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Wediombo Beach

Located on east of Krakal beach, this beach is a wide bay shape with white sand and surrounded by limestone hills. Sound of the wave against the beach and the refresh wind wafting the palm leaves create relaxing atmosphere.

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Samas Beach

Located 25 km from Jogjakarta, Samas beach has sloppy black sand beach with delta. Visitors can enjoy magnificent panorama and sunset from the lighthouse on the west side of the beach.

Glagah Beach

Located 40 km southwest of Jogjakarta. Glagah beach is an estuary of Serang River; it’s a convenient place for camp or for family gathering. Alongside the river, you can find paddies field with shady coconut palms. Visitors can enjoy canoeing on this wide serene river.

Kukup Beach

Located 3 km east of Baron, has the most beautiful beach on the south coast. It has a white sand beach and fish that aren’t seen in other areas. Visitors can buy or try to catch the fish on the beach; or just enjoy the beautiful marine life on 20 big seawater aquariums with wrasse, clown fish, scorpion fish, boxfish, and variety of coral sharks. When tide is near to the ground, visitors can enjoy the beautiful sea garden with colorful corals and colorful marine life.

Baron Beach

Located 60 km from Jogjakarta and lined with lush green coconut palms, Baron has a protected lagoon, safe for swimming, with protruding rocky hills on each side. Local anglers sell their catch fresh from the sea, and nearby restaurants stand at the ready to cook them to the customer’s order.

Krakal Beach

To get to Krakal beach you have to pass Wonosari, the capital of the Gunung Kidul Regency, about 38 km from Jogjakarta. The winding and mountainous road is well asphalted and Krakal is about 21 km from Wonosari. Located 7 km to the eastern side of the main road where it branches off, crossing limestone hills with their harsh appearance and alternated with terraced rocks, which presents enchanting scenery on the way to Baron beach. Geologists say that a long time ago this place was fossils can still be found. Among all the beaches that stretch along the coast of Java, Krakal with its white sand surrounded with mountainous rocky hills is one of the most beautiful beaches around Jogjakarta. The battering of Krakal’s gigantic waves against the jagged rocks and coral, gives this beach a powerfully enchanting atmosphere. It has attracted many tourism-planning experts from foreign countries. They suggest that it should be prepared as a beach resort, particularly for foreign tourists (like Nusa Dua resorts in Bali). Their interest in exploring Krakal is supported by its attractive potentials such as: the sloping and white sandy beach that stretchs out almost 5 km. There is always warm sunshine from dawn until the twilight, enjoyed throughout the dry and rainy seasons. The cooling breeze makes it a most suitable beach for sun bathing. It’s cliffs offer shade from the sun and there’s an abundance of marine life. Krakal is close to Kukup BeachBaron Cave. This cave is in fact an estuary from an underground river that comes up exactly at the waterfront. It is interesting to observe the combination of the beach and the cave from the protruding rocky hills that flank the caves on both sides.

Transportation : Trans Jogja

LINE 1 A

TERMINAL PRAMBANAN - S5 Kalasan - Bandara ADISUCIPTO - S3 Maguwoharjo - JANTI (bawah) - S3. UIN Kalijaga - S4 Demangan - S4 Gramedia - S4 Tugu - Stasiun Tugu - MALIOBORO - S4 Kantor Pos Besar - S4 Gondomanan - S4 Pasar Sentul - S4 SGM - GEMBIRA LOKA - S4 Babadan Gedongkuning - JEC - S4 Blok O - Janti (atas) - S3 Maguwoharjo - Bandara ADISUCIPTO - S5 Kalasan - TERMINAL PRAMBANAN.

LINE 1 B

TERMINAL PRAMBANAN – S5.Kalasan – Bandara ADISUCIPTO – S3.Maguwoharjo – JANTI (lewat bawah) – S4.Blok-O – JEC - S4.Babadan Gedongkuning – GEMBIRALOKA – S4.SGM – S4.PasarSentul - S4.Gondomanan – S4.Kantor Pos Besar - S3.RS.PKU Muh – S3.Pasar Kembang - S4.Badran – Bundaran Samsat – S4.Pingit – S4.Tugu – S4. Gramedia – BUNDARAN UGM – S3.Colombo – S4.Demangan – S3.UIN Kalijaga – JANTI – S3.Maguwoharjo – BANDARA ADISUCIPTO – S5.Kalasan – TERMINAL PRAMBANAN

LINE 2 A

TERMINAL JOMBOR - S4 Monjali - S4 Tugu - Stasiun Tugu - MALIOBORO - S4 Kantor Pos Besar - S4 Gondomanan - S4 Jokteng Wetan - S4 Tungkak - S4 Gambiran - S3 Basen - S4 Rejowinangun - S4 Babadan Gedongkuning - GEMBIRA LOKA - S4 SGM - S3 Cendana - S4 Mandala Krida - S4 Gayam - Flyover Lempuyangan - KRIDOSONO - S4 Duta Wacana - S4 Galeria - S4 Gramedia - BUNDARAN UGM - S3 Colombo - TERMINAL CONDONGCATUR - S4 Kentungan - S4 Monjali - TERMINAL JOMBOR

LINE 2 B

TERMINAL JOMBOR – S4.Monjali – S4.Kentungan – TERMINAL CONDONGCATUR – S3.Colombo – BUNDARAN UGM – S4.Gramedia – KRIDOSONO – S4.DutaWacana - FlyoverLempuyangan - S4.Gayam – S4.Mandalakrida – S3.Cendana – S4.SGM – GEMBIRALOKA – S4.BabadanGedongkuning – S4.Rejowinangun – S3.Basen – S4.Tungkak – S4.Joktengwetan – S4.Gondomanan – S4.Kantor Pos Besar – S3.RS.PKU Muh. – S4.Ngabean – S4.Wirobrajan – S3.BPK – S4.Badran – Bundaran Samsat – S4.Pingit – S4.Tugu – S4.Monjali – TERMINAL JOMBOR

LINE 3 A

TERMINAL GIWANGAN – S4.Tegalgendu – S3.HS-Silver – Jl.NyiPembayun - S3.Pegadaian Kotagede – S3.Basen – S4.Rejowinangun – S4.Babadan Gedongkuning – JEC - S4.Blok-O – JANTI (lewat atas) - S3.Janti – S3.Maguwoharjo - Bandara ADISUCIPTO - S3.Maguwoharjo – Ringroad Utara – TERMINAL CONDONGCATUR – S4.Kentungan – S4.MM UGM - S4.MirotaKampus – S3.Gondolayu – S4.Tugu – S4.Pingit – Bundaran Samsat - S4.Badran – S3.PasarKembang – Stasiun TUGU - MALIOBORO – S4.Kantor Pos Besar – S3.RS.PKU Muh. – S4.Ngabean – S4.JoktengKulon – S4.PlengkungGading - S4.JoktengWetan – S4.Tungkak – S4.Wirosaban – S4.Tegalgendu – TERMINAL GIWANGAN

