Sunday, June 6, 2010

Legendary Klewer Market

backpacker indonesia : Surakarta or Solo is a single central culture in Central Java. Kraton, Batik, and Pasar Klewer are three things that become the identity of this old city.

Batik tradition that characterized the city of Solo, to this day still passed on from generation to generation. No wonder fame as one of the city of Solo batik producers already well known to the world.

One of the places at the same time Solo batik making center of the largest sales in Solo batik can be found in Pasar Klewer.

Since the 70s Klewer market became the target of the agents from various cities in the country and even neighboring countries to obtain high-quality batik at cheap prices.

At first batik craftsmen and entrepreneurs, mostly from the region and Kauman Laweyan known as kampung batik. They peddle his wares around their homes. But its sales in the long run the place evolved into a community of artisans and trade places.

The name "Klewer" itself, because once the regular merchants displaying merchandise in a dependent batik cloth-hanging or in Javanese language "diklewer-Klewer".

Finally, since the year 1971 even this place known as Pasar Klewer and to this day has never changed its name to another.

Pasar Klewer lies right at the plaza north of the city of Solo with a land area nearly 13 thousand square meters. This market holds more than 3000 traders who speculate every day from daybreak until dusk hits.

Although the concept sale is traditionally a family management, this market transactions every day on average could reach more than 15 billion rupiah.

In this market a variety of batik, ranging from batik cloth with a pattern of ancient and sacred to modern forms such as batik clothes and tablecloths and bed covers that became souvenirs can be found in the city of Solo.

But they are competitive compared to the store or supermarket prices because the buyers here are welcome to bid with the lowest price. All sales process be transparent so that the price was pegged also did not differ much among the sellers. Well ... seems to have no agreement among them, so the competition is also running in a positive way.

As a symbol of the old city of Surakarta, Pasar Klewer also be evidence of the existence of batik history in this city. Batik motifs each picture offered by the merchant to show the era of creativity and the development of batik from day to day according to trends and booming at the time. So if you're good at reading patterns, automatically you will be able to assemble a story from motives which are reflected in a cloth.

Uniqueness, the traders who sell here also is a hereditary generation. They survive because of trade batik market is their search area since the time of their first grandson. No wonder if there is one family who sold in one block.

Inevitably, batik heritage and in fact become collateral for the craftsmen and merchants living in the Pasar Klewer Batik. This is evidence of a legacy that can overshadow the lives of future generations.

Got Cirebon Factory "Yacht" and "Cruiser"

backpacker indonesia : Starting in 2010, in Port of Cirebon will be found new yachts and cruisers, which produced PT Maxim Marine Indonesia. Fishing vessel and a mini cruise is manufactured to meet the demand for domestic and overseas markets.

President Director of PT Maxime Marine Indonesia (MMI) Sadayuki Ito said, Wednesday (04/28/2010), the manufacturer is the first factory in Indonesia to create a mini cruise ship. The size of cruise ships are made from 38 feet to 70 feet. The whole production is located in Cirebon, even 60 percent of its raw materials from Indonesia.

"Our market segment is indeed the consumers in the United States, Australia, China, Europe, and Japan. But, do not close also for domestic consumers, especially fishing vessels," said Sadayuki after launching two mini cruise ship size 65 feet.

For a cruiser, the selling price reached USD 14 billion. Price was much more expensive because of the interior, engine, and installed more sophisticated designs. However, for fishing vessels 16 meters in length, valued USD 1 billion.

According Sadayuki, ship engineer, to make one vessel is needed 3-4 months, depending on the number of workers and consumers desired order model. For manufacturers, yacht production capacity of 6 units per year, and for a cruiser four units per year.

Produced a mini cruise ships and fishing in Cirebon is expected to enhance economic activities in Indonesia. Therefore, Sadayuki said, he will promote their products to the Government of Indonesia and the region.

Waterfalls Enchantment Kedung Kayang


backpacker indonesia : Ketep Pass near attractions, there are natural attractions not least she exclaimed. His name Kedung Kayang Waterfall, dear presence attractions are still a few people who know about it because not optimally managed.

