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Boyolali

Regency in Central Java, Indonesia

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Overview

Boyolali is a regency in Central Java. A predominantly rural area with a population of around 1 million, it comprises the city of Boyolali and hundreds of towns and villages.

Sights and activities

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Candilawang Temple
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A Hindu temple of the Ancient Mataram Kingdom was built in the 9th century.
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Candisari Temple
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Candi Sari Cepogo
A Hindu temple is on a small hill with an altitude of 991 meters above sea level.
Hours
07:00-17:00
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Indrokilo Botanical Garden
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Kebun Raya Indrokilo
Hours
Tue-Sun, 08:00-16:00
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Museum R. Hamong Wardoyo
See
Collection of statues of the Hindu-Buddhist period which are ancient objects found in the Boyolali area.
Hours
08:00-16:00
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Cipto Mulyo Mosque
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Masjid Cipto Mulyo Pengging
The mosque was built by the King of the Surakarta Sunanate, Pakubuwono X in 1905.
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Gedung Lembu Sora
See
A giant cow monument.
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Mount Merbabu
Do
Climbing Mt. Merbabu through Selo District of Boyolali.
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Kedung Goro
Do
A natural rocky pool. You may swim there.
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Umbul Pengging
Do
A bath complex from the Surakarta Sunanate.
Hours
06:00-17:00
Details

Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat3 places

Soto Seger Mbok Giyem
Serves soto seger.
Hours
06:30-19:00
Address
Jl. Pandanaran No.293, Sidoharjo, Banaran
Soto Seger Hj. Fatimah
Serves soto seger.
Hours
05:30-21:00
Address
Jl. Pandanaran No.257, Sidoharjo, Banaran
Phone
+62 276 325456
Jenang Pecel & Gendar Pecel Bu Samini
Serves jenang pecel.
Hours
Sat-Thu, 12:00-16:30
Address
Karanggeneng

Drink3 places

Dairy

Waroeng Spesial Susu Segar
Serves fresh milk.
Hours
Tue-Sun, 15:30-22:00
Address
Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan Bangun Harjo, RT.07/RW.02, Pulisen
Phone
+62 838 418 10786
Susu Segar Mas Bejo
Serves fresh milk.
Hours
17:00-23:00
Address
Jl. Pandanaran No.241 A, Recosari, Banaran
Phone
+62 813 934 08804
Susu Segar Sarju
Serves fresh milk.
Hours
18:00-24:00
Address
Jl. Pandanaran No.363, Ngepos
Phone
+62 896 375 51576

Sleep3 places

ATAYAFrom Rp258,700
A 3-star hotel with a pool.
Price
From Rp258,700
Check-in
14:00
Check-out
12:00
Address
Jl. Tentara Pelajar, Tegalrejo, Ngesrep, Ngemplak
Directions
close to Adi Soemarmo Airport
Phone
+62 271 782278
Website
ataya-hotel.business.site
Frontone Budget Hotel BoyolaliFrom Rp205,453
Price
From Rp205,453
Check-in
14:00
Check-out
12:00
Address
Jl. Boulevard Soekarno, Wonosari, Kemiri, Mojosongo
Phone
+62 276 3282999
Website
frontonebudgetboyolali.com
Pondok Indah HotelFrom Rp366,666
Price
From Rp366,666
Check-in
13:00
Check-out
12:00
Address
Jl. Merapi No.27, Bayanan, Pulisen
Phone
+62 812 862 86990

Getting there and around

Getting there

By car
You may drive through the Trans-Java toll road (part of Asian Highway 2 (AH2)) from Semarang or Solo, and you have to exit at the Boyolali toll gate (exit 483).

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Getting around

You may use the ride-hailing app to go around downtown. For the outer area, you may rent a motorbike or a car.

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Airports and nearby hotels

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Adisoemarmo International Airport

Surakarta · International · SOC

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UnderstandBoyolali is at the east foothill of Mount Merapi and Mount Merbabu, which has very beautiful and charming views, the spacious greens and hilly areas around the volcanic activity of Mount Merapi provide enchanting…

Get inYou may drive through the Trans-Java toll road (part of Asian Highway 2 (AH2)) from Semarang or Solo, and you have to exit at the Boyolali toll gate (exit 483).

Get aroundYou may use the ride-hailing app to go around downtown. For the outer area, you may rent a motorbike or a car.

BuyAs a regency that produces milk, there are some food souvenirs made from fresh milk.

EatBoyolali has its own soto named soto seger using chicken or beef.

DrinkAs a milk city, Boyolali has a lot of places that sell fresh milk or susu segar in the Indonesian.

ConnectThe dialing code for Boyolali is 0271 and 0276.

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Sources and licences

Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Boyolali" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
Summary from the Wikipedia article "Boyolali Regency", available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Wikipedia
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