What to do in Central Java

Activities, attractions and tours

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An ancient temple complex with intricate stone carvings and multiple structures.
A temple complex with three large, tiered towers and surrounding ruins.
Ancient stone structures with intricate carvings, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
A large temple complex with intricate carvings and statues.

Things to do

Yogyakarta: Volcano Trek, Cave Tubing & Temple Sunset

Yogyakarta:Ancient Volcano Trek, Cave Tubing & Temple Sunset

฿651
per adult
Yogyakarta:Ancient Volcano Trek, Cave Tubing & Temple Sunset
Yogyakarta: Borobudur Temple Climb-Up Tour with Guide

Yogyakarta: Borobudur Temple Climb-Up Tour with Guide

฿698
per adult
Yogyakarta: Borobudur Temple Climb-Up Tour with Guide
Borobudur Temple Heritage Tour Yogyakarta

Borobudur Temple Heritage Tour Yogyakarta

฿5,061
per traveller
Borobudur Temple Heritage Tour Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta Jomblang, Pindul Cave & River Tubing Tour with lunch

Yogyakarta Jomblang, Pindul Cave & River Tubing Tour with lunch

฿1,116
per adult
Yogyakarta Jomblang, Pindul Cave & River Tubing Tour with lunch
Yogyakarta:Borobudur Sunrise

Yogyakarta: Borobudur Sunrise (at the Temple) & Prambanan Tour

฿651
per adult
Yogyakarta: Borobudur Sunrise (at the Temple) & Prambanan Tour
Yogyakarta: Borobudur sunris

Yogyakarta: Guaranteed Borobudur Sunrise Climb and Prambanan

฿551
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Yogyakarta: Guaranteed Borobudur Sunrise Climb and Prambanan
Guaranteed Borobudur Climb up access & Prambanan Small Group Tour

Guaranteed Borobudur Climb up access & Prambanan Small Group Tour

฿1,116
per adult
Guaranteed Borobudur Climb up access & Prambanan Small Group Tour
Yogyakarta: Prambanan, Borobudur & Kedung Kayang Tour

Yogyakarta: VIP Prambanan, Borobudur & Merapi Tour

฿1,096
per adult
Yogyakarta: VIP Prambanan, Borobudur & Merapi Tour
Picture 6 for Activity Yogyakarta:Prambanan & Borobudur Day Tour climbUp Guaranteed

Yogyakarta: Prambanan & Borobudur with Climb-Up Guaranteed

฿558
per adult
Yogyakarta: Prambanan & Borobudur with Climb-Up Guaranteed
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Borobudur Temple

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Join the other pilgrims visiting one of the world’s largest Buddhist temples for its profound meaning and spectacular architecture.
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Solo City Centre

You'll enjoy the museums and zoo in Solo City Centre. You might want to make time for a stop at Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall or Keprabon Park.

Simpang Lima

If you're spending some time in Simpang Lima, Simpang Lima Park and Ciputra Mall Semarang are top sights worth seeing.

Semarang Old Town

Semarang Old Town is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Kota Lama Semarang and Semarang Contemporary Art Gallery.

A multi-tiered pagoda with ornate eaves, surrounded by lush green trees.

Banyumanik

If you're spending some time in Banyumanik, Transmart Setiabudi Semarang and Pagoda Avalokitesvara are top sights worth seeing.

A traditional Chinese temple at night with illuminated structures and statues.

West Semarang

While there might not be top attractions in West Semarang, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lawang Sewu and DP Mall Semarang.

Day trip destinations from Central Java

A coastal town with a marina, boats, and a bridge connecting to the mainland.

Cilacap

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Semarang

A large white mosque with multiple domes and minarets, surrounded by greenery and urban buildings.

Surakarta

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Magelang

A large temple complex with intricate carvings and statues.

Borobudur

A convoy of off-road vehicles on a dirt road with a volcano in the background.

Pakem

A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by lush greenery.

Ungaran

A rural landscape with a green field, scattered trees, and a few buildings in the distance under a partly cloudy sky.

Baki