Tour in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Many locations in the area to visit Yogyakarta, Yogya Kembali Monument, Borobudur Temple, Mendut, Parang Beach Tritis, Malioboro, Gallery, art, the Palace, and so on.
If you are a tourist who will visit Indonesia, it is time to just stop by to Yogyakarta.
That the main attraction here is the hospitality of the population, whether native or immigrant.
Typical area, the weather was not too hot and not too cold. Fresh air. The number of vehicles is not too crowded.
Again. You will feel satisfied to walk this road in locasi.
Once you got off the plane. It can be stopped at several hotels, many hotels are offering facilities, tariffs are not expensive. Satisfactory service, then you can enjoy a variety of locations to be visited.

Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY) is the second smallest province after province of DKI Jakarta and is located in the center of Java island, surrounded by the provinces of Central Java and includes the southern central zone of the geological formations south of the island province jawa.Di coastline is 110 km border with Samudera Indonesia, in the north towered the most active volcanoes in the world Merapi (2968 m). Broad overall DIY Province is 3185.8 km and less than 0.5% land area of Indonesia. D isebelah Progo river flows west, originating from Central Java, and rivers in the east Opak that originates at the top of Merapi volcano, which empties into the sea south of Java.
The provincial capital of Yogyakarta Special Region of Yogyakarta is, while the cities that are within the province of Yogyakarta Special Region is Bantul, Wates, Sleman, Wonosari. DIY administratively divided into 1 (one) city and 4 (four) districts, where the Yogyakarta administration section to form a separate entity.
Proximity to the capital city, Jakarta is 600 km, while the big cities which are near Semarang in Central Java (120 km) and Surabaya in East Java (320 km)


Yogyakarta Special Region has 14 superior products:
Batik, Crafts Woven Pandan, Textile, Woven Bamboo Handicraft, Garment, Leather Crafts, Silver, Glove
Wood Craft, tanned skin, Furniture / Furniture, Handicraft Pottery, Handicraft Batu Putih, canned mushroom, Batik (Batik)
Yogyakarta, known as the city of batik, batik motif both classical and modern. There are 400 motifs of batik of Yogyakarta,
Classical batik motif: War motives , Motif Geometry , Latticework motif , Ivy motif, Water Plant Motif , Flower Motif , Animal Motifs in the nature of life and other

Batik industry can be found in DIY

City Tirtodipuran, Panembahan, Prawirotaman, Bantul: Wijirejo, Wukirsari and Murtigading
Kulonprogo: Hargomulyo, Kulur and Sidarejo, Gunungkidul: Nitikan and Ngalang

Textile is a sheet of cloth-making industry can be categorized as raw materials for manufacturers of apparel companies. Textiles including the contributor's largest local revenue, textiles occupy this position because the textile company supplying products to be exported not only supplied but also in their own country and also to various apparel companies in the Province of Special Region Yogyakartra

Clothes So (Garment)
Apparel products from the province of Yogyakarta Special Region has contributed substantial support convection as a national commodity. Potential skilled labor and the presence of textile mills and a wide variety of textile materials, provide support for the development of garment industry in Yogyakarta.

Batu Putih (Limestone)
White stone handicraft industry in the province of Yogyakarta Special Region in today's increasing quite rapidly, as evidenced by starting many emerging small workshops in Yogyakarta white stone.

Furniture
Furniture is also experiencing rapid development, and seemed not to be outdone by the development of timber industry. Furniture produced various forms and both types of repro model and new design with various functions and uses which have extensive marketing areas throughout the world.

Silver
Silver production in Yogyakarta found only in areas Kotagede, and Kotagede own fame was worldwide, it is unsurprising that Kotagede be ne of the object and its own tourist attraction for overseas tourists and domestic.

Pottery (earthenware)
Efforts to diversify the products that flourished earthenware goods produced not only functional objects and various objects of interest by various circles, especially among the middle and upper.

