Tuban is a place for you to purchase Chinese ceramics. You can find dealers and merchants not too far from the central core. EasyToBook.com can place you in a Tuban hotel nearby. Wander over to any outlet. The route features many fishponds or tambak. They line the routes from Tuban hotels to local shops and temples. Stop and feed the large koi. Relax and soak up the warmth or people watch.
In Tuban, the major attractions are the Chinese temple and the tomb of Sunan Bonang. Sunan Bonang was a Muslim missionary during the 16th century. His grave is behind the Mosque. The walls around the tomb have inlaid porcelain plates. At the side entrance, you will notice an old elephant trough. The mosque is the Mesjid Agung Tubanor Jami’q Mosque (1891). It is in the main square of town. Toxopeus, a Dutch architect is responsible for the design. The Temple is also in the same area. The Klenteng Kwan Sing Bo Temple is the largest Chinese temple in East Java. This single-storied structure features rampant dragons acting as guardians over the main entrance. Spend a day exploring the downtown core. Wander back to your Tuban hotel for a relaxing dinner. The next day, take the children to the Waterbom Park and Spa. Splash in the water pools and slip down the slides.