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PEKALONGAN CITY

DESTINATION

By: widodo.heru@gmail.com

INDONESIA

10 REASONS TO VISIT

PEKALONGAN CITY

#WHERE IS PEKALONGAN CITY?

HOW TO

GET THERE?

1. By Flight from Jakarta to Semarang (1 hr then by Car from

Semarang to Pekalongan (2 hrs)

2. By Train from Jakarta to Pekalongan (5 hrs)

3. By Car from Jakarta or Bandung (7 hrs), from

Jogyakarta (3 hrs)

Pekalongan with a population of 290.000 people is a diverse and exciting city with some attractive

sights, attractions and activities. Here are my top 10 reasons to visit.

SHOPPING DESTINATION Pekalongan is home of Batik, a World Cultural Heritage of Indonesian by UNESCO a most popular clothes, here @ Pekalongan you will find over 500 stores selling Batik.

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SHOPPING DESTINATION Pekalongan is home of Batik, a World Cultural Heritage of Indonesian by UNESCO a most popular clothes, here @ Pekalongan you will find over 500 stores selling Batik.

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AFFORDABILITY Pekalongan City is known as destination with affordable budgets. With less than $. 10 per-people you can get accommodation for a night at local homestay with 3 meals.

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AFFORDABILITY Pekalongan City is known as destination with affordable budgets. With less than $. 10 per-people you can get accommodation for a night at local homestay with 3 meals.

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INCREDIBLE BEACHES Have Fun at Pasir Kencana Beach with family or explore sunset and sunrise while cruising along by boat at Selamaran Beach and relaxing at Rekreasi Terpadu Beach.

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INCREDIBLE BEACHES Have Fun at Pasir Kencana Beach with family or explore sunset and sunrise while cruising along by boat at Selamaran Beach and relaxing at Rekreasi Terpadu Beach.

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ECOLOGICAL FRIENDLY PLACES Enjoy Mangrove Eco Park and see the beauty from the watcher’s tower, or visit unique waste material that produce clothes made of pineapple fiber, water hyacinth furniture, and newspaper clothes.

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ECOLOGICAL FRIENDLY PLACES Enjoy Mangrove Eco Park and see the beauty from the watcher’s tower, or visit unique waste material that produce clothes made of pineapple fiber, water hyacinth furniture, and newspaper clothes.

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ISLAMIC HERITAGES Visit oldest mosque at Sapuro Mosque and the Grand Al Jamie Mosque in front of City square, and behind visit Kampung Batik Kauman, a new destination for old architectural buildings, batik home industries and batik shops.

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ISLAMIC HERITAGES Visit oldest mosque at Sapuro Mosque and the giant Al Quran then Grand Al Jamie Mosque in front of City square, and behind visit Kampung Batik Kauman, a new destination for old architectural buildings, batik home industries and batik shops.

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EXQUISITE CUISINES Authentic delicious traditional foods such as Tauto Soup, Megono Rice, Chicken Opor, and Koyor Soup are some popular cuisines with Alang-Alang Herbs, Ronde Ginger, and Tahrir Coffee for traditional drinks.

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EXQUISITE CUISINES Authentic delicious traditional foods such as Tauto Soup, Megono Rice, Chicken Opor, and Koyor Soup are some popular cuisines with Alang-Alang Herbs, Ronde Ginger, and Tahrir Coffee for traditional drinks.

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TRADITIONAL EVENTS & FESTIVALS Many Great events and festival organized all year around such as Batik Festival, Batik Fashion Weeks, Nyadran Laut, Giant Lopis and Durian Fruit Festival.

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TRADITIONAL EVENTS & FESTIVALS Many Great events and festival organized all year around such as Batik Festival, Batik Fashion Weeks, Nyadran Laut, Giant Lopis and Durian Fruit Festival.

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PHOTO SPOTS ATTRACTIONS In Pekalongan there are many good photo spot such as National Batik Museum, Batik Monument, Chinatown, Traditional Wooden Boat or Pekalongan Fish Market.

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PHOTO SPOTS ATTRACTIONS In Pekalongan there are many good photo spot such as National Batik Museum, Batik Monument, Chinatown, Traditional Wooden Boat or Pekalongan Fish Market.

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CREATIVE CITY Locals Pekalongan are very creative people, from making batik, handicrafts like canting and furniture, wise words t-shirt to street graffiti’s.

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CREATIVE CITY Locals Pekalongan are very creative people, from making batik, handicrafts like canting and furniture, wise words t-shirt to street graffiti’s.

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FRIENDLY AND HOSPITABLE LOCALS Like many other Indonesian people, Here people in Pekalongan also welcome to foreign and local tourists. Everywhere you go, you will be welcomed by smiles and kind helps from the local people.

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FRIENDLY AND HOSPITABLE LOCALS Like many other Indonesian people, Here people in Pekalongan also welcome to foreign and local tourists. Everywhere you go, you will be welcomed by smiles and kind helps from the local people.

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