{"id":30261,"date":"2018-10-18T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2018-10-17T21:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures?p=30261&#038;preview=true&#038;preview_id=30261"},"modified":"2024-10-16T15:34:55","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T04:34:55","slug":"must-visit-places-in-java-indonesia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/must-visit-places-in-java-indonesia\/","title":{"rendered":"10 must-visit places in Java, Indonesia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>With thousands of islands, hundreds of languages and a mind-boggling mix of cities, beaches, volcanoes and rainforests, planning a trip to <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"\/indonesia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Indonesia<\/a> can be mystifying.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a first time visitor, or just have a couple of weeks to spare, <a href=\"\/search?keyword=java\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Java<\/a> is the perfect solution. The biggest island in the country, Java is home to Indonesia\u2019s busiest cities, its most famous sights, and over half of its friendly population. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s just 10 highlights from this gem of South East Asia: <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Jakarta<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30302\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30302\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30302\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_1086631799-e1539730291376.jpg\" alt=\"Colourful bikes in Jakarta\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_1086631799-e1539730291376.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_1086631799-e1539730291376-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_1086631799-e1539730291376-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_1086631799-e1539730291376-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30302\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bikes in Jakarta. Photo by Fajrul Islam.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sprawling capital of Indonesia, Jakarta is the centre of the action and where you\u2019ll discover just how diverse this country really is. Inhale the smells from Malay and Chinese cafes as you wander past 19th-century style Dutch buildings and listen to the call to prayer from a nearby mosque\u2026 all while suited executives make business deals in skyscraping offices around you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"ui-provider kl b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\"> <div class=\"product_wrapper ipf-no-title\"><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"TIPI\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/TIPI.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/tipi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Premium Java and Bali <\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">11 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/tipi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"TISJC\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/TISJC.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/tisjc\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Java & Bali Explorer<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">22 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/tisjc\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"TISA\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/TISA.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/tisa\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Beautiful Bali<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">9 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/tisa\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Yogyakarta<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30296\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30296\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30296\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_551502499-e1539729851220.jpg\" alt=\"Taman Sari water temple, Yogyakarta\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_551502499-e1539729851220.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_551502499-e1539729851220-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_551502499-e1539729851220-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_551502499-e1539729851220-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30296\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Taman Sari water temple, Yogyakarta. Photo by Pigprox.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If Jakarta is the brain of Java, then Yogyakarta is its heart and soul. The cultural centre of the island (and maybe even the whole of Indonesia), you\u2019ll find batik workshops, life-changing street food, the famous Ramayana Ballet and so much more here. Take a quick bike ride through the city and suddenly you\u2019re surrounded by rice paddies with brooding volcanoes in the distance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"\/indonesia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>EXPLORE YOGYAKARTA&#8217;S SECRET TREASURES ON THIS 4-DAY INTREPID ADVENTURE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3 &amp; 4. Borobodur &amp; Prambanan<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30301\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30301\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30301\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_1053897200-e1539730225141.jpg\" alt=\"Borobudur Temple\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_1053897200-e1539730225141.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_1053897200-e1539730225141-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_1053897200-e1539730225141-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_1053897200-e1539730225141-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30301\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Borobudur Temple. Photo by Michael Tanujaya<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easily day-tripped from Yogya, Borobodur is the world\u2019s largest Buddhist temple and not to be missed. If you\u2019re not interested in the history &#8211; the complex dates from the 9th century &#8211; you\u2019ll certainly be impressed by the views from the top. Equally impressive is nearby Prambanan, a Hindu temple complex that will take your breath away at sunset (or any other time of day).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/pictures-of-indonesia-by-local\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED: 15 PHOTOS THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO VISIT INDONESIA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Pangandaran<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30300\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30300\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_1047216784-e1539730164410.jpg\" alt=\"Lush canyon in Java\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_1047216784-e1539730164410.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_1047216784-e1539730164410-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_1047216784-e1539730164410-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_1047216784-e1539730164410-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30300\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lush canyon in Pangandaran. Photo by Y. Mulyana<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skipped over by most major guide books, Pangandaran is a lush slice of jungle in West Java with two main draws; the paradise-like Green Canyon, and no tourists. Take a boat upriver to swim in dreamy green water as towering, green-covered cliffs keep the rest of the world far, far away. