6 Fun and Exciting Vacation Destinations in Solo

Solo is one of the cities in Central Java that has many fun and exciting tourist attractions. However, the success of the city of Solo in the world of tourism is also like a magnet for the surrounding top 50 most visited national parks area, which is no less interesting to visit.

Just try visiting the exciting tourist spots below and tell us about your holiday experience!

1. The Heritage Palace Solo

Maybe you don’t think that there is such a “European” place in Solo – a city that is so synonymous with Javanese tradition. The Heritage Palace is one of Solo’s relatively new tourist attractions, which was opened in mid-2018. This place was originally a sugar factory inherited from the Netherlands from 1892, revitalized into a family tourist spot.

If you like taking pictures, you will be satisfied here, because almost every corner of the place, which is thick with classic European nuances, is very Instagrammable and memorable as if it were not in Indonesia.

You can visit various areas here, including the 3D Trick Art Museum, Omah Kwalik, Transportation Museum, Industrial Museum, Garden Retro Paradise, Kids Town, and Food Street. There is also a collection of various antique cars that are cool. And one of them was even used by our Proclaimer Bung Karno!

2. Jumog Waterfall, Karanganyar

Called the “lost paradise” because this waterfall is hidden among thick bushes and green trees. Jumog Waterfall is located on the slopes of Mount Lawu, this 30m high waterfall is not only beautiful to look at, but you can immediately feel its freshness by playing in the river that flows below it. The sound of gurgling water, shady trees, refreshing water flow, and cool mountain air are really perfect for relaxing body and mind. You can get everything if you visit Jumog Waterfall.

3. Bukit Batur Suroteleng View Post, Boyolali

Suppose you want to see the combined beauty of Mount Merbabu and Mount Sindoro and Boyolali City among the green trees. In that case, you can immediately come to the Bukit Batur Viewpoint at the top of Suroteleng witness the beautiful natural harmonization. The cold air and light fog around it also add to the exoticism of this place.

At this substation with two bamboo towers connected by a rope bridge, you are not only treated to an extraordinary view of the natural mountains but also the opportunity to witness a stunning sunrise.

4.Bukit Gancik, Boyolali

Located at the foot of Mount Merbabu, Bukit Gancik offers views of Mount Merapi, which is known to be sturdy and fierce when it’s time to be active.

But Mount Merapi is not the only mountain view that you can enjoy. In addition to the mountain on the border of the Special Region of Yogyakarta and Central Java, you can also enjoy a beautiful plantation panorama, green and soothing.

And what makes this place special, apart from the top view, is also because the place has many interesting photo spots. In this place you can also see the exoticism of Goa Jalak, the strength of Watu Buto and Watu Jonggol, which is said to be visible from the Solo Palace.

Note: The road to Bukit Gancik is still not well maintained, please be careful if you go here by motorbike.

5. Ceto Temple, Karanganyar

It only takes an hour’s drive from Solo city; you can already arrive at the beautiful gate to the seventh heaven. At first glance, this gate is similar to Lempuyangan Temple on Pulau Dewata, Bali. But in fact, this is the gate of Ceto Temple, located in Tawangmangu.

Many tourists take pictures at this gate with a background decorated with blue sky with white clouds. So, isn’t it wrong if this gate is called the gate to the seventh heaven? But if you want to get more exotic photos, just try to come at dusk. The color of the sky decorated with a tinge of orange from the setting sun will add a magical impression to your photos.

Your journey here, of course, doesn’t just end at the gate. The main building of Ceto Temple is no less interesting. The rocks arranged with terraces have their own philosophy. And you can enjoy the beauty of this Hindu royal heritage while breathing the cool air typical of the mountains.

6. Batu Seribu, Sukoharjo

One of the main potentials of the Batu Seribu geopark area is Sepikul Hill. The origin of Sepikul Hill’s name is because Mount Sepikul and Mount Twins, as the mountain in front of it, look parallel. It was as if the two of them were mountains ready to be carried.

In addition, what is no less interesting are the viewing post, camping ground, play area, and swimming pool. However, it seems that almost everyone agrees that the most beautiful thing here is the view of the rocky hills combined with shady trees, which are very exotic and memorable.

From the top of the hill, you will be able to see the natural landscape of Sukoharjo, starting from rice fields, trees with Mount Merbabu as a background.

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