Central Java – Solo (Surakarta) Tour
A WebQuest for Senior High School Students
Created by n.diah@yahoo.com
Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion
Acknowledgement
Introduction
Indonesia is a country located in South East Asia which has lots of tourist objects, foods, cultures and traditional dances. Solo (Surakarta) as one of big city in Indonesia has many history building, foods, and art products. It becomes famous with “Bengawan Solo” song by Gesang. It is located in Central Java.
Task
You are working as a tourist guide in ‘Java Tour’ around Solo (Surakarta). You are assigned to plan one day tour activities. The activities and places which will be visited must be interest. It must offer 4 tourist objects and don’t forget to have a lunch at 12.30 p.m. in a restaurant which serves traditional food.
1. Create a schedule for one day trip to Solo (Surakarta) for 4 tourist object.
2. Explain the characteristic, brief history and the strong point of each place in your presentation.
Process
1. You will be working in group of four. Search the information from website the links which are provided below.
2. Discuss and decide which places will you visited in your trip. Don’t forget to explain the characteristic, culture and brief history about the places, also explain the kind of souvenir in that places.

Tourism Places
Click the link below to find the tourism places in Surakarta (Solo)
http://www.joglosemar.co.id/mangkunegaran.html
http://www.indonesia-tourism.com/central-java/tawangmangu.html
http://visitsolo.com/see/parks/jurug-zoo/
Temple
http://visitsolo.com/see/landmarks-memorials/mangkubumen-temple-kasunanan-palace-silent-witness/
http://www.joglosemar.co.id/surakarta.html
http://www.indonesia-tourism.com/central-java/sukuh-temple.htm
Market
http://www.tourjogja.com/berita-163-klewer-market-batik-business-is-started-from-here.html
Museum
http://visitsolo.com/see/museums/radya-pustaka-museum/#more-27
http://www.indonesia-tourism.com/central-java/sangiran.html
Hotel
http://realtravel.com/h-121594-surakarta_hotel-lor_inn_solo
http://realtravel.com/h-243263-surakarta_hotel-sahid_kusuma_hotel
Restaurant
http://www.tourism-mpu.com/central-java/en/restaurantlist/91_surakarta_municipality
Festival
http://www.asiarooms.com/en/travel-guide/indonesia/solo/festival-in-solo/index.html
Souvenirs
http://www.joglosemar.co.id/artshops.html
Evaluation
1. The Schedule for one day trip to Solo (Surakarta) for 4 tourist object.
| Criteria | Indicator |
| Clarity | 15 |
| Accuracy | 10 |
| Presentation | 15 |
2. Oral presentation of the characteristic, brief history and the strong point of each place.
| Criteria | Indicator |
| Pronunciation | 0-20 |
| Fluency | 0-20 |
| Body Language | 0-10 |
| The use of visual aid | 0-10 |
Conclusion
Congratulations!
Now, you are ready to be a cheer and great tour guide. The next task you have to do will be informed latter.
Acknowledgements
http://visitsolo.com/see/landmarks-memorials/mangkubumen-temple-kasunanan-palace-silent-witness/
http://www.joglosemar.co.id/surakarta.html
http://www.indonesia-tourism.com/central-java/tawangmangu.html
http://visitsolo.com/see/parks/jurug-zoo/
http://www.tourjogja.com/berita-163-klewer-market-batik-business-is-started-from-here.html
http://visitsolo.com/see/museums/radya-pustaka-museum/#more-27
http://www.indonesia-tourism.com/central-java/sangiran.html
http://realtravel.com/h-121594-surakarta_hotel-lor_inn_solo
http://realtravel.com/h-243263-surakarta_hotel-sahid_kusuma_hotel
http://www.tourism-mpu.com/central-java/en/restaurantlist/91_surakarta_municipality
http://www.asiarooms.com/en/travel-guide/indonesia/solo/festival-in-solo/index.html
http://www.joglosemar.co.id/artshops.html