The Best Cultural Activities in Java

Head for the hills and discover the ruins of an ancient settlement at Ratu Boko. Built around the 9th century, the remains of the town offer

Visit a religious landmark at Istiqlal Mosque, the largest such building in Southeast Asia. The national mosque of Indonesia, the building wa

Visit Sampoerna Museum, a site detailing the legacy of Indonesia's most famous kretek cigarette manufacturers. Set in a well-maintained colon

Walk the streets of colonial-era Jakarta in Jakarta Old Town. Dubbed “The Jewel of Asia” by European sailors, the area developed to become th

Take a stroll down Braga Street, an entertaining street and cultural hub. A key reason why the city was dubbed the “Paris of Java” in its 192

Explore the partially restored ruins of Sewu Temple, an 8th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple complex that shares many similarities with the a

Admire the traditional Chinese architecture of Sam Po Kong Temple, a religious site dating back to the 1400s. Originally established by a Chi

Discover the history and cultural heritage of Indonesia at National Museum. Dating back to the colonial era, the museum has preserved artifac

Visit Plaosan Temple to see the imposing twin temples of this partially restored 9th-century Buddhist complex. Two box-shaped temples identic

At Museum Batik Danar Hadi, admire an outstanding collection of batik--intricately patterned fabric produced by using wax to selectively dye