Yogyakarta has a variety of beautiful tourist destinations and diverse. certainly no less than the other tourist attractions in Indonesia as well as Bali is beautiful and charming. when visiting the island of Bali we will see diverse cultural heritage in the form of temples. In Yogyakarta then we could see a lot of temples that is no less unique
Jogja has many attractions that can be used as a tourist destination. ranging from historical tourism, cultural tourism, nature tourism and culinary tourism.
The following are some of the most popular tourist attractions in Yogyakarta (Jogja):
Prambanan Temple (Candi Prembanan)
This temple is also known by the name Jonggrang temple and
is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia, and was built in the 9th
century AD. This temple is built and dedicated to Trimurti, the three main gods
of Hinduism are Brahma as the creator god, the god Vishnu as the preserver, and
Shiva as the god of destruction. Based on the inscription Siwagrha writing the
original name of this temple complex is Siwagrha (Sanskrit means 'house of
Shiva'), in garbagriha or main hall of the temple there is a statue of Shiva
Mahadeva with a height of three meters which shows if in this temple of Lord
Shiva which is preferred
The location of this temple at Prambanan village, island of
Java, approximately 20 kilometers east of Yogyakarta, 40 kilometers west of
Surakarta and 120 kilometers south of Semarang, right in the border region
between the provinces of Central Java and Yogyakarta.
Prambanan included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is
the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia, and also one of the most beautiful
temples in Southeast Asia. The architecture of the building is shaped like a
tall and slender Hindu architecture in general. Shiva temple is the main temple
which has a height reaching 47 meters in the center of the complex cluster of
towering temples smaller. As one of the grandest temples in Southeast Asia,
Prambanan Temple, the main attraction of tourists from all over the world.
According to writings found on Siwagrha inscriptions, the
temple was first built around 850 AD by Rakai Pikatan, which then continued to
be developed and expanded by Balitung Maha Sambu, during the Mataram kingdom
Medang
Yogyakarta Palace (Kraton Jogja)
Yogyakarta Sultanate Ngayogyakarta or now more commonly known
by the name of the Yogyakarta Palace is the center of Javanese culture is a
living museum in Yogyakarta. Not only is home to the king and his family alone,
Kraton also be the center of Javanese cultural development, as well as the
cultural guard. In this place, tourists can learn and see firsthand how
Javanese culture kept alive and preserved. Yogyakarta Palace built by Prince
Mangkubumi in 1755, a few months after
the signing of the Treaty Giyanti. Banyan Forest was chosen as the home to the
palace because the land between two rivers that are considered good and
protected from possible flooding. Despite hundreds of years old and was damaged
by a massive earthquake in 1867, the Yogyakarta Palace buildings still standing
strong and well maintained
Visiting the Sultan's Palace will provide valuable
experience at the same time impressive. Palace at the center of the imaginary
line that connects Parangtritis and Mount Merapi has 2 counter inside, the
first in the military side: (First North Square) and on the side: Tourism
(Regol Keben). If entering from the military side: travelers can only enter
Pagelaran ward and Siti Hinggil and see a collection of some of the royal train
while if entering from the side: Tourism Complex then you can enter Sri
Manganti and Kedhaton where there Kencono Ward became the main hall of the
kingdom. The distance between the first and second counter door is not far
away, along Road Rotowijayan enough travelers on foot or by rickshaw.
There are many things that can be seen at the Sultan Palace,
ranging from activities of courtiers who were doing its job or see a collection
of items Kraton. Collections are stored in glass boxes that are scattered in
various rooms ranging from ceramics and glassware, weapons, photographs,
miniatures and replicas, to various types of batik making process as well deorama.
In addition, tourists can also enjoy the performing arts with a different
schedule every day. The show started from macapat, puppet, shadow puppets, and
dance. Travelers to enjoy the performing arts do not have to pay extra. If it
comes on Tuesday wage, you can watch the race jemparingan or archery style
Kemandhungan Mataraman in the South. Jemparingan is implemented in the
framework of the remains of the palace of Sri Sultan HB X the uniqueeness of jemparingan
is each participant is required to wear traditional Javanese clothes and
archery in a sitting position.
