Places of Interest
Yogyakarta places of interest bring you to the fabulous priceless experiences. It also reflects the life of Yogyakarta People.
- Turi Agro Tourism, Enjoying Salak Pondoh in Fruit Garden
Enjoying the spread of salak pondoh garden blocks in Turi Agro Tourism while picking the fruit by ourselves and eating them in the garden gives different sensation to other common tourism objects.
Read more... - Alun-Alun kidul (The South Square), Finding Tranquility and Blessing
Alun-Alun Kidul (The South Square) symbolized by a calm elephant offers a tour package to calm someone's heart down, to warm nighttime with ronde and bajigur beverages and to get blessing through Masangin.
Read more... - Stepping on the First Palace of Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat Kingdom
Pesanggrahan Ambarketawang was the first palace of Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat kingdom. Even though it has been very old, some remains of the building still keep enchantment, including the Saparan ceremony and the reading of traditional Javanese song.
Read more... - Angkringan Lik Man, Spending Your Night in Yogyakarta with Kopi Joss
Angkringan is food stall selling rice, side dishes and drinks at very cheap prices. Angkringan Lik Man is serving special drink, namely Kopi Joss or Coffee Joss, this place once was the place for spending the night by some popular leaders of Indonesia.
Read more... - Adisutjipto, an International Airport in Yogyakarta
Adisutjipto (or Adisucipto) airport of which width reaches 88,690 m2 has been affirmed as an international airport. The airport that is located in Maguwo area keeps both happy and sad stories.
Read more... - Beringharjo, a Complete, Traditional Market in Yogyakarta
Beringharjo has been functioning as a trading place since 1758. Now, it offers more merchandise, ranging from batik, traditional snacks, Javanese herbs, to Buddha effigy costing hundreds thousands.
Read more... - Bintaran, from the House of Pangeran Bintoro to Indische City
Bintaran developed parallel with the coarse of time. Starting from a dwelling place of Prince Haryo Bintoro during the rule of Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono, this area became an Indische housing area in 1930s.
Read more... - "Matahari" (The Sun) in the Twilight of Permata Theatre
Permata theatre that was founded in 1940s seems to be made younger by Aaron Noble, a muralist from San Fransisco. The mural work entitled "Matahari" (The Sun) looks like shining the twilight of Permata theatre.
Read more... - Banyusumurup, the Village of Keris Accessories
Banyusumurup village offers a tour package of seeing the making of keris accessories , from the seath to the pendok.
Read more... - Serangan Village, Visiting the Home of the Keris-carvers
Serangan village invites you to see the activities of the keris-carvers; a very important yet often forgotten profession related to keris. They decorate keris with carvings and golden to diamond accessories.
Read more... - Gabusan Market, Handicraft Paradise in Bantul
Gabusan Art Market that accommodates 444 craftsmen has been a paradise of handicrafts in Bantul. Facilitated with information center, this market will eventually accommodate 8,015 handicraft units from all parts of Bantul district.
Read more... - The Story of the Mural at Galeria Crossroad
A piece of story about Galeria crossroad can be known by looking at the mural at one of its corners. The mural tells about the gambling activity that was often done and the sticking of advertisement posters in the area.
Read more... - The Church of Ganjuran, Seeing Jesus in Javanese Face
Ganjuran Church that was built in 1927 is not just a place to contemplate, but it also offers an opportunity to see the global Jesus in local appearance, wearing the Javanese clothes named surjan while listening to gamelan.
Read more... - The Mysterious Pesanggrahan Gua Siluman
Is it Gua Siluman or Gua Seluman? This is one of the mysteries of the pesanggrahan that is more often called as Gua Siluman that means the Cave of the Invisible (mysterious) powers. Visit and enjoy this historical site having underground tunnel.
Read more... - Kaliurang, a la Madam and Meneer Tour
To enjoy the enchanting natural view in the north end of Yogyakarta. To touch the cool air and feel romantic atmosphere a la Dutch madam and meneer of the past time in Kaliurang that is located at the foot of Merapi Mountain.
Read more... - Kasongan, Hunting Ceramics in Kundi Community
Close look at ceramic handicrafts making that is done from generation to generation while hunting beautiful hand-made collections produced by skillful craftsmen.
Read more... - Kauman Village, the Enchantment of Islamic Struggle
The small village of Kauman turns to keep great enchantment, ranging from populous Mabulir library to the Great Mosque as wide as 13,000 m2.Its enchantment has delivered some prominent Islamic characters in Indonesia.
Read more... - Kotabaru, the Exploration to an Old Park Town
It is an Indische town worth mentioning as one of the most advanced areas by its time. Built with garden-city concept with radial pattern, Kotabaru becomes an area that is parallel to Menteng, an Indische area in Jakarta.
Read more... - Kotagede, Enchantment of an Old City
Spending a while in an Old Town as inheritance of Old Mataram Kingdom while hunting silver handicrafts and enjoying delicacy of Sate Karang.
Read more... - Yogyakarta Sultan Palace, Center of the Universe
Kraton or the Palace where Sultan and his family of Yogyakarta live is located in the center of the axis stretching from the north to the south, and in the secondary axis from the east to the west.
Read more... - Mural Park under the Lempuyangan Flyover
The space under the Lempuyangan flyover that is famous as the place for little children to imagine of riding train now becomes more colourful. Various works of mural make this place not only as a pleasant playground, but also as a beautiful mural park.
Read more... - Loji, the First Indisch Area in Yogyakarta
Some Dutch great buildings or often called as loji with various functions can be enjoyed its grandeur now. Loji Kecil, Loji Besar, Loji Kebon even Loji Setan, all of them presents its historical story.
