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City in Central Java, Indonesia
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Pekalongan is a city on the north coast of Central Java.
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Museum Batik Pekalongan
Pekalongan is very well-known among collectors and experts for its traditional cloth, so it makes sense to visit this museum while you're there. The museum covers batik motifs from throughout Indonesia.
A spectacular natural waterfall.
Pantai Wonokerto
Nasi megono is a typical rice dish of Pekalongan Regency made from pieces of young jackfruit with a blend of grated coconut. It is usually served with mendoan, black cooked squid, balado egg, tempeh orek, cucumber, and chili sauce.
A local lemonade drink with various flavour.
There is a swimming pool.
Covered bazaar is known for its vendors of traditional batik apparel for men, women & children.
By train
Pekalongan railway station is served by regular trains to the west (Tegal, Cirebon, and Jakarta) and to the east (Semarang and Surabaya). There is one daily train to Bandung.
There are some online ride-hailing apps such as Gojek. You may choose to go by motorcycle or car.
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