LINE 3 B

TERMINAL GIWANGAN – S4.Tegalgendu - S4.Wirosaban – S4.Tungkak – S4.JoktengWetan – S4.PlengkungGading - S4.JoktengKulon – S4.Ngabean – S3.RS.PKU Muh. – S3.PasarKembang – S4.Badran – Bundaran Samsat – S4.Pingit – S4.Tugu – S3.Gondolayu – S4.MirotaKampus – S4.MM UGM - S4.Kentungan – TERMINAL CONDONGCATUR – Ringroad Utara – S3.Maguwoharjo – Bandara ADISUCIPTO – S3.Maguwoharjo – JANTI (lewat bawah) – S4.Blok-O – JEC - S4.Babadan Gedongkuning – S4.Rejowinangun – S3.Basen – S3.Pegadaian Kotagede – Jl.NyiPembayun - S3.HS-Silver – S4.Tegalgendu – TERMINAL GIWANGAN

 Beach

 cultural

 History of yogyakarta

 info Transportation

 jogja tour

 see yogyakarta

 Yogyakarta

Transportation : Intercity Bus

DAMRI STASIUN YOGYAKARTA
Jl. Ringroad Selatan , Banguntapan Bantul
Destination Jakarta. Quantity: 32Unit

PO. MAJU LANCAR
Sihono Wetan, Logandeng, Playen, Gunungkidul
Phn. 0274-391223
Destination: Jakarta 36 Unit

PO. PRATAMA
Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan 14 Yogyakarta
Quantity 12 Unit

PO. PRAYOGO
Geneng, Sidoagung, Godean, Sleman Yogyakarta
Destinatio Jakarta. Quantity 6 Unit

PO. PUTRA REMAJA
Ring Road Barat, Demak Ijo , Yogyakarta
Destination Jakarta. Quantity 9 Unit

PO. RAHARJO
Jl. Diponegoro 25 Wates
Destinatin Jakarta,QUANTITY:69 Unit

PO. SAFARI DARMA RAYA
Temanggung, Jawa Tengah
Destination Denpasar Bali

 Beach

 cultural

 History of yogyakarta

 info Transportation

 jogja tour

 see yogyakarta

 Yogyakarta

Transportation : Bus

LINE 1

Terminal - Jl. Veteran - Jl. Warungboto - Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan - Jl. Menteri Supeno - Jl. Kol Sugiyono - Pojok Beteng Wetan - Jl. Mayjen Sutoyo - Plengkung Gading - Jl. MT Haryono - Pojok Beteng Kulon - Jl. KH Wakhid Hasyim - Jl. Letjend S Parman - Jl. Kapt P Tendean - Jl. Hos Cokroaminoto - Jl. Kyai Mojo - Jl. P Diponegoro - Tugu Yogya - Jl. Jend Sudirman - Jl. Csimanjuntak - Jl. Terban - Jl. Kolombo - Bunderan Ugm - Jl. Kaliurang - Jl. C Simanjuntak - Jl. Jend Sudirman - Tugu Yogya - Jl. P Diponegoro - Jl. Kyai Mojo - Jl. Hos Cokroaminoto - Jl. Kapt P Tendean - Jl. Letjend S Parman - Jl. KH Wakhid Hasyim - Pojok Beteng Kulon - Jl. MT Haryono - Pojok Beteng Wetan - Jl. Kol Sugiyono - Jl. Menteri Supeno - Jl. Veteran - Terminal

LINE 10

Terminal - Jl. Veteran - Jl. Kenari - Mandala Krida - Jl. Gayam - Jl. Bausasran - Jl. Juminahan - Jl. Mataram - Jembatan Kewek - Jl. Abu Bakar Ali - Kridosono/telkom - Jl. Kom Yos Sudarso - Jl. Atmosukarto - Jl. Dr Wahidin - Jl. Kusbini - Jl. Langensari - Jl. Munggur - Jl. Laksda Adisucipto - Jl. Solo - Jl. Kledokan - Jl. Babarsari Upn - Jl. Solo - Ringroad Utara - Terminal Condong Catur - Jl. Gejayan - Jl. Kolombo - Jl. Lingkar Ugm Penuh - Jl. Kaliurang Selatan - Jl. Terban - Jl. Kolombo - Jl. Gejayan - Terminal Condong Catur - Ringroad Utara - Jl. Solo - Jl. Babarsari Upn - Jl. Kledokan - Jl. Solo - Jl. Laksda Adisucipto - Jl. Jend Urip Sumoharjo - Galeria Mall - Jl. Jend Sudirman - Jl. Suroto - Kridosono/telkom - Jl. Kom Yos Sudarso - Jl. Abu Bakar Ali - Jembatan Kewek - Jl. Mataram - Jl. Mas Suharto - Jl. Hayam Wuruk - Jl. Bausasran - Jl. Gayam - Stadion Mandala Krida - Jl. Kenari - Sgm - Jl. Veteran - Jl. Warungboto - Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan - Jl. Veteran - Terminal

LINE 11

Terminal - Jl. Veteran - Jl. Ki Penjawi - Jl. Rejowinangun - Jl. Gedongkuning Selatan - Jl. Kemasan - Jl. Nyi Pembayun - Jl. Tegalgendu - PMI Kodya Yogya - Jl. Tegalturi - Jl. Sorogenen - Rsu Kodya - Jl. Tri Tunggal - Pasar Karang Kajen - Jl. Menukan - Jl. Parangtritis - Ringroad Selatan - Jl. Bantul - Pojok Beteng Kulon - Jl. KH Wahid Hasyim - Jl. Letjend S Parman - Jl. Patang Puluhan - Jl. Ikip Pgri - Jl. Re Martadinata - Jl. Letjend S Prapto - Kantor Samsat - Jl. Tentara Pelajar - Jl. Magelang - Ringroad Utara - Monumen Yogya Kembali - Jl. Monumen Yogya Kembali - Jl. Am Sangaji - Tugu Yogya - Jl. Pangeran Diponegoro - Jl. Tentara Pelajar - Kantor Samsat - Jl. Jl.agran Lor - Jl. Pasar Kembang - Stasiun Tugu Yogya - Jl. Malioboro - Jl. Jend A Yani - Pasar Besar Beringharjo/kantor Pos Yogya - Jl. KHa Dahlan - Rsu Pku Muhammadiyah - Jl. Re Martadinata - Jl. Ikip Pgri - Jl. Patangpuluhan - Jl. Bugisan Ringroad Selatan - Jl. Parangtritis - Jl. Menukan - Pasar Karang Kajen - Jl. Tri Tunggal - Rsu Kodya - Jl. Sorogenen - Jl. Tegalturi - Jl. Tegalgendu - PMI Kodya Yogya - Jl. Nyi Pembayun - Jl. Kemasan - Jl. Gedongkuning Selatan - Jl. Rejowinangun - Jl. Ki Penjawi - Jl. Warungboto - Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan - Jl. Veteran - Terminal

LINE 12

Terminal - Jl. Veteran - Jl. Pandean - Jl. Glagahsari - Jl. Kusumanegara - Jl. Sultan Agung - Jl. Psenopati - Kantor Pos Yogya - Jl. KHa Dahlan - Jl. Re Martadinata - Jl. Hos Cokroaminoto - Jl. Pembela Tanah Air - Jl. Tentara Pelajar - Samsat - Jl. Magelang/wolter Monginsidi - Jl. Prof Dr Sardjito - Jl. Terban - Jl. Kolombo - Jl. Lingkar Ugm Penuh - Jl. Kaliurang - Jl. Prof Dr Sardjito - Jl. Wolter Monginsidi - Jl. Magelang - Jl. Tentara Pelajar - Samsat - Jl. Pembela Tanah Air - Jl. Hos Cokroaminoto - Jl. Re Martadinata - Jl. KHa Dahlan - Kantor Pos Yogya - Jl. Psenopati - Jl. Sultan Agung - Jl. Kusumanegara - Sgm - Jl. Veteran - Jl. Warungboto - Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan - Jl. Veteran - Terminal

