Things to do in and around Surakarta
Surakarta offers a delightful blend of activities perfect for city-themed, family, and business vacations. Visitors can enjoy educational experiences, explore vibrant shopping areas, and visit shopping centers. For spa enthusiasts, there are numerous options to relax and rejuvenate. Whether you're seeking leisure or retail therapy, Surakarta promises an enjoyable experience for everyone.
Shopping
In Surakarta, visit Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall for a vibrant shopping experience with various shops and entertainment options. Don't miss Klewer Market for local goods and souvenirs. If you're up for a drive, Solo Square offers a similar mix of shopping and family-friendly fun, located slightly further out.
Recreation
Experience the enchanting Ramayana Ballet, a captivating dance performance that immerses you in romance and culture. For sports enthusiasts, the Merapi Golf Course offers an outdoor escape with beautiful landscapes, while Maguwoharjo Stadium is perfect for catching thrilling sporting events and enjoying vibrant local energy.
Adventure
Nakamura Klinik in Surakarta offers exhilarating outdoor experiences amidst nature, perfect for adventure enthusiasts. For water fun, visit Jogja Bay, a vibrant waterpark located 48.3km from Surakarta, featuring thrilling rides and family-friendly attractions for an unforgettable day of entertainment.
Nightlife
In Surakarta, the vibrant nightlife features venues like The Park Solo, where you can enjoy lively music and dancing. Additionally, the historic Kampung Batik Laweyan offers intimate cafes and bars, perfect for mingling and experiencing local culture under the stars.
*Distances are measured in a straight line; actual driving distances may vary depending on the route.
![At the museum no photos are allowed which is really unfortunate as it was well worth the visit and the guided tour is definitely not to be missed. In the museum there are even Batik made from the Dutch era which depicts stories like Little Red Riding Hood and Snow White!
I enjoyed the tour v much and at the end of the tour we were brought to this room where the artisan were working on hand drawn batik.
Below is an excerpt from Wikipedia for anyone interested in learning more about the process of batik making.
Firstly, a cloth is washed, soaked and beaten with a large mallet. Patterns are drawn with pencil and later redrawn using hot wax, usually made from a mixture of paraffin or bees wax, sometimes mixed with plant resins, which functions as a dye-resist. The wax can be applied with a variety of tools. A pen-like instrument called a canting (IPA: [tʃantiŋ], sometimes spelled with old Dutch orthography tjanting) is the most common. A canting is made from a small copper reservoir with a spout on a wooden handle. The reservoir holds the resist which flows through the spout, creating dots and lines as it moves. For larger patterns, a stiff brush may be used. Alternatively, a copper block stamp called a cap (IPA: [tʃap]; old spelling tjap) is used to cover large areas more efficiently.
After the cloth is dry, the resist is removed by scraping or boiling the cloth. The areas treated with resist keep their original color; when the resist is removed the contrast between the dyed and undyed areas forms the pattern. This process is repeated as many times as the number of colors desired.
The most traditional type of batik, called batik tulis (written batik), is drawn using only the canting. The cloth need to be drawn on both sides and dipped in a dye bath three to four times. The whole process may take up to a year; it yields considerably finer patterns than stamped batik.
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