Kedu (Dutch: Residentie Kedoe) is a region of Central Java in Indonesia.
The Kedu area was formed in the 19th century. Kedu plains are known as the place where the ancient Javanese civilization of the Syailendra dynasty developed, and is an important area in the history of the Medang Kingdom.
There are two nearest international airports around Kedu area, Ahmad Yani International Airport (IATA: SRG) in Semarang and Yogyakarta International Airport (IATA: YIA) in Yogyakarta
Cities are connected by good condition provincial roads.
See the largest Buddhist temple on earth, Borobudur.
Rafting on Elo River, mountaineering on Mount Sindoro and Mount Sumbing, and playing on beaches in Karangsambung-Karangbolong.
Javanese cuisine is very usual food in Kedu. Try mie ongklok (noodle with gravy sauce and beef satay) in Wonosobo and kupat tahu (rice cake with tofu) in Magelang.
As an area with a Muslim majority, it is very difficult to find alcohol drinks in the area. Sweet iced tea and instant coffee is common drinks. You may try specialty dawet ireng (black jelly drink) in Purworejo.
Beware of the Magelang-Wonosobo alternative route through Pulosaren village, which is prone to landslides during heavy rain.