Central Java Vacations & Trips
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Head off on your next thrilling adventure with a Central Java vacation package, and leave knowing all the details are already taken care of. Plus with the ability to tailor your escape, you know it'll be one to remember! Planning a travel schedule for your trip to Central Java? Start with top cities like Semarang, Jepara and Surakarta. Expedia has hotels, flights and whatever else you need to help you organize your own tailored Central Java vacation today.
Top destinations in Central Java
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.
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Where to stay in Central Java
Solo City Centre
You'll enjoy the museums and zoo in Solo City Centre. You might want to make time for a stop at Mangkunegaran Palace or Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall.
Central Java Essential Information
Language | Bahasa |
|---|---|
Currency | Indonesian rupiahs |
Closest Airport | Ahmad Yani Intl. Airport (SRG) |
Top Sights | Simpang Lima Park, Mount Merbabu National Park and Svargabumi Borobudur |
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Borobudur Temple
Join the other pilgrims visiting one of the world’s largest Buddhist temples for its profound meaning and spectacular architecture.
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.
Masjid Agung Jawa Tengah
You can learn about the history of Semarang with a stop at Masjid Agung Jawa Tengah. Amble around the area's marina or visit its monuments.
What to do in Central Java
2-Day Excursion to Yogyakarta & Borobudur Temple from Bali
From Yogyakarta : 3-Days tour to Mount Bromo, and Ijen Crater
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