Read more... - Malioboro, Nostalgia in Souvenirs Paradise
Walking through one-kilometer pathway will be so tiring, but the memory of old buildings and souvenirs stories will release it.
Read more... - Kotagede Mosque, the Oldest Mosque in Yogyakarta
Kotagede mosque that is older than Kauman Great Mosque has a unique, beautifully carved speaker's platform, a hundred-years drum, and sugar palm juice-cemented wall.
Read more... - Mlangi Village, Islamic Religious Tourism
The village of Mlangi will response to your quest for spiritual needs through hundred-years mosque to legendary pesantren.
Read more... - Ngasem, the Bird Market in Yogyakarta
Ngasem Market that has been operating since 1809 is the oldest bird market in Yogyakarta. In the past, the market that also sells snakes, decorative fish, and traditional snacks was the place where noblemen bought pet birds.
Read more... - Kunci Floor Tile Factory, to Know the Production of Classic Floor Tiles
Kunci Floor Tile Factory is a legendary factory that took part in the production of luxurious symbols in the past and the present. Founded in 1929, this factory produces classic floor tiles that also decorated the floors in Yogyakarta Kingdom.
Read more... - Panggung Krapyak, where the Kings Went Hunting
Panggung Krapyak is famous as the place where the kings of Yogyakarta Sultanate went hunting. It is located in a location that used to be popular as Krapyak Forest, where the son of Panembahan Senopati passed away.
Read more... - Pasar Klithikan of Yogyakarta, Hunting Unique, Used Things
Known since 1960s, Pasar Klithikan offers more than used things. Its good quality, uniqueness and friendly nuance of the market are added values.
Read more... - Taru Martani Cigar Factory, the Legend of Cigar van Java
Taru Martani that was founded in 1918 offers valuable tour package for you, especially tobacco lovers. You can see directly the production process of hand-rolled-cigar of good quality and buy them 'fresh from the factory'.
Read more... - Chinese Area in Yogyakarta, Historical Trading Area
Chinese Area in Yogyakarta is one of historical Chinese dwelling places in Indonesia. This kampong is the place where the success of Chinese merchants began with shops and services kiosks of tens years old.
Read more... - Madukismo Sugar Factory and the Iron of Kwai River Bridge in Thailand
You will be amazed by the building of this factory built in 1955. Madukismo is not just legendary because of its oldness, but because of its used irons that were utilized to construct the legendary Kwai bridge.
Read more... - Prawirotaman, a World-known Kampong of Batik and Lodging
Prawirotaman kampong has many lodgings at affordable prices; most of them are managed by descendents of one clan. This predicated 'international kampong' was once an independence struggler post and a famous batik business area.
Read more... - The Peak of Suroloyo, Observing Borobudur from Sultan Agung's Meditating Place
The Peak of Suroloyo as the meditating place of Sultan Agung and the direction center in Java Island gives you an opportunity to see four big mountains in Java Island, Borobudur Temple, and the scenery of sunrise.
Read more... - King Boko Palace, the Glory on a Peaceful Hill
King Boko Palace is a luxurious palace complex that was built in the eighth century. The most luxurious building during its time was built by one of the relatives of Borobudur founder.
Read more... - Going along the Bank of the Mataram Ditch
If you were raised as "city people", going along the Mataram ditch can be a minor yet pleasant adventure to enjoy the sceneries of green rice fields and shepherds, and to go off road by crossing Krasak River while carrying our mountain bike.
Read more... - Sendang Sono, Lourdes in Indonesia
Sendang Sono is a place with so many stories, memories and tranquility. Here, you can pay a visit to the tomb of Mr. Sarikromo, enjoy the architecture winning AGA Khan Awards and send letters to God in front of the Cave of Maria.
Read more... - Sendang Sriningsih, the Medium of God's Blessing
Sendang Sriningsih that was found in 1934 is a pilgrimage place for Catholic people in Prambanan, the area that is famous for religious Hindu Buddha tourism objects. The Cave of Mary and the spring water will be the media of God's blessings.
Read more... - Sosrokusuman, from Cheap Logding to Wayang Kancil
Sosrokusuman is not only provider of economy-priced lodgings. The kampong connecting Malioboro Street to Mataram Street has other enchantment such as wayang kancil, mural painting and center of gifts.
Read more... - Sosrowijayan, a Tourist Kampong in the City Center of Yogyakarta
Sosrowijayan is the second famous tourist kampong after Prawirotaman. Located in the center of Yogyakarta city, this kampong offers lodgings and hotels at affordable prices and other interesting facilities from old hotel building to batik course.
Read more... - Tugu Railway Station, One of the Oldest Train Stops in Indonesia
Tugu Railway Station that started to function as a train-stop in 1887 turns to have tourism potential. You can enjoy the grand, old building architecture; observe locomotive details, old crane and exotic twilight.
Read more... - Tamansari (Taman Sari)
Visit Tamansari (Taman Sari), you will find a unique atmosphere of the past periods.
Read more... - Giwangan, the Biggest Type-A Bus Station in Indonesia
Giwangan bus station has been operating for 2 years. This biggest type-A terminal in Indonesia is a transit and stop place for buses from all big cities in Sumatra, Java, Bali, and Nusa Tenggara.
Read more... - Wanagama, an Oasis in Lime Hill
Returning to nature, hearing the chirp of birds or looking at the deer relaxing on the meadow of Wanagama Forest as an oasis in the lime hill, will present peace in the heart.
Read more... - Pesanggrahan Warungboto and the Enchantment of the 19th Century Water Garden
A very beautiful ancient water garden that was designed privately is found in Warungboto area. The water garden is located amidst the Pesanggarahan Warungboto that had ruined now.
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