Things to do in and around Solo City Centre
Solo City Centre is an excellent destination for family, business, and city-themed holidays, offering a variety of activities. Visitors can enjoy shopping at numerous shopping centres, bustling shopping malls, and vibrant public markets. The area is perfect for those looking to indulge in retail therapy while exploring the local culture and atmosphere.
Shopping
The Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall offers a vibrant mix of entertainment, dining, and shopping. For a local experience, visit Klewer Market, a bustling hub for textiles and souvenirs. Solo Square, a bit further out, combines family-friendly activities with diverse shopping options.
Recreation
Experience the enchanting Ramayana Ballet, a cultural dance performance that immerses you in romance and entertainment. For golf enthusiasts, the Merapi Golf Course offers a scenic outdoor setting to enjoy a round of golf amidst lush landscapes, while Maguwoharjo Stadium provides an exhilarating atmosphere for sports fans.
Adventure
Experience the thrills at Nakamura Klinik, an outdoor venue in Solo City Centre, perfect for those seeking adventure. For a splash of fun, head to Jogja Bay, a vibrant waterpark located 49.9km from Solo City Centre, offering entertainment and excitement for the whole family.
Nightlife
In Solo City Centre, enjoy vibrant nightlife at venues like The Park Solo, where live music and bustling bars create an electric atmosphere. Explore the nearby Galabo Night Market for delicious street food and local crafts, perfect for an evening stroll.
*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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