A fascinating day trip to Yogyakarta's cultural rival, the royal city of Solo (Surakarta). Solo has a more traditional and less touristy atmosphere with the Kasunanan Palace, Pura Mangkunegaran Palace, excellent batik shopping at Pasar Klewer, and some of Java's best warungs. The Keraton Surakarta is closely related historically to Yogyakarta's Kraton.
| Distance | 65 km east of Yogyakarta |
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| Travel time | 1.5 hours by train |
| Getting there | Train from Yogyakarta Tugu Station (recommended); very frequent services; also private car |
| Cost | $3-5 train ticket each way + $5-10 entry fees |
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Highlights
- Keraton Surakarta (Kasunanan Palace)
- Pura Mangkunegaran Palace
- Pasar Klewer batik market
- Sriwedari traditional performance
- Solo street food (different from Yogyakarta style)