2 Best Sights in Indonesia

Even nonsmokers will appreciate the architecture of this historic colonial building, constructed in 1862 by the Dutch and originally used as an orphanage before being purchased in 1932 for use as a clove cigarette production facility. Today it houses a museum with displays about the founding family, and if you visit during weekday mornings you can see women speedily hand-rolling cigarettes. The café is a fine choice for a lunch in historic surroundings (and does include a nonsmoking section).

Jamu (herbal medicine) is a major industry in Indonesia, and Nyonya Meneer is one of the country's leading manufacturers. More than 250 varieties of natural drinks and medications are made here and exported to Europe and the United States. The production area is open for tours by request, and there are displays of ingredients and their curative powers.