built in 19th century in Gombong. Rafting on Elo River, mountaineering on Mount Sindoro and Mount Sumbing, and playing on beaches in Karangsambung-Karangbolong. Javanese cuisine is very usual food in Kedu. Try mie ongklok (noodles with gravy sauce and beef satay) in Wonosobo, kupat tahu (rice cake with tofu) in Magelang, and sate ambal (chicken satay with tempeh sauce) in Kebumen. As an area with a Muslim majority, it is very difficult to find alcohol drinks in the area. Sweet iced tea and instant coffee is common drinks. You may try specialty dawet ireng (black jelly drink) in Purworejo. Beware of the Magelang-Wonosobo alternative route through Pulosaren village, which is prone to landslides during heavy rain.
Safety Information
Safety Overview
Beware of the Magelang-Wonosobo alternative route through Pulosaren village, which is prone to landslides during heavy rain.