Yogyakarta Things to Do

If wanna go to Prambanan temple just rent motorbike 50 rupiahs for whole day (8am-8pm). 30 mins from Malioboro to Prambanan.
In prambanan, you can see Brahma temple, siwa temple, ganesha temple, Durga temple, Wisnu temple, Nandi temple, Angsa temple, Garuda temple, Apit temple, Kelir temple, sudut temple. there are 224 temple in Prambanan. All this temples in one complex/area.

Prambanan temple is recognized by UNESCO in 1991.

We can see some places in Yogya the batik Maker.
Batik originates from the royal courts of Java. For the Javaness, beautiful handpainted batiks are not merely pieces of cloth but carry much more significance that symbolses life itself. Different regions have their own unique style. Batik from North Java has bright colors, including the batik Pekalongan which had Chinese influence in the design and pastel colors. Cirebonese batik is characterized by Megamendung or stylized cloud motif. Batiks made in Solo and Yogya are traditionally colored blue, symbolizing earth, brown, symbolizing fire and white symbolizing water and air.

One single piece of batik may take months to finish. First, patterns are drawn on the cloth, then traced with wax or malam using a special tool called the canting. After the patterns are all covered, the cloth is then dipped in dye. The whole process is repeated until the cloth and motifs are covered in the desired colors. Stamped batiks are a more modern invention and less time consuming to make.

Batik is recognized as World Heritage by UNESCO in 2009.

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The Diponegoro Museum, officially named Museum Sasana Wiratama, is located on the grounds of the former residence of this famous prince. Son of sultan Hamengku Buwana III of Yogyakarta, he waged a guerrilla war against the Dutch colonizers, known among historians as the Java War (1825-1830). In 1830 he was treacherously arrested by the Dutch and banished to the island of Celebes (Sulawesi), where he died in 1855.

Of Diponegoro's residence nothing remains, because it was burned to the ground by the Dutch. The present buildings in the 2 ha compound date from 1968.

However, there are some authentic artefacts, e.g. andesit water troughs for Diponegoro's horses and cannon with Javanese script on them. Most famous is the hole in the wall through which Diponegoro is said to have fled with his family and followers when the Dutch had entered his compound in order to arrest him in 1825.

Two rooms are arranged as a museum, with paintings, weaponry, furniture, musical instruments etc. supposedly having belonged to prince Diponegoro.

Another Diponegoro museum can be visited at Magelang. It is a room in the former Dutch headquarters where Diponegoro came to negotiate and was arrested.

Address: Jalan Tjokroaminoto TR.III/430, Tegalrejo, Yogyakarta.

Directions: At the Tugu monument go west along Diponegoro street, across Winongo river, for about 1 km. Then south into Jalan Tjokroaminoto. The back entrance to the compound is indicated by a sign board on the right a few 100 m along this road. The main entrance is where the road makes a slight bend to the left.

Opening hours: Officially daily except Sunday, from 8:00am till 01:00pm. However, the warden by name of pak Slamet may open up at other times. Sign his guest book with a tip.

The Kraton or palace lies at the end of Malioboro Street. Admission is around 7,500 Rp and it is open from 8am to 2pm Sat -Thurs and 8am to 1pm Fri.

The current Sultan of Yogyakarta still lives in the palace. Obviously you cannot enter his residence, but you can visit some of the outer buildings and pavilions.

We visited during a torrential downpour and watched rainwater stream off the palace roofs from our sheltered spot.

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We visited Borobudur on Indonesian New Year's Day together with the rest of the country. Although the site was beautiful, it was incredibly busy with people covering every available surface.

Entrance fee was 10 US dollars and opening hours were 6am to 5pm.

Borobudur is a massive Buddhist complex set on several levels. The walls of Borobudur are covered with wonderful stone carvings and the site is protected by hundreds of stone Buddhas.

Borobudur was damaged in a terrorist bomb attack in 1991 but has subsequently been repaired.

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Prambanan lies about 17KM NE of Yogyakarta and makes a wonderful daytrip. The site consists of several well-preserved Hindu temples which have wonderful stone carvings and statues. The temples date back to around the 8th century. The whole complex is beautifully located within a deer park.

We paid 10US dollars to enter the site. You can pay the equivalent in Indonesian money if you prefer. The temple complex is open from 6am to 6pm.

The Water Castle is open from 8am - 2pm and costs around 7000Rp. We arrived too late to go in, but this was not a problem as there are extensive remains of the Water Castle which are free entry and open at all times. As well as exploring the ruins themselves, there are also lovely views from the roof. A large and interesting underground cistern is located close by.

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Borobudur rises up from the surrounding lush green paddies and is one of the world's most impressive Buddhist relics.

It was built some time between AD 750-850 and it must have taken an army of workers to construct the two million block or so stones.

Borobudur was conceived as a Buddhist vision of the cosmos with each of the ten levels level representing the journey from our everyday world to nirvana.

It is located 42km's north west of Yogyakarta with regular public bus transport. Organised tours of Borobudur can also be arranged from most hotels in Jogja.