Yogyakarta Map

Yogyakarta Map

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Yogyakarta map is a city that depend every direction inside the town on wind direction. Local people usually gives direction with go to north, south, west, or east and not with left, right, straight, etc. To understand where north, south, west, and east are, people here has given its own mark. This city has five regencies and those regencies occupy their own place. Sleman regency and Yogyakarta city is in north, Bantul regency is in South, Gunung Kidul is in the east, and Kulon Progo in the west. Every area that is separated by this wind direction has its own unique characteristic.

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1.      North of Yogyakarta

Mount Merapi

Mount Merapi is the easiest mark for north. Has a tapered shape like other stratovulcanic type mountain, the peak of it can be seen towering from the middle of the city, and this is a marker for the north, because this mountain is in the north. This area has its own geographical features. Here in the north mainly in Merapi, the air is cold and have abundant amount of water. Lack of water is almost never happened since there are springs from Merapi Mountain. The land is also fertile, so people can found many agro-tourism in this area. The mountain slope becomes forest area for water catchment that is useful for the subordinate mainland. Yogyakarta city and Sleman regencies are included in the north of Yogyakarta.

Popular Tour Destinations North of Yogyakarta

  • Merapi Lava tour
  • Museum Sisa Hartaku
  • Kaliurang
  • Gunung Merapi Museum
  • Ullen Sentalu Museum
  • Up Side Down
  • Merapi Landmark
  • The Lost Castle
  • Merapi Offroad Motorbike

Getting into the center of Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta city began to have characteristics like lowland in general. Here the air is not cold. It also has some river such as Gajah Wong river and Code river, that if Merapi erupts, the cold lava will get carried in this river.

Popular Tour Destinations Centre of Yogyakarta

  • Affandi Museum
  • Kraton Sultan Palace
  • Tugu Statue
  • Malioboro Street
  • Tamansari watercastle
  • Sonobudoyo Museum

2.      South of Yogyakarta

From north, now head to south. If Sleman and Yogyakarta city are in north, Bantul regency become area that stretch in the south mainland. Bantul region is included into the lowland area so that it has the geographical features as flat plains due to the erosion of hinterland and sedimentation that occurs in the coastal alluvial plains. At the very southern end, Bantul regency has unique geographical feature that is now used for research. It is the sand dunes in Parangtritis and in other seaside in Bantul.

Popular Tour Destinations South of Yogyakarta

  • Parangtritis Beach
  • Parangkusumo Beach
  • Depok Sand dunes
  • Depok Fish Market
  • Pandansari Beach
  • Kuwaru beach
  • Imogiri Royal Tombstone
  • Pines Forest
  • Parangndog Hill

3.      East of Yogyakarta

Jomblang Cave at Wonosari

In the east side, Jogja has Gunung Kidul regency. This regency is the only area that is always affected by drought if dry season arrives. This is because Gunung kidul mainland has geographical features of limestone rock and rugged karst mountains. Limestone causes water reserves stored deep enough in the ground. Some ways to pump it out are already done but not yet effective, so building the lake in some places is considered as the best solution at the moment. But some lake and river become dry in the dry season. Seribu Mountains (karst mountains) will become molt and dry.

Popular Tour Destinations East of Yogyakarta

  • Pindul Cave
  • Kalisuci Cave
  • jomblang Cave
  • Timang Beach
  • Krakal Beach
  • Pok Tunggal Beach
  • Bukit Bintang
  • Nglambor beach
  • Prehistoric Volcano Nglanggeran

4.      West of Yogyakarta

The west side of Yogyakarta is Kulon Progo regency. ‘Kulon’ means west and ‘Progo’ is a name of river that bent in the area and separated Kulon Progo regency with Bantul regency. Kulon Progo has Menoreh Mountains in its northwest area, and has geographical features as a mountain that has a fairly steep land. Karst plains are exist in Kulon Progo also, but even if this area affected by the drought, it will not be as horrific as in Gunung Kidul. It is just that Kulon Progo has unstable soil characteristic so landslide could happen.

Popular Tour Destinations West of Yogyakarta

  • Kalibiru National Park
  • Suroloyo Peak
  • Sidoharjo waterfall
  • Nglinggo Tea Field
  • Kiskendo Cave
  • Glagah Beach
  • Mangrove Forest

 

 

 

Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta city guide (Introduction)

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Yogyakarta City

Yogyakarta, or is also known as Jogja or Jogjakarta, is one of the cities on Java island, Indonesia. It becomes popular for its fine art, traditional culture, Yogyakarta trip attractions and also the center of education in Indonesia. The city has variety of nicknames starting from City of Students (Kota Pelajar), Cultural City (Kota Budaya), and Gudeg City (Kota Gudeg). It is now lead by Haryadi Suyuti as the government, and have 388,627 of inhabitants. Like many other countries in Indonesia, Yogyakarta is rich for religion diversity. The population are Islamic, Catholic, Protestant, Buddhist, Hindu, Confucian.

Kotagede heritage neighbourhood

Long time ago, Yogyakarta Special Region (DIY) was the capital of Indonesia during Indonesian National Revolution (1945-1949). Gedung Agung was the president’s office. In 1575-1640, Kotagede became the capital of Mataram kingdom. Nowadays Yogyakarta stands as a province with Yogyakarta city as its capital. It relies its economic on tourism, warehousing, wholesale, transportation, retail trade, communication and information sector, government administration, education, health services, and financial and insurance services. The resident are of course native Javanese, but as time goes by the other people from outside the city becoming Yogyakarta’s resident too. This is why now Yogyakarta is very rich for its cultural diversity. Some of the resident even comes from outside of the country, Indonesia.

Brief History of Yogyakarta

The history of Yogyakarta city is started from the Old Mataram Kingdom which was established during the 8th – 10th CE. This Mataram Kingdom was popular and is the center for a historical Hindu-Buddhist culture in Java. Established by the King Sanjaya, the kingdom has built many temples during three centuries, including two most famous temples, Prambanan and Borobudur.

Prambanan temple

During Majapahit era (1293-1527), Yogyakarta was once again identified as Mataram and became a province among other eleven provinces in Majapahit. It was ruled by a duke called “Bhre Mataram”.

After Majapahit collapsed, Yogyakarta stood as a sultanate and still has its unique name of Mataram. Kotagede, one of the districts now in Yogyakarta, became the capital of the sultanate. Mataram finally reached its glory and became the greatest kingdom when Sultan Agung Hanyokrokusumo occupies the throne. It expanded the influence of culture and custom to East, Central, and West Java.

