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Tourist Office:
Jl Slamet Riyadi 275,
T711435 M-Sa700-17:00 Free maps, event info, sells book ' Solo the heart of Javanese Art & Culture', contains a lot of useful info - sights, transport, banks, etc. need@solotour.off.go.id, www.solotour.off.go.id |
| EXCHANGE: Not all banks change T/C. Exchangeable currency are different from banks. Banks give higher rates for T/C's. Moneychangers give higher rates for cash. No commission charged anywhere. Many banks are located along with Jl Riyadi, specially W part of the town. | |
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Bank Central Asia: Jl Slamet
Riyadi7, M-F 8:00-14:00,Sa 8:00-11:00 Visa/MC |
| $2 | Bank Lippo: Jl Slamet Riyadi 180, N side, $1=11290, US$, A$,S$ only |
| $3 | INTA: Jl Slamet Riyadi 96. M-Sa9-16:00 T/C possible. to change. cash $1=11250 TC$1=11100, yen=87 yen TC not possible. |
| $4 | PL Golden United: Yos St+Jl Slamet Riyadi 9-20 Convenient. |
| $a | ATM Bank Bali: 31 Jl Gajan Mada+Jl Riyadi, S of Novotel MC |
| $a | ATM Bank Lippo: Jl Slamet Riyadi 180 Visa |
| P | Police Office: Jl Adisucipto Manahan T712600, Also Jl Monginisidi 76 T46969 |
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Immigration Office:
Jl Adisucipt, road to airport. T718479 M-Th7:00-16:00 F7:00-15:00 |
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Hospital & Pharmacy : Rumah Sakit Kasih Ibu Jl Slamet Riyadi 404. T714422, 24hr pharmacy |
| H2 | Apotek Wijaya: Jl Slamet Riyadi 202, M-Sa 8:00-20:00 |
| M0 | Post Office GPO: Jl Sudirman M-F8-19, Sa 8-13:00 Poste Restante On Friday Basic services only . |
| M1 | Telephone Office Jl Mayor Kusmanto 1, 24hr |
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Wartel: Jl Slamet Riyadi
127 & many around town. 24hr discount time 23-6:00 |
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Adi Sumarmo Airport: 13
km NW from the city, a few km from Katoosuro, T32488, International
Departure Tax Rp75,000 Domestic Rp8,800 transport to Solo. : Airport taxi(coupon system) Rp25,000. to Katosuro : airport taxi Rp15,000. minibus (outside of airport) to Kartosuro Bus Sta. (Rp800), From Katosuro to Solo by a bus (Rp800) to Jl Slamet Riyadi Airfare from a travel agent. Solo to Singapore GA $175, Silk $185 |
| Ga | Garuda: Jl. S.Riyadi #123, T630082, M-F8-16, SaSu9-12:00 |
| SQ | Silk Air/Singapore Airlines: Novotel Hotel, Gajan Mada+Jl Riyadi, T724604-5, M-F8:30-16, SaSu8:30-13:00 |
| a1 | Bouraq:Jl Gajah Mada 86 T34376 (99 info) |
| a2 | Merpati: Jl Honggowongso 39. T43267 M-F 8-17, Sa Su8-14(99 info) |
| TRAIN | |
| T | :Balapan Train Station: Jl Monginsidi T714039, 2-3km from the center. By becak 2-3000Rp to the center. Angkutan #06 from Jl Gatot + Jl Riyadi. to the closest point 1000Rp then walk 5min. |
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Terminal Bus Tirtoriadi:
(Main bus station) Jl Ahmad Yani, just n from the train station but 15 min on foot.. 3 km N from Solo center. You can take a Angkutan #06 from Jl Gatot + Jl Riyadi. 1000Rp |
| B2 | Palur Bus Station, E of Solo. 8 km E of Solo Agent Bus Ticketing, Many along Jl Sultan Syahrir, or from GH's and Warung Baru Restaurant. |
| Bus Ticketing, Many along Jl Sultan Syahrir, or from GH's and Warung Baru Restaurant. See the travel agents section below. | |
| B3 | Gilingan mini-bus (colt) station: Near Central station. Services to nearby towns & cities, drop off at hotel, etc. |
| B4 | Kartosuro Bus station: 10 km west of Solo Gilingan mini-bus (colt) station, Near Central station. Services to nearby towns & cities, drop off at hotel, etc. |
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| Solo is spread out. The best way to get around is becak & bicycle. |
