Wonosobo Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
district in Wonosobo Regency, Central Java Province, Indonesia
About Wonosobo
The city's name is derived from Sanskrit Vanasabha, which means "gathering place in the forest". Wonosobo, as well as the other nearest city,Temanggung, is well known for its tobacco and tea plantations. The view of tobacco and tea plantations will greet you upon entering the city. Situated 270 m to 2250 m above sea level, Wonosobo region is also a perfect place for vegetable farming, with almost every vegetable known in grocery stores planted here. In July and August, farmers in the outskirts of Wonosobo, especially the Wonosobo-Temanggung border, will begin harvesting tobacco leaf. They will use streets along the way to Wonosobo extensively to dry the tobacco leaf, and then transport it to the city. You will encounter slight traffic when you enter the city from Magelang.
Wonosobo Travel Guide Sections
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