Things to do in and around Surakarta
Surakarta offers a vibrant blend of activities perfect for city-themed, family, and business vacations. Visitors can indulge in shopping at various centres, explore educational opportunities, and enjoy a range of entertainment options, including amusement parks, annual festivals, and art events. The city also provides art lessons and performances, making it a cultural hub for tourists seeking both leisure and enrichment.
Shopping
In Surakarta, you can visit Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall for a vibrant shopping experience with plenty of entertainment options. Klewer Market offers a local vibe with various goods, while Solo Square combines shopping and family fun. If you're up for a drive, check out more distant gems in the surrounding areas.
Recreation
Experience the enchanting Ramayana Ballet, a captivating dance performance steeped in romance and culture, perfect for an evening of entertainment. For a sporty outdoor vibe, enjoy a round at Merapi Golf Course, where lush landscapes meet challenging greens, ideal for golf enthusiasts.
Adventure
At Nakamura Klinik in Surakarta, immerse yourself in nature with invigorating outdoor activities that rejuvenate the spirit. For a thrilling family day out, head to Jogja Bay, a vibrant waterpark 48.3km away, offering exhilarating rides and entertainment for all ages.
Nightlife
Surakarta's nightlife offers a charming blend of traditional and modern experiences. Enjoy live music at Café Taman, or immerse yourself in local culture at the vibrant Pasar Malam night market. For a lively atmosphere, visit The Lounge, where you can savour exquisite cocktails and dance the night away.
*Distances are measured in a straight line; actual driving distances may vary depending on the route.
![At the museum no photos are allowed which is really unfortunate as it was well worth the visit and the guided tour is definitely not to be missed. In the museum there are even Batik made from the Dutch era which depicts stories like Little Red Riding Hood and Snow White!
I enjoyed the tour v much and at the end of the tour we were brought to this room where the artisan were working on hand drawn batik.
Below is an excerpt from Wikipedia for anyone interested in learning more about the process of batik making.
Firstly, a cloth is washed, soaked and beaten with a large mallet. Patterns are drawn with pencil and later redrawn using hot wax, usually made from a mixture of paraffin or bees wax, sometimes mixed with plant resins, which functions as a dye-resist. The wax can be applied with a variety of tools. A pen-like instrument called a canting (IPA: [tʃantiŋ], sometimes spelled with old Dutch orthography tjanting) is the most common. A canting is made from a small copper reservoir with a spout on a wooden handle. The reservoir holds the resist which flows through the spout, creating dots and lines as it moves. For larger patterns, a stiff brush may be used. Alternatively, a copper block stamp called a cap (IPA: [tʃap]; old spelling tjap) is used to cover large areas more efficiently.
After the cloth is dry, the resist is removed by scraping or boiling the cloth. The areas treated with resist keep their original color; when the resist is removed the contrast between the dyed and undyed areas forms the pattern. This process is repeated as many times as the number of colors desired.
The most traditional type of batik, called batik tulis (written batik), is drawn using only the canting. The cloth need to be drawn on both sides and dipped in a dye bath three to four times. The whole process may take up to a year; it yields considerably finer patterns than stamped batik.
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