| City Buses: Don't see many, but double-deckers run along Slamet Riyadi, Rp800-1000. No info at Tourist Office |
| Becak: Rp1000 for short ride. Rp2-3,000+ to train station, Rp2-3000 to bus station. |
| Angkutan: Rp1000 Orange-colored minibuses. Run everywhere. Main station is near intercity bus terminal. Routes are confusing. |
| Bicycles: Solo has many bike lanes, rental bicycles from guest houses - Rp5,000-8,500/day |
| Bicycle tours: Around many city sights, visiting home industries tofu, batik production etc, on route. Rp35,000.Most GH's are agents. (Warung Baru R & Relax GH rec.) |
| Travel Agents | |
| t1 | Kota Travel: Jl S.Riyadi #125, next to Hotel Kota,, T636360. M-F7-16, SaSu9-13:00 Bus to Denpasar Super Executive 140,000Rp |
| t2 | Restaurant Warung Baru: see restaurant section. It sells bus tickets and arrange tours. |
| ta | GPS(PT. Gapura Pusaka Sakti): Jl KH Almad Dahlan #7, T651006, gpstour@solo.wasantara.net.id |
| ta | Travel Rosalia Indah Service: Jl. S. Riyadi #102, T652954, Agent for the bus company to Surabaya & Malang |
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Pasar Klewer (Besar), Batik Market:
Opposite Kraton.Jl Mgr. Sugiopranoto + Jl Kapten Mulyadi.
8:00-16:00 Excellent selection of batik. A tourist sight Crowded. |
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Pasar Gete (Fruit Market): Jl Mgr. Sugiopranoto+Jl Kapten Mulyadi. E of Solo, 8:00-16:00 |
| m3 | Matahari Dept. Store: Jl Gatot |
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Souvenir shops/Handicrafts Batik is the main souvenir. Masks, puppets, krisses knives etc. |
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Batik kris: Jl Yos A Dahlan
Batik & handicrafts. One of the best brands |
| s2 | Bedoyo Srimpi: Jl Dr Soepomo Batik |
| la | Laundry: Many guest houses have laundry service - Rp700-2,000/article &/or DIY facilities |
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| Many cultural performances are held. Some not held during Ramadan. |
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Gamelan and traditional dance: Pura Mangkunegaran Palace: W10:00-12:00 fee Rp? |
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Wayang orang: RRI: Jl Abdul Rahman 51, 4nd Tu of month 20:00-24:00 Balekambang Park: 20:30-23:30 Sriwedari Amusement Park, Slamet Riyadi next to the tourist office Lots of dialogue, difficult to follow. fee Rp1,000. M-Sa20-22:00 Kraton Surakarta: Su9-11, 15-16:00 |
| c1 | Matahari Shopping Center 2F: Jl Gatot + Jl Dr Rajiman 6100Rp |
| c2 | Ura Patria: Jl S Riyadi + Jl Gatot Rp5,000? |
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Jun 20: Yaqowiyu Festival in honor of
Kyai Gribig., 15th C Local religious leader.Main event is the throwing of rice cakes, supposed to ensure good health. |
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May 27-June 27: Sekaten, At the Opening Ceremony, the sacred gamelan set is carried in a Procession from the Palace to the Great Mosque. In the Closing Ceremony, a procession with the gamelan from the Mosque to the Palace takes place. Following the procession, rice is given out to the crowds. This is meant to bring happiness and prosperity. A fair is held in the N square of the Palace, from a week before the festival, lasting for 2 weeks. |
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Jul 17: Kirab Pusaka (Heirloom Procession)
Javanese New Year's Eve. Processions from Pura Mangkunegaran & Kasunanan Palace. |
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| @1 | Suraya Net: Jl S.Riyadi #170, 1000Rp/15min 9-22:00, |
| @2 | Internet: Jl Yos Sudarso #53, 3500Rp/h |
| @3 | Syber Quest: Jl A. Dahlan #21, N from H. Solo, 9-24:00 1000/15min. |
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