What to See in Java

★★★★ Located in central Java, Borobudur is a complex of Buddhist temples—the largest in the world—a UNESCO World Heritage site, and…

★★★★ This volcano in eastern Java and its neighbors are renowned for their stunning landscapes and hiking opportunities. Kawah Ijen is also…

★★★★ This vast complex of 240 Hindu-Buddhist temples near Yogyakarta is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

★★★ A magnificent (sacred) volcano rising over 2,300 m, with an easy ascent that has become a "classic"—though the site can sometimes get…

★★★ A UNESCO-listed park and one of Indonesia’s most extraordinary. A mix of jungle and beaches where you can trek, dive, and surf. Home…

★★★ This mountainous park is renowned for its stunning landscapes, lakes, and the Bromo volcano (along with many other peaks). It’s a…

★★★ With its many buildings, monuments, and museums, Yogya is a pleasant tourist city that also offers various points of interest in its…

★★ On the west coast, facing Sumatra, Anyer, like its surroundings, is popular for its beaches. This has allowed it to develop its tourist…

★★ This high-altitude city boasts stunning architecture, particularly Art Deco. It’s also a popular weekend getaway for residents of the…

★★ In central Java, a collection of Hindu temples built on the slopes of a volcano at over 1,200 m above sea level.

★★ A small archipelago located north of Bali, highly regarded for its diving and tranquility.

★★ This is a large island very close to the north coast of Java. Madura is renowned for its beaches and, secondarily, diving in the north, as…

★★ This active volcano offers good trekking opportunities (depending on conditions) in beautiful landscapes.

★★ On the southern coast, this small town surrounded by jungle has beautiful black-sand beaches. You can hike in the surrounding area and go…

★★ East of Java, this coastal park features mangroves, savannah, forests, and beaches—some renowned among surfers.

★★ In the west of the island, not far from Bogor, this forest park is home to monkeys and birds.

★★ Forests, savannas, and mangroves in East Java. Enjoy the site's beaches, discover its wildlife, or hike the Baluran volcano at the heart of…

★★ West of Java, forests, monkeys, birds, and hiking opportunities.

★★ Formed by the archipelago of the same name, this marine park is known for its stunning beaches and diving.

★★ In the heart of Java, this plateau is home to eight groups of Hindu temples. You can hike here.

★★ This small archipelago north of Jakarta is renowned for its beaches and diving. It is also known as the "Thousand Islands".

★ South of Jakarta, this large city has an interesting botanical garden.

★ This port city east of Bandung is home to several small princely palaces.

★ Indonesia’s vast capital is home to several museums and some fine colonial-era buildings, though it’s not a major tourist…

★ This city near Borobudur has retained some of its Dutch colonial architecture. You can also go rafting in the surrounding area.

★ This town in eastern Java offers visitors several old quarters to explore.

★ A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Sangiran Early Man site has more historical than tourist value.

★ The capital of Central Java features various religious buildings (temples, churches) and monuments, primarily in its old town.

★ This beach in eastern Java is a major nesting site for sea turtles.

★ It's Indonesia's second-largest urban area, though not a particularly touristy city.

★ Just a few kilometres from Yogyakarta, this city (often also called Solo) has preserved its Javanese style with temples and palaces.

★ This is the archaeological site of a former capital in eastern Java.