Commercial Furniture (Wooden Craft)
Crafts at the origin produced only to meet the equipment needs of the household and kitchen equipment, along with the development atpi times the raw wood handicrafts experienced development and function of large value, such as kinds of decorative objects.

Matting (Plaited Product)
Craft whose development is rapidly increasing and the demand by various groups both within and outside the country is a natural fiber woven handicrafts. Various materials from natural fibers such as rushes, gebang, and banana gedebog agel and very interesting to make crafts. Handicraft items made from such materials include a variety of bags, tablecloths, table accessories and even up to the box of clothing and other functional objects.
Crafts wicker initially confined to the hobby and continue to grow rapidly in the other ingredients, especially plant fibers such as sisal, pandanus, rushes, and agel and others. The businessmen and craftsmen who produce these crafts in the region most Kulon Progo, but some are in Sleman regency and the city of Yogyakarta.

Special Region of Yogyakarta, Jogja or commonly called, is one of the places where the cultural center of Java. Located at the foot of Mount Merapi, Yogyakarta had become the center of the Islamic Mataram Kingdom government at about age 16 and 17. From the Kingdom of Mataram Yogyakarta's traditional culture is known today originated. This province has a certain charisma that always fascinate everyone who visits.

Yogyakarta Province is also the most densely populated areas in Indonesia. Yogyakarta was founded in 1755, when the separation became the Sultanate of Mataram Kingdom Kasunanan Yogyakarta and Surakarta (Solo called by the Javanese). Art gamelan, classical dances and modern Javanese, as well as shadow puppets, are some of the cultural attractions that are owned by Yogyakarta, which will be forgotten by those who had witnessed it. The craftsmen were excellent in the art of batik, silver, and leather.

Kraton is a center of traditional life are familiar Yogyakarta people called this Jogja. In the rapid modernization, the Sultanate of Yogyakarta Kraton always carry the spirit of change and renewal for Yogyakarta culture for centuries. In addition to classic art, contemporary art as if to find a fertile land in the community-oriented culture of Yogyakarta. ASRI or the Indonesian Fine Arts Academy is the center of the arts in this province. This academy is a place of importance for the development of modern painting in Indonesia, which among others, represented by the late Affandi, one of the best impressionist owned by Indonesia.

Stretches from Mount Merapi to the Indian Ocean, Jogja is the main gateway to the central island of Java. Air access, to the province can be done from Jakarta, Surabaya, and Bali. There are also train services and roads for the chosen transportation by land.
Special Region of Yogyakarta is a relatively small area and narrow, but rich in arts and cultural attraction for tourists. That is why some people admit that Yogyakarta is the birthplace of Javanese culture.

The title of Yogyakarta as a tourism city illustrate the potential of this province in tourism glasses. Yogyakarta is the second largest tourist destination after Bali. Various kinds of tourism objects developed in this area, such as nature tourism, historical tourism, cultural tourism, educational tourism, and even, most recently, tourism nights.

Tourism objects
Temples
One of the attractions found in Yogyakarta and the most famous is the Temple. There is a Hindu temple and some Buddhist temples. Although many have become extinct or destroyed, and had several times restoration, the temples it remains the center of attention of the tourists, both local tourists and foreign tourists.

Beaches
Diyogyakarta there are many beaches. Apart from clean beaches, beautiful scenery, too. Therefore, the beach becomes very interesting to visit the tourists. Although some of the beaches can not be used for swimming because the waves are very fierce, but it did not reduce the attention of tourists.

Highlands
Highland city of Yogyakarta which is not inferior to the high plains city, other cities. With the relatively cool air, beautiful scenery and tranquil atmosphere, this tourist area is suitable for calming the mind that may strain due to all the routines. So the mind becomes calm and clean.

Museums
Some are museum pieces in the city of Yogyakarta, it is because of Yogyakarta is famous as a city full of culture and history. So many relics of history that is stored there.

