Things to do near Banjarsari
Banjarsari is an ideal destination for family getaways, city explorations, and corporate retreats. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, including trips to shopping malls and outdoor attractions. Notable experiences include sightseeing excursions, corporate gatherings, development tours, and leisurely outings, making it a well-rounded location for both business and leisure travellers.
Shopping
In Banjarsari, you can visit Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall, a vibrant hub just 1.6km away, offering entertainment and family-friendly options. Alternatively, explore Klewer Market, 3.2km away, for local goods, or head to Solo Square, also 3.2km away, for a lively shopping experience.
Recreation
The Ramayana Ballet offers a captivating cultural experience with its enchanting dance performances, immersing you in romance and entertainment vibes. Alternatively, the Merapi Golf Course provides an invigorating outdoor setting for sports enthusiasts, while the nearby Maguwoharjo Stadium buzzes with vibrant sporting activities, perfect for adrenaline seekers.
Adventure
Experience the outdoor vibes at Nakamura Klinik, located 1.6km from Banjarsari, perfect for nature enthusiasts. For a thrilling day of fun, head to Jogja Bay, a waterpark 31.6kms away, offering exhilarating rides and family-friendly entertainment for all ages.
Nightlife
The nightlife in Banjarsari is vibrant and eclectic. Enjoy live music at Café Taman, or immerse yourself in local flavours at Warung Sate Shinta. For a lively atmosphere, head to the nearby bars where you can mingle with locals and other tourists alike.
*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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