Sumedang – Tofu Capital and Sundanese Heritage
Sumedang se trouve dans la partie centrale de West Java province, entre Bandung and Cirebon. Its capital is Sumedang. The region is famous across Indonesia for tahu Sumedang (fried tofu speciality), and preserves the patrimoine culturel of the former Sumedang Larang Sultanate. Jatigede Dam is one of Indonesia’s largest dams.
Attractions et activités
Sumedang Larang Museum with historical relics of the sultanate. Jatigede Dam (Waduk Jatigede), a spectaculaire dam with boating opportunities. Visiting tahu Sumedang shops and workshops. Highland thé plantations on the uplands.
Culture et cuisine
Sundanese culture is defining. Tahu Sumedang (fried tofu) is a nationally known speciality. Cuisine is Sundanese: nasi timbel, karedok, pepes and opak (rice flour chips).
Sécurité publique
Sumedang is safe. Medical care: town hospital. Bandung (approx. 1 hour) has advanced facilities.
Informations pratiques
From Bandung, approximately 1 hour by car. Husein Sastranegara Airport (Bandung) is près deest. Accommodation: simple hotels.
