Demak Travel Guide
Demak is an interesting town situated in central Java. The culture and style of this town is heavily influenced by Islam, giving the town a distinctly different feel to many parts of Indonesia.
- Worth It?
- Only if you are in the area and have a little time to kill.
- What to Do
- visit the sultan's palace, dine of different types of cuisine, see the town's diverse architectural styles.
- Best Time to Go
- during the dry season between May and September.
- How Long?
- A day or less is enough to see Demak.
- Trivia
- Demak was the home of the legendary Sultan of Demak
Demak's close proximity to Jakarta makes this a good daytrip destination and many people are content to simply spend an hour or two wandering around the town. However, there are a few good places to stay for those who want to spend the night before heading off to one of the neighboring towns of cities.
Visitors who take the time to fully explore Demak will notice a mixture of distinctly different building styles throughout the town, with Chinese, Indian and Portuguese influences. This comes out in the local cuisine, making this a particularly good place to eat. A great way to explore is by hiring a bicycle and exploring at your own pace. There are also plenty of jeepney drivers offering to take tourists on tours of the town.
Travel to Demak - Getting There
The easiest way to get to Demak is by flying into the international airport in Jakarta and then taking a bus to Demak (40 minutes). There is also a railway system linking Jakarta to Demak (30 minutes).
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