Other Historic Places
Other tourist areas are also the center of attention of the tourists is the area of the palace which has plenty of history. Until now the area is also the center of the crowd on certain days, which the Java community religious ceremonies together.

Prambanan
Prambanan temple is located approximately 17 kilometers from Yogyakarta. Each person would have seen this temple because it was only 100 meters from the main road. Hindu temple 47 meters high was built by Sanjaya dynasty in the 9th century. This temple complex consists of 3. The main temple is located on the inside of the complex and surrounded by smaller temples called perwara temple. Some of these temples is the contribution of regional leaders as a tribute to the King.

Candi Borobudur
Famous Borobudur Temple as one of the seven wonders of the world and is the largest stupa in the world. Borobudur was built in the heyday of Sailendra Dynasty. Borobudur was about 42 km from Yogyakarta, which only require one hour if taken with driving a car or one and a half hours by public transportation.

Candi Sari
Is a Hindu heritage buildings, comes from a somewhat younger period of time of culture of Central Java. Located in Kelurahan Sambirejo, Prambanan.

Temple Kalasan
This temple was built sabagai awards for the marriage of King Pancapana Sanjaya Dynasty and Dynasty empress of Sailendra, Dyah Pramudya Wardhani.

Temple Sambisari
Sambisari temple is a Hindu temple from the 10th century and is expected to be built by a king of wanca Sanjaya, with a statue of Shiva as the Grand Master, occupied the main chamber.

Temple Gebang
Hindu religion is a relic of the 7th century and is expected to be built also by the king of wanca Sanjaya.

Coast-Coast
Parangtritis Beach
The greatness of this beach's name was never apart from the legend of monumental Nyai Roro Kidul is known as the Queen of the South Coast. In addition Parangtritis beach itself, there are some other interesting objects that you visit, such as Wedang Parang Beach, Beach Parangkusumo, Gambirowati Plateau, Goa and Surat Sheikh Langse Belu-Belu.
Parangtritis beach is located about 27 km south of Yogyakarta city. The location is easily accessible by various means of transportation. In addition, in this area quite a lot of available lodging facilities and restaurants, swimming pool, bathhouse and campsite. To achieve this major tourist sites, there are two paths that can be used. The first path is relatively short, takni 27 km from Yogyakarta, Sultan's Palace-Village-Beach Parangtritis Kretek. If the journey performed in the morning and afternoon, on this route will always be found 'a bike army' of workers who provide a picture of harmony and peace among them. Jallur second, although the travel distance of 37 km, passing through mountain scenery route attractive. The route of this path is: Terminal Region Giwangan-Siluk Imogiri-Village-Beach Parangtritis.

Pantai Baron
This beach is located in Gunungkidul District, located about 60 km south of Yogyakarta city. Baron beach is the estuary of the river beneath the rocks. This beach is actually a bay flanked by walls of palm tree hill. Classified rather large waves.
Distinctive character of the beach is visible in the dynamics of a fisherman's life at the location. Through these fishermen, the wealth of marine animals can be enjoyed immediately. In fact, around the coast of available stalls that allow visitors to enjoy the seafood is fresh. Although the distance is a bit far, road conditions by traveling through the town Wonosari, Gunungkidul district capital. The distance between the city and the location Wonosari coast about 20 km. The journey to this beach location across the hills of limestone, which is known as the Thousand Mountains.

Coast Kukup
As a natural sequence from the beach perpantaian Baron, Kukup picture of the beach is not much different. This beach is about 1 km from the Beach Baron. The characteristics of the object is on the beach Kukup hiasnya fish collection. Visitors can simply view or even buy it. Another characteristic feature of this beach is the exotic colors of white sand beaches are yellowish.