Kayang Waterfall situated in Village Wonolelo, Sawangan District, Magelang District. But some people consider this waterfall entrance area Boyolali. Fair enough because of its location directly adjacent to the Boyolali.



Entering the area attractions are just a simple gate, and many people think it is the road to the township. Gate attractions are included on a nearby street and there turn lane to the location of camping grounds.

As far as 100 meters down the road and parked the vehicle, we can not necessarily see the beautiful waterfall from a distance. We had to walk as far as 200 meters into the cliff to see waterfalls Kedung Kayang scenery from above.

Kayang Kedung Waterfall is one of the places through which the Borobudur Tour Line-Selo-Solo (SBB). Which has a waterfall about 30 meters high is still natural and not spelled out on a large-scale exploitation.


To go to the bottom of the waterfall, we have to travel as far as 1km rotate through rice fields and watersheds. On the way we found a cave with a small size of Japan and a half meters high. The visitors could only see the mouth of the cave because the cave is very difficult to enter the cave that is therein was mostly mud and very narrow.

Travel down the cliff we go through with the down hundreds of stairs that later turned into a dirt road. This dirt road is barely passable with decreasing field, slippery, and we must be good at choosing the road impassable.


A tiring journey to reach the bottom of the waterfall with natural beauty paid emitted by this waterfall. The sound of the swift water that falls from a height seemed to make sense of peace accompanied by the sound of chirping birds numerous in the surrounding area.

Solo Batik Carnival Show at the World Cup

backpacker indonesia : Solo Batik Carnival (SBC) will appear in the 2010 World Cup event to be held in South Africa, June 11 to July 11 next. After appearing in two countries, namely in the Chingay Parade in Singapore and Indonesian Night Market at Malie-veld, The Hague, Netherlands, SBC get an invitation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to perform in South Africa World Cup dalamperhelatan.

"We have received a letter from the Director General for Public Diplomacy Ministry of Foreign Affairs to perform enliven the World Cup in South Africa," said Head of Culture and Tourism (Disbudpar) Solo City, Pumomo Subagyo, Thursday (15 / 4). SBC will perform along with representatives from other regions and other countries in the Expo that was held during these World Cup performances. In the 2010 World Cup organizing committee also held a series of exhibitions from various countries to enliven the show in addition to the core events, such as football games world antarnegaratingkat

"Solo was invited to enliven the event through its SBC Evidently the appearance of SBC able to attract international attention," he said again Further, according Pumomo, through his appearance in the two previous states, SBC gain international attention. Moreover, SBC is a fashion show presented by using traditional batik clothing even though packaged in a carnival.

Besides have been invited to perform at the World Cup, SBC also has received invitations from several other places such as Budapest (Hungary) and Berlin (Germany). In fact, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also will bring SBC to the carnival in Rio de Janiero, Brasil.Motif shown in the SBC is a traditional batik that combines several themes in a motif fabric sekar universe. For example, the theme of the environment, ecology, flora, fauna, and the cosmos with the colors of diverse.

Friday, June 4, 2010

Cerme Cave, Beautiful stalactite and stalagmite

backpacker indonesia : Goa Cerme at first is a meeting place used by Walisongo to disseminate and teach the religion of Islam in Java. The word 'Cerme' is derived from the word 'lecture', the discussion held during the meeting to discuss plans to establish in the Great Mosque in Demak, a city in north central Java.
Located in the village of Imogiri Selopamioro 20 km south of Yogyakarta. The length of cave entirely approximately 1.5 km and ended at a spring in the Grill, precisely in the village Ploso, Giritirto, Gunungkidul District. The average depth of the water flow of about 1 to 1.5 meters.
In addition to the main cave there is another smaller cave where the past is used for meditation place like goa puppeteer. Ledhek Goa, goa Badhut, and The Cavern. On Monday or Tuesday Wage pengunjng many have come to ask God's blessings with thanksgiving ceremony. During the holidays, many students and young people to visit this temapat. Along the hallway there is a stage Cerme cave once used for a meeting place.
To reach the front gate of the cave, one must climb 759 meters of stairs. Better if visitors contact the Interpreter Lock or guardians first cave to get the information or correct information.
This includes goa Goa a long and deep. Way to achieve this excellent location and distance, about 20 km. Landscape headed to Goa Cerme from the last village is very good. In the daytime, if the weather sunny, the city of Yogyakarta to look beautiful and at night could see the sparkling city lights.
The main attraction of this cerme Goa is beautiful stalactite and stalagmite and the existence of an underground river and a lot of bats hanging in the cave. Conditions inside the cave without lights and floor lighting dark cave flooded by ground water, which in the rainy season, water will be put (up), but in the dry season the water subsided. In general, foreign tourists visiting the cave Cerme spend between three to five hours at the location.

