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See. Borobudur↗ Visit this UNESCO temple near Yogyakarta for history and culture. Dieng Plateau Explore tea plantations, ancient temples, and the sulfurous Sikidang Crater. Gunung Bromo Tackle the crater rim of this volcano for an adventurous experience. Kota Tua Start your Java loop in Jakarta's historic old town.

Eat. mie goreng Try this local dish from a street vendor. martabak Sample this popular Indonesian street food. Toko Oen Enjoy ice cream at this historic spot in Malang.

Stay. Yogyakarta Spend two days exploring temples and royal palaces.

Lonely PlanetSep 8, 2026

The Best Things to Do in Bali

With its unique culture, tropical landscapes and delightful hospitality, Bali is one of the most alluring destinations on the planet.

25 things in this story
  • Kawah IjenSightCrater on neighboring Java.
  • Elsewhere
  • UluwatuNeighborhoodBali, IndonesiaIt is home to the Uluwatu Temple.
  • UbudNeighborhoodBali, IndonesiaAlign your chakras here.
  • BaturSightBali, IndonesiaClimb at sunrise for spectacular views.
  • Coral TriangleSightBali, IndonesiaSnorkel here for rich marine habitats.
  • West BaliAirportBali, IndonesiaGo on "safari" for spectacular wildlife.
  • PerancakNeighborhoodBali, IndonesiaPhotographers will love its fleet.
  • Ayung ValleySightUbud, IndonesiaGo rafting for views of wild jungle canyons.
  • Radiantly AliveHotelCanggu, IndonesiaYoga studio with a communal atmosphere.
  • Padang PadangSightBali, IndonesiaWorld-class surf break, the "Balinese Pipeline".
  • Echo BeachSightBali, IndonesiaRelatively mellow waves, good for surfing.
  • Kuta BeachSightKuta, IndonesiaGood for novice surfers, chilled waves.
  • Mason AdventuresPlaceUbud, IndonesiaReputable rafting company, runs longest trips.
  • Sekumpul WaterfallSightBali, IndonesiaIdyllic spot for swimming in a cool river.
  • Four Seasons Resort Bali at SayanHotelUbud, IndonesiaLuxury hotel accessible from riverbank.
  • Menjangan resortHotelWest Bali, IndonesiaSecret spot for wildlife viewing.
  • Potato HeadBarSeminyak, IndonesiaBeach club with pools, music, and restaurants.
  • IjenRestaurantSeminyak, IndonesiaBali's first zero-waste restaurant.
  • Finns Beach ClubSightCanggu, IndonesiaCanggu institution with bars, restaurants, music.
  • Byrdhouse Beach ClubBarSanur, IndonesiaVibrant extension to Segara Village Hotel.
  • Segara Village HotelHotelSanur, IndonesiaBeach front Sanur Hotel with 5 hectares beach front hotel with traditional balinese and modern provides 120 rooms ,…
  • KutaNeighborhoodBali, Indonesia
  • CangguNeighborhoodBali, Indonesia
  • Yoga BarnPlaceUbud, Indonesia
  • ImpossiblesSightBali, Indonesia
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Lonely PlanetAug 22

The 13 best places to visit in Indonesia

In Indonesia, it

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  • BorobudurPlace of worshipLargest Buddhist structure in the world, a nine-tiered temple.
  • Elsewhere
  • Gili TrawanganSightLombok, IndonesiaLargest and most developed of the Gili Islands.
  • Komodo National ParkSightFlores, IndonesiaShelters the world's largest lizards, Komodo dragons.
  • Agung Rai Museum of ArtMuseumUbud, IndonesiaAdmire works of art.
  • Ubud Monkey ForestNature reserveUbud, IndonesiaVisit for simian encounters.
  • Gili MenoNeighborhoodLombok, IndonesiaSmallest and most traditional of the Gili Islands.
  • Gili AirGuest houseLombok, IndonesiaLively hub for yoga tourism.
  • Tanjung Puting National ParkSightBorneo, IndonesiaSpot orangutans in this coastal tropical swamp forest.
  • Raja AmpatSightWest Papua, IndonesiaEnchanting island group with rainforests and lagoons.
  • GamSightRaja Ampat, IndonesiaIsland with Alfred Russel Wallace's restored hut.
  • Gunung KerinciTrailSumatra, IndonesiaSoutheast Asia's tallest volcano, 3805m, in Sumatra.
  • Kerinci Seblat National ParkSightSumatra, IndonesiaLarge refuge for Sumatran tigers.
  • Yoga BarnPlaceUbud, IndonesiaOffers Ashtanga sessions.
  • Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National ParkSightEast Java, IndonesiaContains five volcanoes in a lunar landscape.
  • Gunung BromoSightBromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park, IndonesiaSmoldering volcano rising out of a large crater.
  • Gunung SemeruTrailBromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park, IndonesiaClimbing is limited to 600 people per day.
  • Tana TorajaNeighborhoodSulawesi, IndonesiaFascinating region with unique customs and traditions.
  • Gua Batu CerminSightFlores, IndonesiaCave with stalactites, stalagmites, and a fossilized turtle.
  • Air Panas MalanageSightFlores, IndonesiaHot springs.
  • Seventeen IslandsSightFlores, IndonesiaOffers superior snorkeling.
  • KutaNeighborhoodLombok, IndonesiaTop year-round surfing destination.
  • Pantai SegerSightKuta, IndonesiaWaves suitable for all surfing levels.
  • Wae ReboNeighborhoodFlores, Indonesia
  • BenaNeighborhoodFlores, Indonesia
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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.

25 things in this story
  • Jakarta History MuseumMuseumJakarta, IndonesiaSet in the whitewashed Dutch city hall built in 1627.
  • Museum WayangMuseumJakarta, IndonesiaDedicated to the art of puppetry.
  • Museum of Fine Arts & CeramicsMuseumJakarta, IndonesiaPottery-stuffed museum.
  • MonasSightJakarta, IndonesiaIndonesia's national monument, climb for views.
  • Museum NasionalMuseumJakarta, IndonesiaVast collection of sculptures and artifacts.
  • Masjid IstiqlalPlace of worshipJakarta, IndonesiaNinth-largest mosque in the world.
  • Jakarta CathedralPlace of worshipJakarta, IndonesiaConstructed in 1829, rebuilt in 1901.
  • Grand IndonesiaSightJakarta, IndonesiaIt is located near the Selamat Datang Monument.
  • Plaza IndonesiaSightJakarta, IndonesiaThamrin, Central Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • Taman Mini Indonesia IndahTheme parkJakarta, IndonesiaDisplays showcasing Indonesian provinces.
  • LoewyRestaurantJakarta, IndonesiaDestination restaurant in Jakarta.
  • Jalan SabangNeighborhoodJakarta, IndonesiaHawker food market.
  • Street Food MentengNeighborhoodJakarta, IndonesiaHawker food market near Merdeka Square.
  • Café BataviaCaféJakarta, IndonesiaBatavia.
  • Toko MerahRestaurantJakarta, IndonesiaSip coffee in a Dutch colonial mansion.
  • Thien Thien Lai Chinese RestaurantRestaurantJakarta, IndonesiaFeast on Indonesian-Chinese food.
  • 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.
  • HistoriaRestaurantJakarta, Indonesia
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