Bojonegoro Voyage Tips and guide

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Bojonegoro is a regency in East Java, about 100 km west of the provincial capital Surabaya and 73 km northeast of Ngawi. Visitors come mostly to do business related to the petroleum exploration

In modern times Bojonegoro has lived in the shadow of its much larger neighbour of Surabaya to the east. The traditional commodities here are tobacco and teak wood. However, the discovery of major new oil fields in 2005 has given Bojonegoro a real economic push and this traditionally poor area is in the midst of a mini-boom.

Kereta Api Indonesia, national railway network operator, serves Bojonegoro. -7.164312111.8868131 Bojonegoro Railway Station can be reached from Jakarta, Bandung, Semarang, Surabaya, Malang and many smaller towns.

• Argo Anggrek, which travels between Jakarta Gambir and Surabaya Pasar Turi, serves Bojonegoro daily.
• Sembrani, which travels between Jakarta Gambir and Surabaya Pasar Turi, serves Bojonegoro daily with one stop in each direction.
• Gumarang, which serves passengers between Jakarta Pasar Senen and Surabaya Pasar Turi, calls at Bojonegoro once daily in each direction.
• Harina, which serves passengers between Surabaya Pasar Turi and Bandung, stops once daily in each direction.
• Kertajaya, which travels between Jakarta Pasar Senen and Surabaya Pasar Turi, serves Bojonegoro daily with one stop in each direction.
• Jayabaya, which travels between Jakarta Pasar Senen and Malang Kota Baru, calls at Semarang Tawang, Cepu, Bojonegoro, Surabaya Pasar Turi, and Surabaya Gubeng.

• Cepu Ekspres runs once daily for commuters between Cepu, Bojonegoro, and Surabaya.
• KRD Bojonegoro serves commuters to Surabaya Pasar Turi, Surabaya Gubeng, and Sidoarjo once daily.

Bojonegoro has one bus terminal, -7.166813111.8949372 Terminal Bus Rajekwesi, with regional and long-distance services. Some intercity buses serve the route from Jakarta by PO. Agra Mas, PO. Haryanto, and PO. Pahala Kencana with food service.

There are no taxicabs in the city.

Trishaws or pedicabs, known locally as becak (pronounced beh-chak), can be found in most part of the town. They are the best way to get around. Be sure that to haggle over the price before using their service.

There are some routes of public minibuses around Bojonegoro regency from Rajekwesi Bus Terminal and stop in between, called MPU or Kol.

• Rajekwesi Bus Terminal - Babat (Lamongan)
• Rajekwesi Bus Terminal - Kalitidu - Padangan
• Rajekwesi Bus Terminal - Ngasem
• Rajekwesi Bus Terminal - Temayang

• -7.135188111.8315631 Bojonegoro Barrage (Bendungan Gerak Bojonegoro), Trucuk. A dam on Bengawan Solo River. 
• -7.256687111.9281882 Dam Klepek, Sukosewu. A dam built during the Dutch colonial era in 1930. in the vicinity, there is a river with clear water and you may bath there. 

• -7.258897111.79113 Kayangan Api, Desa Butoh, Ngasem. 24 hours. It is an eternal flame spot nestled among the teak forest, 21 km south of Bojonegoro. In the west side of Kayangan Api, there is a mud pond containing sulphur which in the past was used by Mpu Kriyo Kusumo to make and craft Keris (daggers - often with a curved blade and highly ornamented). Local people still believe that the fire is sacred and use it for important ceremonies. 
• -7.145312111.8900624 Hok Swie Bio Confucian Temple (Kelenteng Hok Swie Bio), Jalan Jaksa Agung Suprapto 125. 08:00-15:00. It is the only Confucian temple in Bojonegoro and famous for its Dragon Head design. Many Confucians visit the temple during Chinese new year celebration and other religious ceremonies. (updated Jun 2017)

