Complete Guide to Exploring Ancient Towns and Villages for Indonesian Seniors – A Must Save

Hello everyone! Here is a 15-day pure leisure trip in Indonesia, especially suitable for our silver-haired friends to enjoy together. You can not only admire the volcanic sunrise, the sunset at Jimbaran Beach, and the Sewu Thousand-Layer Waterfall, but also deeply explore ancient towns and villages, making it both relaxing and enriching!
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🌴🌞 Suggested Itinerary:
Day 1: We will depart from Shanghai and head to Jakarta to start our Indonesian journey.
Day 2-Day 4: First, we will arrive in Jakarta to admire cultural landmarks such as the Presidential Palace and the Catholic Church, then take a long drive to Bandung to explore natural wonders like the volcanic crater lake and the White Crater hot springs. Afterwards, we will visit the Asia-Africa Conference Museum and then reach Semarang to discover the secrets of the Thousand Doors and Sam Poo Kong Temple.
Day 5-Day 6: After a joyful time, we will pass through Wonosobo, appreciating historic temple complexes and colorful lakes along with serious natural beauty, then arrive in Yogyakarta to visit historical sites like Prambanan and the Sultan’s Palace before heading to Solo.
Day 7-Day 8: In Solo, we will explore early human sites and grand temples, then set off for Mount Bromo and visit it on the eighth day. The journey is magnificent and spectacular.
Day 9-Day 10: We will head to Malang, passing by Sewu Waterfall, then arrive at Rembang to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Malika White Sand Beach, followed by a visit to Wonogiri to explore the De Djawatan forest.
Day 11-Day 12: First arriving at Wonogiri, we will explore Mount Ijen and then proceed to Lovina. Here, remember to enjoy the mountain lake, the Sea God Temple, and the sunset by Jimbaran Beach.
Day 13-Day 14: After a busy trip, enjoy free activities and then come to Bali Island to visit the Holy Spring Temple and Lover’s Cliff. Afterward, we will prepare for the return journey at Bali Airport.
Day 15: Land at Shanghai Pudong Airport, marking the end of this grand Indonesian adventure.
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Must-Visit Attractions:

🌋 Mount Bromo: The spectacular scenery is unforgettable, and the sunrise is enough to shock every heart. Its unique landscape adds vibrant colors to every trip, and with proper planning, rest can be just as wonderful☺️.

🕌 Borobudur: The Buddhist architectural complex stands majestic and powerful. Rich reliefs and Buddha statues are scattered throughout, and the sunrise in the early morning adds a mysterious charm, perfect for savoring slowly and appreciating deeply.

🏛️ Sea God Temple: Listen carefully to the legend of the rising tide under the beautiful sunset, take a sip of holy water, and cool off for the summer. It’s a great place to experience the wonders of nature.

🏞️ Uluwatu Temple: Spectacular sea views accompany the ancient temple, and the tragic love legend makes it unforgettable. Watching the traditional Kecak dance performance here makes time seem to stand still.

🏖️ Jimbaran Beach: Watch the magnificent sunset over the sea, enjoy a seafood candlelight dinner, and then relax under the shade of the tropical forest, feeling completely at ease.
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📱🌐 SIM Card and Plug Adapter: Since Indonesia’s plugs differ from ours, be sure to bring a plug adapter. A local SIM card is also essential for convenient use of Google🗺 or other online functions anytime.
🔖💼 Documents: First, don’t forget your passport and prepare an Indonesian visa. If you want to rent a car in Indonesia, you can also bring your international driver’s license~
🎽🕶 Clothing: February in Indonesia is the rainy season of the tropical monsoon climate, so short sleeves, shorts, and a waterproof jacket are essential. Also, don’t forget sunglasses and a hat to fight strong UV rays.
🔋💡 Chargers: Nobody wants their phone to run out of power while traveling, so bring a power bank, phone charger, and the aforementioned plug adapter to cut off all power worries.
🏞📷 Travel Gear: If you are a photography enthusiast, don’t forget your favorite camera to capture those beautiful scenes. If you enjoy outdoor activities, you might also need sunscreen, swimwear, diving gear, etc.
💊🩹 First Aid Supplies: Indonesia’s water quality and food might not suit your stomach, so digestive medicine and anti-diarrhea medicine are a must. If you are prone to motion sickness, don’t forget to prepare motion sickness medicine.
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The journey ends, but the wonderful memories of Indonesia will always remain in our hearts. Awesome, awesome, awesome, looking forward to the next amazing adventure! 🌴🐠🌞