Things to do in Java

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1. Grand Indonesia

Grand Indonesia Shopping Mall is an enormous shopping center, featuring over 200 stores and more than 100 bars, cafés and restaurants. Browse the shops of high-end fashion labels and popular luxury chains. Dine at innovative restaurants, drink at a microbrewery and have fun at entertainment attractions. Grand Indonesia Shopping Mall forms part of the Grand Indonesia Shopping Town, a commercial and residential complex spread across two buildings, connected by a multi-tier bridge.
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Grand Indonesia Shopping Mall which includes shopping and interior views

2. Prambanan Temple

With its otherworldly appearance and elaborate décor, the Prambanan Temple is considered a masterpiece of Hindu architecture. The 8th-century spiritual compound consists of many temple buildings that seem to rise from the ground with jagged gray spikes. Admire the spectacular architecture and profound meaning of this exceptional UNESCO heritage site.
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Prambanan Temple featuring building ruins and heritage architecture

3. Taman Mini Indonesia Indah

Experience the many facets of Indonesian culture all in one place at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Beautiful Indonesia Miniature Park). This 250-acre (100-hectare) entertainment and recreational park provides a compact version of the nation’s architecture, geography, lifestyles and traditions. Taman Mini Indonesia Indah also has amusement attractions, museums, theaters and restaurants.
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Taman Mini Indonesia Indah showing heritage architecture

4. Malioboro Street

Visit the innumerable shops, markets, cafés and restaurants of Malioboro Street (Jalan Malioboro), an enthralling and entertaining district. Malioboro Street dissects the heart of Yogyakarta’s city center while its adjoining side streets offer further retail and dining options. During the colonial years, the street was the center for the Dutch government. It was later used as a ceremonial boulevard for the Yogyakarta Sultanate. The name is said to come from the Duke of Marlborough, a prominent figure during the British rule of Indonesia.
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Malioboro Street

5. Borobudur Temple

Borobudur Temple is an otherworldly Mahayana Buddhist temple compound. The UNESCO site comprises nine layered platforms and myriad shapes that come together to form this astounding complex. Marvel at the sheer invention and variation in the décor and architecture in one of Buddhism’s most prominent and iconic monuments.
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Borobudur Temple

What to do in Java


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Areas of Java

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Central Jakarta

Central Jakarta is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Sarinah Mall and National Monument, and you can get around town on the metro at Bundaran HI MRT Station.

Central Jakarta
Yogyakarta

Malioboro

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Malioboro. You might want to make time for a stop at Malioboro Mall or Pasar Beringharjo.

Malioboro
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Central Yogyakarta

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Central Yogyakarta is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pasar Beringharjo and Malioboro Mall.

Central Yogyakarta
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Kuningan

Kuningan is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Kuningan City Mall and Lotte Shopping Avenue while in the area.

Kuningan
Menteng which includes modern architecture

Menteng

Discover Menteng, memorable for its monuments. Popular attractions in Menteng include Bundaran HI and Sarinah Mall, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Bundaran HI MRT Station.

Menteng
Jakarta showing a city as well as a large group of people

Sudirman Central Business District

You'll enjoy the restaurants and spas in Sudirman Central Business District. You might want to make time for a stop at Kidzania or Pacific Place.

Sudirman Central Business District

 

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