LINE 13

Terminal - Jl. Veteran - Jl. Warungboto - Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan - Jl. Menteri Supeno - Jl. Tamansiswa - Jl. Sultan Agung - Jl. Gajahmada - Jl. Hayam Wuruk - Jl. Emplasemen Lempuyangan - Jl. Kom Yos Sudarso - Kridosono/telkom - Jl. Faridan M Noto - Jl. Jend Sudirman - Tugu Yogya - Jl. Am Sangaji - Jl. Monumen Yogya Kembali - Jl. Monumen Yogya Kembali - Ring Road Utara - Terminal Condong Catur - Jl. Gejayan - Jl. Kolombo - Jl. Lingkar Ugm Penuh - Jl. Kaliurang Selatan - Jl. Terban - Jl. Kolombo - Jl. Gejayan - Terminal Condong Catur - Ring Road Utara - Monumen Yogya Kembali - Jl. Monumen Yogya Kembali - Jl. Am Sangaji - Tugu Yogya - Jl. Jend Sudirman - Jl. Suroto - Kridosono/telkom - Jl. Kom Yos Sudarso - Jl. Emplasemen Lempuyangan - Jl. Hayam Wuruk - Jl. Gajah Mada - Jl. Sultan Agung - Jl. Tamansiswa - Jl. Menteri Supeno - Jl. Veteran – Terminal

LINE 14

Terminal - Jl. Veteran - Jl. Pandean - Jl. Glagahsari - Jl. Kusumanegara - Jl. Cendana - Mandala Krida - Jl. Gondosuli - Jl. Mojo - Jl. Munggur - Jl. Gejayan - Terminal Condong Catur - Ring Road Utara - Monumen Yogya Kembali - Jl. Monumen Yogya Kembali - Jl. Am Sangaji - Jl. Prof Dr Sardjito - Jl. Terban - Jl. Kolombo - Jl. Lingkar Penuh Ugm - Jl. Kaliurang - Jl. Profdr Sardjito - Jl. Am Sangaji - Jl. Monumen Yogya Kembali - Monumen Yogya Kembali - Ring Road Utara - Terminal Condong Catur - Jl. Gejayan - Jl. Jend Urip Sumoharjo - Galeria Mall - Jl. Wahidin S - Jl. Kusbini - Jl. Langensari - Jl. Munggur - Jl. Mojo - Jl. Gondosuli - Mandala Krida - Jl. Cendana - Jl. Kusumanegara - Bonbin Gembira Loka - Jl. Gedong Kuning - Jl. Rejowinangun - Jl. Ki Penjawi - Jl. Warungboto - Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan - Jl. Veteran - Terminal

LINE 15

Terminal - Jl. Veteran - Jl. Warungboto - Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan - Jl. Menteri Supeno - Jl. Kol Sugiyono - Jl. Sisingamangaraja - Pasar Karangkajen - Jl. Menukan - Jl. Jogokaryan - Jl. Di Panjaitan - Plengkung Gading - Jl. Mayjen Sutoyo - Jl. Pojok Beteng Wetan - Jl. Brigjen Katamso - Purawisata - Jl. Ibu Ruswo - Jl. Trikora - Kantor Pos - Jl. KHa Dahlan - Jl. Re Martadinata - Jl. Wates - Pasar Gamping - Jl. Sidoarum - Jl. Bantulan - Jl. Godean - Jl. Kyai Mojo - Jl. Magelang - Jl. Wolter Monginsidi - Jl. Prof Dr Sardjito - Jl. Terban - Jl. Kolombovlingkar Ugm Penuh - Jl. Kaliurang - Jl. Prof Dr Sardjito - Jl. Wolter Monginsidi - Jl. Magelang - Jl. Kyai Mojo - Jl. Godean - Jl. Bantulan - Jl. Sidoarum - Pasar Gamping - Jl. Wates - Jl. Re Martadinata - Jl. KHa Dahlan - Kantor Pos - Jl. Trikora - Jl. Ibu Ruswo - Jl. Brigjen Katamso - Purawisata - Jl. Pojok Beteng Wetan - Jl. Sutoyo - Plengkung Gading - Jl. Di Panjaitan - Jl. Mangkuyudan - Jl. Parangtritis - Jl. Menukan - Pasar Karangkajen - Jl. Sisingamangaraja - Jl. Kol Sugiyono - Jl. Menteri Supeno - Jl. Veteran - Terminal

LINE 16

Terminal - Jl. Veteran - Jl. Warungboto - Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan - Jl. Menteri Supeno - Jl. Kol Sugiyono - Jl. Sisingamangaraja - Pasar Karangkajen - Jl. Menukan - Jl. Parangtritis - Pojok Beteng Wetan - Jl. Brigjen Katamso - Purawisata - Jl. Mayor Suryotomo - Jl. Limaran - Jl. Sriwedari - Jl. P Senopati - Jl. Sultan Agung - Jl. Kusumanegara - Mandala Krida - Jl. Kenari - Jl. Ipda Tut Harsono - Jl. Laksda Adisucipto - Jl. Gejayan - Terminal Condong Catur - Jl. Gejayan - Jl. Kolombo - Jl. Cik Di Tiro - Jl. Suroto - Kridosono/telkom - Jl. Kom Yos Sudarso - Jl. Suroto - Jl. Jend Sudirman - Jl. C Simanjuntak - Jl. Jendsudirman - Jl. Cik Di Tiro - Jl. Kolombo - Jl. Gejayan - Terminal Condong Catur - Jl. Gejayan - Jl. Laksda Adisucipto - Jl. Ipda Tut Harsono - Jl. Kenari - Mandala Krida - Jl. Kusumanegara - Jl. Sultan Agung - Jl. Brigjen Katamso - Purawisata - Pojok Beteng Wetan - Jl. Parangtritis - Jl. Menukan - Pasar Karangkajen - Jl. Sisingamangaraja - Jl. Kol Sugiyono - Jl. Menteri Supeno - Jl. Veteran - Terminal

LINE 17

Terminal - Jl. Veteran - Sgm - Jl. Kusumanegara - Jl. Tamansiswa - Jl. Kol Sugiyono - Pojok Beteng Wetan - Jl. Mayjen Sutojo - Plengkung Gading - Jl. MT Haryono - Pojok Beteng Kulon - Jl. KH Wakhid Hasyim - Jl. Letjen S Parman - Jl. Kapt P Tendean - Jl. Re Martadinata - Jl. KHa Dahlan - Rs Pku Muhamadiah - Jl. Bayangkara - Jl. Jogonegaran - Jl. Gandekan - Jl. Jl.agran Lor - Jl. Tentara Pelajar - Samsat - Jl. Magelang - Jl. Wolter Monginsidi - Jl. Prof Dr Sardjito - Jl. C Simanjuntak - Terminal Terban - Jl. C Simanjuntak - Jl. Prof Dr Sardjito - Jl. Wolter Monginsidi - Jl. Magelang - Jl. Tentara Pelajar - Samsat - Jl. Jl.agran Lor - Jl. Jl.agran - Jl. Pringgokusuman - Jl. Letjen S Prapto - Jl. Re Martadinata - Jl. Kapt P Tendean - Jl. Letjen S Parman - Jl. KH Wakhid Hasyim - Pojok Beteng Kulon - Jl. Jend MT Haryono - Jl. Plengkung Gading - Jl. Mayjen Sutoyo - Pojok Beteng Wetan - Jl. Kol Sugiyono - Jl. Tamansiswa - Jl. Kusumanegara - Sgm - Jl. Veteran - Jl. Warungboto - Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan - Jl. Veteran - Terminal

