3 Star Places To Visit in Java, Indonesia (18)

1. 3.5 Water Castle (Tamansari) (3.275 reviews)
   - Must see
   Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   The Water Castle "Taman Sari" is another great spot to visit in Sultan's Palace Yogyakarta area. You may combine with Sultan's Palace visit and other interesting places nearby. An archaeological museum, the Palace Grand Mosque, Royal Horse Cart Museum are recommended places to visit. Tamansari means a fragrant Garden. It was a garden of pleasure for Royal King and family, also an escape place from an enemy's attack. It has secret and trapped tunnels around Tamansari. Let's explore and reveal the stories and history of the area. See more..
   
2. 3.5 Yogyakarta Palace (2.835 reviews)
   - So-So on the Sultan Palace
   Saturday: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
   
   
   The Palace complex was built in 1755–1756, led the chief architect was Sultan Hamengkubuwono I (The King I) who founded the Yogyakarta Sultanate. His architectural expertise was appreciated by the Dutch scientist Theodoor Gautier Thomas Pigeaud and Lucien Adam, who considered him a worthy successor of Pakubuwono II (founder of the Surakarta Sunanate). The palace layout, which followed the basic design of the old city of Yogyakarta, was completed in 1755-1756; another building was added by the next Sultan of Yogyakarta. Sultan's Palace is located inside the Sultan's area where also has other sites within; The Water Castle, The Royal Horse Carriage Museum, The Grand Palace Mosque, etc. You may explore and visit all great sites in one day to get experience and see the cultural heritages. See more..
   
3. 3.5 Tangkuban Perahu (2.092 reviews)
   - A Crater of Cash!
   Mountains • Volcanos
   
   
   The Park located an hour away from downtown Bandung. The Scenery Road was refreshing, seeing those Vegetables and Strawberries Farm was deliciously. The Entry was Rp 100k for a car and two passangers, to go to the Crater will cost another 100k (up to 5 persons) for a Mandatory Tour Guide to the Crater. And not including another 'small' parking fee on the Top that should be included?! This is one of the most expensive National Park in Indonesia. Surely not a cheap one! See more..
   
4. 3.5 Batu Night Spectacular (BNS) (1.029 reviews)
   - Amazing lampion park
   Amusement & Theme Parks
   
   
   We've been to another lampion park but this one, BNS, is more protected one. So we like it so much. About the playground, BNS offer so many attracted game, so family can spend variative time to play. See more..
   
5. 3.5 Ragunan Zoo (631 reviews)
   - Tiger, Lion, Birds, Pelicans show for just 15k/visit
   Saturday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Zoos
   
   
   This place probably not the best Zoo you ever experience. The Best Zoo in Indonesia is Taman Safari Cisarua and it complete with Panda Show but requires expensive ticket IDR230k and its quite far (3 hrs driving car from Jakarta to Cisarua). But this Zoo offers cuteness of Birds, Monkey, even Tiger and Lion as well. Not so well managed as Cisarua but it can flush your bored away See more..
   
6. 3.5 Sari Ater Hot Spring (603 reviews)
   - Interesting Visit
   Hot Springs & Geysers
   
   
   We went by for a soak in the hot spring. It is quite well organized and very family oriented. Public hot spring is like a public swimming pool and there are some food stalls as well. They have ice cream too which is great after a soak. Couples can also opt to soak in a private hot tub in a room. See more..
   
7. 3.5 Ciater Hot Spring (504 reviews)
   - spare your money
   Spent 1-2 hours Hot Springs & Geysers
   
   
   u have to pay about 18,000 rp to enter the ciater hot spring. then u have to pay 20,000 - 40,000 rp depends on what type of swimming pool that u choose. i ate ice-cream and cost me 15,000 rp for the cheap ones. for me it just okay. will be extra crowded on weekend. See more..
   
8. 3.5 Sunda Kelapa Harbour (438 reviews)
   - Interessante geschiedenis! Doe dit met een lokale gids voor een optimale beleving
   Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas • Piers & Boardwalks
   
   
   Once known as Pasar Ikan (Fish Market), Sunda Kelapa was the early 16th-century trading post from which the Dutch domination of Indonesia began and flourished. See more..
   
9. 3.5 Glodok Chinatown (435 reviews)
   - Huge Electronic Market
   Spent 1-2 hours Neighborhoods
   
   
   The Chinatown of Jakarta began long before Indonesia existed as a nation and was originally the Chinatown of Batavia. This was the area where the Dutch required the Chinese to live. Today, the whole area is called Glodok and includes traditional houses, markets, architecture and some very beautiful Chinese temples; the Da Shi Miao and the Vihara Dharma Bhakti temples are both popular tourist attractions. The Glodok Market is one of the great commercial centers of Jakarta where you can buy everything from antiques to laptops. See more..
   
10. 3.5 Surakarta Hadiningrat Palace (384 reviews)
    - No explanation or name.
    Historic Sites • Castles
    
    
    This 18th-century palace housed King Pakubuwono II and his royal court. See more..
    
11. 3.5 Parangtritis Beach (324 reviews)
    - still the best
    Beaches
    
    
    Since Pantai Parangtritis is very open space for public, I guess I have to find the way to enjoy this beach. I usually arrived here at 4 or 4.30 pm and waiting for the sunset. Don't expect less people there, so I always make 'a private space' with my daughter and not getting close with other people. See more..
    
