Jogyakarta is the Capital of the Province of Yogyakarta Special Region, it’s located on The Island Of Java in Indonesia. This area is located at the foot of Mount Merapi.
Referred to as a special area because Yogyakarta was the Capital of the Republic of Indonesia during the revolution of independence.
Previously, Yogyakarta is a kingdom ruled by a king and now is part of the territory of the Republic of Indonesia. Keraton Yogyakarta is the king's palace, this is the place of Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X and The Family.
As a city of tourism and as a Center of Javanese Culture, Yogyakarta is also famous as a city of students. Here, there are many universities, many students from all over Indonesia came to Yogyakarta to continue the lesson.
Yogyakarta is the second largest tourist destination in Indonesia after Bali Island.
Yogyakarta is known as a destination for foreign tourists and local tourists. Yogyakarta is a major tourist destination in Java Island, many tourists come to Yogyakarta for the purpose of recreation, sports and leisure. In Yogyakarta the complete facilities available for tourists, such as hotels, star hotels, villas, motel, lodging, inn, restaurant, fast food restaurant, supermarket, shopping mall, spa, bars, cafes, transportation, and so forth.
Malioboro is a main road which is located on the north side of Keraton Yogyakarta, near the palace. Malioboro is the main area of Yogyakarta. To come to Yogyakarta is not yet complete, if not a visit to Malioboro Street. Malioboro Area is the economic center.
Society of Yogyakarta is famous polite, amicable and friendly. Yogyakarta has many local attractions that can be visited. Places that can be visited, such as beaches, temples, mountains, rivers, villages, cities, markets, museums, galleries, art centers, art centers of silver, and others.
Tourism object in Yogyakarta, namely :
Nature Tourism
Glagah Beach, Parangtritis Beach, Kukup Beach, Wedi Ombo Beach, Baron Beach, Krakal Beach, Drini Beach, Ngrenehan Beach, Ngobaran Beach, Sadeng Beach , Siung Beach, Sepanjang Beach.Waru beach,Depok beach, Progo river rafting
Tracking on Mount Merapi ( Kaliurang Tour ). Kaliadem lava tour ,Boko temple tracking and sunrise, Siung beach climbing
History Tourism
Prambanan Temple, Borobudur Temple, Kalasan Temple, Sewu Temple / Thousand Temple, Sambi Sari Temple, Mendut Temple, Ratu Boko Temple, Candi Sari Temple, Pawon Temple, Ijo Temple, Banyu Nibo Temple, Kedulan Temple, Gebang Temple.Jogja Kembali Museum, Afandi painting Museum,
Tugu Jogja, Watu Gilang, Watu Gatheng
Culture Tourism
Yogyakarta Hadiningrat’s Palace, Puro Pakualaman, Taman Sari, Bird Market Ngasem, Kota Gede Cemetery. Imogiri the royal Cemetery
Shopping Tourism
Beringharjo The Market, Klithikan The Market, Malioboro Street. kota Gede the central of silver craft. Kasongan Village the central of handicraft and poetry
Culinary Tourism
Food: Gudeg
Center for Culinary Pathuk
Education Tourism
Museum of Batik and Embroidery, Vredeburg Castle Museum, Perjuangan Museum, Sonobudoyo Museum, Museum of Biology, Kota Gede Museum.
Gedung Agung of Presidential Palace, Kebun Plasma Nutfah Pisang, Taman Pintar.
Entertainment & Recreation
Zoos Gembira Loka, Purawisata.
Culture or Custom Tradition
Ceremony :
Sekaten, Grebeg Maulud, Grebeg Syawal (Idul Fitri), Grebeg Besar (Idul Adha), Numplak Wajik, Labuhan (Kagungan Dalem), Siraman Kraton, Nguras Kong (Enceh), Rabu Pungkasan Wonokromo Pleret, Saparan Wonolelo, Saparan Gamping (Bekakak), Surat Demang, Labuhan Merapi, Tunggul Wulung, Pehcun, Nyepi, Waisak, Cing Cinggeling (Karangmojo), Pembukaan Cupu Panjolo, Saparan Kalibuka, Baritan, Rejeban Jatimulyo (Gendanghe), Nampi Pareden (Puro Pakualaman).
Art and Culture
Performance of Art Events:
Ramayana Ballet, Wayang Orang, Kethoprak, Jatilan, Wayang Kulit, Wayang Golek (Nenak).
