Things to do & places to visit in Java, Indonesia

Java #2 destination in Indonesia 2023. The average rating score is 4.16 based on 128.8k traveler reviews, of 224 attractions. Timezone: Asia/Jakarta, current date and time: Sunday, April 28, 2024, 6:01.

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4.5 Borobudur Temple (7.664 reviews)
- Worth visiting even it not fully opened
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites

Borobudur Temple Compounds This famous Buddhist temple, dating from the 8th and 9th centuries, is located in central Java. It was built in three tiers: a pyramidal base with five concentric square terraces, the trunk of a cone with three circular platforms and, at the top, a monumental stupa. The walls and balustrades are decorated with fine low reliefs, covering a total surface area of 2,500 m2. Around the circular platforms are 72 openwork stupas, each containing a statue of the Buddha. The monument was restored with UNESCO's help in the 1970s. See more..
4.5 Prambanan Temples (6.356 reviews)
- Travel to the Temple
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

These ancient masterpieces of Hindu architecture are adorned with bas-reliefs depicting the famous Ramayana story. See more..
4.5 Grand Indonesia Mall (3.243 reviews)
- Grand Indonesia Mall, Jakarta
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Shopping Malls

This mall is impressive and very, very large and you'll need a couple of days to have a really good look and experience because we couldnt even get to see the whole mall in two days! It is typical of the mega-malls in that it does not cater for people on a budget. Many high end fashion labels and brands on the ground levels and as you ascend the escalators you start to get more affordable brands however, nothing is cheap so, don't go to this mall looking for bargains! I did however find good buys in this mall (according to my budget) and I enjoyed the experience. The cinema's are fabulous and surrounded by many eateries. There are several food halls throughout this mall so, you'll be spoiled for choice in deciding where to eat however, be aware that this is aligned to the high end status of the mall so, no cheap eats! Best to catch a taxi because parking is expensive and horrendous and so much easier being stuck in traffic with a taxi than driving your own vehicle. See more..
4.5 Ijen Crater (2.920 reviews)
- Awesome stop on our cheap 3-day private tour of East Java
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Geologic Formations

Mount Ijen is so majestic and impressive, and yet it also left me emotional due to the mine workers who live in the worst circumstances one can imagine. The crater lake view is absolutely worth the steep and never-ending climb and the fact that you need to defy the sulfur gasses on the way up (or down into the crater for the blue flames). Make sure to bring your own gas mask before visiting this place. The ones they offer you there are so old and dirty, I can guarantee you they make it worse instead of better. Also, you could donate your gas mask to the mine workers afterwards, who are too poor to buy one themselves and have to work in the sulfur gasses day in day out. Read all about them and how the climb to Mount Ijen really is in the 'Visit Mount Bromo and Ijen' post on my website xgetaway. You can also find the names and contact details of our private guides and driver on our cheap 3-day private tour of the East of Java. See more..
4.5 Istiqlal Mosque (2.693 reviews)
- A wealth of information
Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites

Indonesia's largest mosque is a sacred place of worship as well as a center for conferences, lectures and seminars. See more..
4.5 Mount Bromo (2.536 reviews)
- One of the best sunrise (or sunset!) spots in the East of java
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Mountains • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Volcanos

Soaring over 2300 meters above sea level, Mount Bromo is the only active volcano inside Java's spectacular Tengger Caldera national park. See more..
4.5 Merapi Volcano (2.236 reviews)
- Good Experience ! A must go place
Volcanos

One of the top place to visit when you in Jogja. I ride a Jeep early in the morning , enjoying mountain view which is very scenic, cold air, clean river, enjoying sunrise. You can see active volcanos, trace back Mbah Marijan (ex Mt Merapi watchmaker) and mount erupted remains, ex Mbah Marijan house's With the nice view and cold brew air on the mountain, you can take many pics to bring back home. See more..
4.5 Museum Angkut (1.940 reviews)
- Amazing Transportation Trip Down the Memory Lane
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Speciality Museums

Terinspirasi dari bentuk penghargaan atas penciptaan alat transportasi di dunia. Kini, telah hadir museum transportasi modern pertama di Indonesia dan Asia yang memadukan unsur seni dan budaya. Museum Angkut Plus Movie Star Studio merupakan museum dengan konsep edukasi dan entertainment yang ditampilkan secara langsung. Letaknya yang nyaman dan asri dilereng gunung Panderman di areal seluas 3,8 hektar siap memanjakan anda dengan 300 lebih koleksi jenis angkutan mulai tradisional sampai modern yang dipadukan dengan berbagai landscape dan model bangunan eksotis dunia mulai dari benua Eropa sampai Amerika. Selain itu, pengunjung dapat bersantai menikmati suasana hidangan saung di Pasar Apung yang menjajakan berbagai kuliner dan handycraft khas Nusantara. See more..
4.5 Ullen Sentalu Museum (1.498 reviews)
- Very good & interesting museum to learn about Jaca history
Sunday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM History Museums

