Wednesday, June 29, 2022

TUGU KUJANG BOGOR, INDONESIA

Holidays in Indonesia can be of the most memorable holidays that you experience. You can try visiting the Tugu Kujang in Bogor, West Java. Tugu Kujang is a monument that has good popularity and has become a symbol of Kota Bogor. Due to its fame and unique structure, it has become a beautiful photographic object among tourists, especially at night surrounded by city lights.

The History of Tugu Kujang

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The name of this cleaver comes from the name of a traditional Sundanese heirloom weapon which is said to have its uniqueness and also has supernatural powers. Since the days of the Pajajaran Kingdom, which was around the 14th century, this heirloom cleaver has been known by the Sundanese people which has a function as an agricultural tool. So that this heritage cannot be separated from the Sundanese people, especially during the reign of King Siliwangi. This cleaver tool also began to turn into a weapon that has a symbolic and sacred value. This traditional weapon is also very meaningful for local people in West Java and especially for the Bogor area. To honor this history, the sturdy Kujang Monument was built and is known to this day as an icon of the luxurious city of Bogor. Tugu Kujang was built on May 4, 1982, and since the reign of the mayor Achmad Soebana.

 

Address & Opening Hours

o  Address

Located on Jalan Raya Pajajaran No.1A, Baranangsiang, Kota Bogor, Jawa Barat 16143

o  Opening Hours

24 hours

 

Ticket Price

There is no ticket price to enjoy your time here. It’s free for the tourists but doesn't forget to always keep the environment clean.

 

How to Get There

By bus

You can get on at the bus terminal of the city or village of your destination. After that, it is continued by using a motorcycle taxi or private vehicle to the location of Tugu Kujang Tourism in Tegalega, Bogor, West Java.

By private vehicle

You can ask for directions to Tugu Kujang Tourism in Tegalega, Bogor, West Java, on google maps installed on your smartphone. Because using a private vehicle will be easier and you can park at Botani Square.

 

Things You Can Do There

You can take pictures there. Tugu Kujang can be an impressive photo spot. Remember that Tugu Kujang is always crowded with visitors. The visitors from Bogor and outside Bogor. Tourists make traffic jams around it. If you want to shop or have lunch and dinner, you can visit Botani Square after enjoying your time at Tugu Kujang. The large pillars around Tugu Kujang as well as pedestrian paths make Tugu Kujang a suitable place to relax and enjoy the city of Bogor in the afternoon or early morning.

 

Tugu Kujang is one of the tourist attractions that you need to visit when you travel to Bogor. You can take a lot of pictures and enjoy your time there. Thank you for reading this article. If you want to see my other article about places you can visit in Bogor, you can see my suggestions here. Enjoy your vacation!


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