Madiun is the capital of the Madiun Residency which has 3 sub-districts and 27 villages. However, for its location, Madiun is located in East Java. Madiun is bordered by Surabaya in the west and the city of Solo in Central Java. Therefore, Madiun can still be said to have a strategic location because it is located on the border of East Java and Central Java Provinces. Madiun has several well-known nicknames, one of which is the Charismatic City, which was used for the promotion of Madiun City tourism in 2018.
In addition, there is also the nickname "Pecel City" where we know that we often find Pecel Madiun everywhere. Don't forget the nickname "City of Brem" because Madiun is famous as a producer of Brem's specialty food made from cooked and dried glutinous rice.
Another nickname that has many meanings for Madiun City is "City of Girls". It's not that the city has a lot of girls, but that this nickname stands for “trade, education and industry”. This is because in trade, the city of Madiun is a trading center for the surrounding cities, such as Pacitan, Ponorogo and Magetan. There are many markets in Madiun City that support buying and selling activities in these cities.
Madiun City is also equipped with large malls, such as Madiun Plaza, Sri Ratu Market, Suncity Mall, and many more.
In addition to being a trade and economic center for the surrounding area, Madiun City is also a city that preserves nature. This is evidenced by the nature tourism in Madiun City which is still awake and far from development that destroys nature. There are still many mountains and waterfalls that are very natural and awake. Madiun City is the right destination for those of you who want to enjoy the natural scenery.
Located not far from the center of Madiun City, you can find the feel of a beautiful and natural forest, namely Wana Wisata Grape. This place is located only 15 kilometers from Madiun City, precisely located in Wungu District. This tour is a combination of rice fields and hills. Suitable for those of you who need relaxation from the hectic city life. This tour is also suitable for those of you who want to vacation with family, because there are many activities that can be done together, such as camping, cycling, or hiking.
You can find other natural attractions that still present the beauty of the trees in Madiun City in the Nongko Ijo Pine Forest. You can find this forest in Kare District. You can enjoy the high and beautiful pine trees. This forest is located at the foot of Mount Wilis Hutan Pinus Nongko Ijo, so you can feel the cool mountain air and green scenery that refreshes the eyes. You can also camp here, because the Nongko Ijo Pine Forest provides a camping area. You can bring your family or friends for camping.
If you find it is enough to look at the trees, it's time to switch to waterfall tours in Madiun. The first waterfall that you can visit is Seweru Waterfall, which is located in Kare District. Seweru Waterfall has a beautiful view, and the source of the water comes from under the mountain that appears above a beautiful tree. The location of Seweru Waterfall is on the slopes of Mount Willis and is at an altitude of about 400 meters above sea level. This waterfall includes a wide waterfall, which is about 6 hectares. Access to Seweru Waterfall can be said to be difficult, but what you get after going through a difficult tracking journey will pay off with the view.
The second waterfall that you must visit is Krecekan Denu Waterfall, which is located in the same district as Seweru Waterfall. This waterfall is not too heavy when viewed from the water discharge, but the height of this waterfall which reaches 20 meters makes this waterfall look beautiful. Krecekan Denu Waterfall has road access that is not too difficult like Seweru Waterfall because it is paved.
For those of you who like historical and cultural tourism, you can also do it in Madiun. One of the most popular historical sites in Madiun is the Nglambangan Historic Site. This site is located in Wungu District, which is about eight kilometers east of Madiun City. This tourist site keeps several relics that already exist from the era of the Majapahit Kingdom. On this site you can also find buildings and artifacts such as the Lambangsari Temple, Watu Dakon which is usually used as a place to store heirlooms, punden, barns and others.
Besides Nglambangan, you can also visit the Taman Ancient Tomb and Mosque, which are tourist attractions in Madiun which are historical relics located in Taman Village, Madiun. This mosque is also known as the Donopuro Mosque or the Great Ancient Mosque of Madiun. This mosque has been around since 1754, built by Kiai Ageng Misbach or Kiai Donopuro. This mosque has been designated as a cultural heritage site.
Madiun City has a strategic location because it is located at the node of the regional road network which connects the regions in East Java with regions in Central Java. The area of Madiun City is 33 square km, with a height of 63 meters above sea level. When visiting Madiun and want to visit tourist attractions, you may spend more time in Madiun Regency. There are several areas in Madiun Regency which have several tourist attractions that are not too far away. Therefore, driving a car will greatly facilitate you when exploring Madiun. You can also visit cities and tours that are not far from Madiun City, ranging from waterfalls, beaches and mountains. For those of you who have never visited Madiun and are worried about your trip while in Madiun, don't worry, you can book a car rental with a driver while in Madiun. Traveloka works with trusted car rental partners who have experienced drivers ready to take you while in Madiun. Starting from within the city and the border, you can ask the car driver for recommendations for places. If you are traveling with a group that needs more space, you can choose a spacious car type such as an MPV. Hunting photos and beautiful places in Madiun will definitely be more comfortable and free.
If you want to vacation and get the best moments, it would be nice if you pay attention to the time of your visit, so that your trip is not hampered by the weather.