Top Things to do in Solo
What to do and see in Solo, Indonesia: The Best Places and Tips
Discover the best top things to do in Solo, Indonesia including Museum Batik Danar Hadi, Cetho Temple, Kampoeng Batik Laweyan, Pura Mangkunegaran, Solo Paragon Mall, Sukuh Temple, Jumog Waterfall, Grojogan Sewu, Surakarta Hadiningrat Palace, Triwindu Market.
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1. Museum Batik Danar Hadi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 480 reviews
The House of Danar Hadi proudly unveils an Integrated Culture Heritage Complex that is destined to become a tourist attraction for the city of Surakarta. It has been founded to preserve and advance the art of batik in Indonesia as part of the national cultural legancy. This integrated tourism center will enhance the attractions to be found in the Central Javanese city, with visitors able to enjoy once again the heritage building nDalem Wuryoningratan, build in the late 19th century and painstakingly restored to its original grandeur by House of Danar Hadi.The Complex will be an arena to witness the development of batik in Indonesia, the process of creating this precious textile and its emergence as part of the contemporary lifestyle. This homage to the history and glory of batik will be found at the nDalem Wuryoningratan, Danar Hadi Batik Museum, Danar Hadi Traditional Batik Showroom and Souvenir and Lounge.
Reviewed By Christopher H - Bogor, Indonesia
This a batik museum manage by a private company and hence you need to pay more to enter but it is well maintained.
2. Cetho Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 334 reviews
Reviewed By Ramadama - New Providence, New Jersey
This Hindu temple is about a one hour drive from Solo. It is a hard drive to get up the 4000 foot mountain. Once there you have to wear a sarong for entering the temple area. You will have to climb past 5 gates to get to the temple. All of it climbing stairs so be sure to wear good shoes as the walking surface is a bit uneven. It reminds of a Mayan Temple. It is well worth seeing and views are beautiful.
3. Kampoeng Batik Laweyan
Overall Ratings
4 based on 348 reviews
Reviewed By Mery C - Surabaya, Indonesia
It has lots of batik collection, both cloth & clothing, but beware of the price, as they might set a slightly higher price than what it usually cost.
4. Pura Mangkunegaran
Overall Ratings
4 based on 238 reviews
Built in 1757 by the nephew of the King Pakubuwono II after a bitter power struggle, this smaller palace is still lived in.
Reviewed By Jamal A - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
An old palace , it is now a museum. There is a guided tour in the museum with full explanation where you are brought into the Royal Audience room. There is Gamelan and dance Performances on Wednesdays while only Gamelan on Sundays. In one side building they have the old horse carriages displayed. A souvenir shop is also on site.
5. Solo Paragon Mall
Overall Ratings
4 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By Suhartono H
"SoPar" namely the famous name in Solo City, located at the strategic area, there are branded tenants, food court and many more. There is hotel in the mall area. Other facilities i.e parking lot are huge, the weaknesses is the way to the mall is very crowded. If you visit Solo, it is One of point on interest & recommended mall in this town. GBU
6. Sukuh Temple
Overall Ratings
4 based on 290 reviews
One of Southeast Asia's most interesting temples is unique in design and decoration.
Reviewed By Ramadama - New Providence, New Jersey
This a small Hindu temple that does not require climbing too many steps. You must wear a Sarong when entering the temple area. It looks like a Mayan Temple and has some beautiful carvings on the the left side before you reach the temple. Easy to park in this area and this visit should take about 30 minutes.
7. Jumog Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By MarcoNL87 - Venlo, The Netherlands
Just a normal waterfall: nothing very spectacular, but a nice place to relax for a few minutes in nice scenery (on weekdays, in weekend it might become very busy with locals..).
8. Grojogan Sewu
Overall Ratings
4 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By AyuRaha - Semarang, Indonesia
Located in karanganyar,about 2 hours from solo.the entrance fee is 17000 for local tourist.many monkeys find food in the entrance gate, so be carefull with your goods.the condition is very fresh and natural, to reach the waterfall you must go down along 2500 ladder steps but your struggle will pay with the waterfall grojogan sewu.if you are not have a strength to reach it you can ride a horse its about 100000.
9. Surakarta Hadiningrat Palace
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 327 reviews
This 18th-century palace housed King Pakubuwono II and his royal court.
Reviewed By Timmi002 - Jakarta, Indonesia
This place is massive and super interesting but it needs a lot of TLC and funding to make it a real destination and give justice to the long history of the Surakarta Kraton. The place is mostly run down, but the exhibits are interesting, showing the way of life of the sultan back in the day. Lots of Javanese culture on display here but it's poorly curated with almost nothing in English and even very little description in Bahasa Indonesia. The building is falling apart and there appears to be mold in a lot of areas, threatening the exhibits, making it all kind of sad as it has the potential to be a real gem. Having said all that, it is worth the visit for an hour.
10. Triwindu Market
Overall Ratings
4 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By suryananda m - Balikpapan, Indonesia
It's my first time visiting pasar triwindu. I'm not really an antique enthusiast but there are so many interesting things you could find here, especially if you are looking for something to fill your house. We went there on Saturday afternoon but many shop weren't open. There are more repro stuff rather than the antique it self so be really careful picking the stuff you want. Shop keepers are quite nice, product display is quite messy because there are so much stuff. One last thing, bargain is a must.
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