10 Best Destinations in Java, Indonesia

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Here are the top 10 must-visit places in the Java island of Indonesia.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. The largest and capital city of Indonesia - Jakarta, is truly the best tourist destination in Java. Here's what you can do in this amazing metropolis.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. In the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park , the majestic Mount Bromo , an active volcano with a stairway leading up to its crater, is also a famed tourist attraction.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Surabaya , a bustling port city in Java, is loaded with multiple elegant architectures and two magnificent mosques; Mosque Al-Akbar and Mosque Ampel.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. In East Java, the Tumpak Sewu Waterfall is a feast for the eyes. In Javanese, the name Tumpak Sewu means "a thousand waterfalls."

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. The most artsy and culturally rich city of Yogyakarta, colloquially known as Jogja, is also the shopping hub of the Java island.

Built in the 9 th century, the majestic Buddhist temple of Borobudur is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Java.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Prambanan , an ancient Hindu temple on the outskirts of Yogyakarta, is a must visit place in Java. The temple compound is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. The colorful villages of Java; the Rainbow Village and Blue Village are the main attractions of the Malang city.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Laced with enchanting ancient temples and a beautiful colored lake, Dieng Plateau is the best place in Java for a picnic with fun activities.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Timang Beach , the most famous beach on Java island, is renowned for its tasty lobsters and an amusing gondola ride which offers breathtaking views.