CENTRAL JAVA

Tourist Attractions

Semarang:
As the capital city of Central Java, Semarang has many things to offer. Close to the harbour, one can find an interesting collection of odd looking building dating back to the Dutch colonial era. The city also offers evening performances of Wayang drama played by live actors and dancers at Ngesti Pandowo Theatre

Jepara:
Northeast of Semarang. It's famous for its carving industry. An ancient Portuguese Fort can be found in the east Jepara.

Ambarawa Railway Museum:
50 km south of Semarang, Ambarawa is the home of Java's antique locomotives.

Solo (Surakarta):
It is one of the major centres of batik clothing and Javanese fabrics. The courts of Solo illustrate the noble value that the Javanese attach to grace and refinement.

Tamangwangu:
40 km east of Solo. It lies on the slope of Mt. Lawu at an elevation of 1300 m above sea level. A recreational resort offers waterfalls and scenic view.

Kasunanan:
This palace was built in the 17th century and is the royal residence of Sultan Pakubuwono

Mangkunegaran Palace:
It was built in 1757. The exhibitions include: two sets of 17th century gamelan instruments, complete collection of mask, wayang orang costumes, religious articles and wooden puppetts.

Sangiran:
15 km from Solo, it is a fossilized land of pre-historic living things.

Taman Kyai Langgeng:
Located at the western part of Magelang and occupying land of about 19 hectares. The park provides a collection of many rare kinds of plants, dinosaur statues, zoo and water sport recreations.

Baturaden:
14 km north Purwokerto. It's on the slope of Mt. Slamet at an elevation of 650 m above sea level. The area is surrounded by beautiful gardens and hot springs.

Karimunjawa Islands:
It consists of 27 islands and only a few of which are inhabited. They have lovely beach, reefs, and sea capes. The islands lie 90 km away from Jepara and can be reached by ferry.