Kuningan Botanical Garden, Botanical garden in Padabeunghar village, Kuningan, Indonesia.
Kuningan Botanical Garden is a garden facility in Padabeunghar with over 250 plant species distributed across hilly terrain at elevations between 490 and 870 meters. The site includes specialized areas such as bamboo parks, rock gardens, and a central area with Situ Cibuntu lake.
The garden was established in 2005 by the Indonesian Institute of Sciences and Kuningan District Government to advance scientific goals in nature conservation. Its creation was part of a national initiative by the Environment Ministry to support botanical research and environmental education.
The garden displays a collection of native Indonesian plant species arranged across different zones. Visitors can discover traditional species like Jamblang and Longan trees that hold importance for local life and agriculture.
The garden closed in 2016 because construction projects were unfinished, so check its current status before planning a visit. Access gates lie at Dukupuntang in Cirebon Regency and at Pasawahan in Kuningan. Inside, the terrain runs from rolling hills to steep stream banks between 490 and 870 metres above sea level.
The garden lies near Mount Ciremai National Park and was planned as one of nine zones on 156 to 175 hectares, making it the largest botanical garden in Indonesia. Its water comes from the Cipari river in the south and from Situ Cibuntu, a lake in the central basin. By the end of December 2016, 199 species and 8,540 specimens had been planted, with another 345 species and 16,937 specimens in the nursery.
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