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Lonely PlanetJul 9

See the best of Java, Indonesia, with this 9-day itinerary

Java delivers all you could ask for from a trip to Indonesia. Discover more on this 9-day itinerary linking lively cities, temples and natural wonders.

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Jakarta History MuseumMuseumSet in the whitewashed Dutch city hall built in 1627.
Museum WayangMuseumDedicated to the art of puppetry.
Museum of Fine Arts & CeramicsMuseumPottery-stuffed museum.
MonasSightIndonesia's national monument, climb for views.
Museum NasionalMuseumVast collection of sculptures and artifacts.
Masjid IstiqlalPlace of worshipNinth-largest mosque in the world.
Jakarta CathedralPlace of worshipConstructed in 1829, rebuilt in 1901.
Grand IndonesiaSightIt is located near the Selamat Datang Monument.
Plaza IndonesiaSightThamrin, Central Jakarta, Indonesia.
Taman Mini Indonesia IndahTheme parkDisplays showcasing Indonesian provinces.
LoewyRestaurantDestination restaurant in Jakarta.
Jalan SabangNeighborhoodHawker food market.
Street Food MentengNeighborhoodHawker food market near Merdeka Square.
Café BataviaCaféBatavia.
Toko MerahRestaurantSip coffee in a Dutch colonial mansion.
Thien Thien Lai Chinese RestaurantRestaurantFeast on Indonesian-Chinese food.
HistoriaRestaurant
Elsewhere
KratonSightYogyakarta, IndonesiaRoyal palace and residence of the Sultan of Yogyakarta.
Taman SariParkYogyakarta, IndonesiaSultan's Garden with water-filled spaces and tunnels.
Yogyakarta MonumentSightYogyakarta, IndonesiaBuilt in 1889, lit up brilliantly at night.
Museum Sono-BudoyoMuseumYogyakarta, IndonesiaTreasure-house of carvings, statues, batiks and puppets.
BorobudurSightYogyakarta, IndonesiaWorld's largest Buddhist temple, constructed in the 8th century.
Prambanan Temple ComplexSightYogyakarta, IndonesiaIsland's most important Hindu temple complex.
Sewu TempleSightYogyakarta, IndonesiaSecond-largest Buddhist temple on Java.
House of RamintenRestaurantYogyakarta, IndonesiaTraditional food served by waitstaff in traditional clothing.

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See the best of Java, Indonesia, with this 9-day itinerary