Top 10 Places to Visit on Java - Indonesia Travel Video (Documentary)

Java is one of Indonesia’s most diverse and beautiful islands. In this travel video, I show you 10 of my favorite places to visit. From surreal mountain landscapes and volcanoes to bustling cities, from tranquil fishing villages to historic temples set among green lush rice fields.
I traveled through Asia for a number of years, and visited Java in 2017. This short travel documentary aims to show you my personal top 10 places on this magnificent island. Thanks for watching, and feel free to leave comments below!
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Here’s a brief overview of the content in this video (which can be used as a travel guide):
We begin this journey in Jakarta, the nation’s capital, and one of Asia’s largest cities. The city can feel overwhelming at first sight, but there are some great areas to visit, including museums, historic neighborhoods, and modern shopping malls.
After Jakarta, we travel to Yogyakarta, the cultural heartland of Java. It’s a much more relaxed place to walk around, and provides a more traditional perspective of Indonesia, with music performances (gamelan songs) and shadow puppet theatre. I also visit local farmers in the countryside around the city. Most are growing rice in green paddy fields, and are happy to show you around.
Around Yogyakarta you will find two of Indonesia’s most stunning temples. Borobudur is a Buddhist temple, and easily one of the most impressive historic structures in Asia. Prambanan is of Hindu origin, and its architecture is very different from Borobudur.
Mount Bromo is arguably one of Indonesia’s most famous volcanoes, and it’s actually possible to get up on the ridge, to get a peek into its crater. The next destination is Pangandaran, a peaceful seaside town with some beautiful beaches and powerful waves, and a popular holiday destination.
Semarang is a busy city with some beautiful historic architecture, including the church which was built in Dutch colonial times. The Christian minority still uses this church. After Semarang, we travel to Kawah Ijen, a surreal volcanic crater where miners are collecting blocks of sulfur. In some moments, this place felt apocalyptic.
In the fishing port of Banyuwangi (also the gateway to Bali) you will find some spectacular fishing boats, with bright colors and classic design. The town’s atmosphere is friendly, and it’s nice to walk around visiting some of the markets. The region around Banyuwangi is well suited for agriculture, and is used for cacao, rubber, and coffee production.
In the lush green mountains around Wonosobo, you will find some beautiful tea plantations, that are open to visit. We finish the journey in Surabaya, an important business and trading hub in Indonesia. It might not boast a lot of ‘tourist attractions’, but it’s a nice place to visit. The main mosque is a highlight, where the local Muslim population comes to pray. It provides an interesting view into the main religion in Indonesia, Islam. On Fridays, this area turns into an ‘open air restaurant’, with street food sellers offering their finest dishes.
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** As mentioned, the footage in this video was made in the years before the global pandemic. I am currently not traveling, like most people in the world. **

[@stefhoffer]

Java is a beautiful island! What is your favorite place to visit in Indonesia?

[@fleurh4391]

Java but also loved Sumatra!

[@aidapuspaayu297]

Malang City 😍

[@whynaanwar]

Batu,Malang

[@WoBuXihuan]

Bromo and Jakarta

[@sitifatimah-rk4iz]

Mount Ijen

[@info_kisah_nyata]

Java is the most populous island in the world, 60% of Indonesia's population is in Java Thank you for visiting our land, your video is amazing 👍

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you for your kind words, I'm happy I could visit beautiful Indonesia :)

[@engchoontan8483]

Aiyo~! That means the rest of indonesia is more peaceful and cheaper and bigger and more relaxed-people. Hopefully all your missiles and army are also inside java and bali for aussie...

[@NicoRuijter]

Impressive creative informative travel documentary about Java Indoniesia, just on youtube, with sophisticated fantastic drone images, a clear story and often close to the people filmed with incredibly beautiful nature shots. What an incredible amount of work !! How special that you make this production accessible to everyone!

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot for your comment Nico, really appreciate the kind words!

[@novasiswanto3849]

My name is Nova 25 years old boy . from Banyuwangi East Java please come here . I will guide you with special heart and kindness🙏😇😊

[@sanjaysaksena619]

Very well made video. Enjoyed it, thanks

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@techchannel6609]

So beautiful amazing place I love Indonesia from Pakistan

[@valleysphotography]

Stunning video! Java looks so beautiful

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks! It's really a great place :)

[@nour__noor.]

Thank you very much for visiting Java- Indonesia 🌹❤️

[@TheRandomScience]

The aerial images are once again breathtaking. Beautiful video Stef!

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot Eric! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@yyaann2757]

omg, thank you brother, so proud of u

[@chietbrink3977]

What a great video ! Looking through your eyes and images I cannot wait to visit Java. !!!!

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you! I hope it will be possible soon again too!