wayang kekayon museum

backpacker indonesia :Prof. Dr. Dr. KPH Soejono Prawirohadikusumo, SPS, SpKj (K) as the foundation's founder and chairman of the museum, he was inspired to establish the Puppet Museum in Yogyakarta at the time he witnessed the museums in the Netherlands around the year 1967.
At that time, he was educated in the Netherlands S2. Upon their return from the Netherlands, this Pakualaman Puro relatives began to collect puppets, and gradually build up to the Wayang Museum was completed in 1987 which was marked by Surya Sengkala "Kekayon Siyaga Angesti Wiyata". The museum was inaugurated by the Governor of Yogyakarta at the time KGPAA Paku Alam VIII on January 5, 1991. Approximately 90% collection Puppet Museum is a private collection, the rest is a grant and deposit of puppet art lovers.
Destination Establishment, Museum Wayang Kekayon Yogyakarta is preservation of national culture, especially culture, puppets and things associated with that goal. As a tourist destination, the museum has the function of education, vehicle research, and recreation.

Building, Puppet Museum Complex consists of Yogyakarta Kekayon:
The museum complex consists of one (1) the auditorium with audio visual facilities used for the initial explanations for visitors as well as ten units of the museum building.
Main building with unique architecture of Java, complete with crest, pendapa, longkang, peringgitan, ndalem with sarean middle. Building a broad Pendapa can be used for various events ie weddings, meetings, art exercises, and tour packages to dinner while watching the performances of wayang, History of Indonesia in the park, ranging from the complex early humans two million years ago until the complex sculptures Proclamation 1945, Page that beautiful forest surrounded by rare plants as well as tourism.

Other tourist facilities of camp souvenirs, a large undercover parking, and cafe.

Collection, Museum Wayang Kekayon has a collection of thousands of puppets from all over the archipelago and overseas areas contained in the museum building ten units consist of:
Purwa puppet style of Yogyakarta, Surakarta, Wayang Purwa style, middle, and Gedhog Wayang, Wayang Klithik, Krucil, and Lyrics Click Puppet Madura, Dupara, Kartasuran, Kidang Kencana, and others, Wayang Bali, Suluh, Menak Marionette, Marionette Tengul, and others, Wayang Java, said, Diponegaran, Marionette smacking, True, and others, various mask, Yogyakarta, Bali & various traditional arts, Contemporary Wayang, Wayang Thailand, United States, India, and others, Wayang a century , a special palace, etc.
Masterpiece collection is the wayang kulit hundred Kurawa and other unique collections that are related zodiac / star you with a puppet figure

Sunday, May 30, 2010

That old machine still barks loudly


backpacker indonesia : Despite hundreds of years have passed, the machines were still steam with a loud bark. He never tired as energy blackmail. Keep working hard until today. Grind the aromatic scent of thousands of tons of sugar cane. Turn it into millions of crystal delicate sweet taste. As sweet and sewangi glory that had once produced.

During the colonial period, Dutch East Indies colonial government to exploit Indonesia's natural results on a large scale. One of them is sugar cane. Sweet stem that produces this sugar into an asset for the company's flagship trade of colonial rule, East India Company, during the period.

No wonder, in the mid-19th century, the Dutch East Indies government built many aliases fabriek Suiker sugar factories in Indonesia. In Java alone, more than 150 feet of sugar factories spread across various regions. The result, Indonesia grown into one of the largest sugar producer in the world at that time (the second largest after Cuba). This took place between the years 1889 to 1925 before declining due to economic depression in 1930.