Parangtritis beach
Parangtritis is located 27 km south of Yogyakarta and easily accessible
by public transportation that operate up to 17:00pm as well as private
vehicles. The afternoon before sunset is the best time to visit this most
popular beach in Yogyakarta. But if you arrive sooner, it will not hurt for
going up to Tebing Gembirawati (Gembirawati cliffs) behind this beach. From
there, we can see the whole area of Parangtritis Beach, southern sea, up to the
horizon
Not many people know that on the east side of this clifft, hidden temple
ruins. Unlike the other temples located in a mountainous area, Gembirawati
Temple is only a few hundred meters from the edge of Parangtritis Beach. To
reach this temple, we can pass road uphill near the Hotel Queen of the South
and then go down the path to the west for approximately 100 meters. Faintly
roar of the ferocious waves of the southern sea could be heard from this temple
Parangtritis Beach is very closely related to the legend of Ratu Kidul
(Queen of South). Many Javanese people believe that Parangtritis Beach is the
gate of Ratu Kidul's magical kingdom who controls the southern sea. Hotel Queen
of the South is a resort that is named according to this the legend.
Unfortunately the resort is now rarely, whereas it used to have a view that
could make us breathless.
A Romantic
Sunset in Parangtritis
When the sun is leaning to the west and the weather is sunny, it
is time for having fun. Although visitors are prohibited from swimming,
Parangtritis Beach is not lack of the means for having fun. On the beach there
is ATVs (All-terrain Vehicle) rental, the tariff is around Rp. 50.000 to
100.000 per half hour. Enter its gear and then release the clutch while pulling
the gas. Brrooom, four-wheeled all-terrain motorcycle will be raced bringing
you across the sand beach dune.
Well, ATVs may only be suitable for those who are more adventurous.
Another option is the carriage. Walking along the sand surface that is smoothly
swept by the wave with two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage is no less enjoyable.
The carriage will bring us to the end of the east coast of Parangtritis Beach
where the cluster of rocks that is so beautiful , so it is often used as the
spot of a pre-wedding photo shoot. The dim twilight and golden shade of the sun
on the water surface more raise a romantic atmosphere.
Parangtritis Beach also offers the excitement for those who travel
with family. Kite-flying with your child is also enjoyable. The strong sea
breeze is very helpful to make a kite flying high, even if you've never played
a kite.
Still reluctant for going home even though the sun had set? Soon,
some roasted corn sellers will hold a mat on the beach where we can hang out
there until late at night. Still do not want to go home? Do not worry, in
Parangtritis Beach, there are tens of inns and accommodations available at an
affordable price.
Malioboro Street
Malioboro Street is the street name for one of the three
street area in the city of Yogyakarta, which stretches from Tugu Yogyakarta up
to the intersection of Post Office in Yogyakarta. Overall consists of Prince
Mangkubumi Road, and Jend. A. Yani Road. This road is an Imaginary Line shaft
Yogyakarta Palace
There are several historical objects in the three-way
include Tugu Yogyakarta, Tugu Station, Great House, Beringharjo, Vredeburg and
Monuments Attack Oemoem March 1.
Malioboro Street is very popular with the street vendors who
selling handicrafts Jogja and sitting on the floor stalls at night selling food
jogja typical warm as well-known as a gathering place for artists who often
express their abilities such as playing music, painting, hapening art, mime ,
and others along the way
Taman sari
Palace is a complex made up of several kinds of buildings
(not all buildings are in the water) is also located in the neighborhood area
of palace Yogyakarta. And in the English language known as "Perfume
Garden" or "Fragrant Garden", because a lot of flowers that has
the scent of this garden planted on the environment.
Taman Sari - Yogyakarta is not only a recreational park
which became the royal family of that era, but also has a variety of functions
which are also used as an area Camouflage against his enemies, and also became
a bastion of the system, but it is also used as a place for meditation for the
Kings, a place to make batik made by the king's concubines and daughters of
the King, a place for the royal army military training and much more
Taman Sari - Yogyakarta was first established in 1758 and is
the first idea of Prince Mangkubumi (later titled Hamengkubuwono I) and also
Raden Ronggo Prawirosentiko (Regent Madison) as the architect, and Demat Tegis
(Portuguese native who graduated from the kingdom) as structure experts. There
are several elements that influence the architecture of the buildings is Taman
Sari complex, including the influence of Hindu and Buddhist, Javanese and
Islamic, Chinese, Portuguese and European style, can be seen from some parts of
the building.
Taman Sari - Yogyakarta has two main gates, which is a
Gapuro Agung (which contained western section) and Gapuro Panggung (located on
the East, which is currently used as the main entrance to the complex location
of Taman Sari). The shape of the gates or “Gapuro” is very beautiful and
original style of Java, on the details of this Gapuro is the original motive of
Java such as stylized tendrils of plants, birds, tail and wings of an eagle
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