Sabtu, 11 Juni 2016
Yogyakarta is the capital city of the Yogyakarta Special Region in Central Java, Indonesia and also can be known interchangeably as Jogjakarta or Jogja. If someone asked me where is one place to go in Java I would say it is here as there are many things to do and also to see here.
Wedged strategically between two powerhouse of ancient temples – Prambanan the magnificent Hindu temple and Borobudur the renown Buddhist temple, this place holds more wonders than just that. You can explore the main streets and narrow alleys for hidden treasures of bygone days, taste the best Javanese food and soak yourself in history, art and culture.
Unsurprisingly, it is one of the major tourist hubs in Indonesia, due to its uniqueness and all the tourist attractions, sightseeing places and many things to do all packed into one.
Now i'm gonna give you the top things that you should to do when you visit in Yogyakarta.
Here about the top things to do in Yogyakarta:
You definitely have to know the name of a very famous street in the city of Yogyakarta. Malioboro Street, is an icon of Yogyakarta as a tourism city in Indonesia. Everyone who ever travel to Yogyakarta, surely not want to miss the chance to walk down the street in the heart of Yogyakarta.
Malioboro Street is the name of one of the regions of the three roads in the city of Yogyakarta, which stretches from Tugu up to the intersection of Post Office in Yogyakarta. Overall composed of Margo Utomo Road, Malioboro Road, and Margo Mulyo Road. This road is an imaginary line shaft Kraton.
Before it turned into a crowded street as it is now, once Malioboro just quiet street segment with tamarind trees that grow in the right and left. This road is passable only by a few people who want to go to the Palace or complex in Yogyakarta region first indische like Loji Besar (Vredeburg), Loji Kecil (area next to the Great), Loji Kebon (the Great), and Loji Setan (Parliament Office).
On December 20, 2013 and then, at 10:30 am by Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X name two streets Malioboro is returned to its original name, Mangkubumi Street be the Margo Utomo Street, and Jendral Achmad Yani Street be Mulyo Margo Street.
In Malioboro area, you can enjoy some of the attractions include Tugu Yogyakarta, Great House, Beringharjo, Vredeburg, and Monument Serangan Umum 1 Maret.
In addition, a very famous Malioboro street with street vendors selling various souvenirs typical craft Yogyakarta are like puppets, batik, rattan ornament, silver, handicrafts from bamboo, blangkon, miniature vehicles of Yogyakarta, and various accessories. There ‘lesehan’ stalls at night which sells typical food of Yogyakarta, ‘Gudeg Jogja’. Malioboro is also famous as a gathering place for artists who often express their ability to play music, painting, pantomime, and others along this road.
Malioboro is a way of weaving the history, stories, and memories are so much in the mind of every person who ever visited. Malioboro exoticism continue to cling and never lost. You should not miss the shopping and bargain in Malioboro when you travel to Yogyakarta.
This place is frequented for tourists at night time, night serene atmosphere make this place often used to resfresing, hangout with family, boyfriend and friends so that is what makes this place as a romantic place.
Be awed by the magnificent Prambanan Temple
Yogyakarta should be proud to have Gunung Kidul in it. Because Gunung Kidul is a paradise beach in Yogyakarta. Gunung Kidul has many beautiful beaches and exotic to attract local and foreign tourists. One of them Indrayanti Beach that you must visit if you travel to Yogyakarta. The beach is quite famous for its comfortable, white sand and crystal clear sea water, as well as the restaurant which is on the seashore. You can feel the sensation of a romantic dinner on the beach.
In addition, at night you can visit the existing gazebo on the beach. The lights in the gazebo and clever wind and the waves will add to the romantic atmosphere on your dinner.
Many say that the "court employees' average has supernatural powers. If entering the palace of Yogyakarta we will feel like a different aura of awesomeness and so on. Many myths are told in the palace of Yogyakarta are heirlooms stored magic. The weapons are stored in the Kraton magic and on the anniversary of a specific date as the date of 1 suro arms would be issued to wash with special rituals. In addition, on a certain date carriage in Kencana Railway Museum located next to the palace will be issued to wash with a special ceremony. Uniquely is used washing water carriage is contested by people around Yogyakarta.
Borobudur is one of the wonders of the world objects recognized by
UNESCO.
This temple has a uniqueness that is very interesting. There are reliefs
describing how the state at the time of the kingdom of Sriwijaya. The
first temple was built during the Sailendra dynasty.
