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Yogyakarta or Jogja is a traveler paradise in Java, Indonesia, with a lot of fascination which have not been revealed.

Yogyakarta is well known as cultural and educational center in Indonesia. Despite all the extraordinary changes that have taken place during the past few decades, still it is Yogya’s traditional attractions that tourist come to see - the ancient temples, the palaces, the Batik workshop and other handmade processing of handicraft and furniture, the Gamelan orchestra, the court dances, the Wayang Puppet performances.

Yogyakarta at present is a place where tradition and modern dynamics are going on together continuously. Some of its residents live in a strong agrarian culture. In the other side, there are also students who live with pop life-style. Traditional markets and handicraft centers are numerous in the city where some of them located by the malls which are no less hectic.

Where is Yogyakarta?

Yogyakarta is located at the Center of Java Island; it is in the middle between Bali and Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia. It takes an hour by flight from Bali and 50 minutes by flight from Jakarta. At the north end of Yogyakarta, you will see Mount Merapi stands proudly almost as high as 10,000 feet. This mountain is one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia. The trace of its malignant of the 2006 eruption can be witnessed in the Village of Kaliadem, 30 km from the city of Yogyakarta. A unique combination of ancient temples, history, traditions, culture and natural forces make Yogyakarta a very worthwhile place to visit.

What to see?

• Borobudur Temple is considered as one of the seven wonders of the world. This temple is located at Borobudur District, South of Magelang, Central Java. Borobudur was built by Sanmaratungga in the 8th century, and belongs to Buddha Mahayana. Borobudur was revealed by Sir Thomas Stanford Raffles in 1814.

 

Merapi Volcano

This active volcano, Mount Merapi is situated north of Yogyakarta with a height of 2,920 meters above sea level. There are hill resorts on the mountain slope for relaxations with invigorating weather and one of them is well know as “Kaliurang”. Mountain climbing, camping and observing the incredible active volcano can be arranged through local in-house Tour Operators.

What to do?

Making Batik

Batik is both an art and a craft, which is becoming more popular and well known in the West as a wonderfully creative medium. The art of decorating cloth in this way, using wax and dye, has been practiced for centuries. In Java, Indonesia, batik is part of an ancient tradition, and some of the finest batik cloth in the world is still made there. The word batik originates from the Javanese tik and means to dot. The list of traditional crafts still practiced in the suburbs. Most villages are specialized, some producing earthenware pottery, others turning out delicate filigree Silver work, and yet others leathers bag, weavings, baskets, cane furniture, wood mask, etc. 

• Village by Bike

Away from the busy traffic and the pollution of the city you discover authentic traditional Javanese life. Cycling through the sugarcane- and rice fields, you enjoy the local rural scenery. In the villages you pass through, daily life goes on. 

Biking through the villages path

What to eat?
What to eat in Jogja? where do I go for culinary trip in Jogja? Where's the yummiest gudeg in town?" - The answers will vary, subject to what everyone had their first impression on.
Jogja has many variant of food which has full of spices. For example Pecel, Lotek, Gado-Gado, Chicken Satay and Gudeg (Young Jackfruit cooked with coconut milk). In here is pretty easy to find in some corner of this town.

 Pecel

Satay

Itinerary Suggestions:

Departure from Seattle-Japan-Jakarta by UnitedAirline

Stay the night in Golden Hotel Moutique MelawaiHotel and the day after goes to Yogyakarta by Train in the morning.

Day 1:

• Borobudur Temple 
• Lunch at Beukonhof restaurant 
• Merapi Volcano tour

Day 2:

• Yogyakarta Palace 
•  Lunch at Milas Restaurant (Organic restaurant)
• Prambanan temple
• Dinner at Ramayana Buffet Restaurant
• Ramayana Ballet dance performance

Day 3:

•  Village by bike
• Options:
• Silver course
•   Batik course 
•  Reijstaffel Dinner at d’Omah Hotel Yogyakarta

Day 4: 

• Cooking Class
• City Walk

Day 5:

• Back To Jakarta by Airplane or TBA
  

Restaurants:

• Milas restaurant 
• Beukonhof restaurant 
• Local Restaurant “Bu Ning Lotek & Gado-gado” 
• Viavia Restaurant 

Accommodation: 

·         Golden Boutique Hotel Melawai

Hotel Golden boutique Melawai

 ·         Hotel Deluxe Room at d’Omah Hotel Yogyakarta

D’Omah Hotel Hotel

·         Hotel Dusun JogJa Village Inn

Hotel Yogya Village Inn

Transportation To/From Jogja:

·         Flight Round trip with:

United airlines

Delta

·         Flight from Yogyakarta to Jakarta  by Garuda

Air Asia

·         Train Jakarta to Yogyakarta