Coast Krakal
Although still a link from a visit to the Beach Baron and Kukup Beach, nuances way Krakal Beach location is slightly different. One might even say, Pantai Krakal give the whole picture of the beach panorama. Along the way to the location of this beach, looking beautiful scenery of limestone hills, interspersed with terraces of rock. Alloys such rocks is known as karst regions, namely the former seabed have the appointment process so that the crust of the earth rose up to form a plateau. The rocks are used to be a former nest / house reef animals that live in the moment. Krakal relatively gently sloping beach. This allows sunlight turn perpantaian horizon, and the sea breeze blew cool. White sand long enough to lay on shore, which is about 5 km, as always pure white by the waves dibasuk large enough.

Sadeng Coast
In the surrounding area there are rock caves that jutted into the sea, which is used as a swallow's nests. Nest was taken by local communities, so that could be one source of income.
This area is also very good for sports hiking and camping scout. Facilities and infrastructure here is quite adequate.
In the surrounding area there are rock caves that jutted into the sea, which is used as a swallow's nests. Nest was taken by local communities, so that could be one source of income.
This area is also very good for sports hiking and camping scout. Facilities and infrastructure here is quite adequate.

Parangkusumo Beach
According to legend, this place is a field meeting of the King of Yogyakarta with Nyai Roro Kidul. Meeting place is exactly located on a rock in the sand intrusion perpantaian. In connection with the legend, this beach is known very sacred.

Beach area and Congot Glagah
Both beaches are located in the District Kulonprogo. Both are almost the same character, such as natural sand, which extend along the perpantaian. There is also some kind of gazebo that can be used for shelter or as a bridge to enjoy the symphony southern ocean waves.
Glagah beach is located in the southwest city of Yogyakarta. The location is easily accessible by public transportation, because located about 1.5 km on the streets of Yogyakarta-Purworejo artery. From the point of this artery, the location of the beach can be reached by motorcycle taxi transportsi JSA. Along the road to this beach objects mngalir Serang River. The river is usually used sports fans canoe (paddle) to practice and compete. Congot beach is about 5 km from Beach Glagah. So close that the beach is usually a visit dalanm together. Especially around the beach area available for recreation facilities, such as gardening, fishing pond, and the campsite.

Wedi Ombo beaches and Rongkop
Both these beaches are perpantaian cluster located in the east end of DIY. The distance is about 80 km from the city of Yogyakarta. But if the transportation line, both these beaches can be united on the way to the Beach Baron, Kukup and Krakal. Wedi Ombo beach is actually a bay flanked by the lush hills. Location This beach is often used for camping. Beach Rongkop characteristic is the collection of swallow's nests. These birds usually live in caves located in the hills of rock. This swallow's nests into food tasty enough.

Highlands

Kaliurang
Kaliurang is a resort in a mountainous area famous, is about 24 km to the north of Yogyakarta. The cool mountain atmosphere can help us eliminate the boredom and heat the city of Yogyakarta.
Green valley stretching and hills is a wonderful place for young people for camping or hiking. Sometimes, especially at night one can see the majestic scenery of lava flowing down from Mount Merapi.
There are also a variety of facilities for tourists such as restaurants, hotels, tennis courts, swimming pools, parks and camping areas.

Merapi summit
A walk to areas outside the city of Yogyakarta is a very pleasant thing. So much beautiful scenery can be enjoyed as rural and unspoiled stretches of fertile agricultural land with a mountain backdrop. The area around Yogyakarta is a suitable area for a vacation. There are places in the hill resort. In this area of the mountain lovers will enjoy the adventure. Mount Merapi is located in the north of Yogyakarta in 2920 m altitude above sea level. From a distance look white smoke emerged from the volcano summit between clouds moving. Mount Merapi crater shaped sandy plateau. The extent of approximately 4 acres with a few craters smaller still active. Peak of the volcano can be observed from the western slopes of the village of Turi, about 15 km from Yogyakarta. To get a clearer view, go to the observation in Plawangan and use binoculars to observe the top trim. The time is right to enjoy the beauty of the volcano is approximately at 08.00 the morning after sunrise. Climbing to the top of mount Merapi can be completed in 7 to 8 hours. The shortest path to the summit is through the village of Selo, a village between Merapi and Merbabu, which only takes about 3 hours to reach the peak of Merapi. For those who are interested in climbing advised to first seek information from the Directorate of Volcanology Yogyakarta.