The location of this temple is located in Magelang, Central Java, or if from a yogyakarta distance to get to Borobudur temple is 50 Kilometers. so many tourists visiting Yogyakarta also visit the Borobudur temple.
The right time to witness the beauty of Borobudur temple is during the day, because we can see very clearly one of the wonders of the objects of this world. However, on the anniversary of Waicak this temple will be very crowded at all good visit people who want to worship and those who just want to watch the flying lanterns at night from Borobudur temple.
The way to get to the temple of Borobudur is if you are from the city of Yogyakarta, you should direct road to Magelang, once on the road continues to follow the path Magelang Magelang approximately 50 kilometers up on your left side there is a hint if turn left towards the temple of Borobudur. Turn left and follow the road, then you will see ccandi Mendut but keep going straight until approximately 3 KM until you arrive at the Borobudur temple.
Embung Sriten: The New Artificial Ponds and Highest Ponds in Yogyakarta
After success developing artificial ponds with geomembrane method in Nglanggeran village, patuk, Special district of Yogyakarta Government developing again artificial ponds (Embung Sriten) in nglanggeran. Two artificial ponds located in Sriten Village, Pilangrejo, Nglimpar and located in Gunung Panggung, Tambakromo village, Pojong. Inaugurated by Special District of Yogyakarta Governor, Sri Sultan Hamengkubuono X.
Yogyakarta.
2. If you want to using car, recommended to use 4 WD car.
3. Make a sure if your vehicle is on good performance.
4. Don’t forcing your self to climb to the top if weather is on bad condition.
5. Be careful.
Happy traveling to Embung Sriten, Gunung Kidul, Special District of Yogyakarta.
Travel to Goa Pindul cave tubing
The best tourist rides latter is often a trending topic of Jogja community. Goa Pindul is a new tourist attractions in Yogyakarta most popular today. Many tourists both foreign and indigenous communities in Yogyakarta came to travel to cave goa Pindul.
This place is fun but also very challenging for those of you who are not familiar.
Underground river tour. You will feel great float on the water that flows and passes through dark caves. There are several zones which would you pass, there is a bright zone, the dark zone and the zone will be lit which we passed. In the cave Pindul you can feel the sensation that you may have never felt before. Tourism vehicle allows you to swim with safety and use a float in the Oyo river. Prior to float and explore the cave Pindul, we will be guided by the side of the cave tour manager Pindul to use the equipment that needs to be in use.
In the Pindul cave we can feel the great rafting sensation.
If rafting or rafting using a rubber boat but in goa Pindul we use the
tires in which to explore the cave Pindul. We also can see the unique rock stalactites in the Pindul cave tubing. Equipment
that will be used when going to cave Pindul is like a car tire that
will be used as our float when in the river, so do not worry if you can
not swim. Due to feel the thrill of Pindul cave tour, those who
can not swim also be able to feel it. In addition, we will be guided to
use safety equipment, safety clothing that makes our bodies float on
the water. It will make us feel comfortable without worrying if dropped
from a float, because we use safety equipment.In addition, while our
journey will be monitored so there will be a photographer who watched
and took photos of us and we can get our wonderful moments as it passes
through the cave with beautiful Pindul for professional photographer
shots. While float on the river you will follow the river water flowing
beneath the rocks of this cave is very challenging. Lighting
ala cave did not so bright but still allows you to see the beautiful
cave Pindul, and waving your hands to your friends who use other buoys.
Wedged strategically between two powerhouse of ancient temples – Prambanan the magnificent Hindu temple and Borobudur the renown Buddhist temple, this place holds more wonders than just that. You can explore the main streets and narrow alleys for hidden treasures of bygone days, taste the best Javanese food and soak yourself in history, art and culture.
Unsurprisingly, it is one of the major tourist hubs in Indonesia, due to its uniqueness and all the tourist attractions, sightseeing places and many things to do all packed into one.
Now i'm gonna give you the top things that you should to do when you visit in Yogyakarta.
Here about the top things to do in Yogyakarta:
1.Enjoying Exoticism Heart of Yogyakarta in Malioboro
Malioboro Street is the name of one of the regions of the three roads in the city of Yogyakarta, which stretches from Tugu up to the intersection of Post Office in Yogyakarta. Overall composed of Margo Utomo Road, Malioboro Road, and Margo Mulyo Road. This road is an imaginary line shaft Kraton.
