Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta is the capital city of the province of Yogyakarta Special Region,
lying in the southern part of the Central Java province of Indonesia. The most
popular tourist destination, after Bali, Yogyakarta is a center of art and
education, and also offers some of the best shopping in the whole area.
There are many places of interest in the town of Yogyakarta which attract
numerous visitors from all over the world. Some of the most visited places in
and around Yogyakarta are listed by Welcome2Asia.com for the benefit of the
discerning traveler.
Prambanan Temple is a magnificent Shivaite Temple, locally known as the Loro
Jonggrang Temple, or the Temple of the "Slender Virgin". The biggest and most
beautiful Hindu temple in Indonesia, it has eight shrines, of which the three
main ones are dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma.
Borobudur, the largest Buddhist monument in existence in the world, lies quite
close to this town of Yogyakarta
Museum Sonobudoyo is a Javanese archeology museum, that houses many Javanese
artefacts like wayang puppets, masks, statues, textiles, weapons, and a full set
of Javanese gamelan instruments.
Kotagede is about five kilometers southeast of Yogyakarta, is a little town has
become famous for being the center of the Yogya silverwork industry. There are a
number of workshops where visitors can watch silver being transformed into
beautiful works of art popular by the name of "Yogya Silver".
Kasongan lying to the southwest of Yogyakarta, is a village known for its
artistic pottery and earthenware.
Batik Research Center is a museum that permanently displays a fascinating
exhibition of batiks in classic and modern designs. One can also see the process
of batik over here, both the hand drawn and hand stamped variety.
Parang Tritis Beach is a seaside resort 27 km south of Yogyakarta on the Indian
Ocean, where the sultans of Yogyakarta make special offerings to the Goddess of
the South Seas, Nyai Loro Kidul, in a ceremony called "Labuhan".
Kaliurang is a resort lying on the slopes of Mt. Merapi, 24 km north of
Yogyakarta, and is surrounded by a charming landscape. The "Telogo Muncar"
waterfall and swimming pool make this resort a very pleasing place for
recreation.
Batik, leather puppets, silverware, tortoise shell and horn ornaments, pottery,
antique jewelry and paintings, are some of the best articles that can be shopped
in at the town of Yogyakarta. Truly, a visit to Yogyakarta, will indeed be a
wonderful vacation, and satisfy every sort of traveler.
Popular attractions in Yogyakarta:
| Yogyakarta Popular Attractions | |
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• Borobudur Temple |
• Malioboro Street |
undo Indonesia Popular Destinations