This is 10 reson why you should visit Pekalongan City, If you are in Jakarta or Semarang or somewhere in Java Island, you should visit this town, good foods, cheap bargain, good batik clothes, just fun for a night or two holidays.

1. PEKALONGAN CITY
DESTINATION
By: widodo.heru@gmail.com
INDONESIA

3. 10 REASONS TO
VISIT
PEKALONGAN CITY

4. #WHERE IS
PEKALONGAN CITY?

6. HOW TO
GET THERE?

7. 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)

8. 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.

9. 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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10. 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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11. 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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12. 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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13. 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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14. 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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15. 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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16. 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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17. 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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18. 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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19. 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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20. 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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21. 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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22. 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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23. 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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24. 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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25. 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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26. 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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27. 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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28. 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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