Yogyakarta

YOGYAKARTA (often also called Jogja, Yogya or Jogja) is located in middle of Java Island - Indonesia, where everything is cheap. It's enough with $ 20 per-day, you are able to stay over, eat famous authentic delicious food, and rent a vehicle to explore the pure beaches and thousand of years old ancient temples.

While taking a walk, you can see closely the richness of authentic Javanese culture, the life of friendly humble local people and artists who are making the handicrafts items. For real, Yogyakarta is truly a traveling paradise with a lot of fascination which have not been revealed. 

1. Prambanan is the masterpiece of Hindu culture of the tenth century. The slim building soaring up to 47 meters makes its beautiful architecture incomparable.

2. King Boko Palace is a luxurious palace complex that was built in the eighth century. The most luxurious building during its time was built by one of the relatives of Borobudur founder.

3. Candi Mendut (Mendut Temple) is older than Candi Borobudur. There are stories for children on its walls.

4. The most popular beach in Yogyakarta, Parangtritis offers varied tourism experiences. You may enjoy the scenery of the beach from the horseback or the horse-cart and see the Peh Cun festival with its extraordinary standing egg attraction.

5. Tugu Jogja or the Jogja Monument becomes the landmark that is closely linked to Yogyakarta. There is a tradition to hug and kiss this monument after finishing the study in a university.

6. In six hours time the Dutch troop fled in disorder. An attack serves as the return point of the sovereignty of the Republic of Indonesia.

7. This dance-drama is a marvelous visualization of legendary epos in Javanese culture, Ramayana. Performed in an open stage, Ramayana ballet invites you to enjoy the story in a set of typical Javanese dance accompanied by gamelan music.

8. Gamelan is the music created by integrating voices of gong, kenong and other Javanese music instruments. Soft music that reflects the life harmony of Javanese people will soon greet and calm the soul down once someone is listening to it.

9. Wayang Kulit ( leather Puppet ) show. This performance art has been more than five centuries of age. Presenting the story of Ramayana and Mahabharata, this overnight performance serves the proper space to spend the night, reflect and understand Javanese life philosophy.

10. Kaliurang, To enjoy the enchanting natural view in the north end of Yogyakarta. To touch the cool air and feel romantic atmosphere a la Dutch madam and meneer of the past time in Kaliurang that is located at the foot of Merapi Mountain.