Cirebon

Cirebon is a city in West Java. It's located near border with Central Java Its name is often said to be derived from the Sundanese words of "Cai" (or river) and "Rebon" (or "shrimp"). (Indeed the main production of the city is fishery including shrimps.) The alternative Javanese derivation is from "Caruban", meaning "mixture"--a reference to Cirebon's complex mix of Javanese, Malay, Sundanese, Chinese and Arabic cultural elements. While Indonesians from outside of Cirebon pronounce the name CHEE-ray-bone, locals say Cher-BONE. The city weather is hot and humid. Wear cotton clothes. You do not need long sleeves shirt, instead a T-shirt and knee-long trousers are comfortable. Some places like mosques (masjid) and temples require polite dress such as long trousers/skirts. Hot pants/mini skirts will attract people attention and might be considered impolite. Get in Get around See Kraton Kasepuhan Kraton Kanoman Gua Sunyaragi Grave of Sunan Gunungjati Do Buy Batik Cirebon Eat Local cuisines are: Nasi Jamblang. The most famous one is Mang Dul, you could easily eat at Grage Mall's food court. Nasi Lengko Sate Kalong Tahu Gejrot Empal Gentong Drink Sleep Budget Splurge Hotel Bentani Hotel Park Hotel Patra Jasa Contact Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!