{"id":2652,"date":"2017-04-19T16:34:21","date_gmt":"2017-04-19T20:34:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/?p=2652"},"modified":"2017-04-19T16:34:21","modified_gmt":"2017-04-19T20:34:21","slug":"highlights-of-traveling-in-java","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/highlights-of-traveling-in-java\/","title":{"rendered":"Highlights of Traveling in Java"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to islands,\u00a0Java<\/strong>\u00a0is a behemoth. It’s high up on the list of the world’s biggest islands in terms of size. Java is home to over half of Indonesia’s population (around 145 million people) as well as the capital city. In fact, it’s the most populous island on Earth. Java very much dominates the scene in Indonesia –\u00a0it’s the political, cultural, and economic center of the archipelago nation. While most visitors to Indonesia skip over Java entirely and spend their trip on Bali with a visit to the Gili Islands<\/a> or Komodo National Park<\/a>, this is an island you don’t want to miss. \u00a0Read on for some highlights of traveling in Java.<\/p>\n

10. Bogor<\/h2>\n
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Some highlights of the garden.<\/p><\/div>\n

A great excuse to escape Jakarta is a day trip out to Bogor<\/a>. Here you’ll find the beautiful and serene\u00a0Kebun Raya Bogor <\/strong>(Bogor Botanical Gardens). Spend the day exploring the huge grounds, stopping many times to smell the flowers. Stick around for a quiet evening and then either head back to the capital or continue on your way across the island.<\/p>\n

9. Wayang Kulit<\/h2>\n
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The famed shadow puppets of Indonesia.<\/p><\/div>\n

While traveling in Java, you\u00a0definitely have to experience the island’s famous performing arts. One of the most important is wayang kulit<\/a><\/strong><\/em> (shadow puppets). It’s a big deal in Yogyakarta, where you can visit workshops to see how the puppets are made and take in performances in the evening. If you’re looking for a unique Indonesian souvenir to bring home, look no further!<\/p>\n