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Book cover image of Java, Bali and Lombok by Gavin Pattison

Authors: Gavin Pattison
ISBN-13: 9780393319484, ISBN-10: 0393319482
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Blue Guide
Date Published: December 2000
Edition: First

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Author Biography: Gavin Pattison

Book Synopsis

This new title is undoubtedly the most comprehensive guide to these key islands of Indonesia, covering many lesser known cultural sites as well as providing detailed information on famous monuments, including those of Borobudur and Prambanan.

Table of Contents

Introduction7
Practical information
Planning your trip11
Getting there13
Money15
Where to stay16
Food and drink18
Getting around23
The Indonesian language28
Health32
Crime and personal security37
Postal and telecoms services38
Sporting and leisure activities39
Public holidays and annual festivals40
Additional information42
Disabled travellers42
Women travellers42
Embassies and consulates in Indonesia43
Opening hours43
Film and photography43
News media43
Local customs and behaviour44
Tipping and donations45
Background information
Physical geography46
Flora and fauna47
The people of Java, Bali and Lombok54
Historical summary56
Art and architecture71
Art and Architecture of Hindu-Buddhist Java, 400-150071
Religion and architecture on Bali83
Decorative arts and crafts87
Drama, dance and music92
Further reading97
The Guide
Bali
Denpasar and the southern resorts100
Ubud and vicinity118
East Bali: Bangli, Klungkung and Karangasem142
North Bali: Batur, Bratan and the coast160
West Bali: Tabanan, Jembrana and Pulau Menjangan169
Java
Jakarta178
Banten, Krakatau and the west coast209
Bogor, Puncak and Pelabuhanratu222
Bandung235
Around Bandung245
Cipanas, Tasikmalaya and Pangandaran254
Cirebon and vicinity264
Baturaden, Wonosobo and Dieng269
Magelang, Ambarawa and Gedong Songo278
The north coast: Pekalongan, Semarang and Kudus285
Yogyakarta297
Around Yogyakarta312
Surakarta (Solo) and vicinity337
Pacitan and Madiun346
Kediri, Tulungagung and Blitar350
Malang and the Bromo-Semeru massif363
Gunung Penanggungan, Trowulan and vicinity374
Surubaya382
Madura388
The eastern salient: Argopuro and Ijen397
Lombok
West Lombok: Ampenan, Mataram, Cakranegara and Senggigi407
Central Lombok: Mataram to the east coast416
North Lombok and Gunung Rinjani419
South Lombok425
Glossary431
Index435
Maps and plans
Maps of Java, Bali and Lombok
Bali
Denpasar104
Gunung Kawi138
Kuta, Legian and Seminyaka115
Sanur109
Ubud, Around128
Ubud, Central126
Java
Bandung, Central241
Banten Lama212
Blitar358
Bogor225
Bondowoso399
Candi Borobudur316
Candi Loro Jonggrang328
Candi Panataran360
Cirebon266
Dieng Plateau275
Ijen Plateau401
Jakarta, Centre193
Jakarta, Kota198
Kudus294
Madura and the Kangean archipelago390
Malang366
Prambanan327
Semarang290
Surabaya386
Surakarta (Solo)341
Tasikmalaya259
Wonosobo272
Yogyakarta306
Yogyakarta, Around313
Lombok
Mataram410

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