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Hike along one of Asia’s most stunning volcano chains before spending a relaxing evening at one of the nearby hill resorts. Visit one of the world’s great Buddhist monuments, the Borobudur, and prepared to be overwhelmed by the size of this giant pyramid-like shrine adorned with over 500 Buddha statues. From the crowded, bustling streets of Jakarta to the art deco architecture of Bandung, Footprintfocus Java will help you make the most out of your trip. Includes a Background section with fascinating insights into the history and culture of Java.
*Essentials section with practical advice on getting there and around.
*Comprehensive listings including where to eat & sleep, and have fun.
*Detailed street maps for Jakarta and other important towns and cities.
Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of Java without weighing you down.
The content of Footprintfocus Java guide has been extracted from Footprint’s Southeast Asia Handbook.
Java is Indonesia’s political, economic and cultural heartland. With
60% of the country’s population, the capital Jakarta, and the great
bulk of Indonesia’s industrial muscle, Java is the critical piece in the
Indonesian jigsaw. It was here that many of the early, pre-colonial
empires and kingdoms were based – reflected in monuments
such as Borobudur and Prambanan, and in many smaller temples.
Cities like Yogyakarta and Solo remain vibrant artistic and cultural
centres, while Bogor and Bandung show more clearly the hand of
the relatively short-lived Dutch presence. The latter, particularly,
is renowned for its art deco architecture. Jakarta, as Indonesia’s
capital, has the most restaurants, the largest museums, and the
widest array of shopping, but it is not a particularly enticing city.
The hand of humans has always had to contend with the
forces of nature and nowhere is this clearer than in the battle
against Java’s volcanoes. From Krakatau off the west coast of
Java to Gunung Bromo in East Java, a spine of active volcanoes
runs through the island. While these volcanoes periodically bring
destruction, they also provide the basis for a string of hill resorts
and towns, and the fertile soil needed for feeding this incredibly
densely populated island.
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Hike along one of Asia’s most stunning volcano chains before spending a relaxing evening at one of the nearby hill resorts. Visit one of the world’s great Buddhist monuments, the Borobudur, and prepared to be overwhelmed by the size of this giant pyramid-like shrine adorned with over 500 Buddha statues. From the crowded, bustling streets of Jakarta to the art deco architecture of Bandung, Footprintfocus Java will help you make the most out of your trip. Includes a Background section with fascinating insights into...