Javanese Heritage museum See more..
4.5 Indonesia Safari Park Cisarua (1.447 reviews)
- Very fun at the Park and the Pandas
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Zoos

Taman Safari Bogor is always fun every time we went there. We came to the park very early morning, but it always not enough. We spent a lot of time during the safari with the car like 2-3 hours before entry the main parks. We visited the Pandas. They were so cute. Tipps: always bring carrots or buy them before the entrance. It was fun feeding the animals with the carrots during safari trip with car. The price for locals and foreigners with KITAS were 195k and we came on Weekdays. See more..
4.5 Batu Secret Zoo (Jawa Timur Park 2) (1.409 reviews)
- Nice!
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Zoos

Batu Secret Zoo, Kebun Binatang Modern yang membentang seluas 22 hektar di Kota Batu. Dengan koleksi lebih dari 300 spesies hawan unik menarik dari berbagai belahan dunia. See more..
4.5 Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (1.320 reviews)
- Amazing sight
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM National Parks

Bring a coat, it is over 2000feet up and freezing. If clouds allow it, the view is breathtaking. If it’s not foggy, the sunrise is incredible. The journey to Bromo is a very bumpy ride. Issues with backs? Think about this one. 4 wheel drive jeeps fly up and down as the drive on the rough terrain. Stunning volcano. Horses for the tourists look sad :( See more..
4.5 Tunjungan Plaza (1.317 reviews)
- What's a huge shopping mall in city center!
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Shopping Malls

I think it is the largest shopping mall in Surabaya. I heard from my grab driver the mall is actually constituted of 6 small malls and they are interlinked. You are expected to spend the whole day shopping in this mall. Whatever things both local or imported you want to buy can be easily find there. During our visit, Matahari store got big discount and we got really good bargain on clothing. There are many restaurants in different types which offer great variety of food. We've our lunch in one of the Japanese restaurants. The price was bit expensive but they really served very good Japanese food. Other than shopping I don't think there are any other activities you can do. So be prepared to bring your credit card or fill up your wallet with cash when you go there. See more..
4.5 Jakarta Cathedral (1.256 reviews)
- Beautiful architecture
Religious Sites

Been here last time on february. Wearing mask is a must or security will not allow to come in. We can come inside but there is limited access. There is fence inside so visitor cant walking close to aisle. This is art deco style and classic neo gothic style. Typical like similar church in europe. Beautiful. See more..
4.5 Museum Bank Indonesia (1.082 reviews)
- Wonderful historic place
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

Once the first banks of Indonesia, now a museum of banking in Indonesia. See more..
4.5 Sewu Temple (858 reviews)
- Worth the effort to visit
Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

Although Sewu temple is significantly smaller than both the main Shiva temple within the Prambanan complex and Borobudur it has the added appeal of not getting very many visitors. This seems to be largely because it is located about 1km from the main Shiva temple and most people appear to be too lazy to walk the distance. When I visited on a Sunday afternoon the main Shiva temple was extremely busy but the Sewu temple was completely deserted - I was able to wander around without being disturbed and soak up the tranquility. So although the temple itself isn't quite as impressive, the peace and quiet of the location makes it well worth the effort to visit. Entrance is included with the 225k IDR you pay to enter the Prambanan temple complex. See more..
4.5 Ramayana Ballet at Prambanan (785 reviews)
- Good performance
Ballets

The performance was real quality and performed by good dancers. The story was easy to follow for us as Indians and the leaflet handed out before the show helped others to follow the story. There was some great pyrotechnics at display too during the performance. The food was very average and small quantity. I would recommend for people to only buy the performance package and have dinner on their own before going for the show. See more..
4.5 AEON Mall BSD City (773 reviews)
- Hangout
Spent More than 3 hours Shopping Malls

A Japanese style mall with designated layout and decoration inside. Lots of Japanese restaurants provide you various kinds of choices to fulfill your stomach all the time. Supermarket gives you rhe most economical expense for yummy sushi pallets or sashimi cuisine. A good place to hangout on weekends or holidays. Come and give it a try. See more..
4.5 Jawa Timur Park 2 (713 reviews)
- Outstanding Animal Museum and Zoo Experience
Amusement & Theme Parks