Training Dancing and New Creation.
Arts and Crafts
Silver, Batik Handicraft, Leathercraft, Dried Flower Craft.
Special Interest
Fauna Tourism Village
Magical attraction of Kuntul Birds in Ketingan Village, Tirtoadi, Mlati.
Culture Tourism Village
Sholawat, Cokekan, Angguk, Pek Bung, Uyon-Uyon, Wayang Kulit, Jathilan, Community Living Cultural Traditions, Traditional Houses.
Agro Tourism Village
Sleman Regency is result in of fruit, such as : Salak Pondoh, Salak Gading, Salak Madu.
Slopes of Merapi Tourism Village
Trekking across slopes of Mount Merapi.
Crafts Tourism Village
Crafts from bamboo, wood, silk, mendong.
Agricultural Tourism Village
Agriculture and fisheries.
Travel to Yogyakarta :
By using air transportation
Jakarta - Yogyakarta
By using the aircraft, the aircraft departed from Soekarno Hatta Airport in Jakarta City. Jakarta is the Capital of Indonesia. From Soekarno Hatta Airport to Adisucipto Airport, Yogyakarta, takes about 40 minute trip.
In Yogyakarta, the next trip can use taxi, travel, or use the rental car.
Bali - Yogyakarta
By using the aircraft, aircraft departed from the Ngurah Rai Airport in the City of Denpasar, Bali Island, travel to the Adisucipto Airport, Yogyakarta. From Ngurai Rai Airport to Adisucipto Airport, Yogyakarta, takes about 1 hours trip.
From Adisucipto Airport can use taxi, travel, or use the rental car.
By using land transportation
Jakarta - Yogyakarta
From Jakarta with travel by car, bus or train to the City of Yogyakarta. Travel to Yogyakarta takes ± 10 hours by car or train.
Bali - Yogyakarta
From Denpasar, Bali Island, with travel by car or bus to the City of Yogyakarta.
Travel to Yogyakarta takes 16 – 20 hours by car.
Climate and seasons in Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta has a tropical climate, this area has 2 seasons namely the rainy season and dry season. Generally there is no rainfall from May to August.
In Yogyakarta the sun shines all year round. Every day, sunrise at 7 am and set at 6 pm. Air temperatures average 31 degrees Celsius.
Referred to as a special area because Yogyakarta was the Capital of the Republic of Indonesia during the revolution of independence.
Previously, Yogyakarta is a kingdom ruled by a king and now is part of the territory of the Republic of Indonesia. Keraton Yogyakarta is the king's palace, this is the place of Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X and The Family.
As a city of tourism and as a Center of Javanese Culture, Yogyakarta is also famous as a city of students. Here, there are many universities, many students from all over Indonesia came to Yogyakarta to continue the lesson.
Yogyakarta is the second largest tourist destination in Indonesia after Bali Island.
Yogyakarta is known as a destination for foreign tourists and local tourists. Yogyakarta is a major tourist destination in Java Island, many tourists come to Yogyakarta for the purpose of recreation, sports and leisure. In Yogyakarta the complete facilities available for tourists, such as hotels, star hotels, villas, motel, lodging, inn, restaurant, fast food restaurant, supermarket, shopping mall, spa, bars, cafes, transportation, and so forth.
Malioboro is a main road which is located on the north side of Keraton Yogyakarta, near the palace. Malioboro is the main area of Yogyakarta. To come to Yogyakarta is not yet complete, if not a visit to Malioboro Street. Malioboro Area is the economic center.
Society of Yogyakarta is famous polite, amicable and friendly. Yogyakarta has many local attractions that can be visited. Places that can be visited, such as beaches, temples, mountains, rivers, villages, cities, markets, museums, galleries, art centers, art centers of silver, and others.
