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.
World's largest Buddhist temple, constructed in the 8th century.
25 things in this story
- KratonSightRoyal palace and residence of the Sultan of Yogyakarta.
- Taman SariParkSultan's Garden with water-filled spaces and tunnels.
- Yogyakarta MonumentSightBuilt in 1889, lit up brilliantly at night.
- Museum Sono-BudoyoMuseumTreasure-house of carvings, statues, batiks and puppets.
- BorobudurSightWorld's largest Buddhist temple, constructed in the 8th century.
- Prambanan Temple ComplexSightIsland's most important Hindu temple complex.
- Sewu TempleSightSecond-largest Buddhist temple on Java.
- House of RamintenRestaurantTraditional food served by waitstaff in traditional clothing.
- Elsewhere
- 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.
- HistoriaRestaurantJakarta, Indonesia