Location: Central Java
Top Things to do in Central Java
Top Restaurants in Central Java
What to do and see in Central Java, Java: The Best Historic Sites
Central Java (Javanese: ꦗꦮꦠꦼꦔꦃ; Indonesian: Jawa Tengah, abbreviated as Jateng) is a province of Indonesia. This province is located in the middle of the island of Java. Its administrative capital is Semarang.
Restaurants in Central Java
1. Prambanan Temples
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4.5 based on 6,313 reviews
These ancient masterpieces of Hindu architecture are adorned with bas-reliefs depicting the famous Ramayana story.
Reviewed By WorldGlutton - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
As we arrived at the Carpark we did not like see the temple except for a few modern contemporary buildings. However upon walking in, we were awestruck by this UNESCO world heritage temple constructed about 856 AD. It is located in an enclosed park hidden away with with stalls & facilities. The Prambanan Temple being the main temple with many other several small temples in the same compound are Hindu Temples dedicated to Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva (The Creator, The Protector and The Destroyer). The steps to these individual temples are quite narrow and steep with many visitors taking selfies which make it a bit difficult to climb through. Our tour guide walked us through and explained/narrated in detail the history on each and every panel reliefs of stones carving and every temple building which house a statue of Hindu god or goddess. The Temples Park are well maintained, many ruins from earthquake could be seen lying neatly. There is an enclosed area with spotted deers, a souvenir shop and café. For visitors who do not wish to walk , they can pay a price for the Buggy Transport. The driver will gladly stop and wait for you while you explore the temples site . At the Exit , there are plenty of market stalls for souvenirs. Certainly worth the time to explore this ancient Hindu Temple, definitely one of the best tourist site around Yogyakarta !!!
2. Gie Yong Bio Temple
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
3. Borobudur Temple
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4.5 based on 7,548 reviews
Borobudur Temple Compounds This famous Buddhist temple, dating from the 8th and 9th centuries, is located in central Java. It was built in three tiers: a pyramidal base with five concentric square terraces, the trunk of a cone with three circular platforms and, at the top, a monumental stupa. The walls and balustrades are decorated with fine low reliefs, covering a total surface area of 2,500 m2. Around the circular platforms are 72 openwork stupas, each containing a statue of the Buddha. The monument was restored with UNESCO's help in the 1970s.
Reviewed By JeremyCaney - Seattle, United States
I often find that the most famous sights in a country are so hyped, so crowded, and so commercialized that they are underwelming. Borobudur is certainly hyped, crowded, and commercialized. And yet it’s a beautiful and unique ruin, painstakingly restored, and absolutely worth seeing. A few tips for your visit. First, a lot of visitors pay extra for the Manohara Resort’s exclusive 4:30A access for sunrise hoping to recreate one of those iconic shots of Borobudur. You can do that. But, at least in March, I found that arriving at 6:00A was just fine. It was cheaper, the crowds had thinned out, and there was still an hour of beautiful lighting and atmospheric mist offering plenty of good photo opportunities. All of the attached photos of the summit were taken between 6:30A and 7:30A. So unless you are dead set on catching those few moments where the sun crosses the horizon, consider enjoying the extra hour of sleep! (That said, you’ll definitely want to go in the early morning or late afternoon; it is miserably hot, crowded, and far less photogenic midday.) Second, the vast majority of visitors immediately climb to the top, spend an hour, then go onto their next destination. That’s a mistake. While the top level offers some of the best Instagram opportunities—and should certainly be where you go around sunrise or sunset—the lower levels provide the most historical and artistic significance with hundreds of remarkable stone reliefs. As an added bonus, you’ll encounter comparatively few visitors here, and the walls offer welcome cover from the afternoon sun. Third, and related, many visitors come to town exclusively for the temple, and then move on. If you’re more adventurous and have the time, however, then the nearby villages are full of charming and welcoming people, astonishingly beautiful scenery, and a couple of smaller temples. Those are easily as memorable for me as Borobudur itself. I highly recommend booking at one of the nearby bed and breakfasts (I loved Etafa Home Stay), renting a bike (if one isn’t provided for you), and spending a couple of days exploring the surrounding countryside. (Note: If you’re planning on also visiting Prambanan, you’ll want to see Borobudur Temple on either your first or last day, as you save a lot of money if you buy a joint ticket—but you have to visit each within one day of each other.) I only stayed two days in Borobudur, opting to spend another two days in Prambanan. And while I enjoyed my time in Prambanan, I think I’d have preferred skipping it entirely and spending more time in and around Borobudur. The temple is a must-see when you’re in Indonesia, but the entire area is beautiful.
4. Cu An Kiong Temple
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By RubyPaketu - Jakarta, Indonesia
According to person who guard this tempe. this temple is the most old in Central Java, Lot of history behind related to this city and central Java. Architecture this building is mixed China and local. this temple is must-see place when you visit Rembang,
5. De Tjolomadoe
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4.5 based on 54 reviews
Old sugar factory complex transformed into new tourist attraction, historical landmark, and convention center.
Reviewed By AvidTraveler12 - Winchester, United Kingdom
De Tjolomadoe is the old Dutch name, it is known locally as Colomadu Tahun. It is a former sugar factory and processing plant, which has been converted at great cost into a museum. We had never heard of it, fortunately we have an Indonesian friend who is a Solo resident and this became the highlight of our stay in Solo. The museum is easily the best we have been to in Indonesia and we have been to many. It is informative, all displays have Bahasa/ English narrative. It is very spacious and the items on display are mainly huge pieces of machinery. The factory has an interesting history and is well documented and easy to read. Unlike other museums we have been to, this is a very contemporary exhibit, in immaculate condition, no building maintenance issues or shoddy workmanship and is temperature controlled. They also had a nice restaurant/cafe which was empty and we had some welcome drinks when we had finished our viewing.
6. PT. Perkebunan XV Building
7. Punjulharjo Ancient Boat
8. Lasem Square
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
9. Lawang Ombo
10. Kampoeng Batik Laweyan
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4.0 based on 404 reviews
Reviewed By SimonPetrus - Denpasar, Indonesia
Nice Experience to be here, we can see the process, from how to prepare fabric, painting and final process, all in home. the kampong is nice, clean
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