LINE 2

Terminal - Jl. Veteran - Jl. Warungboto - Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan - Jl. Menteri Supeno - Jl. Kol Sugiyono - Jl. Sisingamangaraja - Pasar Karangkajen - Jl. Menukan - Jl. Parangtritis - Pojok Beteng Wetan - Purawisata - Jl. Brigjend Katamso - Jl. Mayor Suryotomo - Jl. Mataram - Jembatan Kewek - Jl. Abubakar Ali - Jl. Kom Yos Sudarso - Kridosono/telkom - Jl. Suroto - Jl. Cik Di Tiro - Jl. Suroto - Kridosono/telkom - Kom Yos Sudarso - Jl. Abubakar Ali - Jembatan Kewek - Jl. Mataram - Jl. Mayor Suryotomo - Jl. Brigjend Katamso - Purawisata - Pojok Beteng Wetan - Jl. Parangtritis - Jl. Menukan - Pasar Karangkajen - Jl. Sisingamangaraja - Jl. Kol Sugiyono - Jl. Menteri Supeno - Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan - Jl. Warungboto - Jl. Veteran - Terminal

LINE 3

Terminal - Jl. Veteran - Jl. Warungboto - Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan - Jl. Menteri Supeno - Jl. Menteri Supeno - Jl. Tamansiswa - Jl. Suryopranoto - Jl. Gayam - Jl. Laksda Adisucipto - Jl. Gejayan - Terminal Condongcatur - Jl. Gejayan - Jl. Kolombo - Jl. Lingkar Ugm - Jl. Kaliurang - Jl. Terban - Jl. Kolombo - Jl. Gejayan - Terminal Condongcatur - Jl. Gejayan - Jl. Laksda Adisucipto - Jl. Ipda Tut Harsono - Jl. Kenari - Mandala Krida - Jl. Gayam - Jl. Ki Mangunsarkoro - Jl. Kusumanegara - Jl. Tamansiswa - Jl. Menteri Supeno - Jl. Veteran - Terminal

LINE 4

Terminal - Jl. Veteran - Jl. Warungboto - Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan - Jl. Ngeksigondo - Kotagede - Jl. Gedongkuning - Bonbin Gembiraloka - Jl. Kusumanegara - Jl. Sultan Agung - Jl. Mayor Suryotomo - Jl. Mataram - Jembatan Kewek - Jl. Abubakar Ali - Jl. Komp Yos Sudarso - Kridosono/telkom - Jl. Suroto - Jl. Cik Di Tiro - Jl. Kolombo - Bunderan Ugm - Kaliurang - Jl. C Simanjuntak - Jl. Jend Sudirman - Tugu Yogya - Jl. Kleringan - Jl. Taman Garuda - Jl. Malioboro - Jl. Jend Ahmad Yani - Pasar Beringharjo - Kantor Pos - Jl. P Senopati - Jl.Jl. Sultan Agung - Jl. Kusumanegara - Bonbin Gembiraloka - Jl. Gedong Kuning - Jl. Ngeksigondo - Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan - Jl. Veteran - Terminal

LINE 5

Terminal - Jl. Veteran - Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan - Jl. Menteri Supeno - Jl. Kol Sugiyono - Pojok Beteng Wetan - Jl. Parangtritis - Jl. Mangkuyudan - Jl.jend Di Panjaitan - Plengkung Gading - Jl. MT Haryono - Pojok Beteng Kulon - Jl. KH Wakhid Hasyim - Jl. KHa Dahlan - Rs Pku Muhamadiyah - Jl. Bayangkra - Jl. Jogonergaran - Jl. Gandekan - Jl. Jagran Lor - Kantor Samsat - Jl. Tentara Pelajar - Jl. Magelang - Jl. Ring Road Utara - Monjali - Jl. Kaliurang - Bunderan Ugm - Jl. Kaliurang - Jl. Ringroad Utara - Monjali - Jl. Magelang - Jl. Tentara Pelajar - Kantor Samsat - Jl. Jl.agran Lor - Jl. Jl.agran - Jl. Pringgokusuman - Jl. Letjend Suprapto - Jl. KHa Dahlan - Rs Pku Muhamadiyah - Kantor Pos - Jl. Trikora - Jl. Lingkar Barat Alun - Alun Utara - Jl. Rotowijayan - Jl. Ngasem - Pasar Ngasem - Jl. Polowijan - Jl. Kadipaten - Jl. KH Wakhid Hasyim - Pojok Beteng Kulon - Jl. MT Haryono - Plengkung Gading - Jl. Jend Di Panjaitan - Jl. Mangkuyudan - Jl. Parangtritis - Pojok Beteng Wetan - Jl. Kol Sugiyono - Jl. Menteri Supeno - Jl. Veteran - Terminal

LINE 6

Terminal - Jl. Veteran - SGM - Jl. Kusumanegara - Jl. Sultan Agung - Jl. Gadjahmada - Jl. Hayam Wuruk - Jl. Layang Lempuyangan - Jl. Kom Yos Sudarso - Kridosono/telkom - Jl. Atmosukarto - Jl. Dr Wahidin - Galeria Mall - Jl. Rahayu Samirono - Jl. Kolombo - Bunderan Ugm - Jl. Kaliurang - Jl. Terban - Jl. Kolombo - Jl. Rahayu Samirono - Galeria Mall - Jl. Jend Sudirman - Jl. Suroto - Kridosono/telkom - Jl. Kom Yos Sudarso - Jl. Layang Lempuyangan - Jl. Hayam Wuruk - Jl. Gadjahmada - Jl. Sultan Agung - Jl. Kusumanegara - Sgm - Jl. Veteran - Jl. Warungboto - Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan - Jl. Veteran - Terminal

LINE 7

Terminal - Jl. Veteran - Jl. Kusumanegara - Bonbin Gembiraloka - Jl. Janti - Jl. Solo - Jl. Laksda Adisucipto - Jl. Gejayan - Terminal Condongcatur - Ring Road Utara - Jl. Kaliurang - Bunderan Ugm - Jl. Kaliurang - Ring Road Utara - Terminal Condongcatur - Jl. Gejayan - Jl. Laksda Adiscipto - Jl. Solo - Jl. Janti - Jl. Kusumanegara - Bonbin Gembiraloka - Jl. Veteran - Jl. warungboto - Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan - Jl. Veteran - Terminal

LINE 8

Terminal - Jl. Veteran - Jl. Warungboto - Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan - Jl. Pramuka - PMI Kodya - Jl. Tegalgendhu - Jl. Nyi Pambayun - Jl. Kemasan - Jl. Gedongkuning - Bonbin Gembiraloka - Jl. Kusumanegara - Jl. Sultan Agung - Jl. Suryopranoto - Jl. Gayam - Jl. Kenari - Mandala Krida - Jl. Gondosuli - Jl. Melati - Jl. Ipda Tut Harsono - Jl. Laksda Adisucipto - Jl. Jend Urip Sumoharjo - Jl. Jend Sudirman - Jl. Cik Di Tiro - Jl. Kolombo - Bunderan Ugm - Jl. Kaliurang - Jl. Terban - Jl. Kolombo - Jl. Gejayan - Terminal Condongcatur - Jl. Gejayan - Jl. Laksda Adisucipto - Jl. Ipda Tut Harsono - Jl. Melati - Jl. Gondosuli - Mandala Krida - Jl. - Kenari - Jl. Gayam - Jl. Ki Mangunsarkoro - Jl. Kusumanegara - Jl. Gedongkuning - - Jl. Kemasan - Jl. Nyi Pambayun - Jl. Tegalgendhu - PMI Kodya - Jl. Pramuka - Jl. Veteran - Terminal

