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Jepara-Rembang, Indonesia
Photo: Gandrasta Bangko, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Rembang is a town on the northeast coast of Central Java, on the island of Java, Indonesia. It known as "Salt City", because majority of local people are salt farmers.
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Pantai Dampo Awang, formerly Taman Rekreasi Pantai Kartini (Kartini Beach Recreation Park)
Here you can see the big Dampo Awang anchor. The story is when Sam Phoo Khong sailed in the Java Sea, his ship was hit by a big wave, heavily damaging the ship. The anchor chain is detached and stranded in Rembang.
Alun-Alun Kota Rembang
Masjid Agung Rembang
This mosque was built in 1814. There is a cemetery of the dukes of Rembang at the west side of the mosque.
Museum R.A. Kartini
R.A. Kartini was an Indonesian women's rights activist from Jepara and wife of the Regent of Rembang. The museum was the house of the Regent of Rembang. It contains Kartini's original writings and a painting of Kartini by his only son RM Susalit.
Makam R.A. Kartini
Pantai Pasir Putih Wates
A white sand beach.
It is called Joglo Rembang/Bocokan.
Situs Kapal Kuno Punjulharjo
The Punjulharjo boat has a length of 17.9 meters with a remaining width of 4.6 meters. Estimated from the year 660-780 AD. It was discovered in July 2008 by local residents.
Serves nasi tahu and sate serepeh.
Serves sayur merica.
Located next to the town square
A 3-star hotel with a swimming pool. Featuring views of the Java Sea, this informal hotel is 2 km from Dampo Awang Beach.
By car
Rembang is on the north coast road connecting Semarang and Surabaya which is part of the Great Post Road.
Going to some tourist attractions is more flexible to use a rented car or motorbike.
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