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Serang

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Asia : Southeast Asia : Indonesia : Java : West Java : Serang

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Serang is the capital city of Banten province, in West Java Indonesia. the population of the city is 600.000 when it is estimated.

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[edit] Climate

Serang has a tropical climate.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By train

You can use train from Jakarta and Rangkasbitung

[edit] By car

You can use tol Jakarta - Merak. it would take 2 hours to go.

[edit] Get around

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Keraton Surosuwan (Surosuwan Palace) Address:Jalan Mesjid Agung Banten, Banten 42191 Located in the once-prosperous kingdom of Banten, this royal palace was designed by a Muslim Dutchman Hendrick Lucas Cardeel and completed during the reign of the first sultan. Surrounded by a high brick wall, it served as a glorious residence from 1526 to 1808 and was equipped with an aqueduct connected to a reservoir. A major excavation in 1984 divulged the greatness of the this exuberant palace. Foundations of some pavilions, a bathing area in the south wing, and two filtration tanks are some of the structures awaiting the keen explorer. Admission is free.