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>6. Seloliman Nature Reserve<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30303\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30303\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30303\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_1128318743-e1539730347544.jpg\" alt=\"Penanggungan Mountain.\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_1128318743-e1539730347544.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_1128318743-e1539730347544-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_1128318743-e1539730347544-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_1128318743-e1539730347544-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30303\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Penanggungan Mountain. Photo by Aswin Rizky Wardhana.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Seloliman Nature Reserve is Java\u2019s ultimate jungle retreat. Nestled into the slopes of the sacred Penanggungan volcano, here is where you can learn about local farming and wildlife by day and stargaze by night. Organic, home-grown food and open air baths surrounded by nature will put some pep back in your step.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-title single-post-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"\/adventures\/bali-one-week-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED: WHERE TO TRAVEL IN INDONESIA, ACCORDING TO AN INTREPID LEADER<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>7. Mount Bromo<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30305\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30305\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30305\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-indonesia_java_mt-bromo.jpg\" alt=\"Mt Bromo, Java\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-indonesia_java_mt-bromo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-indonesia_java_mt-bromo-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-indonesia_java_mt-bromo-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-indonesia_java_mt-bromo-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30305\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mt Bromo. Photo by Burhan Bunardi.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s magic in the air at Mount Bromo, arguably the most iconic of Java\u2019s many active volcanoes. Hiking through the Tengger Valley to catch a view of Bromo and the sea of peaks that surround it is, hands-down, the most breathtaking Indonesian experience of all. The (very) early morning start is well worth it for the sweeping sunrise views. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>8. Kalibaru<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30299\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30299\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30299\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_731903014-e1539730063160.jpg\" alt=\"People walking through rice paddies\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_731903014-e1539730063160.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_731903014-e1539730063160-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_731903014-e1539730063160-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_731903014-e1539730063160-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30299\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Strolling through Kalibaru. Photo by Inspired By Maps<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Wake up and smell the coffee\u2019 is a way of life in Kalibaru; the foothills encircling this little town are top-to-toe coffee plantations. There\u2019s not much to do here but see how cocoa and coffee beans are harvested, cool off in the milder climate, and look out over the hills as you sip a cup of joe straight from the source. If you\u2019re in need of some rest and relaxation, you\u2019ll get plenty of both here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-title single-post-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/solo-travel-bali\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED: WHY TO CONSIDER SOLO TRAVEL IN BALI (AND WHAT TO EXPECT)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>9. Kampung Warna Warni Jodipan<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30297\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30297\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30297\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_623737307-e1539729937718.jpg\" alt=\"Colourful houses in Java\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_623737307-e1539729937718.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_623737307-e1539729937718-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_623737307-e1539729937718-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_623737307-e1539729937718-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30297\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Colourful houses of Kampung Warna Warni. Photo by Kadek Bonit Permadi.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historical city Malang in the heart of eastern Java is known for its temples, 19th-century Dutch-style architecture, and the technicolour houses of Kampung Warna Warni Jodipan. Your Instagram feed will be full of this village\u2019s cheerful rainbow-painted roofs, and when you\u2019re done snapping, there\u2019s plenty of enticing food and captivating museums to tackle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"\/subscribe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>SUBSCRIBE TO INTREPID\u2019S NEWSLETTER FOR TRAVEL TIPS, COMPETITIONS, GIVEAWAYS &amp; MORE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>10. Sempu Island<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30304\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30304\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30304\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_1163499520-e1539730399837.jpg\" alt=\"Sempu Island, Java, Indonesia\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_1163499520-e1539730399837.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_1163499520-e1539730399837-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_1163499520-e1539730399837-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/shutterstock_1163499520-e1539730399837-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30304\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sempu Island. Photo by cahya nugraha.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a tropical beach with no electricity, no phone signal, and no people is your idea of paradise, you\u2019ll want to take a short boat trip from the coast of Java to Sempu Island. Trek to the lagoon in its centre for a sneak peek of what heaven looks like, or camp out on the white sand for the night before catching a boat back in the morning. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Getting around<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s the best way to get around Java? By train, of course. Unlike other parts of Asia (and Indonesia), the train network in Java is extensive, trains are comfortable and (usually) punctual, and tickets are affordable. Grab a snack from the hawkers who hop on and off at every stop, settle in, and watch the scenery whizz by your windows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Interested in exploring <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"\/indonesia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Indonesia<\/a>? 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