Sugar Factory (PG) Gondang Winangoen in Klaten is one Suiker fabriek built at that time. This factory was founded in 1860 by N.V. Cultur Klatensche Maatschappij, which is located in Amsterdam. Winangoen Gondang name was taken from a factory located kawedanan place.
As the company's nationalization in 1957, the factory name changed to New Gondang PG and all the buildings that exist in the complex declared a heritage area.

With a total land area reaches 15 hectares, the complex is divided into three main areas of office area, employee housing areas, and areas of production plants.

Special part of the PG Gondang Winangoen are major manufacturing areas in the east side of the factory complex, a large building with thick walls and ceiling that hangs high.
Steam-powered machines (steam engines) are still preserved relics of the colonial era to the production process. Despite advanced age, those machines are still full of energy to bark loudly. The oldest machine still in use is the engine B. LaHaye & Brissoneau from 1884. Here there are nine boiler evaporation, evaporator tank 15, and 5 milling machine with big wheels to drive a motor serrated.

One more thing that was quite interesting in PG Gondang Winangoen is a steam locomotive (steam loco) called Rendeng 8 which were used to transport sugar cane stalks from the plantation to the factory. Cab that was made by Orenstein & Koppel, Amsterdam in 1931 it still works fine and is now used as tourist cab. In addition, there were still about 13 locomotives which are listed below. Oldest cab plant is owned by a German production of steam cab in 1818, named "stained" and is now used as a display at the Museum of Western Sugar.

Beksan Bedaya, Symbol Power Java Kings


backpacker indonesia :Mataram, an empire whose story is etched in the pages of history of the nation's long .At the time, the influence of the imperial culture of the kingdom includes the island of Java and Madura. Although ultimately doomed, but the trail tread and his greatness can still be seen from the continued existence of four palaces heirs; Kasunanan Surakarta and Puro Mangkunegaran in Solo, central Java, and Yogyakarta Sultanate and Puro Pakualaman in DIY. In the journey, the four later became sombol, images, and source of Javanese culture.

Sigmund Freud, Austrian psychiatrist and renowned philosopher, says that culture is not rooted in sex drive. Culture of Java, Indonesia in general, show a more humane encouragement. Traces show the pattern of its expression in the direction of spiritual encouragement. Puppets, dance, song, or other cultural elements, indicates that spiritual patterns.

Examples of cultural patterns on the deeper spiritual aspects is bedaya art, classical Javanese dance the valuable, delicate, and noble. Bedaya revolves around the legend, chronicle, or history. This dance is also a symbol of human life. He interpreted as a symbol of the eyes of the wind direction, the direction of the position of planets in the universe's life, and the symbol of air holes in the human body as a women's life complete.

Fourth palace of Mataram successor was bound to have a variety of dance choreography bedaya great. Every king or ruler who reigned must create Beksan bedaya. For dance or Beksan bedaya reflect the character of each of the palace and become an important symbol of power or of a king.

Sacred and elegant, majestic and magislah nature. Symbol of spiritual life is shown from every contortion movements. Because of the sacred and magical, there is also a prerequisite if enacting some form of regulation or bedaya.
That's at least. Bedaya was not just any dance. Not everyone may and can memeraninya. But everyone can learn and take lessons with him / her life.

Dance Bedaya Semang considered the oldest and most sacred, in fact save many stories of history. After so long was never performed, and then reconstructed by the maestro of dance, Therese Suharti, newly staged back in 2002.

Sekar Kedhaton Restaurant

backpacker indonesia : Sekar Kedhaton Restaurant is a very unique place where visitors can not only enjoy the best meals we also find an atmosphere of luxury and comfort with a touch - a touch of majesty condensed yamg Javanese ethnic decorations .. Located in the historic city of Yogyakarta Kota Gede.

Restaurant as the main outlet to the Javanese traditional decor. Located on the first floor, where you can enjoy a very unique service that is Rijsttafel service, Rijsttafel is a service with the Dutch version of Indonesian food which consists of a variety of services - kind of side dishes and vegetables such as grilled shrimp, beef Satay, Bunthil papaya, grilled chicken, and fruit - fruit ith a very special service.

In addition to satisfactory service, this restaurant has Ala carte menu of options including a very special blend packaged in Java, Asia and the West.