12. 3.5 Teras Kota Mall BSD City (197 reviews)
    - "Small but complete"
    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Shopping Malls
    
    
    Kini telah hadir Teraskota Lifestyle and Entertainment Center! Anda yang tinggal di BSD dan sekitarnya sekarang bisa menikmati tempat hangout baru dengan konsep seru dan nyaman, dengan lokasi praktis dekat tol yang mudah diakses. Di Teraskota, Anda dapat menemukan pilihan hiburan yang begitu lengkap. Teraskota menawarkan berbagai restoran dan kafe dengan beragam pilihan, dari hidangan lokal sampai internasional, yang semuanya siap menggugah selera Anda. Di TerasFood, tersedia banyak tempat dengan suasana yang hangat dan ramah, pas untuk mengganjal perut, menjamu rekan bisnis, santap santai dengan teman dan keluarga, atau sekedar hangout. Konsep yang mendasari TerasFit adalah tubuh yang sehat dan terawat akan membuat hidup lebih terasa nikmat. Karenanya, Teraskota menyediakan fasilitas parkir sepeda, pertama di Indonesia, juga pusat kebugaran berstandar internasional di mana Anda dapat membentuk tubuh yang sempurna, lengkap dengan spa dan salon untuk memanjakan diri serta menjaga penampilan Anda. Di TERASKOTA kamu bisa menemukan desain bangunan yang unik, spider web di langit-langit mal akan membuat kesan yang berbeda ketika kamu menaiki ekskalator ke lantai berikutnya. Kesan Masa depan ini adalah salah satu ciri khas dari TERASKOTA. See more..
    
13. 3.5 Tidung Island (144 reviews)
    - Local island with beautiful scenery
    Islands
    
    
    Came here on early nov with my families. Took the speedboat from Ancol (300k/pax oneway). The journey less than 2hrs. Arrived at the island we rented motorcycle during our trip. The beach are quite dirty but when we took private boat for full day, it was worth taking. The scenery was amazing and we went for snorkeling at few spots, definitely will come back again. We stayed at decent homestay with aircon. No amenities in the room, you better bring your own bodywash, shampoo, towel and most importantly is the conditioner! In the island, there's nothing much you can do, as the island was small and crowded. I strongly recommend that you rent a boat for island hopping. However, it was beautiful experience for me and my families. See more..
    
14. 3.5 Carita Beach (109 reviews)
    - Family 3D2N @ Lippo condo# 2013
    Spent 1-2 hours Beaches
    
    
    We have depart from Jakarta, my wife house to Carita Beach. It took us around 3 hrs to arrive at our destination. But before that we have purchase a lot of food + junk food + indo mee + rice + can food = cook in the codo^^ The road towards Carita have been redo & it have been 120% better compare to last time or last year ! don't aspect to much ! this is indon haha Once we arrived & checked in, look at the beach it seems not blue sea rather is a green sea. But the wave is not bad. The condo was rented & booked before we come through an agent. the condo is belongs to somebody else & it tent out like a service apartment. Toilet r clean & bath hot bath, 2 bed room ( 1 with double bed & 1 with double decker bed ), 2 bath room. Living room r big & fully furnished. Tv consider ok with lots of channel ! kitchen with stove can cook our own food. we spends all our time swimming & cook & gaming ourself on cards & ofcoz ipad, ipad mini, note 2, galaxy s4 haha All over is OK for me, because i'm not aspect so much. with this will feel more happy & challenging ^^ See more..
    
15. 3.5 Anyer Beach (94 reviews)
    - Nice swimming spot and water sporting facilities are nice
    Beaches
    
    
    Anyer beach is one of the beaches near Jakarta. only 3 hours away from JKT, it is a pristine white sand beach and it is very clean. there are water sports, and they are very cheap and good. i entered the beach through marbella resort hotel. it was cheap, 150,000 for 3 people. i advise you to visit the beach with your friends and family to have more fun. the waves are nice and calm and the water is very clean. it is just that there was no seating or sun bathing area on the beach. there were only some on the building but not on the beach itself. We can reach anyer but the Jkt-Merak tol road, which is really cheap and fast. See more..
    
16. 3.5 Airport Hub (37 reviews)
    - Small shopping mall near airport
    Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Shopping Malls
    
    
    We are frequent visitors to the Zest Hotel which along with the Swissbel Hotel are located at the Airport Hub. The mall is quite small and not fully occupied for quite some time, but does have some good places like Starbucks, J.Co Donuts, Guardian Pharmacy, KFC, a seafood restaurant, a massage place, a mini-mart and some ATM machines downstairs as well as a few other places for food. I have also seen places open and then close as probably they were unsuccessful. See more..
    
17. 3.5 Untung Jawa Island (14 reviews)
    - Best value for money tourism place for family
    Spent More than 3 hours Islands
    
    
    This island is a value for money best spot. Near with Tanjung Pasir harbor. Cost only 40k for back and forth crossing trips. The place is clean. The people are clean and ready to accept guests. What needs to be upgraded are: Food price is little bit higher, the beaches are not so clean and the price of services are fixed everywhere. See more..
    
18. 3.5 Curug Putri Carita (11 reviews)
    - Indah nya Curug Putri Carita
    Saturday: 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Waterfalls
    
    
    Berwisata ke Curug Putri Carita mendapatkan hiburan yang sangat menyenangkan , merasakan keindahan lukisan alam yang murni dan masih alami , bermain air di aliran sungai yang jernih . Terima kasih untuk kang Semy dan tim nya yang telah memberikan layanan yang sangat baik , semoga Curug Putri Carita semakin banyak yang berkunjung..... See more..