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.
Ninth-largest mosque in the world.
25 things in this story
- 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.