Klaten is a regency in Central Java. One of the largest rice producers in southern Central Java.
Understand
[edit]Orientation
[edit]Klaten Regency is between Jogja and Solo.
Climate
[edit]Klaten has a tropical monsoon climate (Am) according to Köppen climate classification. The average temperature varies a little from month to month. October is the warmest with an average temperature of 26.5 °C. July is the coldest with an average temperature of 24.8 °C. The wet season has a rainfall peak around January. The dry season centers around the month of August, which has the most sunshine.
Get in
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By train
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- 1 Klaten Railway Station, Jl. H. Samanhudi, ☏ +62 272 321130. Multiple daily electric multiple units (EMU) to Klaten from Solo and Yogyakarta.
By car
[edit]Take the main route towards Solo from Jogja and you will reach Klaten after crossing the border of Yogyakarta Province and Central Java Province.
Get around
[edit]It is more flexible to use a motorbike and car to go to tourist attractions.
See
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- 1 Museum Gula Gondang, Jl. Raya Solo - Yogyakarta KM.25, Karang Asem, Plawikan, Jogonalan. Daily 08:00-15:00. A sugar museum including old steam locomotives.
- 2 Merak Temple (Candi Merak), Dusun I, Candi, Karangnongko. From 07:30. A Hindu temple was built in the 10th century.
Do
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City parks
[edit]- 1 Alun-Alun Klaten, Central Klaten. Energetic recreational park featuring fountains, sports fields, food vendors & festivities.
Rivertubing
[edit]- 2 Rivermoon, Pusur, Karanglo, Polanharjo, ☏ +62 858 999 46995. Daily 08:00-18:00. around Rp40,000/person.
Swimming
[edit]Many natural pools in Klaten, you may look for the nearest umbul.
- 3 Umbul Ponggok, Jl. Delanggu-Polanharjo, Ds. Jeblogan, Ponggok, Polanharjo, ☏ +62 858 788 70003. 08:00-16:00. A natural pool with clear water. You may take a picture underwater.
- 4 Umbul Manten, Jalan Janti Boto, Boto, Wunut, Tulung. 06:00-18:00. A verdant natural spring. Set amid towering trees, this natural pool with clear water is a popular spot for swimming.
Buy
[edit]Arts and handicraft
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- Lurik woven from Pedan District.
- Blangkon, a Javanese hat from Ngerangan Village of Bayat District.
Food souvenirs
[edit]- Kepelan, a fritter made from flour and spices.
- Krupuk krecek, cow or water buffalo skin cracker from Cawas District.
- Peyek cetol, a cracker made from guppy.
Eat
[edit]- 1 Soto Bebek Bu Heri, Jl. Jend. Ahmad Yani No.65, Senden, Danguran, Wedi, ☏ +62 816 151 51517. 05:30-16:30. Klaten specialty dish, soto bebek (duck meat soto) and soto kering (dry soto).
- 2 Sop Ayam Pak Min, Depan Polsek, Klaseman, Kelasman, Tonggalan, Central Klaten. 06:00-16:00. Chicken soup.
- 3 Tumpang Lethok Mbak Riyanti, Tegaltalang, Semangkak, Central Klaten, ☏ +62 813 295 90975. 06:00-20:00. Serves nasi tumpang lethok, white rice, vegetables, boiled eggs and doused with a sauce made from a mixture of tempeh, chili, coconut milk, and spices.
- 4 Puyuh Ungkep Bu Saroh, Kolekan, Beku, Karanganom, ☏ +62 857 000 76002. Sa-Th, 09:00-21:00. Serves fried quail.
Drink
[edit]Coffeehouses
[edit]- 1 Linchak Coffee n Chocolate, Jl. Wijaya Kusuma No.9, Mlinjon, Tonggalan, Central Klaten, ☏ +62 857 869 31380. 13:00-22:00.
Sleep
[edit]- 1 Tjokro Hotel Klaten, Jl. Pemuda Sel. No.42, Mlinjon, Tonggalan, Central Klaten, ☏ +62 272 333388. Check-in: 14:00. Contemporary property offering unpretentious rooms, a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and karaoke. From Rp343,401.
- 2 Villa Ditya, Gang Sido Rejo, RT 02 RW 05, Trunuh, ☏ +31 6 3938-4959 (Netherlands number), [email protected]. Private holiday villa with swimming pool and staff near Yogyakarta. 3 bedrooms with air conditioning, 1 bedroom with fan, 2 bathrooms, a large L-shaped living room and a spacious kitchen.
Connect
[edit]The dialing code for Klaten is 0272.