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City in Banten, Indonesia
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Cilegon is a city on the west coast of the province of Banten, in the Western Java region of Indonesia. It is a major industrial city, with especially a strong steel industry as well as several shipyards. The city is a regional economic centre for the western coast region, which includes the port of Merak to the north and the beach resort town of Anyer to the south.
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Nasi Gonjleng
Small restaurant selling 'nasi gonjleng', a typical fried rice dish from Cilegon. Also satay, soups, and roasted chicken and fish.
Coffee and tea.
Budget hotel near the railway station.
Large and luxurious hotel surrounded by the golf course. Swimming pool, fitness centre, karaoke, and several restaurants.
Supermall
The largest shopping mall in Cilegon, with a range of shops, cafés, and restaurants.
A supermarket.
By bus
The main bus terminal in Serang is Seruni bus terminal, on the eastern side of the city near the toll road.
By train
Cilegon railway station and Krenceng railway station is served a few times per day by trains between Merak and Jakarta.
There are angkot in Cilegon. The color of angkot indicates the route. Also, you may use ojek (motorcycle taxi) or a ride-hailing app like Gojek.
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