Pasuruan is a regency in East Java, also the name of the city, Pasuruan City.
Understand
[edit]Climate
[edit]Pasuruan has a tropical savanna climate with little to no rainfall from May to November and heavy rainfall from December to April.
Get in
[edit]By train
[edit]- 1 Pasuruan Railway Station. KA. Komuter Surabaya-Pasuruan, KA. Probowangi and KA. Sri Tanjung from Surabaya also KA. Tawang Alun from Malang and Banyuwangi.
Get around
[edit]By rented-vehicles
[edit]You may rent a motorcycle or car to go to some tourist places in Pasuruan.
See
[edit]- 1 Purwodadi Botanical Garden (Kebun Raya Purwodadi), Jl. Raya Surabaya - Malang No.Km. 65, Sembung Lor, Parerejo, ☏ +62 343 615033. 07:00-16:00.
- 2 Jawi Temple (Candi Jawi), Prigen. 08:00-16:00. The temple which was built around the 13th century and is a historical heritage of the Hindu-Buddhist Kingdom of Singhasari which is located at the foot of Mount Welirang.
- 3 Belahan Temple (Candi Belahan), Gempol. Historical bathing site located on the east side of Mount Penanggungan.
- 4 Gunung Gangsir Temple (Candi Gunung Gangsir), Beji. 08:00-16:00. A temple that was made during the time of King Airlangga of Panjalu kingdom.
- 5 Taman Safari Indonesia II, Prigen, ☏ +62 343 6743000. 08:30-16:00. One of the largest safari parks in Asia.
- 6 Lake Grati (Ranu Grati), Grati. 07:00-17:00.
- 7 Jami' Al Anwar Mosque, Jl. KH. Wachid Hasyim, Kebonsari, Panggungrejo. The mosque was built in the 1700s.
- 8 Muhammad Cheng Hoo Mosque, Petungasri, Pandaan. Bright red mosque with a tiered roof, notable for its unique, Chinese-inspired architecture.
- 9 Putuk Truno Waterfall, Prigen.
Do
[edit]- 1 Pemandian Alam Banyu Biru, Winongan. Public swimming pool.
- 2 Taman Mangrove Penunggul, Nguling. 07:00-17:00. Mangrove trekking.
Buy
[edit]Food souvenirs
[edit]Bipang or jipang is a snack made from rice and sugar.
- 1 Bipang Jangkar Factory, Jl. Lombok No.36, Trajeng, Panggungrejo, ☏ +62 811 344 8258. 06:30-20:00. Serves jipang.
Besides that, ginger candy called ting-ting jahe and ikan lempuk crispy (goby cracker) have become some common souvenirs in Pasuruan.
Eat
[edit]Try local food called nasi punel, rice with serundeng (fried grated coconut) and numerous side dishes.
- 1 Nasi Punel Hj. Lin, Jl. Dr. Soetomo No.9, Gempeng, Bangil, ☏ +62 851 017 69354. From 06:00. Serves nasi punel.
- 2 Rawon Sakinah, Bangilan, Panggungrejo, ☏ +62 343 421444. 05:30-21:00. Javanese food, rawon (beef soup) and sate komo (beef satay). From Rp25,000.
Drink
[edit]Drink fresh milk from a local dairy farm.
- 1 Kampoeng Susu, Muncangan, Kalipucang, Tutur, ☏ +62 812 327 77179. 08:00-16:00. One of the oldest dairy farms in East Java. Since 1911.
Sleep
[edit]- 1 Hotel Horison Pasuruan, Jl. Jend. A. Yani No.45-47, Gadingrejo, ☏ +62 343 5615555. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. A 3-star hotel with spa and pool. From Rp590,489.
- 2 Daroessalam Syariah Heritage Hotel, Jl. Soekarno Hatta No.41-43, Trajeng, Kec. Gadingrejo, ☏ +62 343 5616000. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. A 3-star hotel with an ornate colonial-style building. A pool is also available. From Rp480,031.
- 3 Surya Hotel & Cottages Prigen, Prigen, ☏ +62 343 881991. A 3-star hotel with a helipad. Featuring garden views, the bright rooms have Wi-Fi, TVs, and minifridges, as well as tea and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms include mountain views, private-lounge access, and afternoon tea. Suites and cottages have modern styling, and add living areas; some offer whirlpool tubs. Room service is available. A breakfast buffet is served in a bistro/bar that has a terrace with mountain views. Other amenities include tennis courts, a spa, and an outdoor pool with a kids’ area and waterslides. From Rp477,500.
Connect
[edit]The dialing code for Pasuruan is 0343.
Go next
[edit]- Malang
- Mojokerto
- Probolinggo
- Sidoarjo
Routes through Pasuruan |
Anyer ← Surabaya ← | W E | → Probolinggo → Panarukan |