Solo Travel Guide
With its own international airport, the city of Solo is a good place to start exploring this region of Indonesia. With numerous temples to explore and pretty parks, this is a good place to wander around.
- Worth It?
- Only if you plan to fly into Adisumarmo International Airport and want to explore the area.
- What to Do
- visit the local museum, watch a puppet show, visit the palace.
- Best Time to Go
- during the dry season between May and September.
- How Long?
- A day or less is enough time to explore Solo.
- Trivia
- located in the Radya Pustaka Museum is the hairy puppet figurehead of Raja Mala, which must receive regular offerings or it is believed that it will exude a pungent odor.
Most of Solo's sights can be seen within one day, and many people just pass through the city. However, there are a number of good daytrip options located just an hour or so away, and there is plenty of accommodation available here for those who decide to spend the night.
Solo is the twin sister of the city of Yogyakarta and is a good place to learn about authentic Java style and culture as the city has managed to remain true to its roots over the centuries.
Travel to Solo - Getting There
The easiest way to get to Solo is by flying into Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC), which is located 10kms to the north of town. The airport receives regular flights from Jakarta (1 hour) and Asian countries such as Singapore and Malaysia. There are also trains to Jakarta (8 hours) and regular buses to places such as Jakarta (10 hours) and Surabaya (5 hours).
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