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Most popular experiences in Central Java

Tours & day trips

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Yogyakarta: Sunrise Borobudur & Prambanan, with lunch option

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Adventure & outdoor

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Yogyakarta Bromo Ijen Bali Tour (5d4n)

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Food, drink & nightlife

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Yogyakarta: Culinary and Heritage Guided Walking Tour

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Spa & wellness

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Yogyakarta: Borobudur Climb-up & Prambanan Temple Day Tour

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Water activities

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Yogyakarta: Pindul Cave, River Tubing & De Rocka Beach Bar

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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.

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.

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.

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Alun-Alun Park

Explore the great outdoors at Alun-Alun Park, a lovely green space in Tegal. Make time to visit the monuments and shops while you're in the area.

Mount Merbabu National Park

Hike to the summit of a volcanic peak, spot myriad birdlife and enjoy breathtaking panoramas of Central Java’s lush countryside.

Mendut Temple

Explore a Buddhist temple that is more than 1,000 years old, and study its highly detailed statues, carvings and reliefs.

Punthuk Setumbu Hill

You can learn about the history of Borobudur with a stop at Punthuk Setumbu Hill. While you're in the area, find time to visit its temples.

DP Mall Semarang

You can search for that perfect souvenir at DP Mall Semarang during your stay in Semarang. While you're in the area, wander around Chinatown.

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.

Areas of Central Java

Solo City Centre

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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 Radya Pustaka Museum.

West Semarang

While there might not be top attractions in West Semarang, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lawang Sewu and DP Mall Semarang.

Banyumanik

If you're spending some time in Banyumanik, Transmart Setiabudi Semarang and Pagoda Avalokitesvara are top sights worth seeing.

Banjarsari

If you're spending some time in Banjarsari, Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall and Balekambang City Park are top sights worth seeing.

Chinatown

While there might not be top attractions in Chinatown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kota Lama Semarang and Paragon City Mall Semarang.

Semarang Old Town

Semarang Old Town is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Kota Lama Semarang and Semarang Contemporary Art Gallery.