Yogyakarta sultanate itself was truly formed after the Gianti Treaty. This was happened because of civil war that broke out in the sultanate. The civil was fought between Sunan Pakubuwono II which established cooperation with VOC to surrender Mataram territory to Dutch, and Prince Mangkubumi, his younger brother, who did not agree if the people of Mataram became slave under the Dutch command. Prince Mangkubumi then defeated his own brother Pakubuwono and as a result, he maintained southern part of Mataram sultanate and declared it as Yogyakarta sultanate after the Giyanti Treaty, making himself as the first Sultan Hamengkubuwono. Mataram Sultanate now divided as Yogyakarta Sultanate (Yogyakarta Special Region) and Surakarta Sultanate (Solo).

In the Republic of Indonesia (1945-now) Yogyakarta become the only province that has monarchy system in Indonesia. It was because during the invention of Japanese and Dutch, Yogyakarta gave so much support to many part of Indonesian region to maintain its capital which was attacked by the invader. It even became the capital of Indonesia since Jakarta as the capital at that time fall into Dutch hands. Sukarno, as the first president also granted the special administrative to Yogyakarta because Sultan Hamengkubuwono XI declared the support for newly born of Indonesia.

The Geography of Yogyakarta City

Tamansari Water Castle Mosque (Underground)

Yogjakarta has an area of 32.5 square kilometres. Kraton (Sultan’s palace) plays the rule as the center of the city and other areas spread around it. The north side becoming the core of modern life centered around the Kraton itself. Malioboro Street is also another thing that as famous as Kraton. In this street stands pavement vendor, Beringharjo traditional market, Fort Vrederburg, and so on, while Solo Street is another choice of shopping center that is preferably chosen by locals.

Surrounding the Kraton is the home of local people and Tamansari water castle that was used to be the royal family baths. In the far north, Mount Merapi stands as remarkable natural view. Mount Merapi or in Indonesia literally means mountain of fire, is a mountain with stratovolcano type and is still active until today. The south part is mark by Parangtritis beach which complete the drawing of imaginary line culture in Java.

Want to know more about Yogyakarta’s geographical characteristicand map? Check it on Yogyakarta map.

The Administration of Yogyakarta City

Yogyakarta Special Region or DIY has four regencies and one city as the capital. The four regencies are Kulonprogo, Sleman, Bantul, and Gunungkidul, while the capital city is Yogyakarta. It also has 14 districts that are, Mantrijeron, Kraton, Mergangsan, Umbulharjo, Gondokusuman, Danurejan, Kotagede, Pakualaman, Ngampilan, Gondomanan, Wirobrajan, Jetis, Gedong Tengen, and Tegalrejo.

Tourism in Yogyakarta City

Borobudur Temple

As it is stated before, Yogyakarta relies its income mainly on tourism. It is because Yogyakarta has two most wonderful historical building that is Prambanan as the biggest Hindu temple in Indonesia and Borobudur as the largest Buddhist temple in the world. Not only that, Yogyakarta becoming popular because of the existence of Kraton Yogyakarta that marking the only monarchy government system in Indonesia. The Kraton Yogyakarta complex itself still exists and looks well cared by the people.

Yogyakarta also has geo-heritage sites that are protected by the government such as Nglanggeran (prehistoric volcano), Kiskendo cave, Pillow lava, sand dunes in Parangtritis, Eocene limestone, bioturbation site in Kalingalang, Siung and Wediombo beach, Timang beach, Krakal beach, Pindul cave, and Kalisuci cave. The sites now become tourism, and for you who like to know more about them, see our Gunungkidul attractions. Or if you are curious of well known beaches in the city, you can see it Yogyakarta beach.

Museum can also be tourist destination. This city has many museums to be visited. Fort Vredeburg for example, is a colonial building established in Dutch colonial era, and now have becoming museum that keeping numerous memorials during Indonesia wars of independence. Jogjakarta also has other big museums such as Museum Dirgantara (air force museum), Jogja National Museum, Affandi Museum (Affandi maestro museum of painting), etc.

The Reputable Culture in Yogyakarta City

As a cultural city, Jogja has some well-known culture. The first most popular culture is Batik craft. Batik can be found in almost all areas of Jogjakarta. Then the second is silverwork that can be seen in Kotagede. Jogja is also known as the city that produces many kinds of art and artist. In traditional dance, it has a special performance of Ramayana dance that is usually delivered in Prambanan temple. Other kinds of dance may be performed in Kraton.

Chicken Satay, Culinary Yogyakarta

Not only in dance sector, it also known for the tradition of Wayang Kulit. It is a shadow puppet play using leather as its background. The performance usually accompanied by Gamelan. Gamelan is a Javanese musical instrument that is played by some people and the singer called Sinden. There is also Sekaten which is handed down from generation to generation as a traditional Javanese annual festival.

For the cuisine, Jogja city has lot of unique and original traditional food. The most famous one is Gudeg which is made from young jack fruit. Then there is Nasi Kucing (rice and side dishes with small amount) or Sego Kucing which can be found in Angkringan. Other are Bakpia (mung bean cake), Wedhang Ronde (dessert containing lemongrass tea and sweet ginger drink with rice balls), Wedhang Uwuh (hot drink made of clove leaves), and still many more.

Other Information

Education

Known as the education city, Jogjakarta has several famous universities such as Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta State University, Indonesian Institute of Arts, Sanata Dharma University, Atma Jaya University, Islamic University of Indonesia, Duta Wacana Christian University, and Sunan Kalijaga Islamic University.

Tranportation

Transportation in this city is practically easy to find. People can use airplane to go to and leaving Jogja. It has famous International Airport that is Adisutjipto International Airport which serves many types of flights. And it also has Tugu Railway Station for who want to use train as the transportation. Inside the town itself, people can use public transportation such as becak, andong, taxi, buses (called as Trans Jogja or TJ) and also private transportation like motorbike and car.

Health Facilities

People usually go to Dr. Sardjito hospital (largest hospital), Bethesda hospital, Panti Rapih Hospital, and Muhammadiyah Hospital if having problem with their health.

Nightlife in Yogyakarta (Things to do)

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Nightlife in Yogyakarta (Things to do). Yogyakarta is one of the remarkable cities in Indonesia that become popular for its richness in culture and art. Nowadays this city is well-known for its hundred tourist destinations which are ready to fascinate whoever that come. Some destination like Borobudur temple, Prambanan temple, Mount Merapi, and Kraton has being famous not only for Indonesian but also foreigner. Tourist usually goes to the temples and Merapi in daylight to get beautiful and stunning view of them. Take a photo with perfect light and awesome background.

