Kebumen Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
district in Kebumen Regency, Central Java Province, Indonesia
About Kebumen
The word Kebumen is taken from the nameKyai Pangeran Bumidirja. He was an Islamic scholar and nobleman from the Mataram sultanate. He was in exile in Panjer (today's Kebumen) and changed his name to Kyai Bumi. He settled in Panjer and established an Islamic school. People started calling the placeKi-Bumi-Anwhich referred to the Islamic school. Later, it became simply Kebumen. During the Mataram Sultanate, Kebumen was used by the ruler, Sultan Agung, to provide logistical support in his attempt to conquer Batavia (today'sJakarta). Kebumen regency has a population of about one million in an area of approximately 1,300km². Therefore, it is not densely populated. The majority are Javanese and are able to speak Javanese and Indonesian. English is not widely spoken. Many people use the Banyumas
Top Attractions in Kebumen
Explore the best things to see and do in Kebumen:
- ★Alun-alun Kebumen
- ★Horse racing
- ★Jatijajar Cave
- ★Jembangan Wisata Alam
- ★Kedungdowo Adventure Park
- ★Krakal Hot Spring
- ★Menganti Beach
- ★Petanahan Beach
Where to Stay in Kebumen
- 🏨Hotel Aman
- 🏨Hotel Candaka
- 🏨Hotel Istana
- 🏨Hotel Nillo
- 🏨Hotel Patra
- 🏨Meotel Kebumen by DAFAM Hotels
Kebumen Travel Guide Sections
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