[@daanruijter789]

Beautiful and informative travel video! Makes you wanna go to Indonesia!

[@stefhoffer]

Glad you liked it Daan, let's hope we can visit again soon!

[@yuniantosuwarno2439]

THANKS FOR VISIT BROTHER...HOPE ENJOY THE TRAVEL HERE

[@soshilucy]

Java looks beautiful

[@a.d.y8499]

a great video Stef! some of your shots are spectacular, and the story once again is very interesting. thank you.

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks for your kind comment Adi :)

[@fleurh4391]

Great video again!! Hopefully we can travel again soon to this beautiful island! Thanks for another inspiring video :)

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks Fleur, I really hope so too!

[@jejakale1390]

I went to java 9 years a go. I really miss it.

[@JJMvlogers]

Wow beautilful.🤗🤗

[@astonse7en]

Thank you so much Stef for your great documenter

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot for watching Aston!

[@gebby1187]

Welcome to Indonesia 🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨 my friend

[@januslog]

Great video Stef! Thanks for sharing! I hope I’ll get to travel back to Indonesia soon again too 👍🌺

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you! I really like your new uploads as well, keep up the great work!

[@sunildeshmukh2053]

Very nice film of Java island .So much variety in landscape .

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you, it's indeed very diverse :)

[@jasperk8686]

Beautiful shots and great editing!

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot Jasper!

[@tanveeriqbal5840]

So good video Stef Hoffer sir.

[@dr.jimpartington7914]

Mkasih Tuan🙏

[@michielmajoor8780]

Awesome video, hopefully we can travel again soon!

[@stefhoffer]

Hope so too Michiel, thanks!

[@yaninur748]

Java one of Macnificent Island .. terima kasih for your vidio STEF .. ok thx (jimmy s)

[@ArifulIslam-wz4xc]

Beautiful from Bangladesh

[@jram1210]

Very informative. Unlike other videos. . Filled with useful tips and very well done. Thank you.

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks for watching.

[@reelhappytravellers2691]

There are moments we all need some travel inspiration ........thank you so much for this inspiration that you offer us through your amazing travels videos!!!!! Huge aubs from us man........keep going!!!!!!

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot for your kind words! I hope we can all travel safely soon. Take care!

[@reelhappytravellers2691]

@@stefhoffer you too my friend!!!!

[@stefhoffer]

@@reelhappytravellers2691 Thank you!

[@wesleytax3159]

Beautiful video!

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks Wes!

[@PAKNOH]

Terima kasih sudah meliput negara indonesia

[@n.rsekar7527]

Thanks sir fir showing Indhonesian cities.I never expected so much development in each city.

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you for watching :)

[@thewalkstreet9423]

Thanks for sharing great video 🤗🔔👍

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks for your support :)

[@ayeshahassan5526]

Very informative and well explained video It seems you have discovered a lot about Indonesia Perfectly elaborated in short time I have spent a year in lembang Bandung It’s a heaven on earth

[@stefhoffer]

It must be beautiful. Thank you for watching, I truly loved Indonesia.

[@senjahari8941]

Hai. Come to Pacitan. underrated place in Java. More Big caves, beautiful beaches for surfing, amazing river etc

[@stefhoffer]

Hopefully one day!

[@TheKokot52]

i just googled it, looks beautiful, i will go there when I'm in Java

[@techchannel6609]

Hope soon I visit Indonesia

[@arieprabowo9965]

Mantab bro!!!

[@hayyiahkami6106]

Come n enjoy Indonesia 🇮

[@vishnuvardhanvishwabharath6137]

Good place

[@DivandBenny]

Just found your channel I really enjoyed watching your video 😀 Subbed 👍

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot for your support! I appreciate it :)

[@PrivateBahasa]

I❤Banyuwangi, East Java. Mount Ijen is fantastic

[@linfrie5853]

Nice..video👍👍👍

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you!

[@golutanwar5814]

Superb bro 👍👍👍👍 i like your all video

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot Golu!

[@golutanwar5814]

@@stefhoffer i want your contact number

[@jodyajjah9014]

Terimakasih Mr anda sudah Sudi mendokumentasikan pulau kami yakni pulau Jawa dengan penduduk terpadat di Indonesia ,,lebih dari 60 persen penduduk Indonesia tinggal di pulau Jawa yang indah,,kaya budaya,adatistiadat masih terjaga kelestariannya,,,contoh nya suku Jawa ,Sunda,,,Betawi,,oseng,,Tengger,,baduwi,,,dan lain lain,,, Jawa merupakan kunci Indonesia ,,sekaligus gerbang Nusantara,,,ibarat rumah Jawa adalah halaman depan juga ruang utama Indonesia

[@scenik9247]

Beautiful 💞⚘⚘💐✅💖🕊💯🎶🕊 biggggg Like!!👍

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks for your kind words, glad you liked it!