Nightlife in Yogyakarta

Yes, having an activity in daylight in Yogyakarta is indeed lot of fun. But who said that spending the night in this city cannot be done? Many locals even go out to enjoy the nightlife in Yogyakarta. As a modern city Yogyakarta also present the bustling night for tourists. Want to know things to do at night in Yogyakarta? Let’s check it out!

1. Enjoy the South Square

First thing to do is visiting South Square. Here, people can do many things such as driving Odong-odong (pedal vehicle with flickering lamps), eat local food, feel the fun to try Masangin challenge, or just walk around the square while enjoying some children running around or play flying bubbles.

Driving the Odong-odong is the very first thing to do when getting into South Square. It will give special memories. Some people need to scull this Odong-Odong (usually shaped like a car) and going around the square. Accompanied by some music that is being set in the Odong-Odong, people who drive this can enjoy the view while sharing stories and laughs. This is also an alternative of light night sport in Yogyakarta.

Eating the local food? This one is also suggested. Some recommended beverages are Wedhang Ronde, a drink with ginger taste, and Wedang Bajigur, a drink made with coconut milk, palm sugar, and pandan leaves. Popular foods are Nasi Goreng, roasted corn with various flavor, and toasted bread with kind of flavor too.

The last thing to try is Masangin challenge. What it’s all about? Masangin challenge is a local believe games that needs people who walk passing the gap between two Banyan trees with a blindfold. The Banyan trees itself already standing years ago. Once said that if the people with blindfold can pass the gap, all of his wishes can be come true.

2. Visit Malioboro to Listen Some Local Music

Malioboro offers the visitors a different sensation at night. Tourists can go shopping at night, or if just want to see the life of the local, they can simply sit on the chairs that are available on the pedestrian. Having some conversation with the local can give unforgotten memories.  Tourists will also be accompanied with some street music in some parts along Malioboro Street. Join and see how Yogyakarta’s people create their own art. Dance with them because some music performances allow the visitor to dance with the crew.

3. Watch Wayang Kulit or Ramayana Ballet

For tourist who likes to feel some historical side of Yogyakarta, watching Wayang Kulit or Ramayana Ballet in Prambanan can be the right choice. Wayang Kulit is a leather puppet plays. This play usually accompanied by Gamelan (instrumental music). Wayang Kulit performance can be held anywhere so tourist need to check and ask their guide in this case, but usually it is held in Sasono Hinggil, North Square.

Other than Wayang Kulit, tourist can watch Ramayana ballet performance in Prambanan temple. All information about price and schedule are already there. This dance is based on Hindu religious story from India, and then arranged in such way to adapt with Javanese culture. Ramayana Ballet tells the story of a battle between Prince Rama from Ayodhya kingdom with Rahwana who has kidnapped Shinta, Rama’s wife. With the help of Anoman and his monkey forces, Rama winning the battle, left Rahwana and his giant forces to lose. The dance is also accompanied by Gamelan music.

4. Try Lek Man’s Kopi Joss

Enough with Malioboro Street, tourists can go to Angkringan Kopi Joss that is located in south of Tugu Statue. The famous Kopi Joss shop is Lek Man’s. This kopi joss is usually accompanied by angkringan menu such as sego kucing or nasi kucing (rice with dishes in small amount) and snacks such as sate puyuh, jadah bakar, sate usus, and many more.

Kopi Joss itself is a cup of Tubruk coffee then added with boiled arang. When the arang is added into the coffee, it sounds like ‘joss’. So that’s why the name of the coffee here is Kopi Joss. Lek Man’s kopi joss is the most famous in the area due to its unique history. Lek Man’s father, called Mbah Pairo, is the first man that sells foods and drinks with angkringan style (much the same as angkringan kopi joss) in Yogyakarta. Lek Man’s kopi Joss is located near the Tugu, so tourists can come here easily after taking photo in Tugu statue.

5. Chasing Stars in Bukit Bintang

Bukit Bintang or Star Hills is actually a hill in Hargodumilah, Pathuk, Gunung Kidul district. Given the name Bukit Bintang is because it is the right place to see stars. What’s meant by the stars here is the glowing of Yogyakarta city lights that shaped like star-studded from the top of the hill. And of course the factual stars that hang in the clear night sky above the hill itself.

Accompany the tourists to enjoy the amazing view from the hill, various snacks, drinks, and foods provided by the restaurant or shop owner. Having romantic dinner in the restaurant in Bukit Bintang is highly recommended due to its romantic view of the nature. From afar the horizon is like dividing the plains of Yogyakarta city and the sky above it.

6. Be a Part of Sekaten Festival

Sekaten is an annual festival to commemorate Mawlid day (Prophet Muhammad’s birthday). Sekaten was held at the first time by Sultan Hamengkubuwono I to introduce his Islamic faith. Tourists can go to Yogyakarta in the 5th day until 12th day in Mulud month in Javanese calendar to see the tradition of Sekaten.

Sekaten is always crowded with people from any backgrounds. It is held in North Square of Yogyakarta. There are many stalls with various kinds of foods and snacks, and the most popular snacks usually are Arum Manis and Bolang Baling. Except for buying snacks, people can enjoy playing rides such as carousel, ferris wheel, Kora-Kora, Bombom Car, Ghost House, etc. Children can also buy some favorite toys in Sekaten.

So come visit this town, Nightlife in Yogyakarta!

Parangtritis beach

15 Things To Do In Parangtritis Beach

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Parangtritis Beach

If you are one of those people who really enjoy the holiday at the beach, Parangtritis is the answer. Do not claim that you love the holiday on the beach before trying to touch the sensation of sand on the banks of Parangtritis. Although many occult myths that accompany Parangtritis, but its existence as a tourist attraction that has a lot of beauty can not be doubted. Even from day to day, visitors Parangtritis rather than diminish, but increase.

Parangtritis itself is the way 28 Parangtritis KM Yogyakarta. If you’re in the city center, you only need a 1 hours ride to get in Parangtritis. To get there you can use private vehicles or public transportation is very accessible. As a tourist spot has very good prospects in the area to raise their income, access to Parangtrirtis completely repaired by the district. Moreover, judging from the many means of holiday in Parangtritis, the local government really manage well this tourist area. so that visitors do not feel loss and disappointed choosing Parangtritis as a tourist destination.

Read also : Yogyakarta Travel Guide

15 Things To Do In Parangtritis Beach

  1. Paralayang

15 things to do in Parangtritis Beach

For those who like adventure, you can do Paralayang (paragliding) on top of Parangtritis beach. The best time to do this activity is on March. For more information please check here.