Sekar Kedhaton Lounge is a very special place to relax, rilex and business. Lounge is located on the second floor and provides a variety of wines and beverages.

Luxury accommodation located on the second floor which consists of three dressing rooms with a comfortable interior and enticing Java. We also offer Afternoon tea, Fruit basket and Service Breakfast for two persons.

Bale Raos, Royal Cuisine Restaurant

backpacker indonesia : Sultan's Palace as a cultural center, rich with various kinds of cultural noble civilization which has so far remained quite exis, one food culture. Now the public can try different dishes that are served by Kraton Typical by Bale Raos.

Bale Raos is located around the sultan's palace, in the nuances of Java architects, building Joglo who stood with the great, and the aura of the Kingdom of thick add more and enjoy your meal in Bale Raos.

Bale Raos Restaurant has an indoor capacity of 80 seats are divided in two joglo and capacities up to 200 seats in the form of a combination of indoor and out door party, with an opening hour is the hour 09:30 to 21:30 pm (except on Mondays and open 9:30 to 15:00 pm).

Serving dishes can be enjoyed in Bale Raos is:

* A'la Carte, buffet lunch or dinner
* Dish set menu (full serve, waitress)
* Entertaining elegant riztaffel

Besides enjoying a typical meal, on certain days can be presented live gamelan music and classical Javanese dance (Beksan), and every Saturday night presents live performances Bale Raos music rumbles.

Trained chefs who will serve high-flavored dish that is favorite dishes from the lane VII came to the lane X, as well as the various Kraton family meal.

Bale Raos is the right choice for all occasions both formal and non formal education. Among other family events, serving, gathering, private party, as well as the typical culinary tourist attractions and authentic.

Meal menus authentice from Kraton Yogyakarta, among others:

* Duck Suwir Suwir (Sultan HB X)
Yogyakarta palace special menu, made from slices of duck meat served with fried slices of pineapple and grated kedondong sauce.
* Stew Piyik (Sultan HB IX)
Terbuiat unique dishes from processed pigeon.
* Urip Urip Roll (Sultan HB VII)
Catfish fillets are rolled and then baked served with a sauce dazed.
* Studio (Sultan HB VIII - HB X)
The original menu from the Yogyakarta Palace, which is made of sliced beef with herbs and spices is baked with coconut saputan and clamped with a bamboo stick.
* Soup Timlo (Sultan HB X)
Soup java classic combination of flavors of ginger and soya sauce and blend of different ingredients.
* Beer Java (Sultan HB VIII)
Original drinks from Yogyakarta Palace, which is made from various herbs such as ginger, a cup of wood, clove, lemon, etc..

Various exotic menu in Bale Raos:

* Bestik Tongue
Variation of grain bestik cow tongue with thick sauce served with potatoes and serces ongklok (a kind of favorite vegetables stoop Sri Sultan HB IX).
* Bestik Java
Beef stew milled with a sweet sauce served with mashed potatoes and the sauted vegetables.
* Fried Duck Ungkep
Diungkep duck dish in the brown sugar with spices and fried with a sweet taste.

Price:

* Beverages: Rp. 5000 - Rp. 11 000
* Food: Rp. 13 500 - Rp. 35 000

Tugu Railway Station

backpacker indonesia : Presumably there was no dismissal of the train station which was located sestrategis Tugu Yogyakarta. How not, the main station in this warm city located right in the heart of the city and close to many interesting tourist attraction. Off the train at this station, you do not need to waste time to reach the hotel and shopping center. Malioboro which is located just south of the station offers a number of star hotels and jasmine as well as traditional and modern shopping centers.

Tugu station began serving the transportation needs since May 2, 1887, approximately 15 years after Lempuyangan. Originally, this station used only for transit railway transport agricultural produce from areas in Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi. But since a Febnruari 1905, the station began to be used for transit passenger train. The outer lane of the first cities built in 1899, connecting Yogyakarta and Surakarta.

Starting as a small station, Tugu station has now become one of the largest stations in Indonesia. Has six train lines, this station serves the transportation of almost all major cities in Java. More than 20 train departures and arrivals take place every day, both railway economics, business and executive. There are various offers train and departure time to get to certain areas so you have many options.