Mountains Suroloyo
This tourism object is at the highest peak Menoreh Hills Village, located in Keceme, Gerbosari Village, District Samigaluh, located approximately 45 km from Yogyakarta. On this tour object, feeling the cool mountain air above the carpet of verdant plantations, tourists can enjoy the charm of the rising sun, while to the north of the peak can be seen Suroloyo splendor of Borobudur Temple. In Suroloyo have some mythological place that smelled of course a pity to pass up, among others: - Peak Sariloyo - Tegal Hot - Sendang Kadewatan - Sendang Kawidodaren - Kaendran Hermitage - Hermitage mintorogo On each date in the Top 1 Syuro Suroloyo ceremony is always held Jamasan legacy gift from the Kingdom of Spear YOGYAKRTA Manggolo Kyai Kyai Murti and Songsong Manggolo Dewo. Village elders from home Keceme, ceremony began with the procession, heritage, followed by the procession that brought the mountains of the earth, accompanied by traditional music to tetabuhan Sendang Kawidodaren the ceremony held jamasan heritage. Is also interesting from the activities of this ritual is a hick-rube of the contested results of the earth by the citizens and the visitors. It is said that those who can get hick-rube will get a blessing from God Almighty in the form of abundant crops.


Museum
Jogja Kembali Monument Museum
Yogya Kembali Monument erected on the ring road north of Yogyakarta. The monument was erected to commemorate the city of Yogyakarta has returned to the capital of the Republic of Indonesia on July 6, 1966. Monument to the height of 31 m is the symbol of heavenly mountain, starting from the Sultan Palace as a pivot north toward the Tugu monument (the street Malioboro) Yogyakarta monument then headed back, ending at the top of mount Merapi. This monument consists of 3 floors. The first floor contains a museum, library, auditorium and cafeteria. 2nd floor there are 10 dioramas illustrate the outline Yogyakarta struggle to defend the Republic of Indonesia from Dutch colonialism started from December 1948 until July 1949. Along the side of the stairs there are 40 reliefs depicting the history of Indonesian people fought against the Dutch on August 17, 1945 and gained international recognition as the Republic on December 27, 1949. The inscription on this floor is made of the national flag Red and White. On the outer side of the building have a big yard for the stage show or special occasions, as well as bearing walls more than 400 Indonesian hero's name. Yogya Kembali Monument location close to the road to Borobudur Temple.

Sasana Wiratama
Sonobudoyo is the second most complete museum in Indonesia after a similar museum in Jakarta. In this museum there are various collections of interesting and very valuable as historical relics, antiques, local culture and other historical objects. This museum is located in the north of the square north of Yogyakarta. This museum was built in 1935 with the architectural style of Java. Sonobudoyo museum gate similar to one in the Holy Mosque. Ghost is a small town on the north coast of Java island which is the first Islamic center in Java. Gate connecting "Pendopo" (main hall) to "Joglo Up" (main building without walls).

Museum Karaton Bebadan Ngayogyakarta
In the reign of Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono VII and the reign of Sultan Hamengkubuwono VIII, the palace visitors managed and regulated by the Dutch government called Translat Office means the Bureau of Interpreters. At the time the palace was opened to the public on Monday and Thursday, the guide is an Indo Ordonans Dutch nationality.
The reign of Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX of tourism affairs entrusted to the Royal Palace of Parentah Luhur which then changed its name Kawedanan Kori, and eventually changed its name to Main Dwara Pura. The guide is taken from K.H.P. Widya Budaya, because the number of visitors increased progressively Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX set up a "Museum of the palace compound Bebadan" particular task is to manage and regulate placement of objects - ancient objects. Ancient objects were placed in the ward - the ward. Finance Tourism Bebadan held by them. Tepas Tourism Karaton only manage the flow of tourists. Since the date of October 1, 1969 this office occupies a ward Pacaosan west gate of Sri Manganti until now.
Buildings Palace complex includes seven buildings (of land), building and the other one connected to a gate / REGOL. The seven buildings are:
1. Sitihinggil north and Cultural Complex
2. Kemadungan north through the gate Brojonolo
3. Sri Manganti through the gates of Sri Manganti
4. Kedaton courtyard through the gate Donopertopo
5. Kemagangan through the gate Kemagangan
6. Kemandungan south through the gate of Bluebird Motel
7. Sitihinggil south, through the gate Kemandungan.


