Kampung Naga

Kampung Naga is a traditional Sundanese village located in Neglasari Village, Salawu District, Tasikmalaya Regency, West Java. Situated in a fertile valley by the Ciwulan River, it is notable for preserving Sundanese adat traditions, architecture, and community lifestyle. The village consists of uniform stilt houses with thatched roofs facing the same direction and is recognized as a cultural heritage attraction for its authentic customs and scenic rural setting.

Visitors can expect a walk down approximately 300+ steps into a valley to reach a compact settlement of traditional Sundanese stilt houses with bamboo walls and palm-fiber roofs. The village is surrounded by rice fields, forest, and the Ciwulan River. Visitors explore the exterior of houses, communal buildings, and rice barns, observe daily activities such as weaving and farming, and learn about local customs from a local guide. Houses have no electricity and interiors are generally not entered without permission.

Kampung Naga is a long-established Sundanese community believed to have existed for several centuries, maintaining ancestral traditions passed down through generations. The village layout, architecture, and customary rules reflect historical Sundanese settlement patterns and have been preserved as a living heritage site under Tasikmalaya Regency.

The village is significant as a center for Sundanese adat culture, known for its uniform house orientation, communal values, traditional ceremonies, and sustainable lifestyle without electricity in residential houses. Residents maintain customary law, traditional dress, and rituals that reflect Sundanese philosophy of harmony with nature and community.