Temanggung Regency

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Temanggung is a regency (Indonesian: kabupaten) in Central Java province in Indonesia. Its capital is Temanggung.

All travelers going to Dieng from Yogya or Semarang have to pass this regency. Temanggung is famous with the klengkeng (a kind of small sweet fruits), harvested in January and February.[1]

[edit] Place to visit

Gondosuli Temple - A newly discovered temple located 13 Km from the town.
Kledung - a highly scenic pass between Gunung Sumbing (3371 M) and Gunung Sindoro (3133 M), it is crossed at around 2340 M, and the views are great. Located 20 Km from Temanggung, It is excellent site for relaxing and mountaineering. Bungalows and other accommodation are available.
Jumprit - a pool on the slope of Mount Sindoro, located 22 Km from Temanggung. The water is cool and clean, and to some meditators considered as a holy place. The scenery here is very beautiful.
Pringapus Temple- located near Jumprit. It was built by Sanjaya kingdom.
Pakitan and Parakan - two small pleasant towns in the regency. Pakitan is situated between the hills, it has a cool climate.
Meteorit - located in Wonotirto subdistrict Bulu.