Type objects - objects Palace Museum collection is displayed as follows:

1. Gamelan heritage of 5 devices,
2. Some of the sedan, including a stretcher Kyai sedan Lawak, Greater than
3. Bedug Kauman Mosque,
4. objects - objects of vehicles and furniture bride is placed in the hall Traju Mas,
5. Things other ceremonies that are stored in Gedong Kopo,
6. Genealogy Sultan, pictures, photos - photos and paintings placed in the Building Sultan Pringgodani,
7. Hamengkubuwono IX museum that holds various collections Sultan HB. IX at the time was young until Dalem subsided.
8. Tools to eat and drink stored in Patehan Building (Museum Cups),
9. Various stored in the Museum train Train Rotowijayan.

Kraton Yogyakarta
More than 200 years ago, the place where the Sultan's Palace are now in a marshy area known as Pachetokan Bannerman, who later built a rest house named Ayodya. Sultan's Palace facing the north, on the north south axis, between the mountains and the sea south trim. In the palace hall, the scene can be witnessed pisowanan (supreme court) where the Sultan sat on the throne confronted stakeholders court office. Donopratomo Regol Sri connecting pages with the page core Manganti palace, guarded by 2 (two) sculpture named Dwarapala Cingkarabala and Balaupata, which represents both the human personality, who always uses her voice to always do good and forbid evil. At the core of the palace yard, can be seen where the Sultan lived used to receive guests of honor and a party. In this place there is also a place to stay keputren or daughters who had married the Sultan. Yogyakarta palace complex can be visited by the general public from 07.30 until 13:00 every day. Certain days, closing on Friday and open until 12:00 o'clock.

Fortress Vredeburg
Location Vredeburg Fortress dealing with the Great House. The fort was built in 1765 by the Dutch in the Dutch power to protect the residence of the Dutch rulers of Yogyakarta Kingdom cannon attacks. The fort is also surrounded by a moat, which until now still can be found there.
The fort is a square also has a control tower at the four corners and sides that allow the Dutch to walk around while on guard and opened fire when needed. On the basis of a cannon at the southern stronghold, Sultan's Palace and several other historic buildings including the surrounding traffic densities seen clearly. The fort is located not so far from downtown, and within walking distance of downtown.

Great Mosque
The mosque is located in western North Square of Yogyakarta, a Javanese-style building-specific, the main form of a beautiful roof-like roof Kadilangu Mosque in Demak city built by Sunan Kalijaga, one of the Songo.

Puro Pakualaman
Sri Pakualam residence is located on Jalan Sultan Agung. As one of the special place in DIY, Puro Pakualaman also used to receive state guests who visit Yogyakarta. Four rooms at the front of the east wing of the palace is used as a museum Puro Pakualaman open to the public from 11:00 hrs sd 13:00 each day Monday-Thursday. Stored in the museum historical objects Paku Alam family heritage.

White Pal monument
One of the monument that stands as a silent witness is the Tugu Yogyakarta development. The monument was erected to commemorate the founding of the Sultanate of Ngayogyakarta in 1755. In 1889 the monument was torn down and replaced with new ones, with different forms of the original building is cylindrical. Highway in the south of the Palace is a monument to Prince Mangkubumi road, followed by Malioboro street after passing the railway station. Antique lamps and small gardens are beautifully decorated set with the left and right side of this road.