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East Java

East Java (Jawa Timur) [1] covers the eastern third of the island of Java, Indonesia.

Cities

Other destinations

Culture and History

The East Javanese are split into four groups, the Surabaya traders of Chinese descent, the Northern Coastal strip of fishing villages, the Southern Coastal strip of indigenous locals, and, throughout the area, people of Madurese descent.

Talk

People in East Java speak Indonesian as well as Javanese, which they mix together at times.

Travel to East Java & Visa Requirements

Flights and airtickets to East Java

The main transport hub is Surabaya, well connected with domestic flights and a few international ones, mostly to Singapore.

By train

Major towns in the province, Surabaya and Malang are connected to Jakarta by various classes of accommodations suiting most budgets. However, the relatively popular tourist attractions of Mount Bromo and Pasir Putih beach are not rail-connected. It is possible, though, to travel to Bali by train from Surabaya and Malang, by virtue of a connecting ferry and bus service.

Buses to East Java

Frequent buses travel across Java and is the most reliable method to travel. All of these can be boarded at bus terminals in any major city and town.

Tours & Getting around East Java

East Java attractions and sightseeing

Bromo and Mount Semeru are one of the main attractions in East Java. Other volcanic craters include Mount Kelud near Kediri and Kawah Ijen (Ijen Plateau) near Bondowoso .

East Java city tours

East Java Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

East Java nightlife, bars, clubs & pubs

There is a local type of fermented palm tree alcohol, called tuak.

Stay safe

Get out

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