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gumuk-pasir2. Gumuk Pasir (Sand Dune)

The beach is always synonymous with sand. But the sand on the beach Parangtritis not the same as the sand that is on the shore anywhere in the world. Besides different, sand in Parangtritis considered strange existence. Sand or better known as the sandbanks considered an endangered phenomenon in an area that has a very high rainfall such as Yogyakarta. Therefore, in addition to the sand dunes like the tourists both local and foreign, are also preferred by scientists who do research on the existence of the sand dunes. However, based on studies conducted by experts, sandbanks formed from volcanic material released Merapi volcano. This material is considered to be carried by the river to the sea waves which are then carried to the mainland. In this land, the sand carried by the wind to form a desert with a specific stroke pattern that is very typical. Therefore, if you are to Parangtritis discard your shoes and start to trace the sand dunes on the beach Parangtritis. You’ll soon be hooked to return to Parangtritis. Currently sandbanks popular visit for pre-wedding photos and also sport a sandboarding. Want to try it?

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3. Sunset Parangtritis Beach

Pantai-Parangtritis-Jogja

Talk vacation at the beach, which is surely the most awaited sunrise and sunset. If you are very difficult to get up early to enjoy the sunrise, waiting for the sun to sink eligible as a substitute could not see the sunrise. Sunset or sunset at Parangtritis beach is very beautiful. Because so many wonderful people who claim that Parangtritis Yogyakarta is a door leading to the royal queen of the south coast. While waiting for the sunset, you can take advantage of some of the tourist facilities are provided in Parangtritis. Kites, play sand, riding an ATV up a hansom cab ride around the Parangtritis you should try. Even the souvenir sellers are also many Parang to fulfill your shopping desires.

Menikmati Kehangatan Dan Khasiat Air Parang Wedang4. Parawedang Hot Water Bath

Not many know that in the area Parangtritis there is also a hot water bath is known to the people of Yogyakarta as a hot water bath Parawedang. The bathhouse is known as a hot water bath is unique because of the absence of sulfur content in it like most of the hot water bath. So many people believe that a hot water bath Parawedang highly nutritious treat many diseases of the skin when used as water for showers. Try to visit the hot water bath during your visit to Parangtritis. It felt there was something missing if you do not enjoy the hot water in the hot water bath Parawedang. A sense of comfort will spread over your entire body if it soak in this bath.

sandboarding5. Sandboarding

Currently, certain deserts in various countries became the target sandboarder or sports enthusiasts sandboarding. For example, the desert in Namibia, North America, Australia, and so on. And in Yogyakarta we do have place to do sandboarding activity. Parangkusumo located in Yogyakarta, close to Parangtritis. On the beach, there expanse of desert stretching. The desert was formed mounds called dunes. Well, now, sandbanks Parangkusumo become a favorite of sports fans sandboarding. They wear skateboard and safety equipment such as helmets and safety hands and knees.

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langse cave

6. Langse Cave

Goa Langse located in the east of Parangtritis Beach and may not have been too familiar to most people. The road to the cave is not exactly easy, people who want to visit the cave have to down a vertical cliff about 300 meters high. Although already provided stairs and wood to propagate, but the line is still not a regular lanes. After climbing up a vertical cliff, we still had to continue to pass Perhutani teak forest about 200 meters to the nearest village. Filled with stalactites and stalagmites, underground river is very smooth, and a freshwater well. The cave is a place of pilgrimage or spiritual tourism and open to the public since 1948.

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Jomblang Cave
Pindul Cave

7. Parangndog Waterfall

air terjun parangndog

This is seasonal waterfall which will be heavy during the rainy season. Located in the east of Parangtritis beach.

Read also : Srigethuk Waterfall

8. Parangndog Hill

bukit parangndogParangndog hill is a hill located in the east Parangtritis. More details of this hill is called the Hill Paragliding Parangndog. Why is that? Because in this hill is often used as a place to take off paragliding and hang gliding. Paragliding Bukit Parangndog located on the east coast Parangtritis and its famous for sunset.

9. Horse Riding

naik kuda parangtritisWe can also try to feels the horse riding and let him take us around the coast. The cost is Rp 30.000/horse

10. Horsecart Riding

Bendi andong parangtritisHorsecart or bendi or andong is typical indonesian transportation. You can take horsecart around Parangtritis beach with cost Rp 50.000

11. ATV

ATV parangtritis

You also can down the beach parangtritis using all terrain vehicle ATV

12. Jagung Bakar (Corn Grill)

Fresh Corn Grill serves fresh and flavorful in Parangtritis beach and waiting for the sunset.

13. Wedang Ronde

Wedang Ronde (or often abbreviated to just “round”) is a traditional drink native of Java, in addition to herbs and dawet. “Wedang” in Javanese means “drink”. While Ronde is a special batter consisting of a mixture of rice flour and brown sugar shaped dots and on the inside it contains crushed peanuts.

14. Kampong Watu Lumbung

watu lumbungLocated not far from Parangtritis or simply while traveling home can take right toward Siluk Imogiri. Only about 300 meters and then up into the hills. Above the hills as high as approximately 130 meters above sea level there is the unspoiled beauty of modernization.

The concept of this beautiful tourist village, designed by M Boy Rifai which will concern education. Apart from being a place to study is expected to become an alternative tourist attractions. The proof of this place is always crowded with tourists.

15. Seafood Depok Beach

pasar-ikan-depokBecause Depok beach is a beach that is also used as a fish auction, then a lot of stalls that make culinary sea. Among these stalls have sold seafood with a distinctive taste. Taste fresh from the fish taken from the sea, making a lot of interest. The seafood is very popular in Depok beach is tuna that is only appreciated 8 thousand rupiah per kilogram for raw tuna. One kilogram of tuna typically contain skipjack from 5-6. White and red snapper appreciated only 17-25 thousand rupiah per kilogram. While pomfret sold for 27-60 thousand rupiah per kilogram.

Not only hero in marine fish dishes, beach also presents culinary Depok other seafood are shrimp, crab and squid fresh ready to serve. This is a unique culinary, all purchasers are required to choose their own fish or shrimp and crab wants then instantly cooked by the chef stalls. Buyers will usually choose fish from a shelter is similar aquarium fish belonging to stall. By the way elections are like this, buyers avoid seafood that is not fresh. You will only be able to taste a culinary delight if made beach beach Depok Depok be your destination and family.

Read also :
Yogyakarta Travel Guide
Java Travel Guide

Bayusumurup Center

Banyusumurup Center of Keris Accessories

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Banyusumurup Centre will educated you about Keris or known as kris is an asymmetrical dagger with distinctive blade-patterning achieved through alternating laminations of iron and nickelous iron (wikipedia)

Both a weapon and spiritual object, kris are often considered to have an essence or presence, considered to possess magical powers, with some blades possessing good luck and others possessing badDepending on the quality and historical value of the kris, it can fetch thousands of dollars or more.

