Tasikmalaya is a city and regency in the East Parahyangan region, in the south east of Western Java in Indonesia.
The city of Tasikmalaya has a population of about 800,000. The city is surrounded by the regency of Tasikmalaya. The city is also known simply as Tasik, which means 'sea' or 'lake' in Sundanese.
- Kampung Naga, Salawu district (about 25 km west of Tasik city. A traditional village with traditional culture located at the bank of Ciwulan river. The community is living with traditional simplicity and environmental wisdom. The nearby forest is sacred for the citizens of the village because there is an ancestral cemetery.
- Makam Pamijahan, Bantarkalong district (about 45 km south of Tasik city. Religious tourism object. This is the place where the tomb of Syeikh Abdul Muhyi, a well-known Islamic missionary, is located.
- Situ Gede, Mangkubumi district (on the western side of Tasik city. Small natural lake at the edge of the city.
Kampung Naga, Salawu district (about 25 km west of Tasik city. A traditional village with traditional culture located at the bank of Ciwulan river. The community is living with traditional simplicity and environmental wisdom. The nearby forest is sacred for the citizens of the village because there is an ancestral cemetery.
Makam Pamijahan, Bantarkalong district (about 45 km south of Tasik city. Religious tourism object. This is the place where the tomb of Syeikh Abdul Muhyi, a well-known Islamic missionary, is located.
Situ Gede, Mangkubumi district (on the western side of Tasik city. Small natural lake at the edge of the city.
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Mount Galunggung. The Galunggung volcano (about 2,200 m high) is towering over Tasikmalaya on its western side. You can hike up to the crater from Singaparna and from Indihiang (both small towns near Tasik city).
Mount Galunggung. The Galunggung volcano (about 2,200 m high) is towering over Tasikmalaya on its western side. You can hike up to the crater from Singaparna and from Indihiang (both small towns near Tasik city).
- Wood Craft - Find the traditional wood craft from Tasikmalaya at Rajapolah, a well known Wood Craft Tourism district located at northern part of Tasikmalaya.
- Payung Tasik - An umbrella ala Tasikmalaya.
- Bordir Tasik - Traditional embroidery made in Tasikmalaya, can be found at Kawalu district.
Wood Craft - Find the traditional wood craft from Tasikmalaya at Rajapolah, a well known Wood Craft Tourism district located at northern part of Tasikmalaya.
Payung Tasik - An umbrella ala Tasikmalaya.
Bordir Tasik - Traditional embroidery made in Tasikmalaya, can be found at Kawalu district.
A traditional type of food from Tasik is nasi tutug oncom, which is rice mixed with 'oncom' (fermened soy bean tailings) that is fried or grilled.
- Nasi Tutug Oncom (TO) Benhil 96, Jl. Petir. Open from 12:00. A simple establishment selling 'nasi tutug oncom', but one of the most popular of the city.
- Abon Haji Dudu Eci, Jl. Empangsari (Dalam) 9A, +62 265 321 537. Mon-Fri 6:00-20:00. A well-known producer of 'abon': a dried beef product.
- Mie Bakso Siliwangi, Jl. Galunggung. Simple but popular: noodles and meat balls.
Nasi Tutug Oncom (TO) Benhil 96, Jl. Petir. Open from 12:00. A simple establishment selling 'nasi tutug oncom', but one of the most popular of the city.
Abon Haji Dudu Eci, Jl. Empangsari (Dalam) 9A, +62 265 321 537. Mon-Fri 6:00-20:00. A well-known producer of 'abon': a dried beef product.
Mie Bakso Siliwangi, Jl. Galunggung. Simple but popular: noodles and meat balls.
- Garut — town known for volcanic hot springs, on the other side of the Galunggung volcano.