LINE 9

Terminal - Jl. Veteran - Jl. Ki Penjawi - Jl. Rejowinangun - Jl. Gedongkukning - Bonbin Gembiraloka - Jl. Kusumanegara - Jl. Sultan Agung - Jl. Tamansiswa - Jl. Kol Sugiyono - Pojok Beteng Wetan - Purawisata - Jl. Brigjend Katamso - Jl. Senopati - Rsu Pku Muhamadiyah - Jl. KHa Dahlan - Jl. KH Wakhid Hasyim - Jl. Letjend S Parman - Jl. Patangpuluhan - Jl. Ikip Pgri - Jl. Wates - Ring Road Selatan - Jl. Mundusari - Isi Bugisan - Jl. Bugisan - Jl. Letjend S Parman - Jl. KH Wakhid Hasyim - Jl. KHa Dahlan - Rsu Pku Muhamadiyah - Jl. P Senopati - Jl. Brigjend Katamso - Purawisata - Pojok Beteng Wetan - Jl. Kol Sugiyono - Jl. Tamansiswo - Jl. Sultan Agung - Jl. Kusumanegara - Bonbin Gembiraloka - Jl. Veteran - Jl. Ki Penjawi - Jl. Rejowinangun - Jl. Gedongkuning - Jl. Ngeksigondho - Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan - Jl. Veteran - Terminal

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Parangtritis Beach Resort

Parangtritis has been famous for years, as not only a beach resort where sand dunes, sandy beaches and rocky cliffs meet, but it’s also an historical place pertaining to the mysterious legend of the Queen of the South Sea (Kanjeng Ratu Kidul). Located about 27 km from Jogjakarta, there are two routes to reach Parangtritis: The first route is Jogjakarta Kretek Parangtritis and is the most direct. The second Route is Jogjakarta Imogiri Siluk Parangtritis. This route is 35 km in distance and connects with a sequence of tourist sites including the Royal Cemetery, Kota Gede and Imogiri. This route offers very beautiful scenery: a combination of the river and a range of limestone hills. All sorts of vehicles can smoothly travel on these roads directly to the beach. Those who are interested in traveling by bus on either of these routes can take a bus from Giwangan station in Jogjakarta.

Affandi Museum

Located on Jl. Laksda Adi Sucipto (Jl. Solo) 5 km from downtown, lies on the bank of Gajah Wong River and built with unique architecture. Presently exhibits the impressionist painter's masterpieces and works of arts and the works of his very talented daughter, Kartika Affandi. He lived here until his death in 1990, Affandi known as world-class multi talent impressionist artist.

Open Monday to Friday 9 am – 4 pm; Saturday 9 am -1 pm.

Jogja Kembali Museum

Located in Jogjakarta North Ring Road Street, the monument presents documentaries, historical event photographs, miscellaneous weapons, dioramas describing the process of Indonesian's fight around 1945-1950 and library.
Open Tuesday to Sunday 8 am – 4 pm.

Mount Merapi

The eternally smoking giant called Mount Merapi is one of the most active volcanoes found in Indonesia and is cloaked in a sleepy, dense forest. Beyond this, there are vast amounts of deserted land lying deep in the steep valleys trailing amongst the mountain hills. Sibilant pines and wild grass are the dominant vegetation, which only adds to the breathtaking panorama. During its resting time between volcanic activities, keen hikers and nature lovers, the experience of the energetic climb can climb the mountain and abundance of Flora and Fauna is a rewarding experience. From the observation post located on Plawangan hill reached via a forest trail from the resort of Kaliurang, you can see incredible sights of molten rocks, bubbling mud and occasionally hot lava pouring out at regular intervals leaving long trails of smoke. Mount Merapi is 2,920 m above sea level with an average temperature of about 10 degrees Celsius and the difference in temperature between noon and night is approximately 15-16 degrees. At present, this resort provides an outstanding and modern golf course, which sits 800 meters above sea level. It is located only 30 minutes drive from the city of Jogja and is an 18 hole, 72-par course open to the public.

Kota gede

Kotagede is the old city located in the Southern part of Jogja. Formerly, Kotagede was the capital of the Islamic Mataram Kingdom during the 16th century, when Panembahan Senopati was the first King. As the old city, Kotagede has many unique remnants that can still be seen now and have become a tourist attraction such as Royal Mosque, Hastarenggo Royal cemetery, The ‘Watu Gilang’ stone, the ancient fort, and traditional House of Kalang. Kota Gede is also well known as silver makers, whom you can watch working at their craft at any one of a number of shops.

Kasongan

Kasongan is the home of earthenware potters. While some of the modern designs are quite comical, pots used by the local people for holding water, cooking and decorations are also available. An enchanting way to see both villages and the surrounding countryside is by bicycle, experiencing the differences between bustling city life and the simpler one of villagers on a personal level. Several tour operators offer bicycling tours easy enough for novices through the outskirts of town. At mid-day, one of them treats cycles to a leisurely lunch in a special-built hut in a shrimp pond, the food cooked on-site.

Vredeburg Fort

Located in the north side of the Central Post Office. The Fort was built in 1760 by Sri Sultan HB I, reconstructed by the Dutch colonial Governor WH Van Osseberch in 1787, and renamed as ‘Rusternberg’. In 1867, a big earthquake caused extensive damage and the fort needed further restoration after which the name changed again to ‘Vredenburg’ Fort meaning the peace fortress. The fort used as a military headquarters during the Dutch, English, and Japanese occupation. And from 1945 until 1947; it functioned as the Indonesian military headquarters. Within the complex, there’s an entrenchment connected by a little bridge, the main gate leads to the inner complex and 13 buildings constructed as a bam, houses, and halls. Presently becomes museums to show the history of Indonesian independence. The museum collections consist of buildings, visualizing dioramas, replicas, photo’s, paintings, and things related to Indonesia’s struggle for independence.

Open Tuesday - Thursday 8.30 am - 2.30 pm; Friday 8.30 - 11.30 am; Saturday – Sunday 8.30 am – 1 pm

The Grand Mosque

The Grand Mosque is the royal mosque built by Sultan HB I in 1773. This mosque is designed using Javanese traditional architecture with its 36 pillars and unique inlays in the West of Jogjakarta palace. Nowadays the grand Mosque is a place for praying and a place for holding religious ceremonies such as Isra’Mi’raj and Maulud Nabi. Traditional ceremonies like Sekaten and Garebeg as well as in Idul Fitri and Idul Adha are also held every year in the Grand Mosque courtyards. The existence of this Mosque is a reflection of Islamic influences during the glory of The Jogjakarta Sultanate in past periods.

