Pekalongan, Central JavaMuseum Batik PekalonganArjuna TempleWaduk CacabanPekalongan LighthouseGerejaMasjid Attaqwa
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Pekalongan

Pekalongan is a city in Pekalongan district, Central Java, Indonesia of about 257,945 people. Within 50 km by road there are 113 places to visit: 89 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 forts & heritage and 4 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Museum Batik Pekalongan, Arjuna Temple and Waduk Cacaban.

6.8886° S, 109.6753° EPop. 257,945Lovina 758 km

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Within 30 km21 places
Within 50 km113
Must-see12
Notable173
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Museum Batik Pekalongan, museum near Pekalongan
Must-see

Museum Batik Pekalongan

Museum · 1 km

Arjuna Temple, temple near Pekalongan
Must-see

Arjuna Temple

Temple · 54 km · Banjarnegara

Waduk Cacaban, lake near Pekalongan
Must-see

Waduk Cacaban

Lake · 67 km · Tegal

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One day from Pekalongan

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:12 pm

68 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Pekalongan
  2. Pekalongan Lighthousebeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Pantai Sigandubeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Gerejachurch · 30 min
  5. Masjid Al Muhtarom Alun Alun Kajenmosque · 30 min
  6. Masjid Attaqwamosque · 30 min
  7. Back in Pekalongan
Today’s loopPekalonganStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pekalongan?

Museum Batik Pekalongan (museum, about 1 km), Masjid Agung Kauman Pekalongan (mosque, about 1 km), Gereja Katolik Paroki Santo Petrus Pekalongan (church, about 1 km), Wihara Bodhi Dharma (Buddhist site, about 1 km), Fort De Beschermer (fort, about 1 km), Kantor Karesidenan Pekalongan (heritage site, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pekalongan?

113 places on Spotwander: 89 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 forts & heritage, 4 mosques & dargahs, 5 churches, 4 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pekalongan?

Gunung Balong, about 25 km by road; Gunung Pagergunung (27 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Pekalongan?

Fort De Beschermer, about 1 km by road; Kantor Karesidenan Pekalongan (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pekalongan?

Start in Pekalongan, visit Pekalongan Lighthouse, then Pantai Sigandu, then Gereja, then Masjid Al Muhtarom Alun Alun Kajen, then Masjid Attaqwa, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.