Before it turned into a crowded street as it is now, once Malioboro just quiet street segment with tamarind trees that grow in the right and left. This road is passable only by a few people who want to go to the Palace or complex in Yogyakarta region first indische like Loji Besar (Vredeburg), Loji Kecil (area next to the Great), Loji Kebon (the Great), and Loji Setan (Parliament Office).
On December 20, 2013 and then, at 10:30 am by Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X name two streets Malioboro is returned to its original name, Mangkubumi Street be the Margo Utomo Street, and Jendral Achmad Yani Street be Mulyo Margo Street.
In Malioboro area, you can enjoy some of the attractions include Tugu Yogyakarta, Great House, Beringharjo, Vredeburg, and Monument Serangan Umum 1 Maret.
2. Zero km Yogyakarta
Zero km Yogyakarta is a center point kilometers Yogyakarta is located exactly in the middle of the intersection between Jl.Panembahan Senopati, Jl.Pangurakan, Jl.KH Ahmad Dahlan, Jl.Margo Mulyo / Jl.Ahmad Yani, precisely Malioborro southern and northern North Square Yogyakarta.
This place is frequented for tourists at night time, night serene atmosphere make this place often used to resfresing, hangout with family, boyfriend and friends so that is what makes this place as a romantic place.
This is the place where you can visit the evening until the morning, because of the atmosphere at that time was a very nice atmosphere for a visit or hang out together at zero km.
Zero km Yogyakarta today as a highly preferred place for young people, where you can enjoy the evenings in Yogyakarta and you can capture the most beautiful moment that Selfi photos, and photos with friends, girlfriends and so on.
READ ALSO : Enjoying Your Night in Yogyakarta with Kopi Joss
3.Prambanan temple Yogyakarta
Be awed by the magnificent Prambanan Temple
Candi Prambanan (temple), or also known as Candi Rara Jonggrang, is a well known ancient Hindu Temple in Indonesia. It is built during the 9th century for Trimurti as an expression that God is the Creator (Brahma), Preserver (Vishnu) and also the Destroyer (Shiva). The temple compound lies just 18km east of Yogyakarta and can be easily reached with the Transjogja public bus, which is by far the cheapest and best option to visit Prambanan. It is one of the Indonesia UNESCO World Heritage Site, being one of the largest Hindu temple architecture in Southeast Asia.
4. Enjoy the White Sand and Dinner at Beachfront Indrayanti Beach
Yogyakarta should be proud to have Gunung Kidul in it. Because Gunung Kidul is a paradise beach in Yogyakarta. Gunung Kidul has many beautiful beaches and exotic to attract local and foreign tourists. One of them Indrayanti Beach that you must visit if you travel to Yogyakarta. The beach is quite famous for its comfortable, white sand and crystal clear sea water, as well as the restaurant which is on the seashore. You can feel the sensation of a romantic dinner on the beach.
The original name of this beach is the Pulang Syawal Beach, or shortened to 'Pantai Pulsa'. However , people are more familiar with the name Indrayanti Beach. This could reap a lot of controversy because 'Indrayanti' is not the name of the beach, but the name of the owner of cafes and restaurants in this beach. Because the name 'Indrayanti' emblazoned on the nameplate of the cafes and restaurants, eventually the people call this beach as Indrayanti Beach, even though the government gave the name of this beach is Pulang Syawal Beach.
Business Indrayanti Beach helped bring positive impact on this coast, along the coastline on this beach looks clean and free of litter. Because managers provide rules that every person who visited this beach then littering will be fined 10,000 rupiah for each waste disposed.
Indrayanti Beach is located on the east Coast Sundak. The beach is very special because of its cleanliness, comfort, white sand, coral reefs, crystal clear water, as well as a restaurant on the beach. You can enjoy a variety of delicious dishes are served.
In addition, at night you can visit the existing gazebo on the beach. The lights in the gazebo and clever wind and the waves will add to the romantic atmosphere on your dinner.
Indrayanti Beach also has complete facilities compared to other beaches, the restaurants, cafes, shops, lodging, bathroom and toilet, a gazebo, and a small mosque. To enjoy the beauty of this beach, you are required to pay 10.000 rupiah in post retribution.
Don’t miss this beach when you travel to Yogyakarta. For beauty, hygiene, and it was very interesting and fascinating.
5. Enjoy the sights and stories at Kraton Yogyakarta
A well-maintained palace from the days of Sultans of Yogyakarta, you will find unique architecture and heirlooms of the days of glory here. All travelers will be accompanied by a local guide who amazingly can speak all kinds of language, and though you may wary of a guide idea, you will definitely find it enjoyable as you listen to myths, rituals, stories and even humor as you go along the palace grounds. Indeed, a must visit to understand the deep rich history and culture of Jogja.
