Things to do in and around Surakarta
Surakarta offers a delightful mix of activities perfect for city-themed, family, and business vacations. Visitors can explore vibrant shopping centres and malls, providing a fantastic retail experience. Additionally, the city is recognised for its educational attractions, making it an ideal destination for those seeking both leisure and learning opportunities.
Shopping
In Surakarta, visit Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall for a blend of entertainment and shopping. Don't miss Klewer Market for local goods. If you're up for a drive, check out Solo Square for a vibrant shopping experience that includes family-friendly options.
Recreation
Experience the enchanting Ramayana Ballet, 41.8km from Surakarta, where culture and romance come alive through captivating dance. Alternatively, enjoy the Merapi Golf Course, also 41.8km away, offering a perfect blend of sports and outdoor relaxation amidst stunning landscapes.
Adventure
Explore Nakamura Klinik for an outdoor adventure with lush surroundings, perfect for relaxation and exploration. For a thrilling experience, visit Jogja Bay, a waterpark located 48.3km from Surakarta, offering exhilarating rides and attractions that guarantee fun for the whole family.
Nightlife
In Surakarta, the vibrant nightlife is best experienced at the lively Vino Bar, known for its eclectic cocktails and upbeat music. The nearby Café Taman is perfect for a more relaxed evening, offering a charming atmosphere with live music and delicious local cuisine.
*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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