Top Things to do in Java
Top Hotels in Java
- 1. Pullman Ciawi Vimala Hills Resort
- 2. Goldvitel Hotel
- 3. Le Eminence Hotel Convention & Resort
- 4. Hotel Ciputra Jakarta managed by Swiss-Belhotel International
- 5. Pesona Alam Resort & Spa
- 6. The Papandayan
- 7. The 1O1 Bogor Suryakancana
- 8. @HOM Hotel Simpang Lima by Horison
- 9. Grand Mercure Bandung Setiabudi
- 10. Swiss-Belresort Dago Heritage
10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Java That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Java, Indonesia including Tumpak Sewu Waterfall, Karanganjar Coffee Plantation, Merapi Volcano, Madakaripura Waterfall, Ullen Sentalu Museum, Plaosan Temple, Gedong Songo Temple, Tanjung Papuma, Kampung Naga, Sukamade Beach.
Restaurants in Java
1. Tumpak Sewu Waterfall
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By YapW
The waterfall was so amazing and majestic ,it was breathtaking.This is not your ordinary waterfall as you need to walk a lot and climb too cause the path to the waterfall was quite steep and slippery.It took me about 6 hours to finish walking and climbing through 4 waterfalls so you need a lot of stamina.It was great and enjoyable as you can climb the waterfalls yourself which was very different from a few waterfalls I visited .I also wanted to thank the local guide cause he help me a lot when going through the slippery waterfalls.So,you must have a local guide to guide you.However ,I must say that this visit to the waterfall may not be suitable for young children and elderly cause it is quite dangerous.
2. Karanganjar Coffee Plantation
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 99 reviews
Here, you can feel the unique sensation. Karanganjar Coffee Plantation which is also known as “the Dutch Village”. Not only known for coffee education, this place also offers cultural-tourism with its Blitar culture museum. And don’t forget to taste the original coffee of Blitar at O.G. Cafe while enjoying the oldies music of the independence era. In addition, we have 4 Historical Museum inside the area that you can visit. We also offer some outdoor activities such as ATV, Cross bike, Jeep, Horse riding, and Paintball.
Reviewed By TJR132
This is a working coffee plantation, it produces coffee. You can see the entire proces from the coffee plant to the roasted coffee bean. You can also taste their coffee in the cafe. They have all their coffee there to taste and you can chose how the coffee is made for you, from Indonesia way as kopi tubruk, as filtered, or French press. There is also a restaurant where you can eat a bit. The factory can be visited as well to see the roasting and milling. In the factory there is all the coffee they produce for you to smell and of course you can buy the coffee here, in powder, or as whole beans. Coffee in the form of powder can also be bought in the cafe.There is a small packet and a bigger one. I bought small packages of all to taste at home and bought a kilo of whole beans from the most nicest smelling coffee. There is also a museum with a lot of stuff from the past and many of that stuff is Dutch. Also the sign board on the entrance gate is still in Dutch and from the past. Some buildings at the plantation are also still from the Dutch area and build by the Dutch. Street names inside the plantation and some signs boards in building have still Dutch names or writings. And the name itself Keboen Kopi Karanganjar, is still the old Dutch writing. In modern Indonesia, keboen (garden) is nowadays written as kebun. For me that was interesting to see as I am Dutch but also partly Indonesian. Besides the museum there is also a small souvenir shop and there is coffee education, where they explain al about coffee. We have also met the current owner, who is now the third generation. That was very interesting and he took the time to speak with us. All the employees here where very friendly and helpful. We stayed here about 4 hours. We came already in the afternoon and so towards the evening there was an enormous sound of all sorts of animals and insects living in the trees in and around the plantation. That was also a nice experience. I can strongly recommend this interesting place. It is interesting about coffee, it is nature, and it is calm and relaxing.