[@jimmycr873]

Nature of java = caannttiik, from jkrta see this cool vidio, 03.50, stay healty, ok thx (jimmy s)

[@dieVoid]

Hello, greetings from semarang, Indonesia

[@alexbaum2204]

A strange list in my opinion, but a really well made video. You didn’t let the music or your narration overpower the great video work. I wish more videos were like this.

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot Alex, I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@dewirisdi]

Hai Stef... im from PANGANDARAN west java, just found and watch your chanel... thank u for mention my hometown... Semoga Sukses selalu , meaning "Hopefully you will always success"..

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot for your kind words and watching the videos. Best wishes :)

[@rainsoundsalliarti]

Wooow, its great job. Hello my new friend, I'm new in your channel. Keep going like this. Thanks for you sharing. Stay connected. Greetings :)

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Greetings back to you :)

[@brothersman524]

I went to Jakarta twice but I didn't get time to visit other parts of Java Island due to time constraints but hopefully I will visit some of the places in Java listed in the video in the near future especially Surabaya

[@stefhoffer]

Hopefully, it's a beautiful island (and country). Best wishes!

[@firdaus8081]

Sangat cantik 😍

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you!

[@andesparnasutionindonesian4567]

Hello from Indonesian 🇮🇩 Thanks to explore my country especially my island 😁

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks for watching the video :)

[@andesparnasutionindonesian4567]

@@stefhoffer u r most welcome dude, I am born and stay in this island

[@sugengmulyono484]

Wonderful Indonesia

[@KimTaehyung-zl6xc]

Really wanted to visit there one day.... 🤧

[@segha.nasijagung]

wonosobo is my town

[@sajidayub8864]

Good work brother 👍🇵🇰

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks!

[@asiancomparasion7656]

Footage yg di ambil tahun 2017 2018

[@setionohadimulyo1664]

I like java

[@waifusi8682]

Bangga sekali aku

[@walkerwoman6788]

와. 너무 멋있고 신비로워요 감사합니다

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks for your kind words!

[@feriliwa9519]

Steffhoffer. Please come in all beach in Indonesia. Beautiful beach also many in Indonesia

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you, hopefully next time :)

[@avinashbhogun]

Java coffee ❤

[@stefhoffer]

Very tasty!

[@hellentanamachi279]

Marili,Nice place,street in praça, Universitária, remenber marcos in Love Loanda.

[@jill3371]

Request island of Sumatra in Indonesia

[@Sun__1955]

❤️

[@ygjt76v0-----]

Thanks to visiting wkwk land

[@CARLOSTHOMAS2651]

Hello from tasikmalaya city 😅

[@Sun__1955]

🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝❤️

[@ChosenLove7]

Hi Stef love your video. Beautiful, thanks for sharing. My husband and I love to visit Indonesia. We like to start in Bali. Is it easy to travel from Bali to Java? Is a month enough to see some of Indonesia?

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks for watching Ludwina. I didn't visit Bali, but it seems pretty straightforward. There are flights and ferries regularly. I spent one month on Java, and could stay longer. Safe travels :)

[@poncoyogapurnomo3517]

From Bali, you may use airport at Denpasar or Gilimanuk harbour for to going to Java. For suggestions, you may start with East Java who having alot nature scenery like Bromo, Ijen and Pacitan (one of part world biggest pre historic region), ancient java history site, like trowulan site and many candi's ground, then bustling city like Surabaya. Human fault disaster is also interesting in here. I call for Lapindo disaster on Sidoarjo who may still getting worst (and great) today. Then you may convern to Middle Java. An ancient java history site like Borobudur, Prambanan and uncounted another site from Hindu, Budha and Islamic culture. Go to Jogjakarta and Solo for being experience the last monarchy and culture of java and Semarang for Europe culture who shadowing city culture. Then you may can enjoy nature at region of Magelang, Dieng, volcanic experience at Merbabu and Merapi, road scenary of Sindoro Sumbing and Gunung Prau, surfing-able region on Cilacap, and many mores. Then you may go to East Java. Enjoy Sundanese culture including isolated villages of Badui, last region of wild region on Ujung Kulon, great nature - city of Bogor, cultural mode at Bandung, and capital of Jakarta.

[@nasi8289]

indonesia 🇲🇨🇲🇨

[@GodBimmer]

Anjir anti virus 😆😆😆

[@jareedmareed6711]

You missed covering national parks such of Baluran in east Java and Ujung kulon in Banten. Despite being the most populated island in the world, Java still has space for increadible endemic flora and fauna.

