Candi Seto, Solo, Indonesia

The 15^th century temple of Candi Seto is located higher up the holy mountain of Gunung Lawu than Candi Sukuh at an elevation of 2200 meters. It was one of the last Hindu temples to be built in Java. There are outstanding views of the mountain slopes and rice fields from the temple grounds, and the mountain mists can make for an excellent atmosphere.

Candi Seto is built on multi-level terraces contains a small number of carvings and statues, but much fewer than Candi Sukuh. The site is also not in as good condition as Candi Sukuh and receives few visitors.

Candi Sukuh, Solo, Indonesia.

Candi Sukuh is located nearly 1000 meters up the slopes of the holy mountain of Gunung Lawu. It was built towards the end of the Majapahit kingdom in the 15^th century and is noted for its unique design. It is a Hindu temple that also has Buddhist and animist design elements, as well as a stepped pyramid that has been called Mayan in appearance.

The art at Candi Sukuh is superb, including outstanding bas reliefs, giant turtle altars, and carvings of animals. It is relatively untouristed due to its more remote location.

Flora, Solo, Indonesia.

Kraton Surakarta, Solo, Indonesia

The Kraton Surakarta (Kasunanan Palace) is the older and more important of the two royal palaces at Solo. It was built by Pakubuwono II in 1745 and then expanded at the beginning of the 20th century. A fire destroyed much of Krato Surakarta in 1985 and it has since been reconstructed. There is a museum on the grounds, and you can also take a guided tour, but much of the Kraton is not visitable since it is still home to the Surakartan royalty.

Solo

SOLO AND YOGYAKARTA

25 Jun 08, LCCT - Solo 0655 - 0825 hrs
29 Jun 08, Solo - LCCT 0855 - 1225 hrs

Total : 5D4N
Cost : Air Ticket RM350
Others RM650
Total : RM1000

US 1 : Rm3.50
1 Juta : RM360

Oh, Bengawan SOLO,

1. Kraton Mangkunegara.


2. Kraton Surakarta.


3. Pasar Klewer

4. Tawangmangu Waterfall


5. Cendi Sukuh


6. Cendi Seto

7. Museum Batik Danar Hadi


8. Ramayana


9. Traditional Music