In 2005, UNESCO gave the title Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity to the kris of Indonesia. In return, UNESCO urged Indonesia to preserve their heritage.

Banyusumurup Centre is a village located in Bantul, the Yogyakarta Special Province. This village is known for the craftsmanship of its people in making this traditional weapon. So it is not strange that this village turns into the center for the making of keris (wavybladed ceremonial dagger) accessories. In this village, tourists can enjoy and observe the making of various keris accessories and the process of kris decorating. Here, tourists have the chance to get complete picture of how to create this traditional weapon along with its accessories. This area can only be reached by private vehicle or taxi because public transportation such as city buses are not available for this route. Whatever the condition is, try to visit and get the opportunity to see and experience firsthand the practice of making kris accessories such as warangka (sheath of kris) and pendok (kris handle) and it’s just in Banyusumurup centre.

Mount Merapi

18 things to do in Mount Merapi and surroundings

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Mount Merapi

Living under the shadows of active volcanoes can be a dangerous game at the best of times, especially when one of them is called the “Fiery Mountain” or in Indonesia called Gunung Merapi. Located in Central Java, on a clear day, Mt. Merapi can be seen in all its glory. Merapi is the most volatile of the island’s volcanic tribe, and tops the dangerous list: the closing year of 1973 were marked by a series of minor lava flows and the ensuing (and more damaging) lava streams of water, mud and ash. To keep the volcano “quiet”, the Javanese regularly bring him offerings on the anniversary of the Sultan’s coronation.

Read also : Yogyakarta Travel Guide

18 Things To Do In Mount Merapi and Surroundings

1. Mount Merapi Museum

Mount MerapiMount Merapi Museum is located in Donoharjo, Sleman, Yogyakarta. Located not far from the attractions Kaliurang, about 5 km, and was inaugurated in October 2009. It has a floor space of about 4.470, the museum will also be equipped with a garden, parking area, and this plaza wish known to the public as a museum with the motto Merapi volcano Merapi Earth window. Museum Mount Merapi is about knowledge, geology, especially on the volcano itself. Museum Mount Merapi become a tourist recreation education where we can find various kinds of information and knowledge about Mount Merapi either specifically or generally.

 

 

2. Ketep Pass

18-things-to-do-in-mount-merapi-and-surroundingsKetep Pass is located in the district of Magelang. Ketep Pass plateau is cool and is suitable for family recreation. The location is also easily reached both by public transport, private cars, as well as two-wheel motorcycle. Ketep Pass has several tourist points of which are:
1.    Substation of View: This view substation used to see a view of Mount Merapi and merbabu of altitude. And to see the sights of land agricultural land.
2.    Ketep Vulcano Theatre: This right is used to show film about Merapi, the eruption process, occurred groove ascent and video provides information about mountain.
3.    Panca Arga the court: the court is the highest court of Ketep Pass. Why five Arga? Arga means mountain, penta means five. This means that in the court’s Panca Arga we can see the views of five mountain at once is Mount Merapi, Merbabu, Mount Sindoro, Mount Slamet Sumbing.

When traveling in Ketep Pass do not forget to enjoy the typical grilled corn Ketep Pass. Corn will match enjoyed warm in the cold. And do not forget to bring a jacket because the temperature is tolerable cold.

3. Merapi Lava Tour by Jeep 4WD

Merapi Lava tour is a tourist attraction using a jeep to see Merapi after eruption 2010. You can enjoy thrilling and exciting trip down the rocks and the remains of the eruption of Merapi. If you did this during the rainy season, the sensation of tension will be even more remarkable because it combines with the rain and slippery ground. This packages normally takes 2-3 hours. For more info check Merapi Jeep Lava Tour

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candi kimpulan4. Kaliurang Recreation Park

The park is built on an area of 10 thousand square meters and a lot of games for children. It is located on slope of Mount Merapi and popular destination on the weekend.

5. Plawangan Turgo Park

This park is located approximately 300 meters to the northeast of the park Recreational Ground. The beauty of this park starts from the pool Tlogo Princess where the water comes from springs hillside Plawangan. The park is also eligible as a tourist destination with your family.

kaliadem3rd6. Pronowijo Hill

As you climb this hill, your trip will be accompanied by wild monkeys were quite tame so fun to be friends on the way. Additionally, when you managed to climb the top of the hill Pronowijo, Merapi mountain backdrop has become increasingly apparent and beautiful.

7. Kimpulan Temple

This hindu temple located on the campus of the Islamic University of Indonesia (UII). It is 9th century temple accidentally discovered during land excavations to lay foundations for the construction of a new university library.

8. Kaliadem

Kali adem is a pine forest area of 25 hectares with an altitude of 1100 meters above sea level, on the southern slope of Mount Merapi, which has cool air and has a lot of natural beauty and uniqueness.

9. Kali Kuning

18 things to do in Mount Merapi and surroundings

Kaliadem

Kali Kuning is Camping Ground wild mountains located on the southern slopes of Mount Merapi, Sleman, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

10. Cangkringan

This is the village on the foot of Mount Merapi where the caretaker Merapi Mbah Maridjan lived.

11. Ullen Sentalu Museum

Ullen Sentalu located in Pakem, Kaliurang. This museum is a museum showcasing the culture and life of the daughter / woman Yogyakarta Palace and its collections assortment of batik style of Yogyakarta and Solo.

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Ullen Sentalu Museum

Sentalu Ullen name itself comes from the word “Ulating blencong SEjatiNe TAtaraning LUmaku” which means “The light blencong a human user in moving and pursuing life”. This philosophy is taken from an oil lamp used in the Wayang kulit (blencong) which is a light that is always moving to direct and illuminate the journey of our life been to Ullen Sentalu.

Upon entering the museum we will amazed to see the architecture of the building. The building is made of ancient classical style typical typical European empires of antiquity. There are five main Rungan in this museum and five of five of its own characteristic uniqueness of each. This museum tells the story of cultural values possessed Ngayogyakarta, royal objects and collections of Jogja Solo batik collection. Tens or even hundreds of paintings ancient kingdom princess daughter was displayed neatly with such beautiful tatanaan. And unique no 3-dimensional paintings in this museum where eye face in his paintings can follow the direction of our gaze. Interesting right? At the end of the visit we will be given a traditional ginger drink as a welcome drink.

12. Merapi Golf

13. Jadah Tempe Mbah Carik

18 things to do in Mount Merapi and surroundingsThis snack consists of jadah (sticky rice) served with sweet soybean (tempe) bacem. The dining is quite unique way: tempeh bacem piece sandwiched between two layers of chance, then eat together like a burger or sandwich. This is why sometimes we called it Burger Java. 

