Solo , Java’s cultural heart, is located in Central Java and is only an hour away from the historical Yogyakarta and 2 hours away from Semarang. The capital of Solo, Surakarta, is only 12 kilometers from the Adisumarmo Airport. Solo is renowned for its two very beautiful Javanese palaces, the Kraton Mangkunegaran and Kraton Kesunanan. The surrounding areas of Solo are also filled with many unique temples that existed since many centuries ago.  Solo is also well known for its batik industry and is a popular antique paradise among all antique enthusiasts.

From Solo to Yogya Yogyakarta, which is only a mere one hour drive from Solo, ranks as the second most popular tourist destination in Indonesia, after Bali. Yogyakarta, boasts the world renowned Borobudur Temple and the Prambanan Temple. Transportation The city is well connected with different modes of transportation such as taxis, public buses, trishaws and Andongs. A trishaw is a type of traditional transport which can carry up to a maximum of 3 persons at a time, while being peddled by a man. The Andong, on the other hand, is pulled by horses and can carry up to 6 persons at any one time. Food & Drinks Solo boasts a large variety of food and delicacy that is loved by both locals and foreign tourists. Solonese food generally tastes milder and is not spicy. Among the local favourites that shouldn’t be missed are timlo solo, nasi liwet and tengkleng. Tengkleng is actually similar to Sumatera’s curry but lacks the spices. The locals have very sweet tooth and adores the local delicacy known as the Serabi Solo. Dining in Solo is very affordable and never lacks variety, regardless of where you dine. Therefore, always eat as much as you can on your visit to Solo. Food industry in Solo is expanding rapidly. You can find many Solo specialty snacks such as Abon, Serundeng, assorted Kerepek and Intip goring. These snacks are made from traditional recipes and ingredients and are very tasty. You can also buy them as souvenirs for your friends back home. Sight seeing Taman Jurug , a recreational park, is located adjacent to the famous Bengawan Solo River. This park has a natural animal habitatand is equipped with a gigantic aquarium. In addition to that, there is also an auditorium/hall for cultural performances. Pasar Klewer , is the main market which is mostly frequented by locals. You can find a wide range of goods here, ranging from textile and clothes to food to all kinds of accessories. Its prime location makes it an activity hub for the locals. The Gajad Mungkur Dam is located about 35 kilometers north of Surakarta town. It was initially build to protect the town from the yearly flood as well as to facilitate the farming irrigation system. This area is now a tourism spot and is a hit for those to loves to fish and enjoys water sports such as jet-skiing and kayaking. The place is complete with a floating restaurant that serves a variety of mid Javanese cuisine. Tawangmangu is only 40 kilometers to the east of Solo. It is located at the foot of the Lawu Mountain and its atmosphere is very cooling. It has the famed “Grojogan Sewu” waterfall and is complete with camping sites, swimming pool and children playground. This park is also a very popular spot for family outings and recreational activities.