Friday, December 27, 2013

Yogyakarta's Tourism


Yogyakarta is a province that is very thick with Javanese culture . I can say that Yogyakarta is the center of Javanese civilization which is still preserved in the modern era . I 've lived there for almost 7 years in order to complete my studies at a public university that is well known throughout Indonesia . Yogyakarta society so courteously so that everyone would feel at home and memorable if it were in Yogyakarta .
Tugu Statue

Before the independence of Indonesia , Yogyakarta is an area which has its own government  called Zelfbestuurlandschappen / Autonomous Regions , namely the Sultanate Ngayogyakarta and Duchy Pakualaman . After the Proclamation of Independence of the Republic of Indonesia ( RI ) , lane IX and Sri Paku Alam VIII declare to the President , that the Sultanate of Yogyakarta Regional and Local Pakualaman into the territory of the Republic of Indonesia , joined into a single unit that is declared as Special Region of Yogyakarta ( DIY ) . Lane IX and Sri Paku Alam VIII as Regional Head and Deputy Head is responsible directly to the President . 
 
Kraton Of Yogyakarta

The mention of Yogyakarta nomenclature that is too long causes the frequent occurrence of the cutting nomenkaltur into Yogyakarta , or DIY . The Special Region of Yogyakarta is often identified with the so inaccurately called Jogja , Yogya , Yogyakarta , Jogjakarta . Despite having the smallest area into two after DKI Jakarta Special District is famous in the national and international level . Yogyakarta become a mainstay tourist destination after Bali Province .

  1. Malioboro
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 Mangkubumi consists of Prince Road, and Gen. Street. A. Yani. This road is an Imaginary Line shaft Mount Merapi - Kraton - South Sea.
Malioboro Road
Derived from Sanskrit which means wreaths, flower charms Malioboro be able to attract tourists. Not only  full of stories and memories, Malioboro also be a souvenir paradise in the heart of the city of Yogyakarta.Various kinds of goods sold there Start of Souvenirs to craft various items typical of Yogyakarta.
Malioboro Street is very popular with the street vendors who peddle handicrafts Jogja and “Lesehan “ 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.

There are several historical objects in the three-way include:

1. Tugu Yogyakarta
2. Tugu Station  
3. Gedung Agung  
4. Beringharjo Market  
5. Vredeburg Fort  
6. Monument  of 1 March General Offensive


  1. Kaliurang
If you visit or vacation to Yogyakarta , you should stop by Ground. Ground is located at the foot of Mount Merapi . Ground air is very cool and has a very beautiful view , unfortunately if you were in Yogyakarta but you did not stop by to Ground. Ground , in addition to having a very beautiful scenery , there are also buildings of historical heritage side . One of them is having second thoughts one homestead Pensions Ground. It was said that the house once used as a venue for the Three-State Commission . In addition to the house there is also a museum Ulen , museum is located in the basement . The museum also contains many mysteries of culture and values ​​of Javanese history , especially relating to the palace . Kaliurang Yogyakarta Tourism is now growing rapidly , many local and foreign tourists who want to visit Ground.
Ulen Museum

It is causing Yogyakarta Tourism Ground current increases rapidly in places recreation family . Now at Ground already has a family recreation . You and my family can certainly enjoy the wonderful atmosphere and cool Ground this . One popular place for recreation with family at Ground is Ground. Ground is located 28 kilometers from the city center , this area presents a very beautiful scenery is perfect for you to relax with Family and would be very nice if you air recreation at this place .

But do not forget that you always keep an eye on your kids is cool to play on the Ground . This park of 10,000 square meters , there are many toys in this park as an example swings , slide , mini pool and much more . Specials at this park is the only park which are decorated by statues of mythical genie 1001 nights , it is interesting is not it? In addition to the sculptures jin la 1001 night stories there are also animal-shaped figurines . This place will be very convenient for you to play with friends . There is also a statue of a dragon that can be entered by the children , the children get into the dragon's mouth and came out at the tail . It is very pleasant for sure .
Kaliurang Tower
If you are tired of playing in the garden tour Kaliurang Yogyakarta also still have a cool place to play . You stay ahead collar 300 meters east of the park then you will arrive at a park again , the name of the park is a tourist park Plawangan , in the garden there is a large swimming pool where the water directly from the springs in the Mount Lerang Plawangan . Having tired of you playing at Ground you can simply swim here . The park is also located in the open nature , so while you are swimming you can also enjoy the natural scenery is still beautiful . You can also see monkeys  hanging from a tree . It was a very enjoyable holiday when you come to Yogyakarta Ground .
Waterfall
If you want a quiet atmosphere and cool you can spend the night in the Ground. In Kaliurang contained villas that you can rent for you to spend the night there . The price varies according to the size of the villa only. Vacation to Ground guaranteed to be fun for Ground Travel Yogyakarta is now developing rapidly so many tourist attractions that you can visit with family , in tourist contributed at Kaliurang tourist landscape is very intriguing to your eyes .