14. Japanese Cave

Goa Japanese name attached as a witness to history that the cave was once existed during the 1942-1945 Japanese colonial settlement. Do not imagine that this cave has stalactite and stalagmite cave like in general. Cave is just a dark hole and not so deep, lined up as many as 25 holes. If this is not conceivable course goa purely because the process of natural occurrence. Indeed. This cave is intentionally made the Japanese invaders by force romusha people of Indonesia. Its purpose as a place to stay, a shelter from the allied forces and as a weapons storage site during World War II.

15. Sunrise Mount Merapi Trekking

18 things to do in Mount Merapi and surroundingsFor more information please check Sunrise Mount Merapi Trekking

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16. Rabbit Satay (Sate Kelinci)

18 things to do in Mount Merapi and surroundings

 

Aside from the delicious taste, rabbit meat is also very beneficial for health because it has unsaturated fats very good for your health. In addition, rabbit meat also has protein, cholesterol and sodium is very good for growing children, adults to the elderly. As well as very well taken for someone who is suffering from asthma. This food is usually served with soy sauce and warm rice, with a touch of spices. It feels like chicken, but the texture is smoother and more supple.

17. Coffee Merapi

18 things to do in Mount Merapi and surroundingsThe volcanic activity at Mount Merapi to bring fertility to plants growing on the slope, including coffee plants. One of the famous coffee centers in the area Bebeng, in the southeast of Kaliurang. At this location, you can enjoy a cup of hot coffee at the Coffee Shop Merapi, with a view of the famous eruption site with stones magnitude. Coffee provided comes from a variant robusta (Cofea canephora) and arabica (C. arabica), both derived from trees grown on the slopes of Merapi and had his trademark respectively. Besides drinking on the premises, you can also buy coffee packaging that can be taken home.

18. Wedang Gedang

18 things to do in Mount Merapi and surroundingsThis is traditional drink made from banana which is located in Kinahrejo village, east of Kaliurang. Usually sold in stalls located in the village. This drink uses chopped banana served with a warm sauce of various herbs such as ginger, pandan leaves, cinnamon, and brown sugar.

New Attractions in Merapi Updates : 1 September 2017

  1. The World Landmark Merapi Park

    A new tourist rides called The World Landmark Merapi Park located on Kaliurang Road. 25, this one tourist park offers a sensation around the world in no time! One of the reasons tourists want to come to The World Landmark Merapi Park is photo hunting. There are dozens of mini buildings typical of European and American countries that you can use as your photo background.

  2. Stonehenge
  3. The Lost Castle

    Located in the Village Kepuharjo, District Cangkringan, Sleman District, The Lost World Castle is a new tourist attraction. This area is one of the most severely affected areas in 2010 located under the foot of Mount Merapi. Now, with spectacular views of Merapi, The Lost World Castle will be one of the instagrammable destinations in Jogja.

Imogiri Pine Forest

Imogiri Pine Forest : Hidden Beauty in South Yogyakarta

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Imogiri Pine Forest : Hidden Beauty in South Yogyakarta

Hutan PinusImogiri Pine Forest is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Yogyakarta. Destinations begun to attract local teens at the beginning of this year, and since then this destination has attracted a lot of travelers, both travelers from Yogyakarta or from outside Yogyakarta. As the name implies, Imogiri Pine Forest is located in the southern part of Yogyakarta, precisely in Imogiri.

Imogiri Pine Forest offers exotic beauty of hundreds of towering pine tree. This forest will become famous reddish brown color of the soil, the air is fresh, cool wind, and the sun peeking in between tree clawing the sky. Renowned for its romantic scenery, the forest became one spot of interest as a place to take pictures. Many photographers, both amateur and professional, to make this place as a destination for the photoshoot. Users of social media were competing to come to this place to take pictures and upload to their account.

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Imogiri Pine Forest

Imogiri Pine Forest or people know also as Mangunan Pine Forest is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Yogyakarta. It began to attract local teens at the beginning of 2016, and since then this destination has attracted a lot of travelers, both from Yogyakarta or from outside Yogyakarta. As the name implies, Imogiri Pine Forest is located in the southern part of Yogyakarta, precisely in Mangunan, Imogiri, Dlingo, Bantul, Yogyakarta.

Imogiri Pine Forest offers exotic beauty of hundreds of towering pine tree. The romantic sensation of reddish brown soil, fresh air, cool wind, and the sun peeking between the tree branches will make you startled for a while. Many travellers interested to take pictures of this beautiful natural scenery. Many photographers, both amateur and professional, make this place as a destination for the photo shooting. Users of social media were competing to come to this place to take pictures and upload to their account.

Interested to see it with your own eyes? Imogiri Pine Forest is a 45-minute journey by car or motorbike from the city center. We recommend that you visit Imogiri Pine Forest with Pamitran Tours in the morning, when the sun is most flattering look. No charge admission.

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Popular Destination of Imogiri Pine Forest Yogyakarta

For the pine forest itself, the area is not only one. There are at least three most visited pine forest area, such as below:

Pinus Asri

Pinus Asri is the first pine forest destination in Imogiri, Mangunan. This place is famous for the tree house and wooden bridge. Traveller comes here to take the best picture they can. Don’t forget also to visit Nature Stage which located near this Pinus Asri.

Puncak Becici

Puncak Becici is also very popular moreover since Barack Obama came to this place as one of destinations to visit in Yogyakarta. Becici is the place to hammocking, and find sweet relieve in the peak of this hill. Puncak Becici, quite the same as Pinus Asri is the next place to visit in Mangunan.

Seribu Batu Songgo Langit

Seribu Batu Songgo Langit, rather different with the two before, is famous for the object of hobbit house. The beautiful hobbit houses are inside this area and usually become a background of photo. Unfortunately the hobbit house cannot be opened because the building is not a whole house.

Activities in Imogiri Pine Forest

Sightseeing

The first activity is sightseeing the area of the pine forest. You can get knowledge about the Merkusii pine that in the Imogiri pine forest.

Photography

For those who like photography can satisfy the will to get the best theme for the photo. Imogiri pine forest of course gives you different view from other natural scenery.

Hammocking

To relax yourself from the hot day of Jogja, you can enjoy the day in the pine forest with hammocking. To rent the hammock you only need to pay Rp 10.000 to Rp 20.000.

Camping

Suitable for the adventurer, Imogiri pine forest offers you place for camping. But you need to bring your own tent. To camp here there is different entrance fee. You need to pay for about Rp 20.000.

