Why Indonesia sweet for city-hoppers
Indonesia no be only beach. Im cities mix Javanese palace, Dutch-colonial quarter, street food and gateway to volcano and reef. Na dis be the ones wey worth your time.
Jakarta
The big-big capital na the country heartbeat for business, food and nightlife. Visit Kota Tua (Old Town), the cobbled colonial square around Fatahillah, then go relax for the rooftop bars for SCBD.
Highlight: the National Monument (Monas) and the world-class textile and history museums near am.
Yogyakarta
Java cultural heart, wey sultan still dey rule till today. Na the base for two UNESCO giants and hub for batik and silversmithing.
Highlight: sunrise for Borobudur, the biggest Buddhist temple for the whole world, then the Hindu spires of Prambanan.
Bandung
Cool highland city west of Jakarta, people like am for cafe, factory outlet and Art Deco building from 1920s.
Highlight: the steaming turquoise crater lake of Kawah Putih, small distance south of the city.
Surabaya
Indonesia second city wey dey rough small, and na proud cradle of independence. Not too touristy, more real, with sweet Chinese-Indonesian food.
Highlight: the House of Sampoerna, colonial museum wey dey tell the story of clove cigarette and the city itself.
Denpasar (Bali)
Bali capital, people dey skip am often, but na the real Balinese city wey dey under all the resorts, full with temples and traditional markets.
Highlight: the Bajra Sandhi monument and the lively Pasar Badung market.
Makassar
The gateway to Sulawesi, na port city wey get maritime spirit and correct seafood wey dem grill for waterside.
Highlight: Fort Rotterdam, na 17th-century Dutch fortress wey dem preserve well by the sea.
Medan
North Sumatra hub and the take-off point for Lake Toba and orangutan trek, with famous mix of culture and food.
Highlight: the Maimun Palace and the fine Tjong A Fie mansion.
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