Q: How to Get to Magelang

The easiest and fastest way to get to Magelang is by: Plane The closest airport to Magelang City is the airport in Yogyakarta, Adisutjipto International Airport. Because Yogyakarta is a big city, there are many flights that serve routes to and from Yogyakarta every day, both domestic and international. And you can order the plane tickets you want on tiket.com! After landing at the airport, you can continue the journey as far as 36km using a taxi or bus to Magelang. Train The closest inter-city train station is located in Yogyakarta too. You can book Jogja train tickets on tiket.com and then continue your trip to Magelang by taxi or bus. Bus If you want to arrive directly in Magelang by road, you can use the bus. There are quite a number of buses that serve routes to Magelang from other major cities, such as Jakarta, Bandung, and Yogyakarta. The fare varies, depending on the distance and class of bus you choose. Before your trip, check out the travel info and international travel info first on tiket.com!

Q: Best Time to Visit Magelang

Season Magelang only has two seasons, namely the rainy season and the dry season. For the best trip, you need to avoid the rainy season. The best months to get clear and cool weather are around April to October. Average Temperature The average temperature here throughout the year is around 29-30 degrees Celsius (84.2 - 86 degrees Fahrenheit). Festival Magelang holds the Five Mountain Festival ( Festival Lima Gunung ) every mid-year to unite people from diverse backgrounds in art and culture. The name of the festival is derived from five mountains in and around Magelang, namely Merbabu, Andong, Merapi, Sindoro, and Sumbing. At this festival, there will be traditional music and dance performances, book launches, cultural carnivals, and many more. If you want to explore the culture of local residents, you must attend this exciting event.

Question 1

What is tiket CLEAN in Magelang?

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Do you miss traveling but still worried about the COVID-19 pandemic? We understand completely. Now, you can have a great trip with your loved ones to your favorite places in Magelang without worrying! Adapting to the current situation, various tourist sites are now setting new regulations and policies regarding cleanliness and social distancing at the site. We certainly want all t-mates to enjoy a pleasant time while still maintaining health, cleanliness, and safety together.

To find out which tourist attractions in Magelang have implemented this new policy, tiket.com presents "tiket CLEAN"!

Tourist attractions that have “tiket CLEAN” logo on tiket.com’s To Do page mean that they have implemented standard rules and protocols to prevent and reduce transmission of COVID-19. Starting from checking the body temperature of all staff and visitors, setting a new requirement to wear face masks and gloves, increasing the frequency of cleaning using disinfectants, providing healthcare and hygiene supplies, to social distancing regulations, such as capacity restrictions or minimum distance when waiting in line.

For more information, you can check the Highlight section of each product page with the “tiket CLEAN” logo. There, you will find a full explanation of the new regulations at the attraction.

Make sure you and your loved ones understand and follow the rules. This way, you, other visitors, and also the staff on duty can both enjoy a pleasant day without worries!

Keep Spirit! We’re All in This Together!

Question 2

What to Expect in Magelang

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Magelang is the perfect tourist destination city for those of you who want to travel to a city full of natural charm and natural attractions that are still hidden. There are many tourist attractions in Magelang that are already quite famous, such as Borobudur Temple. However, there are also many tourist attractions that are still classified as hidden so you don't need to worry about the crowd.

Because of its beautiful natural attractions, there are quite a number of comfortable accommodations that offer views directly from the balcony of your room and are not located far from famous tourist attractions.

Magelang is a city that is suitable for all types of travelers. Ranging from a family trip, a honeymoon to romantic and beautiful places, traveling with a large group of friends, to solo traveling for relaxation.

Question 3

Best Places to Visit in Magelang

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<ul> <li><a href="https://www.tiket.com/to-do/tiket-candi-borobudur" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Candi Borobudur</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.tiket.com/to-do/gereja-ayam-bukit-rhema-ticket" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gereja Ayam Bukit Rhema Magelang</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.tiket.com/to-do/vw-tour-borobudur-by-ap-tour" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VW Tour Borobudur</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.tiket.com/to-do/tiket-jomblang-cave-and-prambanan-temple-tour" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jomblang Cave And Prambanan Temple Tour</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.tiket.com/to-do/tiket-sale-yogyakarta-all-time-favorites-private-day-tour-per-car-basis" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Yogyakarta All-Time Favorites Private Day Tour</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.tiket.com/to-do/one-day-tour-borobudur-sunrise-jeep-merapi-with-lunch-by-jogja-sentosa-tours" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">One Day Tour Borobudur Sunrise - Jeep Merapi - The Lost Castle / Ullen Sentalu Museum With Lunch</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.tiket.com/to-do/tiket-borobudur-cycling-tour" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Borobudur Cycling Tour</a></li> </ul>

Question 4

How to Get to Magelang

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The easiest and fastest way to get to Magelang is by:

Plane

The closest airport to Magelang City is the airport in Yogyakarta, Adisutjipto International Airport. Because Yogyakarta is a big city, there are many flights that serve routes to and from Yogyakarta every day, both domestic and international. And you can order the plane tickets you want on tiket.com! After landing at the airport, you can continue the journey as far as 36km using a taxi or bus to Magelang.

