Kumasi and the Asante heritage
Kumasi is the capital of the Ashanti kingdom and the local highlights are :

1. Manhyia Palace museum
2. Centre for National Culture
3. The Prempeh II Jubilee museum
4. Okomfo Anokye sword
5. The Akwasidae ceremony
6. Kejetia market
7. Kumasi zoo
8. Traditional street sculptures
9. University of Science and Technology

The Crafts of the Asante
The craft village surrounding Kumasi includes

1. Bonwire  - 18km northeast of Kumasi – Kente weaving
2. Pankronu – 3km north of Kumasi – Pottery
3. Ahwiaa – 6km north of Kumasi – Wood Carvings
4. Ntonsu – Adinkra Cloth Making
5. Asuofia/Asamangg – Barakese Road – Bead making
6. Ampabame Krofron – 10km from Ahodwo – Brass Smith

The Natural Attractions Of Ashanti
The Ashanti Region is a great area in which to explore unspoilt natural attractions. For birds and butterflies the forests are the places 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.

1. Lake Bosomtwe – 35km south of Kumasi
2. Bobiri Forest Reserve – 35km southeast of Kumasi
3. Owabi Bird Sanctuary – 23km northwest from Kumasi
4. Bomfobiri Wildlife Sanctuary – 50km from Kumasi
5. Digya National Park – from Kumawu to Atebubu
6. Atwia Rock Formation – 40km from Kumasi
7. Mframabuom Caves – Kwamang, 55km from Kumasi

The Cultural Attractions of the Asante
The traditional culture of the people is one of the attractions of the Ashanti Region. Important illustration can be discovered at

• Asantemanso Village
• Kumawu Town
• Kentikronu Shrine
• Adarko Jachie Shrine
• Ejisu Besease Shrine
• Statues of Kumasi
• Patakro Shrine