Tasikmalaya
Jawa, Indonesia
About Tasikmalaya
Tasikmalaya is a city in West Java, known for its traditional craft industries — especially batik sari (hand-woven silk), payung geulis (decorative umbrellas), and anyaman (woven bamboo crafts). It has a strong Islamic educational tradition and a relaxed highland atmosphere.
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Buses connect Tasikmalaya to Bandung (3 hours), Garut (1 hour), and Pangandaran.
Things to do
The Tasikmalaya Grand Mosque. The traditional craft villages: Sukaraja (batik), Cineam (bamboo weaving). The Kampung Naga traditional Sundanese village (about 2 hours away).
Shop for handicrafts in the craft villages. Visit Kampung Naga traditional village. Take a batik-making workshop.
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Sundanese cuisine: nasi timbel, sayur asem, ikan bakar, sambal terasi.
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Budget and mid-range hotels are available (Rp 150,000–500,000).
What to buy
Batik sari Tasik, payung geulis (decorative umbrellas), anyaman (woven bamboo), and wood carving.
Go next
Pangandaran beach is 2 hours south. Garut is 1 hour north. Bandung is 3 hours north.
Nearby in Jawa
More places to explore around Tasikmalaya.
Portions adapted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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