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Semarang
![At the museum no photos are allowed which is really unfortunate as it was well worth the visit and the guided tour is definitely not to be missed. In the museum there are even Batik made from the Dutch era which depicts stories like Little Red Riding Hood and Snow White!
I enjoyed the tour v much and at the end of the tour we were brought to this room where the artisan were working on hand drawn batik.
Below is an excerpt from Wikipedia for anyone interested in learning more about the process of batik making.
Firstly, a cloth is washed, soaked and beaten with a large mallet. Patterns are drawn with pencil and later redrawn using hot wax, usually made from a mixture of paraffin or bees wax, sometimes mixed with plant resins, which functions as a dye-resist. The wax can be applied with a variety of tools. A pen-like instrument called a canting (IPA: [tʃantiŋ], sometimes spelled with old Dutch orthography tjanting) is the most common. A canting is made from a small copper reservoir with a spout on a wooden handle. The reservoir holds the resist which flows through the spout, creating dots and lines as it moves. For larger patterns, a stiff brush may be used. Alternatively, a copper block stamp called a cap (IPA: [tʃap]; old spelling tjap) is used to cover large areas more efficiently.
After the cloth is dry, the resist is removed by scraping or boiling the cloth. The areas treated with resist keep their original color; when the resist is removed the contrast between the dyed and undyed areas forms the pattern. This process is repeated as many times as the number of colors desired.
The most traditional type of batik, called batik tulis (written batik), is drawn using only the canting. The cloth need to be drawn on both sides and dipped in a dye bath three to four times. The whole process may take up to a year; it yields considerably finer patterns than stamped batik.
Source: Wikipedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6224808/26fd1460-c65a-4c1a-9444-7a893e883ac9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)
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![At the museum no photos are allowed which is really unfortunate as it was well worth the visit and the guided tour is definitely not to be missed. In the museum there are even Batik made from the Dutch era which depicts stories like Little Red Riding Hood and Snow White!
I enjoyed the tour v much and at the end of the tour we were brought to this room where the artisan were working on hand drawn batik.
Below is an excerpt from Wikipedia for anyone interested in learning more about the process of batik making.
Firstly, a cloth is washed, soaked and beaten with a large mallet. Patterns are drawn with pencil and later redrawn using hot wax, usually made from a mixture of paraffin or bees wax, sometimes mixed with plant resins, which functions as a dye-resist. The wax can be applied with a variety of tools. A pen-like instrument called a canting (IPA: [tʃantiŋ], sometimes spelled with old Dutch orthography tjanting) is the most common. A canting is made from a small copper reservoir with a spout on a wooden handle. The reservoir holds the resist which flows through the spout, creating dots and lines as it moves. For larger patterns, a stiff brush may be used. Alternatively, a copper block stamp called a cap (IPA: [tʃap]; old spelling tjap) is used to cover large areas more efficiently.
After the cloth is dry, the resist is removed by scraping or boiling the cloth. The areas treated with resist keep their original color; when the resist is removed the contrast between the dyed and undyed areas forms the pattern. This process is repeated as many times as the number of colors desired.
The most traditional type of batik, called batik tulis](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6224808/26fd1460-c65a-4c1a-9444-7a893e883ac9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Solo City Centre
1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
4.5/5(4 area reviews)
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 Keprabon Park.
Top hotels in Central Java
Alila Solo, Java
Jl. Slamet Riyadi No. 562 Surakarta Central Java
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$449 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
HK$449
HK$543 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (136 reviews)
By far the most beautiful hotel I've ever stayed in. Everything is thoughtfully arranged, spotlessly clean and athletically pleasing. The service is also excellent in every way.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Novotel Semarang
Jalan Pemuda 123 Semarang Central Java
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$259 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
HK$259
HK$314 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (162 reviews)
Room is a bit outdated, but location is very good
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Somerset Queen City Semarang
Jl. Pemuda No.27-31, Pandansari, Semarang Jawa Tengah
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$324 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
HK$324
HK$392 total
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (10 reviews)
Had an excellent stay at Somerset. Very pleasant staff, great breakfast en good central location.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
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Borobudur Temple
4/5(12 reviews)
Join the other pilgrims visiting one of the world’s largest Buddhist temples for its profound meaning and spectacular architecture.
Simpang Lima Park
4.5/5(3 reviews)
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.
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.
What to do in Central Java
4 Day Jogjakarta Catholic Pilgrimage - PRIVATE TOUR with GUIDE
HK$3,837
per adult
Borobudur Sunrise at Temple Tour With Luxury Breakfast Included
HK$312
per adult
Yogyakarta Airport Transfer from/to Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA)
HK$86
per traveller
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