Taman Sari (Water Castle)

Taman Sari, which means the fragrant garden, is the most sacred part of the Kraton. The Sultan and his concubines used to relaxing on the tower while watch the princess bathing pool and afterwards chose one of the princesses to accompany him at night. Tamansari built by Sultan HB I. The remnants of the complex, which can still be seen, are Gapura Panggung (the main entrance gate on the East side), Umbul Kawitan (Bathing pool), Pamuncar, Gapura Agung (The western gate), Sumur Gumuling, Plengkung Taman Segara, Pulau Kenanga and Pulau Panembung. Tamansari was badly damaged due to an earthquake in 1867. This artificial garden built for Sultan rest house, place for sport and entertainment, meditation and Sultan shelter house. Presently, visitors can enjoy the new restored Taman Sari.

Pakualaman Palace

This magnificent and well-preserved Puro Pakualaman, located 2 km east of Sultan Palace at Sultan Agung Street. The 5400 sq.m palace compound reflects a strong center of Javanese culture. The architect of this Puro (palace) was K.G.P.A.A. Paku Alam I himself, who was an expert in culture and literature. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful palace architecture, museum, royal heirloom and heritage, and holy ancestor's culture, tradition, and way of life and thinking of Mataram Kingdom.

Traditional Art Form: Yogyakarta

Pucung village in Bantul regency, Yogyakarta, is one of the places in the country in which its crafts is made from animal skin. The craftsmen have learned their skills from their parents, so it’s a generational practice despite their meagre amount of income. A mother of two, Sartina, 26, has known the craft of creating shadow puppet skin since she was in fourth grade. After she is finished with her household chore, she paints on pieces of skin to be used for fan souvenirs (kipas). Most of the craftsmen in Pucung village are daily laborers in which businessmen, who purchase the raw material, use their service for the finishing part, such as cutting and painting.

Pasar Ngasem Yogyakarta

Pasar Ngasem is more commonly known as the bird market, and, for obvious reasons!. Outside the entrance on the streets are live birds and cages for sale. But, it is inside the market that is, for sake of a word, surprising. It is a cacophony of alleyways with cage upon cage of birds and animals stacked on top of each other. It’s a smelly place and not one for the faint-hearted. However, it is an interesting place to visit!.

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Culture of Yogyakarta

The culture Yogyakarta province with its status as a special region lies in the Southern part of Central Java, in the heartland of Javanese culture. As the former capital and the center of several kingdoms in the past, this region and its people are very rich in a variety of cultures. It is widely known from to historical records that the civilization, art and culture had developed well in the center of those kingdoms respectively in the Ancient Mataram Kingdom (8th - 10th Century) era, the second Mataram Kingdom (17th - 18th Century) and Sultanate Ngayogyokarto from the mid of 18th Century up today.

It should be noted that the cultural heritage from the past includes the magnificent temples, the ruins of palaces and monasteries, the various kind of traditions, cultural events, traditional folk and performing arts, architecture and other traditional activities. It is important to note that this is all part of the living culture of Yogyakarta, color of daily activities of live and the local inhabitants behavior, particularly the Javanese community with its traditional way of life and customs. Therefore, because of its culture richness and heritage, Yogyakarta has long been known as the cradle of Javanese culture.

The other legendary name for Yogyakarta City, among the elders as well as the youth generation that is the City of Art and Culture. Traditional and modern exhibition are held almost every day and night about the art of theater, pantomime, music, classic and contemporary dances, poems, etc. Those are flow in the heart of the city. Even more, there are abundant of cultural ceremony, such as Sekaten, Gunungan, Labuhan, Malioboro Fair, etc, which make the city has high value of tradition, art, and culture.

Populations of Yogyakarta

Based on 2000, the total population of Yogyakarta special Region amounted to 3.311.812. Yogyakarta Municipality that has 461,800 inhabitants spread over 32,50 kilometers or the average population density is thus over 14,200 persons per square kilometer. The least densely populated districts is in Gunung Kidul regency which has 720.643 inhabitants and cover 1,485 square kilometers or the density rate is 485 persons per square kilometer. Since a very long time ago the Provincial territory of Yogyakarta Special Region and its surrounding has been decently populated.
The majority residents of Yogyakarta Special Region are Javanese whose language derives from ancient Sanskrit. However, as Yogyakarta is considered to be "Indonesia's academic city" due to the numerous centers for higher learning, many of the inhabitants are student who come from all over Indonesia to study

Climate and Weather in Yogyakarta

The average daily temperature range between 26 degree and 28 degree Celsius with its minimum 18 degree C and maximum 35 degree C respectively. Average humidity is 74% with its minimum of 65% and maximum 84% respectively. The Yogyakarta Special Region lays approximately 7 South of the equator line and is bathed in tropical; sunshine along the year. This region has a tropic climate the daily atmosphere feels a little bit hot and humid. These are only two seasons along the year, the wet or rainy seasons and dry monsoon. Usually the wet seasons begin at September and lasts about August. Generally there is no rainfalls from may to August and there fore the atmosphere feels hot and humid on the day and cool in the night and early morning. The monthly rain falling Yogyakarta varies between 3mm and 496mm in which those above 300mm take place during the month of January up to April. The heaviest rainfall usually occurs in February while the lowest commonly happens between May and October Average annually rainfall is about 1,900mm.

Candi (Ancient Temples)

Candi is ancient archeological structure constructed during 7th-9th century aimed for a specific religion (Budha or Hindu). It was constructed from hundreds of volcanic or river stone blocks and assembled solely by human labor. Candi walls is often carved with reliefs depicting stories, and a stone God or Godess statue usually sits at the center.

There are several candi located in Yogyakarta and it's proximity. Borobudur, one of famous candim is located in Magelang, not far from Yogyakarta. Prambanan, also a well-known candi is located in Yogyakarta-Central Java border.

• Candi Sambisari
  Candi Sambisari is very unique. Unlike other candi, it sits at estimated 6m below the ground line. It is easy to reach because it is located close to Adisucipto International Airport. You can go there by taxi. Candi Sambisari consists of one main candi and three supporting candis (perwara). You can see lingga and yoni, symbol of male and female sex, inside the main candi. In the main candi's wall, there are three statue, Agastya in south side, Ganesha in east side, and Dewi Durga in north side. From the lingga, yoni, and the statues, it has been concluded that the Sambisari was built to adore Siva Gods. There is no fixed reference about when and who built this candi. But from the Wanua III inscriptions, Candi Sambisari is predicted to be cunstructed in 9th century (812-838 AD).

• Candi Kalasan
  Candi Kalasan is located not far from Prambanan, around 2 km to the west from Prambanan or 14 km to the east from Yogyakarta. This candi is located in south side of Prambanan-Yogyakarta main road. It is the oldest Buddhist temple in Yogyakarta. Constructed in late 7th century (778 AD) by Rakai Panangkaran from Sanjaya Dinasty. He was Hindu but he built a Buddhist temple, thus it reflects peacefully religion life during that time. The relief carved in this candi are known to be the most beautiful. The wall is covered by ancient white cement called bajralepa. Candi Kalasan was built to adore Dewi Tara (Tara Godess). A Boddhisatva bronze statue used to be placed inside the candi, but this statue is not there anymore.

• Candi Sari
  Candi Sari is located not far from Candi Kalasan, estimated 600 m to north-east from Candi Kalasan. This candi was built as an ancient Buddhist monk dormitory. Inside the candi, there are two floors with three rooms on each floor. The reliefs is similar with Candi Kalasan's and the wall is also covered with bajralepa. There are Boddhisatva and Tara Godess carved beside the windows that show us the relation between Candi Kalasan and Candi Sari. The unique rooftop consists of 9 stupas in grid. The holes in some areas shows that woods was used to complete the construction. This candi is predicted to be build in the same era with Candi Kalasan.

