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Central Jakarta
Central Jakarta is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Sarinah Mall and Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and you can get around town on the metro at Bundaran HI MRT Station.
Central Yogyakarta
Central Yogyakarta is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pasar Beringharjo and Fort Vredeburg Museum.
Malioboro
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Malioboro. You might want to make time for a stop at Malioboro Mall or Pasar Beringharjo.
Kuningan
Kuningan is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Kuningan City Mall and Ambassador Mall while you're in town.
![At the museum no photos are allowed which is really unfortunate as it was well worth the visit and the guided tour is definitely not to be missed. In the museum there are even Batik made from the Dutch era which depicts stories like Little Red Riding Hood and Snow White!
I enjoyed the tour v much and at the end of the tour we were brought to this room where the artisan were working on hand drawn batik.
Below is an excerpt from Wikipedia for anyone interested in learning more about the process of batik making.
Firstly, a cloth is washed, soaked and beaten with a large mallet. Patterns are drawn with pencil and later redrawn using hot wax, usually made from a mixture of paraffin or bees wax, sometimes mixed with plant resins, which functions as a dye-resist. The wax can be applied with a variety of tools. A pen-like instrument called a canting (IPA: [tʃantiŋ], sometimes spelled with old Dutch orthography tjanting) is the most common. A canting is made from a small copper reservoir with a spout on a wooden handle. The reservoir holds the resist which flows through the spout, creating dots and lines as it moves. For larger patterns, a stiff brush may be used. Alternatively, a copper block stamp called a cap (IPA: [tʃap]; old spelling tjap) is used to cover large areas more efficiently.
After the cloth is dry, the resist is removed by scraping or boiling the cloth. The areas treated with resist keep their original color; when the resist is removed the contrast between the dyed and undyed areas forms the pattern. This process is repeated as many times as the number of colors desired.
The most traditional type of batik, called batik tulis](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/9cd999fbd1cf55cbfe1f78176d52a342.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Solo City Centre
You'll enjoy the museums and zoo in Solo City Centre. You might want to make time for a stop at Mangkunegaran Palace or Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall.
Pantai Indah Kapuk
While visiting Pantai Indah Kapuk, you might make a stop by sights like By The Sea PIK Shopping Center and Waterbom Jakarta.
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Popular places to visit
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah
Bring the kids to Taman Mini Indonesia Indah and enjoy the excitement of this amusement park in Jakarta. Visit the shops and spas in this culturally rich area.
Malioboro Street
During your trip to Yogyakarta, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Malioboro Street. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Borobudur Temple
Find out about the history of Borobudur with a stop at Borobudur Temple. While you're in the area, find time to visit its temples.
Grand Indonesia
During your visit to Jakarta, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grand Indonesia. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its spas.
Mount Bromo
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Bromo during your travels in Wonokitri. Take in the jazz scene and mountain views in the area.
Prambanan Temple
Find out about the history of Prambanan when you spend time at Prambanan Temple. Discover the entertainment venues and temples in this quaint area.