Train

The closest inter-city train station is located in Yogyakarta too. You can book Jogja train tickets on tiket.com and then continue your trip to Magelang by taxi or bus.

Bus

If you want to arrive directly in Magelang by road, you can use the bus. There are quite a number of buses that serve routes to Magelang from other major cities, such as Jakarta, Bandung, and Yogyakarta. The fare varies, depending on the distance and class of bus you choose.

Before your trip, check out the travel info and international travel info first on tiket.com!

Question 5

Accommodation in Magelang

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Due to the many beautiful natural tourist sites, there are a number of 4 and 5-star villas and resorts around these locations that offer beautiful views as well as comfortable and complete rooms and facilities. If you are going to stay downtown, there are more 2 to 4-star hotels for you to choose from. These lodgings have complete facilities, even many that have outdoor swimming pools.
Check the hotel list in Magelang on tiket.com and order now at affordable prices!

Question 6

Instagramable Spots in Magelang

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Almost all natural attractions in Magelang can become Instagram-able spots. Mount Merbabu, Merapi, Andong, and Sumbing and Borobudur Temple all offer beautiful views and you can't find them anywhere else. However, to get cool photos, you have to climb in these places. For those of you who don't like climbing, there are plenty of other Instagram-able spots in Magelang that you can visit. Like Bukit Grenden Pakis which offers a view of Mount Merbabu and Mount Merapi in the background. You can also visit the Kragilan Pine Forest that has a Top Selfie Pinus Kragilan, a special corner for taking photos.

In the city center, you can also stop by Magelang Square and get around to get the best photos here.

Question 7

Culinary of Magelang

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Magelang special food has more or less the same taste as the typical food of other cities in Central Java. The first thing you must try is Kupat Tahu. As the name suggests, this dish consists of kupat and tofu and mixed with fried onions, bakwan, celery leaves, cabbage, and bean sprouts and then poured with peanut sauce and sweet soy sauce.

Second, you must also try Sego Gedog (boiled rice). This food contains rice mixed with noodles, shredded chicken, and eggs then boiled. Then, you can also taste Senerek Soup. Actually, this food is more or less the same as other soup dishes, it's just different side dishes. In this soup, there are carrots, celery, leeks, kidney beans, and beef.

For dessert, you can taste Es Krim Mahkota. What makes this ice cream different is its existence since the 1945s. This ice cream is usually wrapped in a kind of paper with a square shape.

Vegan / Vegetarian Food

Magelang's special foods contain more meat, but Magelang also has quite a number of restaurants that offer vegan and vegetarian food. However, the food served is not always the typical meatless Magelang food. Some restaurants that you can visit are Montong Vegetarian Resto & Cafe and Resto Vegan Serba Jamur.

Question 8

Shopping in Magelang

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Magelang has a number of shopping centers that you can visit to shop and look for souvenirs. You can stop by Magelang Chinatown, where along the way there are many shops that sell various types of goods. Ranging from clothes, watches, glasses, to gold. There is also the Armada Times Square or Artos Mall located at the main entrance of the city. Here, you can shop for various local products and stop by a number of well-known restaurants.

For souvenirs, you can visit Endang Jaya Istana. Here, there are various kinds of souvenir products typical of Magelang which generally are food.

Question 9

Best Time to Visit Magelang

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Season

Magelang only has two seasons, namely the rainy season and the dry season. For the best trip, you need to avoid the rainy season. The best months to get clear and cool weather are around April to October.

Average Temperature

The average temperature here throughout the year is around 29-30 degrees Celsius (84.2 - 86 degrees Fahrenheit).

Festival

Magelang holds the Five Mountain Festival (Festival Lima Gunung) every mid-year to unite people from diverse backgrounds in art and culture. The name of the festival is derived from five mountains in and around Magelang, namely Merbabu, Andong, Merapi, Sindoro, and Sumbing. At this festival, there will be traditional music and dance performances, book launches, cultural carnivals, and many more. If you want to explore the culture of local residents, you must attend this exciting event.

Question 10

How to Get Around in Magelang

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Magelang has a number of public transportation that you can use such as city buses and public transportation (angkot). However, if you are traveling for the first time in this city, you need to ask the route that will be passed by the public transportation that you will be riding.

You can also travel around Magelang safely and comfortably by car. If you don't have a private car, you can rent a car in Magelang on tiket.com. Besides the affordable price and complete selection of cars, there are many promos that await you.

