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Things to see in Cirebon (Indonesia): 21 places and when to go
Cirebon is a city in Indonesia with around 254,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 21 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (5), Temples (4), Hiking (4). The best known are Mount Ciremai, Mount Ciremai National Park and Great Mosque of Cirebon. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: October to March. There are about 12 h 23 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Indonesia · -6.7333, 108.5666
- Population
- About 254,000
- Places
- 21 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (5) · Temples (4) · Hiking (4) · Nature (3) · History (3) · With kids (2)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- October to March.
- Nearest airport
- CGK Jakarta, 222 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Ciremai, at 3,078 m.
What to see in Cirebon
The places in and around Cirebon, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Mount CiremaiStratovolcano in West Java in Indonesia25 km
- Mount Ciremai National ParkNational park24 km
- Great Mosque of CirebonMosque in Indonesia941 m
- At-Taqwa Mosque, CirebonMosque in Indonesia2.8 km
- Kraton KanomanPalace in Indonesia1.2 km
- Kraton KasepuhanOld palace in Cirebon, Java, Indonesia869 m
- Kraton KacirebonanPalace in Indonesia919 m
- Gua SunyaragiFormer water palace, meditation place2.6 km
- Saint Joseph Church, CirebonCultural heritage buildings in Cirebon1.4 km
- Saint Mary Church, CirebonChurch in Cirebon881 m
- Ciremai Track Via ApuyHiking27 km
- Gunung Ciremai via LinggajatiHiking23 km
- Gunung Ciremai via LinggasanaHiking23 km
- Gunungsari Trade CentreMarket2.9 km
- Imah Kayu HomestayMountains · Hiking19 km
- Sarwajala Maritime MuseumThe Sarwajala Maritime Museum depicts the contribution of the Sarwajala navy to Indonesia. The museum contains the important history of the Sarwajala naval struggle for the independence of the Republi2.0 km
- Prince Cakrabuwana MuseumMuseum in West Java, Indonesia. Prince Cakrabuwana Museum is a special museum that collects cultural and artistic objects in Cirebon. The construction of the museum was carried out in 2014 by the Cire10 km
- ODTWA Woodland KuninganWith kids18 km
- Pejambon statue siteThe Pejambon Arca Site is an ancient relic located in the Pejambon Lor Block, Pejambon Village, South Cirebon District. The statues of the Pejambon Site are royal relics before the existence of the Is7.1 km
- Taman Batu HanjuangWith kids18 km
- Trupark MuseumIt is a museum that contains a fairly complete collection of batik from the past, especially Pekalongan batik. There are also batik educational tours in it7.5 km
When to go to Cirebon
The best time to visit Cirebon is April to September; also possible: October to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible12:21
- FebPossible12:13
- MarPossible12:03
- AprBest time11:51
- MayBest time11:42
- JunBest time11:37
- JulBest time11:39
- AugBest time11:47
- SepBest time11:58
- OctPossible12:09
- NovPossible12:19
- DecPossible12:23
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 23 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. In April, 21 of the 21 places are at their best.
When to go to Indonesia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Cirebon
The nearest main airport is Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK, Jakarta), 222 km as the crow flies. How to get around Indonesia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Sumedang10 places89 km
- Bandung78 places113 km
- Banyumas8 places118 km
- Sukabumi20 places185 km
- Bekasi17 places185 km
And all of Indonesia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Cirebon?
The best known: Mount Ciremai, Mount Ciremai National Park, Great Mosque of Cirebon, At-Taqwa Mosque, Cirebon, Kraton Kanoman. In all, 21 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Cirebon?
April to September; also possible: October to March. There are about 12 h 23 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Cirebon?
The nearest main airport is Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), 222 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Cirebon as the destination and these 21 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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