Because built during the Dutch colonial, then the architecture of the building is so thick with the feel of Europe. Once off the train, you'll instantly recognize it from the doors of large brown and high ceilings established by the color of a white wall. You can also enjoy the charm of the station building, which until now still maintained its originality from the front. The building looks magnificent with large door and two roof itself over the railway line.

Tugu Railway Station is one of the big stations that still retain its function as a place to train maintenance, unlike the large stations generally are now only as a transit point. Therefore, you can travel to the corners of the station to witness the activities of the mechanic's aging trains and train stations to trace this. Some employees at this station enough to know the history of the station, so be invited to chat.

When heading to the west side of the station, you will see where the train locomotive repair. You must be amazed to be studied in detail each component in the locomotive. In fact, you can observe the machine from below because there is a ladder to the bottom of the locomotive 'parked'. Not far from there, you can see the ancient statue of a black train is also interesting to enjoy.

Walk a little to the south, you can see where repairs railroad cars. Although not get in, you can peep from the iron fences surrounding blue-white color. Looked up, it would seem sebuat train parts are placed in the yellow tower. It is fitting parts crane train carriages that have been used since the Dutch era. If you walk north, then you will find the train janitors.

If you are coming or leaving during the evening, then sempatkanlah to stand between channels 4 and 6 and look to the west. Beautiful sunset scenery will be seen when the sky is clear, combined with rail-rail trains that the farther it will look like the lines that eventually merge into one point. The presence in the tower crane and train street children who brought the music scene will progressively add keeksotikan dusk.

Satisfied to enjoy the beauty of the station, you can start your tour in Yogyakarta. Various transportation means of transportation available at this station. You can ride pedicabs to the Sultan's Palace and sales in Pathuk bakpia. If you want to travel some distance, you can use the city bus or taxi, as if going direct shopping, you just walk up the Malioboro which is located right in the southern part.

Yogyakarta panoramic

A thousand years ago, the area now called Yogyakarta (often also called Jogja, Yogya, or Yogya) is a center of Old Mataram kingdom prosperous and has a high civilization. This is what founded the Kingdom of Borobudur temple which is the largest Buddhist temple in the world, 300 years before Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Other relics of Prambanan, Ratu Boko Palace, and dozens of other temples scattered in Yogyakarta (see Tour Temple).

But by some mysterious reason, the Ancient Mataram Kingdom government to move the center of East Java in the 10th century. Magnificent temples were abandoned and partially buried by the eruption of Mount Merapi material. Slowly, the Yogyakarta region went back into the dense forest.

Six hundred years later, Panembahan Senopati establish the Islamic Mataram Kingdom in this region. Once again the history of the kingdom of Yogyakarta to witness the great master of Java Island and surrounding areas. Islamic Mataram Kingdom was leaving a trail of ruins of fortress and royal tombs in Kotagede now known as silver handicraft center in Yogyakarta (see Tour History).

Giyanti agreement in 1755 dividing the Islamic Mataram Kingdom Kasunan Surakarta be based in the city of Solo and Yogyakarta Sultanate who founded his palace in the city of Yogyakarta. Kraton (palace) was still standing until now and still serves as the sultan and his family residence, complete with hundreds of servants in the palace who voluntarily run a tradition in the midst of changing times. At the Palace, each day there are cultural performances such as wayang kulit performances, gamelan, Javanese dance, etc. (see Schedule of Events).

Yogyakarta at present is a place of tradition and modern dynamics of walking side by side. In Yogyakarta there are courts with hundreds of loyal servants in the palace who runs the tradition, but there are also Gadjah Mada University who is one of the leading universities in Southeast Asia. In Yogyakarta, some people live in an agrarian culture that thicker, but there are also the students with life-style pop. In Yogyakarta there are traditional markets and craft goods while standing next to the mall, no less hectic.

At the north end of Yogyakarta, you will see Mount Merapi stands proudly as high as 9738 feet. This mountain is one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia. Impressions ganasnya 2006 eruption of Mount Merapi and can be witnessed in the village of Kaliadem, 30 km from the city of Yogyakarta. Mooi Indie style scenery of green paddy field nan and Mount Merapi in the background can still be seen on the outskirts of the city of Yogyakarta (see Nature Tours).

