Cepu: Melting Pot of Indonesian Cuisine and the Center of Mining
As an archipelagic country, Indonesia is made up of thousands of small islands and one of them houses the city of Cepu. It is a railway town surrounded by teak forests and is abundant with oil deposits. It has become an important city for tourism in the country for its many heritage buildings and the view of the lush green landscape.
Best Time to Visit
Cepu, Indonesia undergoes both distinct wet and dry seasons as the country has tropical monsoon climate. A good half of the year, you can bask under the glory of the bright sun and the temperature would be very hot and humid. The other half of the year, you will experience heavy downpours of rain. Therefore, the best time to visit the city is between June to September when it is relatively dry and less touristy. The Barongan Festival, a colorful dance feast taking place during the country’s Independence Day is a celebration you should not miss.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Book the Loco Tour handled by the local government of Cepu. It is a tour that takes you to the city’s dense teak forest via a railway train that was built during the late 1920s. The Krackan Ngloram is a waterfalls you can drop by to feel refreshed during a hot summer day. Also check out the most popular historical landmark in the city – Kilometer Zero. Simpang Tujuh, Kyriad Arra Hotel Cepu, and Ammi Cepu are magnificent Cepu, Indonesia hotels near the heart of the town. The latter has an outdoor pool for its lovely guests. Most hotels are out of town, including the 4-star Aston Bojonegoro City Hotel and the Dewarna Hotel & Convention both located in the nearby Bojonegoro.
