Attractions and Excursions in the Ashanti Region

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Kumasi and the Asante heritage Kumasi is the capital of the Ashanti Kingdom and the local highlights are: * Manhyia Palace Museum * The Akwasidae Ceremony * Centre National Culture * Kejetia Market * The Prempeh II Jubilee Museum * Kumasi Zoo * Kumasi Fort and Military Museum * Traditional Street sculptures * Okomfo Anokye Sword * University of Science and Technology The craft of the Asante The craft villages surrounding Kumasi include: * Ntonsu - Adinkra cloth making * Bonwire - 18km NE of Kumasi - Kente Weaving * Pankrono - 3km N of Kumasi - Pottery * Ahwiaa - 6km N of Kumasi - wood carvings * Asuofia/Asamang - Barikese road - bead making * Ampabame Krofrom - 10km from Ahodwo - brass smiths The Natural Attractions of Ashanti The Ashanti region is a great area in which to explore unblemished natural attractions. For birds and butterflies the forests are the place to go; while wildlife can be spotted around the lakes and in the nature reserves. The following locations are great for trekking or just rewarding forest walks: * Lake Bosomtwi - 35km S of Kumasi * Owabi Wildlife sanctuary - 25km from Kumasi * Bobiri Forest Reserve 35km SE of Kumasi * Atwia Rock Formations - 40km from Kumasi * Bomfobiri Wildlife Sanctuary - 50km from Kumasi * Mframabuom Caves - Kwamang, 55km from Kumasi * Digya National Park - From Kumawu to Atebubu     Obuasi Gold Mines For details of visits to the Ashanti Gold mines - available on Tuesdays and Thursdays - contact the P.R. Manager on (0582-494) The Cultural Attractions of the Asante The traditional culture of the people is one of the attractions of the Ashanti region. Important illustrations can be discovered at: * Asantemanso Village * Adarko Jachie Shrine * Kumawu Town * Ejisu Besease Shrine * Kentinkronu Shrine * Patakro Shrine