Museum

• Museum Dirgantara (aircraft museum), Jalan Kolonel Sugiono, Yogyakarta 55002 (behind Adi Sucipito Airport), +62 0274 564465, 564466. M-Th 8AM-1PM, Sa 8AM-12PM. This Indonesian aircraft museum holds several antique aircraft from WWII era such as Badger bomber, MIG-15 to MIG-21, P-51 Mustang, Catalina flying boat, Auster MkII, Lavochkin LA-11, F-86 Sabre, T-33 Bird, A6M5 Zero, etc. Rp 5000.

• Museum Sonobudoyo, Jalan Trikora 6, Yogyakarta 55122 (north alun-alun), +62 274 76775, 373617 (fax: +62 274 385664). A Javanese archeology museum, has many Javanese artefacts like wayang puppets, masks, statues, textiles, weapons, as well as a full set of Javanese gamelan instruments. Worth a visit if you have some extra time in Yogya, or you are interested in Javanese culture study. Rp 3000.

• Museum Kekayon, Jalan Raya Yogya–Wonosari (km 7) 277, Baturetno, Banguntapan, Bantul, Yogyakarta 55179, +62 0274 513218, 379058, 0818260020. e-mail: museumkekayon@usa.net. Tu-Su 8AM-3PM. A wayang (puppet) museum with a lush javanese style garden. It is divided into 10 sectors, where each holds a vast amount of wayang puppets from various places in Indonesia. Rp 5000.

The Sultan's Square

Alun-alun utara, the northern Sultan's Grounds, was originally used for Sultan's army training and hence closed to public, but the area was opened to the public during the reign of Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX. Now, alun-alun utara is the venue for the quarterly parade known as Garebeg, which is held in the month of Maulud, Besar and Sawal. In this parade, the Sultan's servants bring huge cone-shaped offerings to the alun-alun utara. After the parade, attendees scramble to get a scrap of this offering, as it is believed to bring good luck.

Prior to the month of Maulud, a public fair is held in alun-alun utara for 30 days. This fair is very popular and offers many kind of goods ranging from traditional handicrafts to melamine dishes from China. A unique snack sold in this event is galundeng, deep fried dough similar to a donut.

Kraton Complex

The Sri Sultan's palace or Kraton encompasses the main palace, Sultan's residential, two Sultan's grounds, and large residential area where sultan servants used to reside. Notable attraction in Kraton complex are:

• Kraton Yogyakarta. A calm yet elegant Javanese heritage that consists of two separate entrances: the Main Court (Pagilaran & Siti Hinggil), and the Residence. The Main Court showcases the grandeur of Sultan's monarchy, while the Residence is more homey while still exhibiting the royal family's luxurious lifestyle. Open 8.30 AM to 1 PM daily, on Friday the attraction is closed at 11 AM. While the guide is part of the entrance fee, they might expecting tips. Some guide might offer extended trip to sultan's servants batik workshop, this is a scam as they only bring you to a regular batik shop with steep price. It's a good idea to refuse their offer politely. Rp 2000.

• Sultan's Carriage Museum (Museum Kereta) . This museum houses Sultan's horse-drawn carriages, including two beautiful carriages imported from the Netherlands and known as Golden Carts (kereta kencana).

• Taman Sari, Jalan Taman, Kraton Yogyakarta 55133. Also known by the Dutch name waterkasteel (water castle), this is a partly ruined complex built as a pleasure garden by the first Sultan in 1765. One of the bathing pools was dedicated to the sultan's harem, and he had a tower overlooking the area so he could take his pick. Entrance fee does not cover the guide, who will expect tips. Open 9 AM to 3 PM daily. Rp 5000.

• Siti Hinggil Selatan. This somehow-muted palace is rarely used for formal occasion. You can catch a shadow puppet performance during weekend night.

• Alun-alun or the Sultan's ground. There are two Sultan's grounds: Alun-alun Utara and Alun-alun Selatan or the northern and southern Sultan's ground, consecutively. If you are lucky, you can see the Gerebeg Maulud parade during Prophet Muhammad's birthday.

• Masjid Gede Kauman, one of the oldest and largest mosque in Yogyakarta. Located on the west of Alun-alun Utara, this mosque was where the Sultan performs his religious rites and ceremonies. Non-muslim visitors should wear decent clothing. It may be a good idea to ask the mosque authorities prior to entering the mosque due to some rules that must be abide.

Yogyakarta city was built with deep philosophy: the city was designed so that the main elements of the city forms a imaginary line. This straight line starts from Parangtritis on the coast, to Kraton Yogyakarta, to Tugu Monument, and finally to Mount Merapi. This represents Sultan's strong relationship with the guardian spirits of Mt. Merapi and the beach of Parangtritis.

The History of Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta was founded in 1755 and was the capital of Mataram kingdom when the Dutch came along. The Dutch granted the kings by title Sultan of Yogyakarta territory. Yogyakarta was also the scene of Indonesia's most successful rebellions against the Dutch - firstly with Prince Diponegoro who waged a holy war against colonial rule from 1825 to 1830, and also serving as the capital of the newly independent republic after World War II when the Dutch reoccupied Batavia (Jakarta).

People have lived in Central Java and Yogyakarta area since immemorial time as over the centuries they have been attracted by the rich soil caused by the numerous volcanic eruptions. The earliest recorded history dares from the 9th century and was dominated by Hindu and Buddhist kingdoms that gave rise to the magnificent temples such as Prambanan, Ratu Boko, Kalasan, Sambisari and Borobudur found in this area. Yogyakarta itself dates back to the 18th century. In the early 18th century, Pakubuwono II ruled the Muslim Mataram Kingdom of the time. After he passed away, there was a conflict between his son and his brother, which was encouraged by the Dutch who were trying to colonize the region on a 'divide and rule' basis.

The Kingdom was divided into two regions namely Surakarta Hadiningrat kingdom under Sunan Pakubuwono III rule, and Nyayogyakarta Hadiningrat kingdom under Sultan Hamengku Buwono I rule. He was the founder of the present line of Sultans who still live in the Kraton and play important role in Javanese culture. The second kingdom was later called Yogyakarta, now better known as Yogyakarta.

After the independence of the Republic of Indonesia was proclaimed, Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX and Sri Paku Alam VIII launched a statement that the Kasultanan and Kadipaten (the two royal regions), belonged to Republic of Indonesia as a part of the whole area of Indonesia Republic. Since then, it has been known as Yogyakarta Special Region and was given a provincial status in 1950 in recognition of its important role in it fighting for the independence.

Wayang Kulit (Leather Puppet), the Masterpiece of Javanese Performance Arts

When you spend the night in Yogyakarta while enjoying leather puppet show, it will feel vivid. The melodious rhythm of the gamelan in harmony with the voice of the female singers will not let you fall asleep. The story presented by the dalang as the puppeteer as well as the storyteller will bring you into being one of the characters in the story. You will soon learn the greatness of Javanese culture in the past.

Leather puppet show is a performance art that has been more than half a millennium of age. Its presence has its own story, in relation with the entrance of Javanese Islam. One of the Wali Songo or the nine pious leaders who spread Islam in Java created the puppet by adopting Wayang Beber or Beber Puppet that grew during the triumph of Hindu-Buddha. Such an adoption was done since leather puppet had been attached to Javanese people so that it became the proper media to spread Islam, while Islam prohibited plastic arts. Consequently, leather puppet was made in order for people to be able to see shadow.

