Pekalongan: Town of Batik
Pekalongan, Indonesia is part of Central Java Regencies. Its capital city is Kajen. The town is bordered by Java Ocean, Pekalongan City, Banjarnegara and Pemalang. The history of the town is dating back to the 12th century. Pekalongan became a part of the Sultanate Mataram during the marriage alliance in the 17th century. Pekalongan is also known as Batik City. It is one of the batik production centers in the region. There are a lot of batik manufacturers in the area. Aside from Batik products, there are a lot of tourist attractions in the area like Cinde Waterfalls and Watu Ireng.
Best Time to Visit
Hot Air Balloon and Art Festival are the top events happening in the area. Based on the weather report, the best time to visit Pekalongan is from May to September. The days are very hot and sunny. It is also considered the peak season for the town. The Pekalongan, Indonesia hotels are fully booked during these months.
What to Do & Area Attractions
One of the famous attractions in the area is the Great Mosque of Pekalongan. There is also the famous Pekalongan University. For those who want to relax and go shopping, it is essential to visit Plaza Pekalongan. Horison Hotels Pekalongan is a 4-star hotel near some Batik Museum. Hotel Santika Pekalongan is located in the center of the city. It is also near the train station and walking distance to Jatayu Cultural District. Namira Syariah Hotel is a 3-star hotel with spacious rooms and filled with modern amenities.