Central Java Vacations & Trips
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Your Central Java Vacation
Make planning your next adventure simple with a vacation package to Central Java. If it's coastal beaches, history and culture you're searching for, you won't be disappointed. Start your trip to Central Java with some time exploring Semarang visiting popular attractions like Paragon City Mall Semarang and Simpang Lima Park. Borobudur is another top city that draws crowds from all over. Candi Pawon and Svargabumi Borobudur are two of the top places to see in this destination. From the instant you book your Central Java vacation to the second you come back home, Expedia has you covered each step of the way.
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 Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall or Keprabon Park.
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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 |
Central Java Hotel Deals
Alila Solo, Java
ok
Reviewed on May 5, 2025
Ibis Styles Semarang Simpang Lima
Quite comfortable stay except room is a bit small
Reviewed on Sep 4, 2025
Ibis Budget Semarang Tendean
Love it so much stay here
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2024
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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.
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.
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