If you want to try other more traditional vehicles, you can go around using a delman, a traditional horse-drawn carriage.

Question 11

How Big is Magelang

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Magelang has an area of 18.12 square kilometers. To travel fully here, you need approximately 3 to 5 days. After that, you can also continue your trip to other tourist cities around Magelang, such as Yogyakarta.

During this time, you can visit various tourist attractions in Magelang, ranging from historical ones to those offering extraordinary views. Borobudur Temple is a historical tourist attraction that you must visit. Not only seeing the wonders of the world, but you can also enjoy the view of the sunset or sunrise from the top of the temple. Then, you can travel to Kedung Kayang Waterfall to enjoy the coolness around the waterfall and to collect cool tourist photos. Continuing the activity of collecting tourist photos, you can stop by the Chicken Church (Gereja Ayam), which is a church with a building shaped like a chicken.

Magelang has many exciting mountains for those who like to climb mountains while seeing beautiful scenery. For beginners, you can climb Mount Andong and Mount Telomoyo (between Magelang and Semarang). As for those of you who are more experienced, you can try Mount Merbabu, Mount Merapi, and Mount Sumbing.

Question 12

Currency of Magelang

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IDR (Indonesian Rupiah).

Question 13

Language(s) in Magelang

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The national language here is Indonesian, just like any other city in Indonesia. Even so, local residents still use regional languages as their daily language, namely Javanese Kedu. This is Javanese which is commonly used in the Kedu area.

Question 14

Magelang Time Zone

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WIB / GMT+7

Question 15

Plug Type(s) in Magelang

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The type of socket in Magelang and Indonesia is type C / F. This type has 2 round pins. This type is usually also used in Europe. So if you are from Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Canada, Australia, England, or one of the countries in Africa, you will most likely need an adapter.

Question 16

Good to Know About Magelang

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The weather in Magelang is generally warm to hot if you are in the city center. For that, you can wear short-sleeved T-shirts, knee-length shorts or trousers, and comfortable walking shoes. However, if you plan to stay near the cooler foothill area, then you need to bring a jacket or wear a long-sleeved T-shirt and thicker trousers.
Tap water in Magelang is not for drinking.

Question 17

Visit Other Interesting Things To Do in Other City

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Question 18

Visit Other Interesting Things to do

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Explore the most popular things to do in Magelang

Try these activities to make your trip more memorable

Ancol Pass

Ancol Entrance Gate

Jakarta AQuarium Safari

Hong Kong Disneyland

Bali Pass

Jakarta Attraction Pass

Bandung Pass

Tiket Dunia Fantasi (Dufan) Ancol

The Grand Taman Safari Prigen Jatim

Jatim Park 2 (Batu Secret Zoo & Museum Satwa)

Jatim Park 1

Universal Studios Singapore

Sea World Ancol

BXSea

UP at Thamrin Nine

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Royal Albatross

Kids Fun Yogyakarta

Kecak Dance at Melasti beach

Kagungan Dalem Tamansari Kraton Yogyakarta

WynSnow @ Wyndham KLCC

Batu Caves Tour

Red Whale Speedboat Full Day Tour from Labuan Bajo

Fast Boat to Nusa Penida by Nusa Penida Tour Guide

The Wheel Bali

Explore East & West Nusa Penida by Nusa Penida Tour Guide

KL City of Lights Tour with Hop-on Hop-off Bus

Space & Time Cube

Pamper and refresh yourself with massage and spa treatments

Taman Air Spa

Kokuo Family Massage & Reflexology - Menteng

Kayuputih Family Reflexology Dieng in Malang

Salsa Spa Surabaya

Meiso Reflexology Tunjungan Plaza in Surabaya

Kayuputih Family Reflexology S. Parman in Malang

Meiso Reflexology Pakuwon Mall in Surabaya

Berseri Spa (Home Service) in Jakarta

Happy Dental Clinic AEON Mall Tanjung Barat

Happy Dental Clinic Mall Kelapa Gading

Happy Dental Clinic Cabang Senayan City (SENCY)

Pijatku Homespa Massage in Surabaya

Happy Dental Clinic Lippo Mall Karawaci

Happy Dental Clinic Citos

[Women Spa] Salsa Spa in Surabaya

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Mount Batur Sunrise Tour with Jeep or Trekking Insta360 Included

Sharing Snorkeling Day Tour to 3 Gilis from Gili Trawangan

Playtopia Sports Ice Skating Sun Plaza Medan

Ubud Gorilla ATV Adventure with Optional Activities & Meal

Playtopia Sports Ice Skating Supermal Karawaci

Ubud ATV Quad Bike Ride Experience by Alasan Adventure

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