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Beating heart of Java

5 May 2014 02:49:12

smh.com.au

Brigid Delaney ventures beyond Bali to a land of smart cities, friendly locals and incredible temples.

Beyond Bali, much of Indonesia is unknown to many Australians. Jakarta has a bad rap for terrible traffic and pollution. But get out of the capital, and you can discover thousands of islands, incredible temples, and smart, interesting second cities such as Solo, Bandung, Sumatra and Yogyakarta.

Yogyakarta is a university town a short flight (or nine hours' drive) from Jakarta with a population of 400,000. It has a relaxed, student vibe, yet is culturally significant - often mentioned in the same breath as Ubud, the seat of Balinese culture. It is also a short drive from two of the most significant temples in South-east Asia - Borobudur and Prambanan.


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