JAVA ISLAND
Junction of ancient cultures
The mountain range stretching the length of the island of Java has a staggering 121 active volcanoes. The fast-paced megacity of Jakarta, Indonesian’s capital, lies in the west. However, rural Java is a place of incredible natural beauty. You will be amazed by the famous volcanic wonder of Mt Bromo and inspired by nature reserves where you can walk in clouded leopard country with wild peacocks or, if you are up early, catch the magical 20-minute song of the gibbon. Perhaps check out the coastline and its famous surfing spots. There are coffee plantations steeped in Dutch colonial history, and you can find high-country tea fields alongside terraced rice fields. Explore the impressive
UNESCO heritage site of Borobudur, a massive 9th-century Buddhist temple. Then move on to its magnificent neighbour, Prambanan Temple, an ancient Hindu temple, one of the largest Hindu in Southeast Asia. Discover the grand royal cities of Yogyakarta and Solo, each with its own palace. The art scene in Java is particularly vibrant, with stunning batik and textiles and the famed Ramayana ballet, alongside a great contemporary art and food scene.
Junction of
Ancient cultures
As a result of its colorful past Javanese culture is a compound of many different influences. Traveling through Java is like going through a history book. In addition one travels through an incredible range of spellbinding landscapes.
In between the Krakatoa in the west and the rugged Kawah Ijen Plateau in the East one finds unspoiled beaches, picturesque highland lakes, wildlife reserves, bird sanctuaries and much more that is unexpected. The list of fascinating things to see and places to visit is endless.
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