In the southern part of Yogyakarta, you will find many beaches. The most famous beach is a legend Parangtritis Nyi Roro Kidul, Yogyakarta but also has natural beaches in Gunung Kidul beautiful. You can see the beach Sadeng which is an ancient estuary of the Solo River before a powerful tectonic forces lifted the surface of the southern part of Java so that the flow of the river turned to the north like today. You can also visit the beach which has a 250 point Siung rock climbing, Beach Sundak, etc. (see Beaches).

Malaysia has the world's tallest twin towers, Prambanan Temple, Yogyakarta has a towering 47 meters tall and are made by hand in 1100 the previous year. Singapore has a modern life, Yogyakarta has a traditional agrarian society. Thailand and Bali has beautiful beaches, Yogyakarta has the natural beaches and Mount Merapi, which contains the story of how powerful the forces of nature.

A unique combination of ancient temples, history, traditions, culture, and natural forces make a very worthwhile place to visit Yogyakarta.

The cheap hotel : Srimanganti Hotel Yogyakarta

Backpacker Indonesia : If you visit Yogyakarta and want to really enjoy the authenticity of tradition and culture of this city, the hotel Srimanganti is the right choice for you. Hotels with the nuances of the palace that is located on Urip Sumoharjo Jogja offers authentic atmosphere that will be forgotten if you visited this hotel.

Although located in the center city of Yogyakarta is starting to move into the metropolitan city, the hotel while maintaining the culture and traditions and melesatarikan typical Yogyakarta. It can be found on the building and the rooms are still synonymous with the unique architecture of Yogyakarta, especially the palace. It is reasonable if it is a hotel with 17 rooms still maintain authenticity in terms of buildings and customary. One reason was none other than this hotel up until now it still managed by the Yogyakarta palace.

HISTORY
Built in October 1972, the hotel stands on over two hectares of land was completed in 1975 by PT Hotel Srimanganti Yogyakarta. On March 1, 1975, the hotel was officially opened by KGP Mangkubumi on behalf of Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX that can not be present at the inauguration.

Previously, this hotel is the location of the establishment of horse racing's place in Yogyakarta palace and had lent to the foundation's nursing homes are finally returned to the palace in 1972.

BPH is the idea Hadiwijiyo Yogyakarta palace as the elders who wish to build an international standard hotel, the hotel was built with the architecture of Java Srimanganti and International level.

FACILITIES:
Room Facilities:
- AC
- TV
- Bath Tub

Other facilities:
- Restaurants
- Laundry service
- Phone coins
- Taxi service
- Parking Area

TIPS & TRICKS
If you visit Yogyakarta, enjoy the warmth of a typical city of Yogyakarta at the hotel. Hotels with this palace-like architecture will provide the service and atmosphere you will not forget.

Room Type Description Price
Deluxe IDR 225,000
Business IDR 150,000
Moderate IDR 115,000
Standard IDR 85000

Hanis Villa Yogyakarta

With a traditional Javanese wooden house building combined with modern buildings, Villa Hanis Yogyakarta can be found in Street Theater, which is about five kilometers from the city center and approximately 15 kilometers from Kaliurang.

This inn stands on the land area of approximately 200 square meters, overlooking the Mount Merapi, one of which is still the most active volcanoes in Indonesia until now.

This place consists of one main room with king size beds and a bedroom with a medium-size bed. Both have open bathrooms and air-conditioned. The main room is also equipped with coffee and tea making facilities, mini bar, lounge chair, a table and a flat LCD TV.

Villa Hanis Yogyakarta For the privacy of visitors, the room in this place is never rented separately. But its main hall can be rented separately or with extra beds.

Villa Hanis Yogyakarta, built in 2007 and opened in August 2007, a creation of the concept of Hani and her husband are citizens of Belgium, Koen to develop their business of restaurants and bakeries (Hani's) at Theater Road, north of Yogyakarta.

Villa Hanis Limasan Yogyakarta is the original home of Wonosari entirely made of teak wood. Although the house has been adapted to modern building standards (insulation, wood floors, modern rooms mansi, etc.) but still has the original structure and wood wall panels. This is what makes living Villa Hanis truly experience Yogyakarta in Java.

