Central Java boasts the extraordinary cultural highlights of Boroburdur and Prambanan temples, as well as several interesting towns and cities. Most travellers come here to witness to jaw-dropping scale of the Buddhist temples at Boroburdur, but there are plenty of less-visited sights worth checking out.

A handful of Javanese palaces, Islamic mosques, European forts and ancient religious temples offer a wide range of interesting sights in Central Java. The capital, Semarang, provides a realistic look at Java’s urban scene, while Yogyakarta and Solo offer plenty of historic attractions to keep visitors charmed. Don’t miss a traditional shadow puppet show or a performance featuring the music and dance of Java.