TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN YOGYAKARTA

1. Kraton jogja (Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat) is the primary kraton of the Yogyakarta Sultanate. The complex consists of a number of low-lying buildings such as audience halls, museums, and the residences of the sultan and the queen. It is a popular tourist destination.

2. Borobudur temple has 1460 relief panels and 504 Buddha effigies in its complex. Millions of people are eager to visit this building as one of the World Wonder Heritages. It is not surprising since architecturally and functionally, as the place for Buddhists to say their prayer, Borobudur is attractive. Borobudur was built by King Samaratungga, one of the kings of Old Mataram Kingdom, the descendant of Sailendra dynasty. Based on Kayumwungan inscription, an Indonesian named Hudaya Kandahjaya revealed that Borobudur was a place for praying that was completed to be built on 26 May 824, almost one hundred years from the time the construction was begun. The name of Borobudur, as some people say, means a mountain having terraces (budhara), while other says that Borobudur means monastery on the high place.

3.  Fort Vredeburg is a fortress built by the Dutch in Yogyakarta during Colonial times. It is located in front of Gedung Agung, one of seven presidential palaces in Indonesia and the Sultan Palace called Kraton. It was built in 1765 to protect the Dutch governor. It is surrounded by a trench that is still visible. This square-shaped fortress has a watchtower at each of its four corners. In the past, the Dutch troops patrolled frequently on its wall. Nowadays, the fortress has become a museum. In some buildings in the fortress there are dioramas on Indonesian history.

4.  Prambanan temple is extraordinarily beautiful building constructed in the tenth century during the reigns of two kings namely Rakai Pikatan and Rakai Balitung. Soaring up to 47 meters (5 meters higher than Borobudur temple), the foundation of this temple has fulfilled the desire of the founder to show Hindu triumph in Java Island. This temple is located 17 kilometers from the city center, among an area that now functions as beautiful park.

5. Malioboro street lined with stores of batik, handycraft, and fashion products Jalan Malioboro is a major shopping street in Yogyakarta, Indonesia; the name is also used more generally for the neighborhood around the street. It lies north-south axis in the line between Yogyakarta Kraton and Mount Merapi. This is in itself is significant to many of the local population, the north south orientation between the palace and the volcano being of importance.

6. Tugu Jogja is the most popular landmark of Yogyakarta. This monument is located right in the center of the crossroad between the Mangkubumi, Soedirman, A.M. Sangaji and Diponegoro roads. The Tugu Jogja that is almost 3 centuries old has a very deep meaning and it keeps some history records of Yogyakarta.

7.   Baron beach is located in the Village Kemadang, Tanjungsari District, about 20 km south of the city Wonosari (40 km from the city of Yogyakarta). Shore who witnessed the meeting between seawater and freshwater, which is the result of the river that empties into a corner of the beach baron, as a symbol of two hearts berpadunya although with different backgrounds.  The tourists will appreciate the beauty of the wind waves deliver tuk making out with sand, so patiently waiting for her lover. The results of such wealth Baron large shrimp (lobster), fish, white pomfret, snapper, tuna was ready to pamper guests, whether they are still fresh and ready to eat. As a Recommendation, here is a menu mainstay snapper soup.

8. Kukup beach is located in the Village District Kemadang Tanjungsari Gunungkidul Yogyakarta. With white sand that is the hallmark of the beaches on the south coast of Java island, beach Kukup presents a view that is so beautiful. Coastal breeze to make the visitors feel comfortable being here. Sit back and relax on the rocks enjoying the rhythm of solid standing waves that reconciling the heart. On the beach there is a Kukup rock jutting into the sea separated from the mainland by a bridge that unfolds. Hiking path that had been made ​​for access to the reef is increasingly spoiling the visitors.