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Capital city of Banten, Indonesia
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Serang is the capital of the province of Banten, in the Western Java region of Indonesia. The city, with a population of about 600,000, is about 75 km west of the city centre of Jakarta. However, the distance between Serang and the urban sprawl of Greater Jakarta around Tangerang is only about 30 km. Although the city of Serang is nowadays much larger, the town of Banten about 7 km to the north is historically of much more importance.
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Forest area with tree houses. It is located on private property, but the owner allows people to come for picnicking or camping during weekends and holidays.
Banten State Museum
Everything you wanted to know about Banten.
Site of tombs/caves of Kiagusju, early Banten people who were first converts to Islam.
Masjid Ats-Tsauroh
A congregational mosque was founded in 1870. It is one of the oldest mosques in the Banten province.
Seafood and barbecue restaurant, also known for 'otak-otak' (grilled fish cake).
A coffeehouse. It also serves rice, cakes, and snacks.
Simple hotel in central Serang.
Four-star hotel with several restaurants and outdoor swimming pool.
Luxurious hotel with spa and massage facilities, karaoke, swimming pool, fitness centre, and two restaurants.
MOS
Shopping mall with a variety of shops, cafés, restaurants, and XXI cinema.
By bus
The main bus terminal in Serang is Pakupatan bus terminal, on the eastern side of the city near the toll road.
By train
Serang railway station is served a few times per day by trains between Merak and Jakarta. Taking a train is a quick option to and from nearby cities such as Rangkasbitung, Cilegon, and Merak.
There are various angkot (minibus) routes in and around Serang city. Angkots follow a fixed route, but there is no fixed schedule and there are no fixed stops. To get on, simply raise your hand.
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