Other Destinations around Imogiri Pine Forest

Mangunan Fruit Garden

Mangunan Fruit Garden has been in Mangunan before other object such as the pine forest is popular. This fruit garden then reconstructed to make it as beautiful as the other newest tourist object. In this garden you will see many fruit plants and also beautiful scenery of hills and river. The stall owned by the local around Mangunan always be the best that served hot mendoan (fried flour tempeh).

Lintang Sewu Hill

Lintang Sewu is a perfect place to seek sunset. The wooden bridge in Lintang Sewu will give you exotic scenery when the skies turn to purplish orange and the sun rather reddish. The area of Lintang Sewu filled with garden and unique spot.

Panguk Kediwung Hill

The beautiful sunrise in Imogiri Mangunan is also favorite. Hills in Mangunan are known as the best place to seek sunrise. One of the best can be seen in Panguk Kediwung Hill where the sunrise view will blend perfectly with wavy thick fog.

Pintu Langit Dahromo

As if you are invited by the angels to peek the heaven, Pintu Langit Dahromo will give you different sensation. When the senja comes, the view will be very magnificent. The spot of white door and stairs that heading toward the sky in front is the icon of this place. Some called it as the heaven’s door.

Lepo Waterfall

If you are bored to see the line of pine forest, try visit Lepo waterfall. This hidden waterfall is not high and has natural pool perfect to soak yourself after exploring the pine forest. Lepo is indeed desired to refresh one from the hot day. Kids can play safely with the water in Lepo.

Night in Imogiri

Pinus Pengger

The pine forest in Imogiri is not only can be visited at morning or afternoon, Pinus Pengger is the proof that the pine forest is opened until night. In Pinus Pengger you will see the view of city’s sparkling light of Yogyakarta. Some of the spot is also good to take picture even in the night.

Imogiri Pine Forest Address

The pine forest is in Dlingo Village, Mangunan, Bantul, Yogyakarta. It is before you reach Gunungkidul. The access is easy and has been guide in various tourist attractions around it. For the best option to go to Mangunan, we recommend you go with Pamitran Tours. You can use Jogja Mangunan tour package or else by renting our car plus driver. For you who have already known the way to Imogiri Mangunan can rent our motorbike. Using motorbike to go to pine forest and around is pretty fun and efficient.

Imogiri Pine Forest Entrance Fee

The entrance fee to Mangunan pine Forest is cheap only about Rp 2.500 until Rp 5.000. For the parking fee you will need to pay Rp 3.000 for motorbike and car Rp 10.000.

Imogiri Pine Forest Opening Hours

The imogiri pine forest opening hours is from 6 a.m to 5.30 p.m. For other place to see sunrise and sunset has its own schedule. Some open from 3 a.m in the morning until 9 p.m at night.

 

Imogiri Pine Forest

Kulonprogo

Kulonprogo the hidden jewel of Yogyakarta

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Kulonprogo

Kulonprogo is one regency that is located in the province of Yogyakarta. This district directly adjacent to Sleman and Bantul regency in the east, the Indian Ocean in the south, Magelang regency on the north and Purworejo regency in the west. Visiting the city of Yogyakarta, it could not hurt to stop in the district this one because Kulon Progo has interesting and beautiful sights.
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Interesting places in Kulonprogo :

SUROLOYO PEAK

Kulonprogo

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Peak of suroloyo is the highest peak of Menoreh Hills at the 1017 meter above sea level. This place is situated at beautiful scenery place in the border of Yogyakarta and Central Java. Located about 50 km from Yogyakarta at hamlet of Keceme, village of Gerbosari, sub-district of Samigaluh. Being on the summit of Suroloyo, visitors can enjoy Mt Merapi, Mt. Merbabu, Mt. Sindoro, Mt. Sumbing in the north side and city of Yogyakarta and Indian ocean in the south side. Suroloyo peak is best spot to enjoy sunrise and sunset with panoramic scenery of Menoreh.

The ritual of”Jamasan Pusaka” is always held every 1st Sura (Jv) in the “Sendang Kawidodaren” which is located in Suroloyo. Now visitors can be more leisure at Punakawan Rest Area to drink cup of Suroloyo Coffee and Suroloyo Tea products. To whom want to stay longer can rent homestay which run by local community groups. Let\s take an excursion to Suroloyo enjoying Kulon Progo from the height of Menoreh.

KALIBIRU

Kalibiru stridefootprintKalibiru is tourism village located in Hargowilis, Kokap in the altitude of 450 meters in the Menoreh Hills, Kulon Progo Yogyakarta. The area of Kalibiru was formerly a community forests which then initated by local community became community based tourism village. From the tree top of Kalibiru visitors can see the scenery of Menoreh and Sermo Reservoir and take beautiful photos. It is also popular for cool photo selfie. Kalibiru tour package is available here.

SERMO RESERVOIR

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photo by : gemza

Sermo Reservoir is the only reservoir in Yogyakarta. Boat tours are available to get around enjoying the beauty of this reservoir, guard house can also be used to enjoy the beauty of this reservoir from the height. Located in Menoreh Hills, precisely in Sermo village, Hargowilis, Kokap, Kulon Progo which is 36 kilometers from Yogyakarta city.

GLAGAH BEACH

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photo by : indonesia-tourism

Glagah beach has fairly extensive lagoons. In this place tourist can enjoy the beauty of the lagoon by boat. It is located in Kulon Progo, more than 40 kilometers from Yogyakarta city. The water breaker facing the ocean is one most favorit place to take picture also enjoying the beauty scenic of sunrise and sunset.

PROGO RAFTING

RaftingIt is a rafting tour in the province was precisely in the area Banjararum Kalibawang Kulon Progo and is the only rafting tour in Yogyakarta. Lower progo river has the highest level class in Java and Bali which is grade V. Example Rafting Tour is here.

KISKENDO CAVE

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photo by : jino jiwan

It is  one of subterranian tourism objects located in Jatimulyo Village, Sub-district of Girimulyo in Menoreh Hills. It is 38 km from jogja and 21 km from Wates. The active cave has various ornaments of stalagmites and stalactites. Series of reliefs tells part of Ramayana story is artificially carved at gate of the cave. The facilities and infrastructure such as the camping area and joggin tracks area in Goa region Kiskendo keep to be improved so visitors can use it. Goa Kiskendo is managed in the tour packages of Jatimulyo Tourism Village alongside Mudal waterfall, Kedung Pedut waterfall, Kembangsoka waterfall, Grojogan Sewu, Curug Setawing and Sikidang Cave. Let’s take an excursion to Kiskendo Cave and enjoy the beauty scenic of karts of Menoreh.