Tourism object in Yogyakarta, namely :
Nature Tourism
Glagah Beach, Parangtritis Beach, Kukup Beach, Wedi Ombo Beach, Baron Beach, Krakal Beach, Drini Beach, Ngrenehan Beach, Ngobaran Beach, Sadeng Beach , Siung Beach, Sepanjang Beach.Waru beach,Depok beach, Progo river rafting
Tracking on Mount Merapi ( Kaliurang Tour ). Kaliadem lava tour ,Boko temple tracking and sunrise, Siung beach climbing
History Tourism
Prambanan Temple, Borobudur Temple, Kalasan Temple, Sewu Temple / Thousand Temple, Sambi Sari Temple, Mendut Temple, Ratu Boko Temple, Candi Sari Temple, Pawon Temple, Ijo Temple, Banyu Nibo Temple, Kedulan Temple, Gebang Temple.Jogja Kembali Museum, Afandi painting Museum,
Tugu Jogja, Watu Gilang, Watu Gatheng
Culture Tourism
Yogyakarta Hadiningrat’s Palace, Puro Pakualaman, Taman Sari, Bird Market Ngasem, Kota Gede Cemetery. Imogiri the royal Cemetery
Shopping Tourism
Beringharjo The Market, Klithikan The Market, Malioboro Street. kota Gede the central of silver craft. Kasongan Village the central of handicraft and poetry
Culinary Tourism
Food: Gudeg
Center for Culinary Pathuk
Education Tourism
Museum of Batik and Embroidery, Vredeburg Castle Museum, Perjuangan Museum, Sonobudoyo Museum, Museum of Biology, Kota Gede Museum.
Gedung Agung of Presidential Palace, Kebun Plasma Nutfah Pisang, Taman Pintar.
Entertainment & Recreation
Zoos Gembira Loka, Purawisata.
Culture or Custom Tradition
Ceremony :
Sekaten, Grebeg Maulud, Grebeg Syawal (Idul Fitri), Grebeg Besar (Idul Adha), Numplak Wajik, Labuhan (Kagungan Dalem), Siraman Kraton, Nguras Kong (Enceh), Rabu Pungkasan Wonokromo Pleret, Saparan Wonolelo, Saparan Gamping (Bekakak), Surat Demang, Labuhan Merapi, Tunggul Wulung, Pehcun, Nyepi, Waisak, Cing Cinggeling (Karangmojo), Pembukaan Cupu Panjolo, Saparan Kalibuka, Baritan, Rejeban Jatimulyo (Gendanghe), Nampi Pareden (Puro Pakualaman).
Art and Culture
Performance of Art Events:
Ramayana Ballet, Wayang Orang, Kethoprak, Jatilan, Wayang Kulit, Wayang Golek (Nenak).
Training Dancing and New Creation.
Arts and Crafts
Silver, Batik Handicraft, Leathercraft, Dried Flower Craft.
Special Interest
Fauna Tourism Village
Magical attraction of Kuntul Birds in Ketingan Village, Tirtoadi, Mlati.
Culture Tourism Village
Sholawat, Cokekan, Angguk, Pek Bung, Uyon-Uyon, Wayang Kulit, Jathilan, Community Living Cultural Traditions, Traditional Houses.
Agro Tourism Village
Sleman Regency is result in of fruit, such as : Salak Pondoh, Salak Gading, Salak Madu.
Slopes of Merapi Tourism Village
Trekking across slopes of Mount Merapi.
Crafts Tourism Village
Crafts from bamboo, wood, silk, mendong.
Agricultural Tourism Village
Agriculture and fisheries.
Travel to Yogyakarta :
By using air transportation
Jakarta - Yogyakarta
By using the aircraft, the aircraft departed from Soekarno Hatta Airport in Jakarta City. Jakarta is the Capital of Indonesia. From Soekarno Hatta Airport to Adisucipto Airport, Yogyakarta, takes about 40 minute trip.
In Yogyakarta, the next trip can use taxi, travel, or use the rental car.
Bali - Yogyakarta
By using the aircraft, aircraft departed from the Ngurah Rai Airport in the City of Denpasar, Bali Island, travel to the Adisucipto Airport, Yogyakarta. From Ngurai Rai Airport to Adisucipto Airport, Yogyakarta, takes about 1 hours trip.
From Adisucipto Airport can use taxi, travel, or use the rental car.
By using land transportation
Jakarta - Yogyakarta
From Jakarta with travel by car, bus or train to the City of Yogyakarta. Travel to Yogyakarta takes ± 10 hours by car or train.
Bali - Yogyakarta
From Denpasar, Bali Island, with travel by car or bus to the City of Yogyakarta.
Travel to Yogyakarta takes 16 – 20 hours by car.
Climate and seasons in Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta has a tropical climate, this area has 2 seasons namely the rainy season and dry season. Generally there is no rainfall from May to August.
In Yogyakarta the sun shines all year round. Every day, sunrise at 7 am and set at 6 pm. Air temperatures average 31 degrees Celsius.