Central Java GuideCentral Java, including the Yogyakarta Special Region, covers the central third of the island of Java, Indonesia. Indonesian is the official language of education and business. HotelsFind hotels in Yogyakarta, Semarang, Magelang, Solo, Prambanan and more. YogyakartaYogyakarta— despite the official spelling, the name is usually pronounced and not uncommonly written Jogjakarta or just Jogja — is a major tourist destination in Indonesia. SemarangSemarang is the capital of Central Java in Indonesia. The city's name derives from the Javanese words "asem" and "arang", which literally translate to "scarce tamarind." Semarang, the provincial capital, lies in the north-eastern part of Central Java along the coast. BorobudurBorobudur is a Buddhist stupa and temple complex in Central Java, Indonesia dating from the 8th century, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. SoloSolo the short name for Surakarta, is a major city in Central Java, Indonesia. Together with Yogyakarta, these two cities are heirs of the Mataram kingdom that was split in 1755. PrambananPrambanan is a complex of ancient Hindu temples in Central Java, Indonesia. Prambanan is a collection of massive Hindu temples built by the Mataram Kingdom, rulers of central Java and defeaters of the Sailendra Dynasty. PurwokertoPurwokerto is a sleepy little town located in the Central Java province, Indonesia. WonosoboWonosobo is a small regency and city in Central Java, Indonesia. Wonosobo lies between 2 mountains, Mount Sindoro and Mount Sumbing, and enjoys cool and humid weather all the time. MagelangMagelang is a city in Central Java. You can go to Magelang city by Plane or train, but Yogyakarta, 36 kilometres away, is the nearest city that has an airport and train station. Mount MerapiMount Merapi is a volcano in Central Java, looming over the cities of Yogyakarta and Solo. SokarajaSokaraja is a town in Banyumas Regency, Central Java, Indonesia, close to Purwokerto. SalatigaSalatiga is a town in Central Java, Indonesia. It is known for its cool weather and the Merbabu volcano. Dieng PlateauThe Dieng Plateau is an upland volcanic plain in Central Java, famous for its scenery and ancient Hindu temples. KarimunjawaKarimunjawa is a chain of 27 islands north of Semarang, off the coast of Central Java, Indonesia. KopengKopeng is a small town in Central Java. Kopeng is a mountainous town whose name is believed to come from the word "kopek" The easiest way is from Salatiga, about 12 km away, through a steep road. JeparaJepara is a city in Central Java. From Semarang there you can hail a taxi and bargain a price of around Rp. AmbarawaAmbarawa is a small town in Central Java. Ambarawa is a small hilly town located about 14 km from Salatiga, Central Java, on the crossroads between major towns and cities: Semarang--Magelang and Semarang -- Solo. BandunganBandungan is a small town/ district in Central Java. Bandungan is a horticulture centre near Semarang - about half an hour away from this capital of Central Java. KudusKudus is a city in Central Java. KaliurangKaliurang is in Central Java. The largest nearby city is Yogyakarta located 25 km south. WonogiriWonogiri is a town in the southeastern part of Central Java, Indonesia. TegalTegal is a city in Central Java Pantai Alam Indah, Waduk Cacaban, Pur In, Guci. Pacific Mall, Rita Supermall Poci Tea