[@stefhoffer]

You are right, hopefully next time :)

[@Unholly_Knight]

Come here my friends. Ill take you to a beautiful place too 🥰 sincerely: indonesian man

[@hellentanamachi279]

Stay in Indonésia, Nice praticando

[@williamhornabrook8081]

I'm from New Zealand. Java is half the size of New Zealand with 30x the population. Crazy to imagine.

[@stefhoffer]

Yes, it can feel crowded sometimes :)

[@jimmycr873]

Don't forget watch (ujung kulon nat park) banten province not to far from jkrt, ok thx (jimmy s)

[@MetaLavish]

I'm looking for John Chang...

[@toshareknowledge]

Mount Ijen is near my house. The blue fire is there at around 2 am

[@stefhoffer]

That must be a special place to live. Do you see it often?

[@toshareknowledge]

@@stefhoffer it's not something special for local people. But it's wonderful.

[@stefhoffer]

@@toshareknowledge It does seem something very unique. Thanks for sharing that :)

[@toshareknowledge]

@@stefhoffer you're welcome

[@agusti_zainal0445]

#semarang #Wonosobo #Purbalingga #Purwokerto #Tegal #Banyumas #kebumen #Brebes #Pemalang #Pekalongan #temanggung #Banjarnegara #Kendal #batang #centraljava

[@agusti_zainal0445]

Jakarta Yogyakarta Banten Ujung kulon Nationalpark... Bogor BotanicalGarden..Bandung.WestjavaSemarang CentralJava Surabaya EastJava Malang Bromo Tengger Semeru

[@zhencheng6489]

In fact, there are many places that you haven't visited on the island of Java, especially East Java, which in my opinion are also very beautiful, among others Tumpaksewu Waterfall, Madakaripura Waterfall, Mahameru Peak, Jodipan Malang Colorful Village, Baluran National Park, Bondowoso Wurung Crater, Sarangan Lake, a relic of the largest kingdom in Indonesia, namely the Majapahit Kingdom in Trowulan, the Gong Cave and the Maron River in Pacitan🙏🙏

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks Zhen, I agree with you. I could easily spend another few weeks exploring Java. Hope to see some of the places you suggest in the future! Take care :)

[@n.a.5510]

Where’s Bandung on West Java on this list? The only West Java part covered here is Pangandaran and that’s just a tiny place in West Java. Bandung and Bogor should at least make to the list. After all, Bandung is one of Indonesia’s most favorite cities. I hope next time it will be featured in your video.

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks for your suggestion, I wasn't able to visit there but hopefully in the future.

[@vitalova8940]

You visit "baturaden" purwokerto banyumas jawa tengah?????

[@atchanih]

I don't know when did u come to Jakarta, but ever since the pandemic, its different now

[@stefhoffer]

Yes, I can imagine. This was shot almost 4 years ago. How are things over there now?

[@atchanih]

@@stefhoffer much progress actually. Better public transportation, more garden in the city (some even under flyover/bridge), more sidewalks. The downside is, many businesses had to close, some are reopening but some just went bankrupt. Business/office hours are weird to say the least. The govt make decisions and change office hours & rules depending on # of Covid cases, which means it changes almost biweekly. It's getting better tho, and more stable.

[@stefhoffer]

@@atchanih So good changes in general, that's very nice to hear! The pandemic is having a bad effect everywhere, but hopefully it's only a temporary situation! Good luck with everything there, I'd love to visit Indonesia again :)

[@intriguingfacts5434]

You missed Dieng, Tumpak Sewu and tea plantations of West Java

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks for the suggestion, hopefully in the future!

[@denisaco]

Citayem is great

[@zyenkurniawan9439]

U forget Malang and kediri city the best view in east Java🤗

[@stefhoffer]

Hopefully in the future :)

[@n.rsekar7527]

Try to show Bali Island

[@hellentanamachi279]

Renata,ver a cruz🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤💨🖤💨

[@KristinaTravelina]

What country you liked the most?

[@stefhoffer]

Great question! And I'm afraid too difficult to answer. There are so many countries where I have nice memories from :)

[@Antonio-jn8uh]

11:52

[@HameedKhan-ik2vy]

I love from karachi pakistan

[@indiartobudisantoso7746]

West Java and Banten provinces are overlapped.......from Serang ,Banten ,you can watch Krakatau Child (a rebirth of a volcanic mountain in the sea ,after it burst 2 centuries ago)......

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks for the tips, I'll keep them in mind for the future :)

[@flyaway6646]

Where can I listen to Gamelan?

[@stefhoffer]

Online or in Indonesia?

[@minarsih6434]

I Am Javanese

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Close

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[@miladitasepniatiaisyah7317]

Java island : jakarta, jawa barat, jawa tengah , jawa timur.