Leather puppet show is done by the puppeteer who is also the storyteller who is possibly considered the best entertainer in the world. All the night, he plays all the characters of the leather puppets forming human characters made from buffalo skin decorated with motif as the product of leather carving. He has to change the voice character, switch the intonation, produce humor and even sing. In order to make the atmosphere vivid, the storyteller is assisted by musicians who play gamelan - the traditional Javanese music instruments - and the female singers called sinden who sing Javanese songs.

The total characters in leather puppet show number in the hundreds. The puppets that are not played are stuck in banana stem that is placed close to the storyteller. While being played, the puppets will look as shadow from rear view of the white screen in front of the storyteller. The shadow is created by the light from the oil lamp placed at the upper rear of the storyteller that is cut off by the puppets being played on the screen.

Each puppet performance presents different story or act. The act variations are divided into four categories namely lakon pakem, lakon carangan, lakon gubahan, and lakon karangan. Lakon pakem is the standard story that entirely originates from leather puppet literature while lakon carangan is only the main story that also refers to the leather puppet literature. Lakon gubahan does not origin from the leather puppet stories but it uses the places in accordance with leather puppet literature; lakon karangan is entirely a free story.

The stories in the leather puppet originated from some old books such as Ramayana, Mahabharata, Pustaka Raja Purwa and Purwakanda. Now, there are some books containing lakon gubahan and karangan that have been hundreds years to be liked by the society such as Abimanyu Kerem, Doraweca, Suryatmaja Maling and so on. Among the old books, Purwakanda book is most often used by the puppeteers from Yogyakarta Kingdom.

The leather puppet show begins when the dalang takes out a puppet in the shape of a mountain called gunungan. A nightlong leather puppet show in Yogyakarta style is divided into 3 scenes with 7 jejeran or acts and 7 war acts. The first scene, called pathet lasem, has 3 jejeran and 2 acts of war accompanied by pathet lasem Javanese musical composition. Pathet Sanga as the second scene has 2 jejeran and 2 war acts, while Pathet Manyura as the second scene has 2 jejeran and 3 war acts. One of the scenes that most spectators mostly wait is gara-gara that presents typical Javanese humor.

Sasono Hinggil that is located in the south square is the place that very often performs nightlong leather puppet shows. Usually, the performances are done on the second and fourth weeks, beginning at 09.00 p.m. Another place for leather puppet performance is Bangsal Sri Manganti in the complex of Yogyakarta Kingdom. The leather puppet performance in that place is done on Saturdays, beginning at 10.00 a.m. for two hours at Rp.5,000 for the ticket entrance.

Batik Course, Learning deeply the Culture of Hand-made Batik to Batik Painting

Visiting Yogyakarta, you may not just buy and enjoy the marvelous batik artwork, but you have the opportunity to learn the technique of its production. The valuable opportunity packed in an interesting tour package with quite short duration and affordable cost will surely be fun.

Batik patterns you can learn involve hand-made batik, printed batik and painted batik. Each place usually has its special batik pattern to teach. For one day course, it is usually divided into two sessions; you will learn all processes of batik making that generally consist of pattern making, cloth coloring, wax dying and drying.

The process of pattern making starts when all materials, especially the cloth are ready. The making of this pattern is done with wax as the main material that is used to block color. If you want to make hand-made batik, the pattern making is done by using the wax pen called canting while printed batik is made by utilizing a prepared copper stamp with certain design.

You are free to choose the pattern you are going to make. Unique patterns you can make are, for example, ceplok, cecek sawut, and semen. You can find all of the patterns in historical buildings in Indonesia. Ceplok pattern can be found in Borobudur Temple; cecek sawut in a copper drum in Copper Time while semen pattern can be found in the tomb of Kalinyamat Queen.

The process is continued by coloring the cloth. The cloth with pattern on it is dipped into a bucket filled with coloring agent. This process seems simple, but actually it is difficult, moreover if batik must be colored more than two. Many batik artisans still use natural colors made from certain natural materials, but there are many who use synthetic coloring agents.

After coloring thoroughly, the process is continued by dying the wax, or removing the wax attaching to the cloth. Initially, prepare the boiling water mixed with soda ash and finally the cloth is dipped to remove the entire wax. If there is still wax attached, it must be cleaned after the dying process.

The final step is washing. When using natural coloring agent, the washing cannot be done by using detergent that will damage the color. After being washed, the cloth is dried under indirect sun to avoid discoloring. After this drying process, you can see the difference of batik colored with natural coloring agent; the color is usually less bright.

Batik courses in Yogyakarta provide professional instructors to make you competent even though with short course only. Some places also have instructors speaking foreign languages, especially English, to ease you understand the lesson.

One of the places providing batik course is Sanggar Kalpika in Kampung Taman, at the west of Tamansari. There, you can learn painted batik. If you prefer to learn hand-made and printed batik, Balai Batik is the right place. The institution that is located on Jalan Kusumanegara provides special staff and room for you to learn batik. The cost ranges from IDR 250,000 to IDR 1,500,000 based on the course types.

In addition to learning batik, you can also enjoy the activity and the works of batik artisans in Kampung Taman that 30 years ago has been developing painted batik. You can also see various batik styles exhibited in Balai Batik.

Boko Trackking

Compared to Prambanan and Borobudur Temples, Ratu-Boko Temple is as well known as both of them. Ratu-Boko Temple or Ratu-Boko Palace, which is situated on a hill, however, hides some tourism potentiality, which both Borobudur and Prambanan don't have. Trekking as a hidden potentiality has now started attracting tourists.

The beautiful scenery and the unspoiled nature in the area have made trekking a new selling adventure. The beauty and natural potentiality for trekking tours has inspired the management of Borobudur, Prambanan & Ratu-Boko to make Ratu-Boko area an impressive cultural adventure site. The effort has come to materialize with the cultural and trekking tour package.

The highlight on this unforgetable tour is the tremendous silk sunrise viewed from Tugel Hill over the colorful of beauty rice field. We don't try to be all things to all people, we only operate in Jogja and we only operate our own unique, quirky style of trips. So right now by visiting this webpage, you are literally holding our world in your hands.

The trek starts from Kraton Ratu-Boko's headquarter at 03:00 pm and return home again at 09:00 am. Having traced the hills of Ratu-Boko up to Gunung Tugel (or Gunung Pegat), the participants can, if the weather is fine, enjoy sunrise while having a rest. The trekking trip is then continued to the nearest temple like Candi Ijo. You may spend the night on your tents, cottages, or if you like, you can stay in the locals' house appointed by us. On the way back to Ratu-Boko, breakfast will be served in the small bamboo hut, on top of the hill, viewing towering active volcanos of Sumbing, Sindoro, Merapi and Lawu. Those taking part in the trekking can also have breakfast while enjoying the ambience of the countryside.

English-speaking guide, light traditional breakfast and mineral water included. Minimum participant to run the tour is 2 pax. We also prepare luxury tent for those who want to camp overnight at our quiet backyard before starting the tour. Here you can watch superb and fantastic sunset and the lava flows from Mt. Merapi.

Great Experience you've never dream of...

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Jl. Raya Prambanan - Piyungan
Yogyakarta
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