3. Merapi Volcano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,232 reviews
Reviewed By pondheron - Mumbai, India
We took the 90 minute mini Jeep Tour to Merapi - a little apprehensive about the rainclouds that obscured the sky through most of the day. The brightly coloured old red Jeep with a young man at the wheel bumped across the route - which was mostly paved , slowed by oncoming truck traffic carrying volcanic ash away for construction. We stopped at a village which had been damaged by the lava in the 2010 eruption - preserved complete with skeletons of cattle, burnt motorcycles and home appliances, a volcanic rock that was shaped like a face and appropriately called The Alien, and finally at the last lookout point 4.5 kms from the imposing volcano. The rain clouds cleared after a drizzle and the volcano was clearly visible - smoking ominously. An eerie and imposing sight on a dull drizzly day. The route is dusty so make sure you use the dust cover or take care especially if you are asthmatic or allergic. A very enjoyable drive with a fascinating view. Well worth the price of ₹1750 (Rp 350000) for 2.
4. Madakaripura Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 460 reviews
Reviewed By indonesianexplorer - Surabaya, Indonesia
Apart from the very famous Mount Bromo, there are other tourist attractions that must be visited while you are in the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park area. A place that must be visited is the Madakaripura Waterfall. This waterfall is quite famous for both domestic and foreign tourist. Madakaripura is the highest waterfall on the island of Java and the second highest in Indonesia, with the height of about 1000 meters above sea level. Because of its highness, the atmosphere around there are fresh and cold. The unique part of Madakaripura is its circular shape and around the waterfall is decorated with its beautiful shape plants. Madakaripura waterfall is known as an eternal waterfall, because the water flow never decreases. If you go to Madakaripura waterfall you have to bring a raincoat because during the day it often rains suddenly.
5. Ullen Sentalu Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,492 reviews
Javanese Heritage museum
Reviewed By stefanusw93
This museum located in Kaliurang and quite far from downtown Yogyakarta. However, it has exquisite exterior and interior building with natural design. It has lots of private collection from collectors that remark the Mataram and Ngayogyakarta Sultan. This museum is private owned, there for quite pricey for the entrance fees, but it's worth it. They also provide tour guide included with entrance fees.
6. Plaosan Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 669 reviews
Reviewed By Yoke_Ming - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This place is quiet and less visitors. It was well maintained and clean. Free admission but have to registered at the entrance. The twin temples that representing the love of the King and Queen are wonderful.
7. Gedong Songo Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 247 reviews
Reviewed By GeneralShamu - New York City, United States
There are five sets of temples on this mountain side. They are all well worth it and you can't just call it quits after the third one. Along the way - between the 3rd/4th one - you will also be able to get up close to some bubbling craters and sulfuric vents. They are not dangerous, just be smart about it. After the fifth temple, there is also a viewing station to get a proper vista of the town below and the mountains above you (with temples mixed in between). This is definitely worth the 2/3 minute trudge - which, after making it past temple 5 in the hear, you'll question if you should.
8. Tanjung Papuma
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 282 reviews
Reviewed By linggawinarso
Fantastic Island in Jember, beautiful place. Blue sea, most favorite place in East Java. Only 1 hour from central city Jember
9. Kampung Naga
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By thomasveriasa - Klaten, Indonesia
Kampung Naga is one of the villages that still applies ancient Sundanese traditional culture and institutions ... They have a "Pundih" or customary elder who takes care of community socialization in Kampung Naga, Tasikmalaya ... Besides Punduh, there is Kuncen the customary chief and Lebay ... There is no electricity, TV, radio etc. in this village ... the traditional farming system and the distribution of village space are based on the values inherited from the ancestors ... Now, this village has developed into a cultural tourism destination in Tasikmalaya ....
10. Sukamade Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 185 reviews
Reviewed By gina00chew - Singapore, Singapore
Such an unusual experience to see the turtle lay eggs and amazing that each turtle can lay up to a hundred eggs each time. Another interesting experience is that at the Sukamade Beach you can have the pleasure of releasing baby turtle back into the sea and the excitement that the turtle enjoy when they heard the sound of the sea waves What an experience !!!!!!
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