Things to do in Central Java
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From Yogyakarta: Borobudur Trip with Guided Tour Options
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Borobudur & Prambanan temple with English/France/Italian guide
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Yogyakarta: Nighttime Walk and Food Tour
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Ramayana Ballet Prambanan
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Yogyakarta: Javanese Cooking Class & Market Tour
What to do in Central Java
Popular places to visit
Borobudur Temple
Join the other pilgrims visiting one of the world’s largest Buddhist temples for its profound meaning and spectacular architecture.
Dieng Plateau
Learn about the local history of Dieng when you take a trip to Dieng Plateau. Discover the area's sunrises and hot springs.
Masjid Agung Jawa Tengah
You can learn about the history of Semarang with a stop at Masjid Agung Jawa Tengah. Amble around the area's marina or visit its monuments.
Paragon City Mall Semarang
During your visit to Semarang, you can enjoy retail therapy at Paragon City Mall Semarang. Amble around the area's marina or visit its temples.
Kebumen Square
You can find out about the history of Kebumen with a stop at Kebumen Square. Stroll along the beaches or discover the area's hot springs.
Simpang Lima Park
Explore the great outdoors at Simpang Lima Park, a lovely green space in Semarang. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
Walk around the campus at Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta as part of your travels around Kartosuro.
Diponegoro University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Diponegoro University, during your travels in Tembalang. While you're in the area, wander around Chinatown.
Wisata Bukit Sekipan
Bring the kiddos to Wisata Bukit Sekipan and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Tawangmangu.
Areas of Central Java
![At the museum no photos are allowed which is really unfortunate as it was well worth the visit and the guided tour is definitely not to be missed. In the museum there are even Batik made from the Dutch era which depicts stories like Little Red Riding Hood and Snow White!
I enjoyed the tour v much and at the end of the tour we were brought to this room where the artisan were working on hand drawn batik.
Below is an excerpt from Wikipedia for anyone interested in learning more about the process of batik making.
Firstly, a cloth is washed, soaked and beaten with a large mallet. Patterns are drawn with pencil and later redrawn using hot wax, usually made from a mixture of paraffin or bees wax, sometimes mixed with plant resins, which functions as a dye-resist. The wax can be applied with a variety of tools. A pen-like instrument called a canting (IPA: [tʃantiŋ], sometimes spelled with old Dutch orthography tjanting) is the most common. A canting is made from a small copper reservoir with a spout on a wooden handle. The reservoir holds the resist which flows through the spout, creating dots and lines as it moves. For larger patterns, a stiff brush may be used. Alternatively, a copper block stamp called a cap (IPA: [tʃap]; old spelling tjap) is used to cover large areas more efficiently.
After the cloth is dry, the resist is removed by scraping or boiling the cloth. The areas treated with resist keep their original color; when the resist is removed the contrast between the dyed and undyed areas forms the pattern. This process is repeated as many times as the number of colors desired.
The most traditional type of batik, called batik tulis](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/9cd999fbd1cf55cbfe1f78176d52a342.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Solo City Centre
You'll enjoy the museums and zoo in Solo City Centre. You might want to make time for a stop at Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall or Mangkunegaran Palace.
West Semarang
When in West Semarang, you can plan a visit to Lawang Sewu and DP Mall Semarang, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Banjarsari
While visiting Banjarsari, you might make a stop by sights like Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall and Mangkunegaran Palace.
Chinatown
Though Chinatown might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Paragon City Mall Semarang and Ciputra Mall Semarang.
Dadapsari
While Dadapsari isn't home to many top sights, Paragon City Mall Semarang and Old City are some notable places to visit nearby.