  1. Temple Tourism
Borobudur Temple  
Located about 40 kilometers ( 25 miles) northwest of Yogyakarta , Borobudur is located on a hill on the plains surrounded by two pairs of twin mountain ; Mount Sundoro - cleft in the northwest and Merbabu - Merapi in the northeast , to the north are the hills Tidar , closer to the south there is a range of hills Menoreh , and this temple is located near the confluence of two rivers namely Progo and Elo River in the east . According to Javanese legend , the area known as the plateau Kedu is considered a sacred place in Javanese beliefs and hailed as the ' garden of Java ' for its natural beauty and fertility of the soil.
Borobudur Temple

According to historical evidence , Borobudur was abandoned in the 14th century as the weakening of the influence of Buddhist and Hindu kingdoms in Java and started the influence of Islam . The world began to realize the existence of this building since it was discovered in 1814 by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles , who was then serving as Governor-General of British over Java . Since then it has undergone a series of Borobudur rescue and restoration efforts . The largest restoration project was held in the period 1975 to 1982 for the efforts of the Indonesian government and UNESCO , and the historic sites in the list of World Heritage Sites

Prambanan
Candi Prambanan or Rara Jonggrang is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia, which was built in the 9th century AD. This temple is dedicated to Trimurti, the three main Hindu gods are Brahma the creator god, the god Vishnu as the preserver, and Shiva the god of destruction. Based on the inscription Siwagrha original name of this temple complex is Siwagrha (Sanskrit which means 'house of Shiva'), and indeed in garbagriha (main hall) of the temple is the statue of Shiva Mahadeva dwells as high as three meters which showed that Lord Shiva in this temple are preferred.
Prambanan Temple
This temple complex is located in the Prambanan subdistrict , Sleman and Prambanan sub-district , Klaten , approximately 17 kilometers northeast of Yogyakarta , 50 kilometers southwest of Surakarta and 120 km south of Semarang , just on the border between Central Java and the Special Region Yogyakarta.Letaknya very unique , Prambanan temple is located in the administrative region Bokoharjo village , Prambanan , Sleman , while the entrance of the Prambanan temple complex located in the administrative region Tlogo village , Prambanan , Klaten .
This temple is including the UNESCO World Heritage Site , the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia , and one of the most beautiful temples in Southeast Asia . The architecture of the building is tall and slender shaped according to the Hindu architecture in general the main Shiva temple as the temple has reached a height of 47 meters in the center of the complex cluster of towering temples smaller . As one of the grandest temples in Southeast Asia , Prambanan temple is the main attraction of tourists visit from all over the world .


  1. Beach Tourism
Tourism in Yogyakarta / Jogja very much for the visit , especially the exotic charm of the beauty of the beach . Lots of names beach in Yogyakarta , starting from the west end to the east end . Starting from the beach in the district . Progo to the beach in the district . Gunung Kidul , all offering amazing natural beauty . From the beaches , every beach offers its own beauty and uniqueness . Here , a collection of beaches that you should visit as a tourist reference in Yogyakarta .

PARANGTRITIS BEACH
For those of you Parangtritis name may already be familiar , because this famous beach just before until now .
Parangtritis Beach
The charm of the beach parangtritis besides the waves , you can play the surf , sand beach , riding carts , horses , and even you can also enjoy the beauty of the beach from the cliff . From the top of these cliffs , paragliding enthusiasts usually perform freefall


DEPOK BEACH
Depok Beach is still located in the Coastal Zone Parangtiris , from your parangtritis coast heading west through the small streets and you can also enjoy the sand dunes are a natural phenomenon / natural wonders . The sand dunes are only 4 in the world , and one of them in this area . Depok 've seen the beauty of the beach when you reach the car park , with sprawling beaches and clean .
Fish Market at Depok Beach

Depok Beach also serve as culinary tourism area by the Minister of Culture and Tourism Jero Wacik Year 2009. There are about 40 fish markets and food stalls . Tourists buy fresh fish at the Fish Market or directly from the fishing boat , subsequent services by cooking food stalls .

Depok Beach beauty is equally exciting as Parangtritis beach , and you can enjoy the sunset without any hill or obstructed . With the many boats parked on the beach , making the beauty of the beach feels more alive .


SIUNG BEACH
Beaches with high coral cliffs is reasonable if necessarily become a favorite beach . In addition to its beauty , the beach is backed by a tranquil atmosphere . Understandably , because it is not the main attraction , like Baron , Kukup beach Sundak or , indeed Siung tend to be silent .
Siung Beach

Once entering the parking area , visitors will be greeted by high cliffs and coral . Unlike the other beaches in Yogyakarta , Siung treats not only in the form of white sand and calm sea . Line of cliffs that surround the beach deserves to be conquered .

The charm of the barrier reef at Siung is what ultimately crowned cloves beach attractions as a tourist area of special interest climbing , symbolically identified with the stage called cottage climbers , a special place for climbers who want to try his ability here . In addition to the facilities for climbers , Camp Ground is also available for lovers of camping activities .


