Cirebon historical tourism Plangon Hill in Babakan Village, Sumber District, West Java. Is a renowned religious tourist destination in Cirebon. Celebrated for its distinctive pilgrimage experience intertwined with interactions with resident long-tailed monkeys through nut or banana offerings. This serene site holds rich historical significance and captivating legends, notably centered around two sacred tombs at its summit. This serene site holds rich historical significance and captivating legends, particularly focused on two sacred tombs at its summit. The tombs, attributed to the Panjunan and Kejaksan princes. Sons of the fourth Sultan of the Cirebon Sultanate, steep in folklore. Legend has it that after defeating Prince Arya Jumeneng, the guardian of the Plangon forest. The princes became enchanted by the tranquility of the surroundings. They chose to settle there, establishing their final resting place. Accompanied by a pair of long-tailed monkeys thriving in the abundant natural resources. Visitors can explore Plangon Hill at their leisure.
Read More : Monkey Guardians: Unveiling Cirebon’s History and Legends
You can visit Plangon hill anytime just by bringing peanuts that you can buy from peddlers selling around there to be able to interact with flocks of monkeys while climbing hundreds of stairs to make a pilgrimage to eat the sacred on the Plangon hill.
By reading this article, hopefully it can add to our insight into the history and also the interesting story behind the sacred places in Cirebon Regency, one of which is Plangon Hill.
For a deeper understanding and to uncover more intriguing details, I highly recommend exploring the comprehensive history of Plangon Hill through this captivating YouTube link. https://youtu.be/v_CihPib1CM?si=PDUBJ0NsuJolSHaG
Written By Putri Nasyifa Halim