THE CHARM OF MENOREH TEA PLANTATION

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photo by : el legowo

This area is more popular beacuse of its beautiful scenery which making it more popular as one of the new tourist destination in the landscape of Menoreh. VIsitors can enjoy the beauty of the landscape and the hills of Menoreh and tea farmers pickingtea leaves at harvest time.

JATIMULYO TOURISM VILLAGE

Located between 500 – 800 meter above sea level in Menoreh hill at Girimulyo Sub district, Kulon Progo Regency. This plac has plenty of beautiful natural potential especially as a karts area of Menoreh, agrotourism and socioculture potential. Jatimulyo community actively contribute in managing the tourism potentials there namely : Kiskendo Cave, Sumitro cave, Mudal Waterfall, Kedung Pedut waterfall, Kembangsoka waterfall, Grojogan waterfall, Setawing waterfall and Sikidang cave as a care about the community development through tourism and local economy.

SENDANGSONO

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photo by : n-journal

Is an open tourist place and a particular pilgrimage place for the Catholics devoting to Mother Mary. Sendangsono is “Lourdes of Indonesia”. May and October ae the most full of pilgrimage months. Sendangsono has beautiful and artistic architecture around greeny and cool environment.

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Yogyakarta Never Ending Asia

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Yogyakarta never ending asia. The city Yogyakarta is the main heart from a very interested region. In this district there is so much to find. It is easy to fill up a whole week full with activities / sightseeing in this district.

Yogyakarta Never Ending AsiaIn the main city center the Sultan is standing central and shows that Yogyakarta is indeed a unique city, as it is the only city where the Sultan still has so much influence. He is even the general of DIY (Daearah Istimewa Yogyakarta / Special Province of Yogyakarta), and you definitely see that back inside town. The Sultan always had a very special role in Yogyakarta and even till now he is still very popular under the inhabitants. Interested places where you can find the more history about Yogyakarta as a Sultan city are Kraton (Sultan Palace), Taman Sari (Waterpalace), Museum Sunobudoyo in the city centre, Makam Imogiri (Sultans Graveyard) in Imogiri and Museum Ullen Sentalu near by the Merapi.

Yogyakarta City Centre has many history and interesting architecture. Next to the Kraton and Taman Sari which are already mentioned, you can find many old colonial buildings which are still in use. If not used as museum such as Benteng Vredeburg it is used as office buildings, for example the main post office or Bank Indonesia.

The main attraction for the Indonesian tourist is Malioboro street. It is a real meeting point where all Indonesians tourists are going for buying their souvenirs. They start making their picture in front of the Malioboro sign at the beginning at the street and then walk all the way down to the end of the street where you can find the well know “pasar Bringharjo”. This is a big market where traditional food, house equipment, body products and clothes are sold. One of Yogyakarta’s biggest export product is Batik. On this market it is possible for everyone to find batik as you can find here batik in many price categories. For a real high quality batik, which is produced on the real traditional way (which is not a mass production), you better can go to one of the many Batik shops you can find all over Yogyakarta.

Yogyakarta Never Ending AsiaBack to Malioboro area. Next to souvenirs you can find in this area also the second biggest export product of Yogyakarta: Bakpia. Bakpia is a small round baked “cookie”, traditionally filled with mung beans. In the last years many new companies started to make this popular snack from Yogyakarta, which had as a result that new tastes where invented. By producing new tastes they try to win the hearts of their clients as the competition in this business became really big. One of the new tastes next to the traditional mug been, cheese or chocolate is green tea.

As Malioboro area became such a big meeting place, resulted that around this area you can find many hotels / hostels in different price classes. Keep in mind that it is a really crowded tourist area to stay over. Yogyakarta has many hotels in also in different more quit areas.

Yogyakarta is divided in the north and the south by the railway. The south part of Yogyakarta is known as the more traditional area where you can find more artistic people and is “less” developed as the North part. The Northern part is more known as the student area as you can find here the biggest universities of Yogyakarta. The reason why we say that this part is “more” developed is because here you can find the malls, the cinema’s, the modern clothing shops and also the nightlife such as disco’s and karaoke bars.

Actually you cannot say that Yogyakarta is split up in the north and the south part,  because it exist of 4 regencies; Bantul, Gunung Kidul, Kulon Progo and Sleman Regency. Each regency has its own interesting places which are worth to visit. Unfortunately many tourists just stay in Yogyakarta for visiting the main highlights of this area such as the Borobudur temple, Prambanan Temple, Kraton and Taman Sari, but it has so much more to offer. Next to the 4 regencies, Yogyakarta is also located so strategically, that it is easy to make day trips outside these 4 regencies to for example Solo (which is Yogyakarta’s sister city), Dieng, Pacitan or Semarang.

Yogyakarta has for every person something to offer; colonial history, interesting architecture, exotic temples, stunning viewpoints, beautiful nature, adventure activities, relaxing beaches and much more.

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Caving Goa Jomblang The Incredible Experience | Pamitran

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The Incredible Caving -Goa Jomblang

In addition to presenting the natural beauty of the limestone hills viable enjoyed, Gunung has a natural phenomenon of the many unique caving system.

Goa Jomblang – Grubug have high scientific value in the field of karst geomorphology and hydrology. In addition to having a natural decorations such as ornaments cave and underground river system, this cave has the attractiveness of the phenomenon of “Ray of Light”, this happens because of the entry of the sun into the hole Grubug cave mouth in the form of pitting depth of 90 meters which is refracted from the cave

This unique phenomenon is rare and can not be found in other areas. Witnessing this phenomenon needed skills or caving cave search.

Cave Jomblang Resort as information and training facilities where cave activity, developing the potential of special interest tourism cave Jomblang – Grubug.

Activity :
Caving acitivities accompanied by an instructor and a local guide, with a cave down Jomblang which has a diameter entrance (mouth of the cave) of 80 meters and a depth of 60 meters, followed explore Ancient forest vegetation in the bottom of the cave procuress. Sensation down the hallway that connects the cave with cave grubug procuress. And finally enjoy the atmosphere of Ray of Light which diiringgi atmosphere swift rapids river water underground

Duration:
3-4 hours

Facilities :

  • Equipment safety standard search goa
  • Caving instructors and local guides
  • Snacks
  • Terms Conditions : fit and healthy

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Caving Jomblang Cave

Adventure Caving Jomblang

Caving Jomblang Cave Half Day Jomblang Cave Tour Package to see the heaven light from the best vertical cave in Indonesia Half Day Caving Jomblang Cave Tour Package is a Yogyakarta Half Day Tour Package to bring a visit to the famous Jomblang Cave in Gunungkidul Area. This beautiful vertical cave has a depth of [...]

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