Yogyakarta Special Region Things to Do

  PRAMBANAN AT THE REAR OF THE TEMPLE
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      PRAMBANAN AT THE REAR OF THE TEMPLE
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  • SOME OF THE DETAIL IN THE STONEWORK..
      SOME OF THE DETAIL IN THE STONEWORK..
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  • ONE OF THE MANY RELEIFS TO BE SEEN HERE
      ONE OF THE MANY RELEIFS TO BE SEEN HERE
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Baron bay II, history

by theo1006

Baron bay was not always this crowded.In the early seventies there were no foodstalls, no fishing boats, no paved footpaths. There were only coconut trees, a bare sandy stretch of beach, and one single gazebo owned by the local village head. Villagers came here to bathe their cattle.Compare my two pictures of the bay, 1971 and 2010.Gunung Kidul was a very poor region, dry and not fertile. In the seventies the road was paved with rock only, there was no running water and no electricity, the hills were mostly bare. For water the people depended on water holes and the river, making life especially hard in the dry season.All this changed when the late president Suharto made development of Gunung Kidul a priority. The roads have been surfaced, running water and electricity have been made available, and they did an especially good job reforesting the hills with acacia trees.Interesting too...

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Kukup beach II, history

by theo1006

Like Baron bay, Kukup beach used to be a remote place, only frequented by local fishermen.Instead of the concrete bridge to the landmark rock there was only a rickety bamboo one.The coast and the sea have not changed though!

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Kukup beach I

by theo1006

When you have come as far as Baron bay, do not omit to go the extra km to Kukup beach east of the bay. Here is a wider beach with rock formations not unlike the twelve apostles at Australia's Gold Coast, one of which can be accessed by a bridge and reminds one of Tanah Lot in Bali.The coast is rocky with some sandy patches and a strong surf, not advisable for swimming. Instead at low tide one can look for shells, and one can climb to one or more of the lookout points. Like Baron bay, Kukup beach is crowded on holidays. Spots in the shade of cliffs are in demand then, but you can get a free seat on a tikar mat if you buy a young coconut drink.On your right hand when facing the sea is a small cave, used for ceremonies. When we last were there a group was commemorating the death of a relative one year before. A year earlier they had thrown his ashes in the sea.No accommodation at Kukup...

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Baron bay I

by theo1006

The beach at Bantul, due south of Yogyakarta, is bare and hot. At Parangtritis, to the east, the black sand beach meets the chalk cliffs known as Gunungkidul or southern hills. These hills and cliffs stretch for several hundred km eastward to Pacitan and beyond, making the coast dangerous and inhospitable. However, there are numerous bays and coves with sandy beaches. Many of these can be reached only on foot, but some have been recreational destinations for a long time.The best known and closest to Yogyakarta of these beaches is Baron. Perhaps in prehistoric times here was a river mouth. Nowadays it is an underground river which flows into the bay, creating an area with freshwater suitable for bathing.On weekends and holidays domestic tourists flock here for a day outing, some bathing but most just taking in the sights and eating seafood in one of the many foodstalls. So if you want to...

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Cigar Agrotourism, Taru Martani Factory

by antydetty

For tobacco lovers, it will be exciting to visit Taru Martani, the factory that has been producing cigars since 1918. You will feel like visiting your soul mate. If you don't like tobacco, at least you can learn the long history of this factory that supports many people.t's an easy procedure to complete before you are able to visit the factory. You only have to make an appointment with the factory management. When they give you permit, you can explore the 2-hectares factory guided by one of the employees. You can see directly and ask questions related to the cigar production. You don't have to incur expenses for this tour. The visit hours, however, are limited only on working hours, from Monday to Friday at 08:00a.m. to 02:00p.mThe production of cigar in this factory goes through some stages. Taru Martani produces 14 brands of cigars, namely Cigarillos, Extra Cigarillos, Senioritas,...

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WAYANG GOLEK SHOW

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Time : Every Wednesday, 10.00 - 12.00Venue : Keraton Yogyakarta Jl. Rotowijayan No. 1Phone : +62 274 373721Category : Cultural PerformanceDescription : Wayang Golek is a wooden puppet art show which is so popular in West Java.Ticketing : It's free. However, we need to pay the entrance fee to get into Keraton (IDR 12,500)

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Another enchantment, Hidden Temple in Yogyakarta

by antydetty

Yogyakarta turns to have other temples of which enchantment is not less interesting than Borobudur and Prambanan temples.Ijo (in Javanese language, this word means 'Green') temple, located at the highest place in Yogyakarta that presents natural and cultural enchantment with additional view of taking off and landing airplane. Tara Temple, the Oldest Buddhism Inheritance in Yogyakarta, presented for goddess Tara.Plaosan Temple, the Twin Temple in Yogyakarta.Plaosan temple has some uniqueness compared to other temples, twin main temple and the terrace with smooth surface. In this temple, there are Vajrapani, Amitbha, and Prajnaparamitha figures. Read more for further info at: www.tourthewonder.comwww.yogyes.com

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Traditional Ceremony "Grebeg Maulud"

by antydetty

Yogyakarta rich of culture and traditional way. There is one of many ceremony, it is ceremonial procession called 'Grebeg maulud'. Course of traditional ceremonial procession Grebeg Maulud procession of Mount Question Wadon, Gepak, Pawuhan, and Dharat issued from the royal palace through Siti Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat Hinggil, Cultural, North Square until the end of the mosque yard Kauman Gede Yogyakarta.'Mountains' are made from food ingredients, such as vegetables, beans, red peppers, sweet potatoes, and some made of complementary sticky and shaped like a mountain, which symbolizes prosperity and wealth of the Mataram royal palace ground. This event escorted by palace soldiers, and led by warlord palaces.It was interesting ceremony, unique and attractive for tourist, come and see it only in Yogyakarta.Read more at: www.tourthewonder.comwww.yogyes.com

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FIVE MOST "DEADLY" ADVENTURES IN YOGYAKARTA

by antydetty

Yogyakarta is not only known for Malioboro street, Keraton, or Javanese culture. Yogyakarta is also a great place for anyone having large passions in extreme sports and tours.1.The Nasty Lower Progo RiverThe roaring sound of the magnificent river will make any rafter enthusiast’s heart pounding. 2.The Daunting Jomblang CavesIt is not an easy task to reach the base of this 40 metres deep vertical cave. But for those who have the nerve and enjoy challenges, this experience can be a great fun. 3.Crawling the Cliffs of Siung BeachUnexplored cliffs, and hard-to-climb ones are preferable among climbers. 4.Off Road in the Slopes of MerapiBeing in a 4-wheel drive vehicle that almost rolled over is indeed thrilling, especially when the car is in a very steep path. The southern slope of Merapi has an off road track that can be categorized as an extreme one. It includes forests, steep slopes, and...

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A visit to the palace

by Deng249

A trip to Jogjakarta will not be complete until one visits the palace or Kraton. Once you enter the kraton, a guide will be provided for you. He would be bringing you to various part of the kraton and explains.Depends on which day, there'll be performance on the palace ground. It could be just wayang kulit or others.There's also a mini museum on the ground which displays memorabilia from all the sultans.

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