• -7.14953111.880255 Bojonegoro Town Square (Alun-alun Bojonegoro), Jalan Mas Tumapel. 24 hours. Alun-alun Bojonegoro is the heart of Bojonegoro with greenery, field, fountains, jogging track, and many sport facilities. The iconic giant stone called Watu Semar sits on the east side of the square. The great mosque and government offices are located nearby. (updated Jun 2017)
• -7.358641111.9007946 Kedung Maor Waterfall (Air Terjun Kedung Maor), Desa Kedungsumber, Temayang. (updated Jun 2017)
• -7.362438111.8708127 Pacal Reservoir (Waduk Pacal), Kedungsumber, Temayang. A reservoir is surrounded by trees, farmland, and features boating. It was inaugurated in 1933. (updated Jul 2022)
• -7.053937111.6726878 Museum Geopark Bojonegoro, Wonocolo, Kedewan, ☏ +62 852 329 35400. 08:00-16:00. Museum of National Geopark Bojonegoro. (updated Jul 2022)
• -7.155437111.8708129 Sosrodilogo Bridge (Jembatan Sosrodilogo), Trucuk. 24/7. In the evening, the light of the bridge is outstanding. (updated Jul 2022)
• -7.044562111.66043810 Teksas Wonocolo (Wisata Minyak Bumi Wonocolo), Wonocolo, Kedewan, ☏ +62 857 316 88400. 07:00-18:00. Traditional oil drilling. More than a century old. Using teak wood rig. (updated Jul 2022)

• -7.246812111.8184381 Growgoland, Grogolan, Ngunut, Dander. Swimming in a natural clean and clear river. (updated May 2022)
• Hiking to -7.459812111.8030622 Mount Pandan summit, 903 m above the sea level.
• -7.250312111.8415623 Wana Wisata Dander, Alang-alang Kemangi, Dander. 08:00-16:00. Do forest trekking, camping, and many activities in outbound park also swimming in the waterpark. (updated Jul 2022)

• Ender-ender. thin waffle cookie.
• Kripik jahe. ginger crisp.
• Kripik singkong. cassava crisp.
• Ledre. Ledre is a type of roll snack similar in shape to biscuit roll and commonly found in Bojonegoro. It is made from a cultivar of banana called pisang raja and rice flour. The roll is sweet, banana-flavoured, crunchy, and can be easily broken into pieces.
• Unthuk yuyu. a snack made from flour, egg yolk, and coconut milk. The term Unthuk yuyu is the foam produced by the crab (Parathelphusa convexa) when it comes out of its burrow. When a crab comes out of its burrow, bubbles will appear. That's what inspired this cake, namely bubbles.

• Batik Jonegoroan. Batik Jonegoroan industry is spread in several districts, e.g. Sumberejo, Temayang, Dander, Purwosari, and downtown Bojonegoro.

• Debog handicrafts. Debog or gedebog is a plantain stem.
• Teak wood furniture and handicrafts. Bojonegoro is one of the regencies with teak forest areas in Indonesia.

• Nasi/sego buwuhan, a teak-leaf plate of rice with vegetables and many side dishes.
• Pelas jagung, corn fritter. Different from dadar/bakwan jagung, the corn is ground with the stone mortar before mixing with the seasoned batter.
• Sayur asem tales/talas, a village dish of taro sour soup with godhong tales (taro leaves).

The foods in downtown Bojonegoro are similar to the rest of East Java and tend to be less sweet and less spicy.

