Magelang

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Magelang

Magelang is a captivating destination that beckons travelers with its timeless charm and an array of remarkable tourist attractions. The city exudes an old-world charm with its quaint streets and historic landmarks. The city’s crown jewel is the magnificent Borobudur Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s most significant Buddhist monuments. Marvel at its intricate architecture and mystical atmosphere as you witness the sunrise casting a golden glow upon the ancient stone carvings.

Magelang is also surrounded by beautiful landscapes. You can embark on a thrilling journey to the stunning Mount Merapi, an active volcano that offers exhilarating hiking experiences and breathtaking panoramas. For a more serene escape, visit the lush and serene Kaliurang Highlands, where you can unwind amidst refreshing greenery. You can also see the beauty of Magelang’s culture at the lively local markets and traditional dance performances. Immerse yourself in the rich Javanese culture as you witness captivating dance forms and indulge in mouthwatering local delicacies. A visit to the fascinating Ambarawa Railway Museum is also a must. Delve into the city's colonial past and witness vintage steam locomotives that offer a glimpse into Indonesia's railway heritage.

Get to Know Magelang

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Travel Tips for Magelang

What you need to know before traveling here

Getting Around Magelang

A guide to Magelang's local transportation

VW Camat

Share Taxi

DAMRI Bus

Intercity Bus

Dogcart

Pedicab

Car Rental

There is a unique transportation system in Magelang that uses the VW Camat. This car is ready to take you around tourist attractions, and it's easy to find around Borobudur and Menoreh spots. This old-school VW can carry 4 passengers, with rates ranging from IDR 50,000 to IDR 200,000 per person, depending on the tour package. The trip duration is around 2 hours, but you can also order a fuller package that lasts up to 7 hours. There are options for Borobudur sunrise spot packages and Menoreh Spots. Don't forget to reserve the car the day before.

Practical Tips for Magelang

Things to prepare and best way to visit

What cities serve the bus route to Magelang?

Not many kinds of public transportation directly go to Malang. If you want to get on a plane or train, you should land in two cities near Magelang, Yogyakarta, and Semarang. The only public transportation that goes to Magelang directly is a Bus. The cities that serve this route are Semarang, Yogyakarta, Jakarta, Tangerang, and Bekasi.

How about the weather in Magelang? What kind of clothes should I bring?

Magelang has cool air with a temperature of about 25-celsius degrees. Therefore, don’t forget to bring a sweater or jacket when you want to get around Magelang. Meanwhile, for the kinds of clothes, you can bring a t-shirt or shirt with thick fabric, with or without a long sleeve. If you want more comfort, using long pants will be better.

What tourist attractions are worth visiting?

There are so many historical places in Magelang that are tourist spots, such as Borobudur temple, Mendut temple, Selogriyo temple, Pawon temple, Umbul temple, and also Kyai Langgeng Park. if you are a natural tourism lover, you’d better visit Silawe waterfall, Punthuk Setumbu, Kragilan Pine forest, Mangli Sky View, Sekar Langit waterfall, Kedung Kayang waterfall, Blender lake, Ketep Pass, Parede Hill, Nepal Van Java, Telomoyo mount, and Awang-Awang Telomoyo. For those who like selfie photos, you can visit Svargabumi Borobudur.

What typical Magelang culinary menu should I try?

Magelang has some dishes that taste sweet, savory, and spicy and rich in spices that are appetizing to try it. Some typical Magelang culinary dishes that you should taste are Kupat Tahu, Sop Senerek, Mangut Beong, Sego Godog, and Buntil Daun Talas. Besides the food menu, there are typical Magelang drink menus that you should taste. Some of them are Wedang Kacang Kebon, Ronde Miroso, and Depot Es Semanggi.

What are typical souvenirs from Magelang?

There are many typical Magelang food souvenirs that you can taste and take home. Starting from traditional food to trendy one. Some of them are Getuk Trio, Getuk Bolen, Keripik Getuk, Permen Tape, Tape Ketan, Wajik Week, Grubi, Slondok, Tahu Gundul, Pothil, Ampyang (Peanuts Sugar), and Vegetables Chips. Besides food souvenirs, Magelang also has typical crafts of the Magelang people that you can take home as souvenirs, such as woven fabric, sarung Goyor, Batik Getuk, t-shirts, miniature temples, and pottery crafts. All these souvenirs you can find at the souvenir shops.