Tasikmalaya Station
Tasikmalaya Station is the main station in the city of Tasikmalaya, West Java. Built in 1893 - 1894, the nuances of classic Dutch colonialism felt thick at this station. The most interesting is the design of the roof of the Tasikmalaya Station building that resembles the roof of Gedung Sate in the city of Bandung. The roof is stratified in the middle of the building, but without a skewer at its peak.
At present, Tasikmalaya Station is a type C station and includes the Bandung Operations Area II. The station which is located at Jalan Stasiun No 8, Lengkongsari Village, Tawang District, Tasikmalaya City is also quite busy. Most Economy, Business and Executive trains that cross the southern line, must pass or stop at this station.
Tasikmalaya City
Tasikmalaya City has an amazing variety of potential natural wealth. Some of them are Situ Gede, Cipatujah Beach, Mount Galunggung and Ciparay Waterfall. All natural attractions are easily accessible from the city centre.
The Sundanese tradition also feels very thick in this city. The attraction is seen from the character of the people who always greet with a gentle tone and uphold the value of manners. Apart from that, Sundanese specialities such as nasi tutug oncom rice, mi kocok, peuyeum and other delicacies will make anyone feel at home in Tasikmalaya.
Therefore, Tasikmalaya has the potential to be a tourist destination for the country. Moreover, the proximity to Bandung helped make Tasikmalaya overgrow to become one of the most important areas in the province.
Interesting facts about Tasikmalaya City
Has two unique nicknames
At present, Tasikmalaya is dubbed the “Mutiara dari Priangan Timur”. The nickname was pinned because the city in the eastern part of West Java was able to overgrow to become one of the developed cities. This success makes Tasikmalaya shine like a pearl.
Besides, Tasikmalaya also has the nickname "Delhi van Java". The nickname was born not because of its sway, but because the geographical situation of Tasikmalaya was considered very similar to New Delhi, India. The condition in question is the contour of the road which tends to go up and down and has many hills.
Has a Kampung Naga
Tasikmalaya has a traditional village with a unique culture and is still sustainable today. This place is known as "Kampung Naga". The uniqueness is that all buildings face the same direction. Houses in this village are even made uniform, ranging in size, design and material.
Besides, another attraction of Kampung Naga lies in its people who strongly hold on to ancestral customs. The villagers even refused intervention from outside parties, including electric lighting and other modern electronic equipment.
Has a Geulis Umbrella
Tasikmalaya has tremendous potential in the field of Micro-Small-Middle-Business (Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah or UMKM) sector. It is estimated that the number of UMKM in Tasikmalaya is the largest in West Java, after Bandung. A large number of UKM in this city makes Tasikmalaya also dubbed "Kota UKM" or the City of UKM.
One of Tasikmalaya's unique handicrafts is Payung Geulis. This beautiful umbrella that has become an icon is no longer used as a protective device but has become a craft item with a high aesthetic value. That is why the charm of Payung Geulis can attract many people, including President Joko Widodo who made it one of the souvenirs for his daughter's marriage.