Batu Secret Zoo is a modern zoo located on 22 Ha of land area in Kota Wisata Batu. The zoo becomes the home of more than 300 species of unique animals from around the world. Museum Satwa is one of the most impressive and iconic tourist destination from Jawa Timur Park Group which located at Jalan Oro-Oro Ombo 9, Batu. The luxurious white building that built on 1 Ha of area is an international standard museum which presents preserved animals from all over the world. See more..
4.5 Plaosan Temple (672 reviews)
- Coffee on the Bus trip to Plaosan
Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

It was just awesome,arrived in the sunset time was perfect for the family... My nieces also more than happy to see the temples, unfortunately we cannot enter the temple, but that's not a big deal because we can enjoy from outside also... Hopefully covid19 soon going so we can enjoy the temples properly, and for sure we will come back again. See more..
4.0 National Monument (MONAS) (4.156 reviews)
- A solemn memory realm of Indonesian independence
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Monuments & Statues

Built to commemorate Indonesia's independence, National Monument dominates Medan Merdeka. See more..
4.0 Malioboro Road (2.824 reviews)
- New concept
Flea & Street Markets

The pedestarian is now free from street vendors. They are being allocated to 2 spot on each end of the road. Now the street is filled with park chairs and esthetic road blocks. I just wish they still give space for street performer so the entertainment can be enjoyed, not only street for shopping See more..
4.0 Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature Park (2.293 reviews)
- Amazing replicas
Sunday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) merupakan suatu kawasan taman wisata bertema budaya Indonesia di Jakarta Timur dengan area seluas kurang lebih 150 hektar atau 1,5 kilometer persegi. Taman ini merupakan rangkuman kebudayaan bangsa Indonesia, yang mencakup berbagai aspek kehidupan sehari-hari masyarakat 33 provinsi Indonesia (pada tahun 1975) yang ditampilkan dalam anjungan daerah berarsitektur tradisional, serta menampilkan aneka busana, tarian dan tradisi daerah. Disamping itu, di tengah-tengah TMII terdapat sebuah danau yang menggambarkan miniatur kepulauan Indonesia di tengahnya, kereta gantung, berbagai museum, dan Teater IMAX Keong Mas dan Teater Tanah Airku), berbagai sarana rekreasi ini menjadikan TMIII sebagai salah satu kawasan wisata terkemuka di ibu kota. See more..
4.0 Trans Studio Bandung (2.190 reviews)
- Brings child out of you
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Amusement & Theme Parks

Trans Studio Bandung theme park is one of the world's largest indoor theme parks, consists of two floors and has 20 fantastic rides, divided into three zones: central studio, classic grandeur of Hollywood and New York style; Lost City, the land of adventurers the thirst challenges, and magic corner. See more..
4.0 Jakarta Old Town (2.015 reviews)
- Extremely enjoyable few hours
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites

This is the old city of Batavia. Rundown, picturesque and a great night market. See more..
4.0 Braga Street (1.936 reviews)
- A colourfull and historical place, a good place to take a night stroll on and have some dinner
Neighborhoods

Amazing place to take a stroll at night, there is a lot of old buildings that was preserved by the goverments in this street, there is a lot of steet vendors and a couple of good cafe and dinner place, and near that street there is a braga citywalk which is a mall but not a mall. This place is amazing, the only problem is the fact that there is a bunch of forcefull busker who will not stop following you until you gave them some spare change, there is also a bunch of people who is cosplaying movie and animation character, and some are even cosplaying ghost or monster.you should definately hit this street if you visit bandung. See more..
4.0 Lawang Sewu Building (1.793 reviews)
- Thousand doors and railways Indonesia
Sunday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Architectural Buildings • Mysterious Sites

Thousand doors in english meaning. But actually i never count it. There’s an old ancient locomotive in front of this building, but since the past this building also related with the Indonesian railways. Some area was display many things related to the Indonesian railways. In holiday some live keroncong music also in the yard to make more attractions for the visitors. See more..
4.0 National Museum (1.666 reviews)
- Must-do in Jakarta
Sunday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums

In 1778, the Batavia Society for Arts and Science established what would become, after many expansions and name changes, the world-famous National Museum. See more..
4.0 Bogor Botanical Gardens (1.623 reviews)
- Fresh air clean water
Sunday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Gardens

My kids loved playing in the little stream that's in the middle of the garden. Tall trees and vast green grass is just so fresh for the tired eyes. Excellent place to chill if you came in the weekdays, because weekend traffic is just too much to handle. See more..
4.0 Ancol Dreamland (1.599 reviews)
- Play Time For Every Age..
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks • Water Parks

Dunia Fantasi means Dreamland in Indonesian. It is a part (but a seperate attraction) of the massive Taman Impian Jaya Ancol complex. It contains rollercoasters, rides and displays. See more..