• -7.162187111.8848121 Adelia Cafe & Resto, Jalan Gajah Mada 122, ☏ +62 353 884208. Indonesian, Chinese, and Western food. 
• -7.147687111.8878122 Depot Surabaya, Jalan Rajawali. Chinese restaurant. Also, It serves pork. 
• -7.146313111.8901873 Indo Pizza, Jalan W.R. Supratman 95, ☏ +62 353 7040555. Pizza and ice cream. (updated Oct 2015)
• -7.160937111.8910634 Pawon Seafood & Resto, Jalan Basuki Rahmat 57, ☏ +62 353 351889, [email protected]. Daily 10:00-22:00. Serves mainly seafood and other cuisines as well with a good vibe at low prices. The main dishes are about Rp13,900-Rp69,900. (updated Oct 2015)
• -7.152188111.8834375 Tamosa Resto, Jalan Kartini No. 2b. Steak, chicken wing, oxtail soup, and nasi goreng. (updated May 2015)
• -7.152062111.8744376 Tastee Bites, Jalan Panglima Sudirman 151, Klangon. Indonesian and Western food. (updated Oct 2015)
• -7.164438111.8966877 Warung Apung Rahmawati Bojonegoro, Jalan Veteran 77, ☏ +62 353 889912. Indonesian and Japanese food. (updated Oct 2015)
• -7.148563111.8709378 Warung Sincin, Gg. Mawar No.11b, Kauman, ☏ +62 852 599 11423. 07:00-17:00. Serves sego buwuhan. Start from Rp7,000. (updated Jul 2022)

• -7.144438111.9055631 Garasi Coffee Shop, Jalan Mangga No. 2A, Mulyoagung (in front of Universitas Terbuka Kampus 2). M-Sa 15:00-22:00, last order 21:45. (updated Oct 2015)
• -7.160562111.8708122 Kopinem, Jalan Rajekwesi, Ledok Kulon (north of Bundaran Jetak), ☏ +62 821 416 60599. Daily 10:00-00:00. A good place for coffee and hanging out. Rp5,000-25,000. (updated Oct 2015)

• -7.158188111.8789381 Hotel Bojonegoro, Jalan Untung Suropati 36, ☏ +62 353 881676.  
• -7.156062111.8824372 Hotel Kudus, Jalan Diponegoro 6, ☏ +62 353 881376.  
• -7.167813111.8954373 Hotel Nirwana, Jalan Veteran, ☏ +62 3535 893235. 
• -7.152437111.8888134 Hotel Wina, Jalan Teuku Umar 38-40, ☏ +62 353 881238. 
• -7.155062111.8839385 Hotel Wisma Djaja, Jalan dr. Wahidin 43, ☏ +62 353 881315. 

• -7.14707111.8751786 Aston Bojonegoro City, Jalan M.H. Thamrin 100, ☏ +62 353 571777, [email protected]. A 3* hotel. US$26-49. (updated Jun 2017)
• -7.16196111.8953017 Dewarna Bojonegoro, Jalan Veteran 55, ☏ +62 353 3412222, [email protected]. A 3* hotel with 103 rooms. It is just north of Rajekwesi Bus Station. US$24.60-49.20. (updated Jun 2017)
• -7.1517111.874368 Favehotel Sudirman Bojonegoro, Jalan Panglima Sudirman 151, ☏ +62 353 5254 777, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. US$22.70. (updated Jun 2017)
• -7.145093111.8279329 Hotel Bonero Residence, Jalan Nasional Indonesia Rute 20 (Jalan Raya Bojonegoro-Cepu) km 7, Desa Leran, Kalitidu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. US$20. (updated Jun 2017)

The telephone area code for Bojonegoro is 0353.

• Ambulance, ☏ 118, 119. 
• Electricity, ☏ 123. 
• Fire Brigade, ☏ 113. 
• Police, ☏ 110. 
• Bojonegoro Police HQ, ☏ +62 353 884300. 
• Search and Rescue, ☏ 115. 

Hospitals with 24 hours emergency facilities:

• -7.159688111.8995631 Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah dr. R. Sosodoro Djatikoesoemo, Jalan dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo 40, ☏ +62 353 881193. 
• -7.151563111.8783122 Rumah Sakit Aisyiyah Bojonegoro, Jalan Masjid Agung 11, ☏ +62 353 881749. 

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