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Central Java Travel Guide 2026: Top places, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August 2026
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Borobudur Temple
4.6
/5
572 Review
Historic landmark
Prambanan Temple
4.7
/5
484 Review
Historic landmark
Lawang Sewu
4.6
/5
32 Review
Historic landmark
Museums
Dusun Semilir
5.0
/5
3 Review
Amusement parks
Alun Alun Kota Purwokerto
4.5
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4 Review
Night view
Dieng Plateau
5.0
/5
3 Review
Wisata Sam Poo Kong
4.3
/5
31 Review
Historic landmark
Natural scenery
Masjid Agung Jawa Tengah (MAJT)
4.7
/5
8 Review
Alun-Alun Kota Magelang
5.0
/5
6 Review
The Lawu Park
5.0
/5
3 Review
Semarang Old City
4.9
/5
35 Review
Ambarawa Railway Museum
5.0
/5
3 Review
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Warung Selat Mbak Lies
4.4
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7 Review
Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. KRW2,500/person
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Solo's Bistro
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Garrya Bianti Yogyakarta
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/5
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Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta
9.4
/5
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9.5
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277 Review
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8.8
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9.3
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9.6
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9.6
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139 Review
Meliá Purosani
9.3
/5
188 Review
Mustika Yogyakarta Resort and Spa
8.2
/5
136 Review
Amaranta Prambanan Yogyakarta
9.4
/5
112 Review
Jambuluwuk Convention Hall & Resort Batu
8.7
/5
23 Review
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Jambuluwuk Convention Hall & Resort Batu
8.7
/5
23 Review
Golden Tulip Holland Resort Batu
8.9
/5
258 Review
InterContinental BANDUNG DAGO PAKAR by IHG
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/5
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/5
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/5
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Tugu Yogyakarta Monument
5.0
/5
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Keraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat
4.5
/5
99 Review
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Themed exhibition halls
Taman Sari Tourist Village
4.2
/5
101 Review
Historic landmark
Central Museum of the Air Force Dirgantara Mandala
4.6
/5
7 Review
Museums
Ramayana Ballet Purawisata - Jogja
4.3
/5
65 Review
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Reptiles Park Gembira Loka Zoo
4.8
/5
18 Review
Zoos & aquariums
Masjid Jogokariyan Yogyakarta
5.0
/5
5 Review
Wisata Edukasi Kampung Coklat
5.0
/5
5 Review
Selecta Recreation Park
5.0
/5
5 Review
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Museum Angkut
4.9
/5
15 Review
Saung Angklung Udjo
4.9
/5
13 Review
Jawa Timur Park 2
4.9
/5
8 Review
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The Westlake Hotel & Resort Yogyakarta
9.1
/5
72 Review
Sofia Boutique Residence
8.7
/5
11 Review
The Alana Yogyakarta Hotel and Convention Center
9.2
/5
49 Review
Pulang ke Uttara
9.2
/5
21 Review
Allure Villa Yogyakarta
8.6
/5
7 Review
Aston Gejayan Yogyakarta Hotel & Conference Center
8.9
/5
62 Review
Oakwood Yogyakarta
9.9
/5
11 Review
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8.9
/5
24 Review
The Manohara Hotel Yogyakarta
9.2
/5
120 Review
Hotel Santika Premiere Jogja
9.3
/5
57 Review
THE 1O1 Yogyakarta Tugu
9.4
/5
55 Review
Harper Malioboro Yogyakarta by ASTON
9.4
/5
101 Review
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Farmhouse Susu Lembang
4.5
/5
27 Review
Trans Studio Mall
4.7
/5
21 Review
Jawa Timur Park 3
4.7
/5
7 Review
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Surabaya Zoo
4.9
/5
40 Review
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5.0
/5
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/5
5 Review
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4.9
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4.8
/5
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Popular Attractions in Central Java
Borobudur Temple
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Bukit Rhema Gereja Ayam
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Svargabumi Borobudur
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Lawang Sewu
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Wisata Sam Poo Kong
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Stadion Manahan
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Timezone Grand Mall Solo
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Alun-Alun Kidul Surakarta
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Lawang Sewu
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Lapangan Pancasila Simpang Lima Semarang
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Wisata Sam Poo Kong
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Karimunjawa National Park
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Karimunjawa Island
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The Lawu Park
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Lawang Sewu
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Wisata Sam Poo Kong
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Alun-Alun Batang
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Alun-Alun Kota Pekalongan
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Safari Beach Jateng
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Stadion Manahan
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Timezone Grand Mall Solo
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Alun-Alun Kidul Surakarta
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Pantai Kartini
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Pantai Tirta Samudera
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Pantai Teluk Awur Jepara
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Serabi Notosuman
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Epice Restaurant
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Saffron Resto & Meatshop
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Koinonia
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Wasabi Sushi & Ramen
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D'Garden Hall & Resto
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Rosti Resto & Cafe
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Wasabi Sushi & Ramen
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Sendok Bebek Noodle & Rice
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Ayam Goreng Lombok Idjo
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d'EXQUISITE
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Paksi Coffee House
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