Wediombo Beach


Beaches located at the east end of DIY region. Wediombo beach is a beach-shaped bay with a wall of lush green hills. Coastal scenery is quite beautiful and very appropriate for you lovers of hiking. Wediombo camping in the coastal area is a fun activity for a peaceful environment is very supportive.

Distance from downtown Yogyakarta coast approximately 80 kilometers, and can be reached by private vehicles or special vehicles. The available public transport mini-bus that takes the form of route-Wonosari Jogja. From Wonosari city, you can move on with a mini bus to and further from shore baron Baron Wediombo shoreward. However, the bus operates only on holidays. The fee of approximately IDR 2500.00 per person.

TIP & TRICKS
- Which extend along the white sand beach is a very comfortable place to relax. Feel the warmth of white sand beach.
- The beach is also ideal for camping places, tp do not forget to keep watch for cleanliness and authenticity of this beach.
- Coral reefs are huge and rugged coast is one of these privileges, but be careful when menapakinya. The slick, pointy stone will be dangerous if you do not wear gaiters.

The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta

This elegant hotel has been designed in particular on the cultural heritage of Yogyakarta city, and specifically to serve the guests with a new environment, relaxed, and very personal.

In perkembangannnya, The Phoenix Yogyakarta hotel suffered extensive renovations by combining the feel of a historic cultural heritage in the broadcast the colonial era, with atmospheric Jogja. Therefore, our guests will find hospitality ala Jogja citizens with modern hotel facilities.

The hotel offers 144 elegantly appointed rooms with 10 suites and a special room for disabled people. In addition, each room have a private balcony which is equipped with modern furniture and a comfortable classic.

Restaurants' Paprika; comes with an open kitchen concept and presents a special menu of Asian cuisine. There are also two bars, a 1918's Terrace Bar is open in halamannnya shows a panorama, and a special present Vino Bar at night with live performances.

HISTORY:
Was first established in 1918, this hotel was renamed in 1930 after Spledid hired by a Dutchman. In 1942 when Japan's ruling, the hotel changed its name to Hotel Yamato. After the Japanese surrender in 1945, this hotel started back in the hands of Indonesia.

At the time named Hotel Merdeka in 1951, first president of Indonesia, Sukarno even had an office while at the hotel when the capital was moved to Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Merdeka Hotel name survived until 1987, and returned to the owner's grandson, named Sulaeman. After the renovation in 1993, the hotel officially changed its name to Hotel Phoenix Heritage.

In 2003, Accor Group to take over the management and conduct extensive renovations at this hotel. On May 14, 2004, the name was changed to Heritage Hotel Phoenix Grand Mercure until March 29, 2009. On March 30, 2009, the hotel's name back to The Grand Mercure Phoenix Yogyakarta.

FACILITIES:
Room Facilities:
- AC
- Hair dryer
- Direct Telephone (IDD)
- Satellite TV and Cable TV
- Mini bar
- Private Balcony
- Radio
- Bathroom (Shower and bathup)
- Smoke detectors
- Wifi
- Laundry
Other Facilities:
- 1918's Terrace Bar
With a comfortable open-air panorama, as well as soft music accompaniment; opened at 10:00 to 23:00 pm
- Vino Bar
Live music, internet, and the giant screen; opened at 17:00 to 23:00 pm
- Paprika Restaurant
Kitchen is open for Indonesian and Chinese food menu. Open at 6:00 to 23:00 pm
- My Spa
- Fitness Centers
- Swimming Pool
- Concierge

TIP & TRICKS
Because it is situated in the central city of Yogyakarta, guests can tour the city (city tour). Use the rickshaws and carriage (transportation Jogja traditional horse-drawn) to usher in the usual routes such as the Citadel Vredeburg held, and the Taman Sari Yogyakarta Palace, Kota Gede and souvenirs to the center in the region typical Pathuk Jogja, Jogja.
On average, a pedicab driver and the driver (the driver) Andong speak English at Jogja practical (simple conversations).
Room Type Description Price
Suite Single Room IDR 1,590,000
Executive Single Room IDR 1,040,000
Deluxe Single Room IDR 890,000
Single Superior Room IDR 790,000