Pekalongan is a city of Central Java, Indonesia. It was formerly the seat of Pekalongan Regency on the northern coast of the province, but is now an independent municipality within the province. The city is Central Java's most important port, and is known for its batik. Since December 2014, Pekalongan is a member of UNESCO’s World’s Creative Cities Network. Pekalongan is the first Indonesian city and first South East Asian city listed as member of UNESCO’s World’s Creative Cities Network The Dutch name of the city is 'Pacalongan'.

A place in Indonesia, Pekalongan is an interesting place to visit, given its unique culture, history and character. When planning a trip to Pekalongan, make sure you visit its near-by prime city of Yogyakarta. Yogyakarta, is a worth visiting city owing to its prime attractions like Prambanan Temple, Water Castle, Merapi Volcano. If you want to fly to the destination, you can choose the nearest major airport to take a flight. The nearest major airport is Adisucipto International Airport. Get in the character of the city, this city requires at least of 1 to 2 number of days of exploration.