Keraton Yogyakarta is the place of Sri Sultan Hamengkubuono or The King of Mataram Kingdom of (Yogyakarta). Can also be called as home to the king's palace and the servants of the king ("court employees"). "Court employees" are those who serve the king assigned according their respective duties to help their duties in maintaining public welfare kings in Yogyakarta.
Many say that the "court employees' average has supernatural powers. If entering the palace of Yogyakarta we will feel like a different aura of awesomeness and so on. Many myths are told in the palace of Yogyakarta are heirlooms stored magic. The weapons are stored in the Kraton magic and on the anniversary of a specific date as the date of 1 suro arms would be issued to wash with special rituals. In addition, on a certain date carriage in Kencana Railway Museum located next to the palace will be issued to wash with a special ceremony. Uniquely is used washing water carriage is contested by people around Yogyakarta.
6. Borobudur temple Yogyakarta
The location of this temple is located in Magelang, Central Java, or if from a yogyakarta distance to get to Borobudur temple is 50 Kilometers. so many tourists visiting Yogyakarta also visit the Borobudur temple.
The right time to witness the beauty of Borobudur temple is during the day, because we can see very clearly one of the wonders of the objects of this world. However, on the anniversary of Waicak this temple will be very crowded at all good visit people who want to worship and those who just want to watch the flying lanterns at night from Borobudur temple.
The way to get to the temple of Borobudur is if you are from the city of Yogyakarta, you should direct road to Magelang, once on the road continues to follow the path Magelang Magelang approximately 50 kilometers up on your left side there is a hint if turn left towards the temple of Borobudur. Turn left and follow the road, then you will see ccandi Mendut but keep going straight until approximately 3 KM until you arrive at the Borobudur temple.
7. Embung Sriten: The New Artificial Ponds and Highest Ponds in Yogyakarta
After success developing artificial ponds with geomembrane method in Nglanggeran village, patuk, Special district of Yogyakarta Government developing again artificial ponds (Embung Sriten) in nglanggeran. Two artificial ponds located in Sriten Village, Pilangrejo, Nglimpar and located in Gunung Panggung, Tambakromo village, Pojong. Inaugurated by Special District of Yogyakarta Governor, Sri Sultan Hamengkubuono X.
Stand at 898 Meters Above The Sea Level
After that in Sriten village continuously named Batara Sriten is located in Sultan Ground Land and stand at 898 Meters above the sea level. Sriten artificial ponds is developed by government funds Special District of Yogyakarta about Rp. 2.000.000.000,- Rupiah has be highest artificial ponds in Special District ofYogyakarta.
Agrotourism fruit garden
Embung Sriten is developed to be agrotourism fruit garden like a mangosteen and longan in baturagung hills which the highest mountain in Gunung Kidul and top of Tugu Magir .Amazing Moment
Enjoyed landscape of artificial ponds of sriten at the top of cloud with amazing view is the best moment you can try in Gunung Kidul if you travelling to Yogyakarta. From the top of Sriten artificial ponds you can see the town near of wonosari like a Klaten, Rawa Jombor, Waduk Gajah Mungkur, Wonogiri, Sleman and you can see merapi mountain. Its so beautiful landscape.Tips for traveling to Embung Sriten
1. Use motorcycle but don’t use automatic motorcycle.2. If you want to using car, recommended to use 4 WD car.
3. Make a sure if your vehicle is on good performance.
4. Don’t forcing your self to climb to the top if weather is on bad condition.
5. Be careful.
Happy traveling to Embung Sriten, Gunung Kidul, Special District of Yogyakarta.
8. The best rafting ala cave Pindul Yogyakarta.
The best tourist rides latter is often a trending topic of Jogja community. Goa Pindul is a new tourist attractions in Yogyakarta most popular today. Many tourists both foreign and indigenous communities in Yogyakarta came to travel to cave goa Pindul.
This place is fun but also very challenging for those of you who are not familiar.
Underground river tour. You will feel great float on the water that flows and passes through dark caves. There are several zones which would you pass, there is a bright zone, the dark zone and the zone will be lit which we passed. In the cave Pindul you can feel the sensation that you may have never felt before. Tourism vehicle allows you to swim with safety and use a float in the Oyo river. Prior to float and explore the cave Pindul, we will be guided by the side of the cave tour manager Pindul to use the equipment that needs to be in use.
