Travel for Food and Culture at Central Java, Indonesia: Performing Arts, Javanese Food and Drinks | Female only Trip

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Irsyadila

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Halo city traveler! I'm Chuel, a trip leader and amateur street food content creator. šŸ“øšŸ® I saved lots of foodies' locations, art galleries, and historical buildings in Google Maps to remind me there are many places I plan to visit (hopefully someday!). If you share the same excitement as I am, let's connect šŸ˜Š Are you ready to explore one of the most cultural cities in Central Java (Surakarta)? It's time to learn deeper about Javanese culture through arts and food. šŸ•ŒšŸ½šŸŽ­ Here's what you can expect from this 4-day trip in Surakarta/Solo: šŸŽ’ It's going to be a mix of culture, foods, and performing arts ā˜€ļø During the day, we will have one main activity and relax afternoon (feel free to explore the city yourself) šŸŒ The city we explore, has a vibrant night scene (full of street foods and attractions) šŸ’„ We will experience the taste of Javanese cuisine through several types of foods and drinks šŸš‹ Experience the one and only Tram in Indonesia šŸ§ø The overall trip vibes are: chill, informative, and flavorful. The price includes: āœ… Transportation to all the stops during the whole duration of the trip āœ… Accommodation in a hotel (shared room for 2 - twin bed) āœ… Attraction tickets (Museum, Palace, Art Performance) āœ… Wi-Fi and a local sim card āœ… Travel insurance for people from Germany or Austria What's NOT included: šŸ™…šŸ»ā€ā™€ļø Personal Meals (worry not, Surakarta is famous for its affordable prices!) šŸ™…šŸ»ā€ā™€ļø Personal Expenses šŸ™…šŸ»ā€ā™€ļø Transportation from and to Surakarta/Solo šŸ“Œ Disclaimer: - Some of the destinations are located nearby one another, we will have plenty of walking (around 500 meters, or 10 minutes maximum) throughout the day. - We won't rent a car, instead we will use Grab Car (available any time in the city) Are you in? Any question? Check the Q&A and let me know or let's set up a call if you want to reserve your spot.
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Hi, Chuel here šŸ˜Š. I travel for historical buildings, museums, cultural activities and (of course) food! šŸ½

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1

Surakarta

Day 1-2
Welcome to the heart of Central Java! āœØ There are 3 ways of going to the city 1. By plane - Landed at Adi Sucipto Airport 2. By train - From Jogjakarta/ Surabaya/ Semarang/ Jakarta - Arrived at Solo Balapan Station 3. By travel - From any city in Java We will meet at the accommodation place, and please be sure to arrive around 12 - 5 PM ya! What to expect from the accommodation (for 4 days): šŸŒæ Eco-Boutique hotel šŸ™ In the heart of the city šŸ› Located nearby a shopping mall, and convenience store (walking distance) Agenda for Day 1: We will spend the afternoon together; chilling, getting to know each other, and having a welcome dinner in a local eatery. The restaurant is only 4 minutes walking from our accommodation and it maintains the "old" vibes very well. Let's try: šŸ«– "Wedangan" - Javanese local drink made from herbs šŸ“ Local dishes - Meals and snacks šŸŒæ And enjoy the vibes The evening and nighttime are free activities, you can explore the city or stay at the accommodation. What's NOT included: šŸ™…šŸ»ā€ā™€ļø Transportation cost to the city šŸ™…šŸ»ā€ā™€ļø Onsite transportation (from airport or station) to accommodation place
2

Mangkunegaran Palace

Day 2
After some rest and a tasty breakfast, let's head to day-1 main activity! One of the Javanese king's residential places. The Palace holds a few antique carriages, pendant lamps, grandeur Javanese-European architecture, and other collections. What's included: āœ… Ticket āœ… Museum Guide āœ… 1 bottle of water
3

Museum Keris Nusantara

Day 2
The second stop today! Do you know Javanese mighty weaponry? It's called Keris. Keris comes in many forms and lengths. Some ancient Javanese people also worship the Keris, thus, the majority of Keris has one "penunggu" (read: a mystical creature living inside that thing). Let's dive deeper into the culture in this place. What's included: āœ… Ticket āœ… Museum Guide āœ… 1 bottle of water
4

Sriwedari Wayang Orang Dance Theatre

Day 2-3
Last stop for the second day! Wayang Orang means Human puppets, one of the old performance art in Javanese culture. Nowadays only several places still held this type of performance, while 50 years ago you can easily find it in any region from Central Java to East Java. Like other performances, it is equipped with proper costumes, fantastic stage sets, and lighting. The differences are; it last for 5 hours (straight!!) so prepare your drinks and snacks beforehand, it is also complemented by Sinden, live music using Javanese musical instruments. What's included: āœ… Ticket āœ… 1 bottle of water
5

Rumah Atsiri Indonesia

Day 3
We will head to a renowned essential oil plantation for around 5 hours. The plantation is restored Indonesian-Bulgarian Citronella factory from 1963. Today, it houses various activities related to essential oil edu-recreation, research & development, and production activities What's included: āœ… Round trip transportation āœ… Ticket (Museum and Plantation) āœ… Museum Guide āœ… See the process of creating essential oils āœ… 1 bottle of water What's NOT included: šŸ™…šŸ»ā€ā™€ļø Lunch šŸ™…šŸ»ā€ā™€ļø Personal expenses
6

Surakarta City

Day 3-4
Back to the city šŸš— šŸ’Ø After a full day doing things outside the central area, let's take some time to breathe. The evening will be spent in the accommodation and have fun activities together. Or, if you wish to explore the city by yourself, feel free to do so šŸ‘šŸ»
7

Museum Sangiran

Day 4
Let's be local today, and enjoy public transportation. Will depart early in the morning (8 AM) up north. For those who enjoy history, fossils, and other "ancient artifacts", this museum is perfect for you! The museum holds lots of rare fossils that are arguably one of the beginnings of the civilization of the world. What's included: āœ… Round trip transportation āœ… Ticket āœ… Museum Guide āœ… 1 bottle of water What's NOT included: šŸ™…šŸ»ā€ā™€ļø Lunch šŸ™…šŸ»ā€ā™€ļø Personal expenses
8

Surakarta

Day 4-5
Our last day! Let's decide together on what to do today. The trip is going to an end, would it be best for us to look for some souvenirs? Or continue our walking tour? Or check some street foods nearby?
Trip Summary
Accommodation
Hotel
5 days trip
Surakarta, Mangkunegaran Palace & 6 more
Transportation
Car, Train
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