Trip to Yogyakarta

Visit the ‘Yogyakarta’

Yogkarta is a city and the capital of Yogyakarta Special Region in Java, Indonesia. Last June, I went there as farewell trip in my junior high school. I visited many tourism spots around Yogyakarta those spots are very recommended so you guys if you want to go to Yogyakarta you should visit these spots.

  The Magnificent Borobudur

The Borobudur Temple is the world’s biggest Buddhist monument and considered to be one of the world’s seven wonders. The best way to explore this site is on foot. As you climb to the top this temple you will you will see the intricate detailed stone carvings displayed on the temple wall. When I was there I wasn’t finished till the top of the temple because I was so tired. And my friends and I looked so dirty and tired because we haven’t took a bath since we arrived to Yogyakarta. Well, it was such an ewhh.  And we couldn’t sleep well because we went there by bus. The easiest way to get there is by car because Borobudur is only one hour’s drive from Yogyakarta.

The ticket price divided into:  

·        Public (6y.o+) : Rp30.000

·        Public (6y.o-) : Rp12.500

·        Tourist (6y.o+) : Rp190.000

·        Tourist (6y.o-) : Rp95.000

The Keraton Yogyakarta

The palace of Yogyakarta known as the Keraton, is a grand complex that was planned to reflect the Javanese cosmos. When I was here, I was guided. I enjoy the peaceful around the palace. And everywhere you will see men and women in traditional costumes walking and sitting around. The Keraton was full of the people who wore the red clothes because that will make easier to know they were from my school. The Keraton is located in the centre of Yogyakarta and can be reached easily by taxi, becak, andong –the horse drawn cart-, or by a public bus.

As this is a sacred place respectful you need to:

·        Dress is required and no hat worn inside the Keraton

·        Wear shoes

·        Don’t speak too loud

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The Keraton open everyday from 09:00 am – 14:00 pm and the ticket price is Rp5000 and for tourist Rp15.000.

Shop Till You Drop in Malioboro

Malioboro is the most famous street in Yogyakarta. Located in the heart’s of Yogya, this is the city’s main street and was once the ceremonial avenue for the Sultan to pas through on this way to and from Keraton. The best way to take in the sights of Malioboro is on foot. Stalls and stores line up the streets. There are so many wares to choose from here, that you just might need to return the next day to finish all your shopping. I went here by andong from Keraton with my friends. And we were shopping together. We bought Batik clothes as merchandise. I bought it for my mom as a gift and she loves it! The price tags are so friendly. After that we bought McD because we were too hungry. And we went back to our bus by andong again.

     

Some tips if you are here:

·        Take care with your belongings

·        For more exclusive items, visit stores such as Mirota in Malioboro

The Amusing Night in Alun-Alun Kidul

At night, the Southern City Square located behind the King’s Palace is always full of people looking for affordable amusement. The flickering lamps of odong-odong driven around. There are so many things we can do here. Started at about 5pm, parents take their children to play around running all the way chasing the flying bubbles or flying kites. At night, teenagers spend their night over at the Alun Alun Kidul. The darker the night, the higher the crowd. Tandem bicycles and lighted odong-odong become the favorite objects. Some of my friends were playing masangin, walking pass the twin banyan trees with eyes blindfolded. The rule of the game is very simple; we would only need to be blindfolded then walk straight about 20 m from the front of Sasono Hinggil (Javanese word, translated as higher place/ground) and pass through between the Ringin Kurung. That’s all. But as you come to see, it is not as easy as it seems.

      

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We can rent the lighted odong-odong for Rp30.000-Rp60.000 depends the capacity from 4 people – 8 people.

The Amazing Pindul Cave

Wading across the river is something common, but if the river is located inside a cave, of course it will be an enjoyable yet challenging experience. Pindul is a cave that becomes part of the group of the seven caves with underground river flowing inside. It is located in Bejiharjo, Karangmojo and it offers the real sensation of adventure. For about 45 to 60 minutes, I was invinted to went along the river in the darkness of the bowels of the earth with 300 meters length using lifebelt. But before I started, I had to drank a cup of wedang jahe which served by the organizer. And I felt the peaceful when I sat on the surface like a tire boat and we had to holding hands

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Before enjoying the track, you need to have a preparation such as using lifebelt, briefing, and drink wedang jahe. Pindul Cave open everyday from 7:00 am – 05:00 pm and the ticket price is Rp35.000.

Yogyakarta’s Traditional Food ‘Gudeg’

Since many years ago, gudeg traditional food made from young jackfruit, has been the most popular food in Yogyakarta. Not only in ‘gudeg center’ you also can find this food in every part in city. Dried gudeg becomes the most wanted gift from Jogja. Yogkarta is a never-sleep city and one of the things that always make it awake is gudeg. Many gudeg sellers sell their food from Dawn till Midnight. Do you want to eat gudeg in the middle of the night? You don’t need to worry because Gudeg Batas Kota (on Adisucipto street in front of Saphir Square) opens at 10p.m and its ready to serve you with its yummy food. For other alternative, you can try the sensation of how to eat gudeg in the kitchen where it is cooked at Gudeg Pawon on Janturan Street 36-38 Warungboto. The price of gudeg is about Rp18.000/porsion.

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