Kumasi - the bright flower of Ghana.
The Ashanti National Palace is steeped in history, and Bosumtui Lake is like the eye of the earth.
The intertwined picture of food and culture is waiting for you to unfold. 💕😎
📍Detailed address
Kumasi urban area: located in the southeastern part of the Ashanti Highlands in south-central Ghana, in the hilly area of the Ofin River Basin in the upper reaches of the Pula River.
🚖Traffic guide
✈️Airplane: Kumasi Airport has domestic flights, and you can transfer to international flights at Accra's Kotoka International Airport.
🚌Long-distance buses: There are long-distance buses between major cities in Ghana, but traffic accidents happen from time to time, so you need to be careful when riding.
🚘Intra-city transportation: There are taxis for intra-city transportation in Kumasi, but they generally do not have meters. You need to negotiate the fare before taking the taxi.
🍽Gourmet recommendations
🍲Fufu: A staple food made from root crops such as cassava and yam, eaten with soup or stew.
🍲Banku: A fermented corn and cassava dough usually eaten with fish, meat or vegetables.
🍲Grilled Tilapia: Grilled tilapia, a common delicacy in Ghana. The fish is tender and fragrant after grilling.
🍲Jollof Rice: A kind of rice cooked with tomatoes, onions, peppers and other seasonings, which has a rich flavor.
📸Must visit attractions
🎬Ashanti Kingdom Palace and Royal Museum: Once the political center of the Ashanti Kingdom, the museum contains a large number of cultural relics and historical materials, which can provide an in-depth understanding of the culture and history of the Ashanti people.
🎬Kumasi Central Market: A great place to experience local life. You can buy a variety of handicrafts, fresh agricultural products and specialty goods.
🎬Bosumtui Lake: You can walk around the lake, enjoy the lake view, and participate in activities such as boating and fishing.
🏠Recommended surrounding attractions
📍Mampung Palace: Located near Kumasi, it is a traditional building of the Ashanti people with unique architectural style and historical value.
✨Play experience
✅Participate in local cultural activities, such as traditional festivals of the Ashanti people, and feel the strong cultural atmosphere.
✅Visit a handicraft workshop and learn about the production process of local traditional weaving, pottery and other handicrafts.
✅Visit a cocoa plantation in Kumasi, learn about the cultivation and processing of cocoa, and taste various cocoa products.