INDRAYANTI BEACH
This beach can be regarded as a new beach in Yogyakarta , having opened two years yesterday as a tourist . Although new , but this beach offers a variety of beautiful beaches and the waves are not less interesting and you must visit . Actually, the beach is still included Sundak Coast region , but due to the visitors and the surrounding community call Indrayanti Beach . This name was given by the manager of one of the beach as a jetski named Indrayanti effort .
Indrayanti Beach

On the Beach has a resort that offers a jetski game ? ? Well , one - the only game jetski 's in the entire coast of Yogyakarta , only at the beach . In addition there jetski can also use the tool to see the beautiful sea diving . Hmm .. This beach seems no less interesting than the beach in P.Bali yeach? 

KRAKAL BEACH
Krakal Beach is the most beautiful beach on the entire stretch of beach along the island of Java . The beach will be built into the beaches and tourist villages , especially foreign tourists, a kind of tourist resort on the island of Bali Nusa Dua . Krakal Beach , shape sloping beaches , white sand , stretching along more than 5 kilometers . This beach receives sun from morning to evening throughout the year . The sea breeze is blown very cool , the waves were quite big .

The trip to the beach this Krakal also traverse hills - limestone hills , interspersed with terraces - rock terraces . This is characteristic of karst areas managed population . Based on geological studies , in the days of the past , this area is the basis of the ocean by the appointment process that occurs in the earth's crust , the ocean floor is becoming increasingly rising and eventually emerged as a plateau . Rocks - rocks that appear at the time was the former home of yanghidup reef animals in the sea water at the time.
Krakal Beach


SUNDAK BEACH
Travelers who 've stopped by this beach , never deny that Sundak beach is unbelievably good . This beach has a clean appearance and a clean white sand , not just the sea water also looks very clear .

Looks few hills and limestone rocks in the north coast with a height of about 12 meters . These hills backdrop adds to the beauty of the beach and the natural charm of the beach area Sundak . In one of the rocks of the hill there is a cave , in which there is the well water into clean water source tawaryang population .
Sundak Beach

One of these beauty Sundak , are waves that are not too ferocious , even its terrain is quite gentle with white sand . While to stay around the coast , now appeared a few cottages and homestays with class hotel . Besides enjoying the panoramic beauty of the beach , tourists who come to Sundak can enjoy the natural beauty under the sea including for surving tour .


KUWARU BEACH
Kuwaru beaches are in the area Srandakan , Bantul , approximately 29 KM keselatan Jogja . Uniqueness Kuwaru coast is having a verdant pine trees along the coast . In the shade of pine trees we can relax while looking at the ocean , if the heat can take shelter under it . Rarely see that many coastal cypress trees like this beach .
Kuwaru Beach

Beach " Kuwaru " pretty crowded visitors , because it is suitable for relaxing family with pine trees , in the beach facilities are also available mini- games such as pool and riding ATVs . Along the beach stood many food stalls that will spoil the tongue with a menu of seafood and other foods as well . Relax and enjoy the culinary under shady pine trees , looking at the sea must have been very pleasant .


GLAGAH BEACH
The west coast in the province is the Glagah . In addition to the beautiful coastal scenery , Glagah also has a variety of beach resort amenities . One is the area of ​​motocross that is located right on the beach with an area large enough . In addition , you can also hire gethek , canoes and ducks paddle that can be used for tours of the lagoon or just cross the wooden bridge leading through the sand dune at the seaside .
at Glagah Beach

You can even enjoy the beach by visiting the plantation agro Kusumo Wanadri . There, you can observe the process of cultivating a variety of crops panacea , such as dragon fruit and flowers Roselle .


SAMAS BEACH
Samas Beach is known for big waves and there is a river deltas and lakes that make up freshwater lake . Lake - lake is used for the development of fisheries , sea turtles , and giant prawns and a variety of fishing locations .
Samas Beach

Samas beach sand is often used as a location for a number of rare turtle laying eggs like Green Turtle , Hawksbill Turtle , Turtle Blimbing , and olive ridley turtles

West side there is a beach with a beautiful panoramic Patehan Location : Srigading village , district. Sanden approximately 24 km from Yogyakarta to the south . Attractions / Travel Event : Ceremony Parade Tumuruning Maheso Suro , Labuan Sea Alms , Performing Arts ( vacation and Eid ) .

Wedi Ombo BEACH
Wedi Ombo means that the width of the sand . There are revealed , the beach is at the east end of this DIY is more worthy of the name of the Gulf Ombo , because it resembles a gulf coast state wide . There are rocks that flank , overhanging the sea water to the mainland , but has a wide gulf wider than usual . Even more white sand beaches than cloves .

Wediombo beach area surrounded by karst mountains with overgrown by vegetation awful lot harder . Agricultural land in this area
Wedi Ombo Beach
is quite extensive because most residents subsistence farmers . The presence of karst mountains resulted in the formation of some of the caves and some underground river which is a typical characteristic of karst topograph.

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