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20 Things to do in Yogyakarta & Central Java Travel Guide (Solo, Semarang) for Foodies in Indonesia

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Come join us for a travel adventure in Indonesia focusing on Yogyakarta and Central Java (Solo, Semarang) featuring some of the top attractions, off-the-beaten-path destinations, Indonesian street food and a whole lot more. Our 20 thing to do travel guide packs all of the activities, museums, attractions, food and transportation we experienced in a week of travel to these three cities. 1) Borobudur - biggest Buddhist monument in the world 2) Merapi Volcano - 'fire mountain' for jeep tours, hiking or biking 3) Prambanan - 9th Century Hindu temple 4) Ramayana Ballet - Javanese dance interpretation 5) Taman Sari Water Palace 6) Motor Becak ride around Yogyakarta 7) Rooftop views of Yogyakarta at night 8) Scenic train journey from Yogyakarta to Surakarta (Solo) 9) Antique Market in Solo (Surakarta) 10) House of Danar Hadi for the impressive Batik museum 11) Batik shopping in Surakarta (Solo) 12) Serabi Coconut Pancakes Indonesian street food 13) Puro Mangkunegaran Palace dating back to 1757 14) Becak ride around town 15) Eating Selat Solo also known as Selat Bistik 16) Sriwedari Park for nightlife, rides and entertainment 17) Sam Poo Kong temple in Semarang 18) Ice Cream and coffee at Toko Oen 19) Kota Lama Dutch Quarter of the Old Town 20) Eating spring rolls in Semarang street food Thank you to our sponsors Tourism Indonesia and TripAdvisor for making this journey possible. GEAR WE USE Olympus OM-D E-M5 II: http://amzn.to/1OchS7t Canon G7X: http://amzn.to/1YdjsYX Olympus 14-150mm II Lens: http://amzn.to/1Y79zeM Rode Video Mic GO: http://amzn.to/1WDKtVM Joby Gorilla Pod: http://amzn.to/1PgoY5F SanDisk 16GB Extreme Pro: http://amzn.to/25KEErs SOCIAL MEDIA & TRAVEL BLOGS AUDREY: blog: http://thatbackpacker.com/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatbackpacker/ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thatbackpacker twitter: https://twitter.com/ThatBackpacker SAMUEL: blog: http://nomadicsamuel.com/ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nomadicsamuel twitter: https://twitter.com/NomadicSamuel instragram: https://www.instagram.com/nomadicsamuel/ Our visit Jogyakarta and Central Java travel guide documentary covers some of the top attractions including a food guide (best restaurants and street food), top museums and the region by day and night. We also cover off-the-beaten-path activities you won't find in a typical tourism brochure or tour. 20 Things to do in Yogyakarta & Central Java Travel Guide (Solo, Semarang) for Foodies in Indonesia Travel Food Lovers Video Transcript: Hey guys! We're in Indonesia for a week. Yeah, so this is our second time back in Indonesia and this week we're going to be exploring Yogyakarta and Central Java and this video is going to show you some of the top attractions in the region. Can't wait to show you around. Let's go! For our very first stop in Central Java, we headed to the biggest Buddhist monument in the world and the most popular attraction in the region: Borobudur. So we are ready for another adventure. Tell us! Yeah, we're heading up to Mount Merapi and there is basically two different ways you can do it. You can hike up but we're going with a jeep. Yeah, it'll be fun. Hop on in. After a few days in Jogja, we hopped on a train and headed towards Solo, also known as Surakarta. The ride was a little over an hour, and not only was it an inexpensive way to travel, but it was also incredibly scenic. We zoomed past villages and rice fields, and before we knew it, we had arrived. So right now we're inside Pasar Triwindu which is an antiques market here in Solo and we are seeing some real gems. So I went shopping for my Batik and I found one I really like. It cost about 30 US dollars and I can't wait to start wearing it. I think the first time I'll try it on is for dinner soon. So we're starting off with coconut milk pancakes which are called Serabi. Our next stop in Solo was the Mangkunegaran Palace, which dates back to 1757. Part of the royal family still lives here, so you can’t wander around. Another way to experience Solo is by doing a tour on a pedibike, also known as a becak. This trip was all about going in search of food, culture and a little bit of adventure. Over the course of the week we visited ancient temples, browsed through antique markets, ate our fair share of street food, and tackled a rather infamous volcano. In this video we are going to show you 20 things to do in Yogyakarta and Central Java, so let’s get started. And that’s a wrap for our whirlwind trip to Indonesia. We hope you enjoyed getting a closer look at what Yogyakarta and Central Java have to offer. As always, if you have any other suggestions of things to do and places to visit, feel free to let us know in the comments below. Happy travels! This is part of our Travel in Indonesia video series showcasing Indonesian food, Indonesian culture and Indonesian cuisine. Music in this video courtesy of Audio Network