Java Tour 20/10/97 to 1/11/97
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BANDUNG, third largest city in Indonesia and the capital of West Java, has the most pleasant climates in the country YOGYAKARTA pronounced as Jogjakarta, often shortened to Jogja, is the biggest city in Central Jaya. The main sights-Kraton is a graceful palace located at the centre of Yogya's quaint old city. The main shopping area Jalan Malioboro is for inexpensive souvenirs eg.batik pictures,leather bags, woodcarvings and silver rings. Surabaya, the second largest city in Indonesia, with a few sights of interest, but is a useful base from which to explore the renowned huge volcanic massif and national park around Gunung Bromo. Probolinggo is the nearest useful access towns for Bromo.