Gua Gilap, Encyclopedia of Caves Ornaments

"GUA GILAP", located in the hamlet Klumpit, village Kendeng, Ponjong subdistrict, District Gunung Kidul. Access to the hamlet Klumpit can only be achieved by the path which is narrow and winding. Conditions are slippery and rocky road makes travel is becoming increasingly challenging. The journey to the cave with a fairly difficult terrain, a breakeven when you get to mouth of the cave.

Angkringan, places to eat all walks of life with traditional food

Angkringan. Simple stalls that only open at night. Only a wheelbarrow with simple food, at low prices. There is no literature why this eatery called Angkringan. However, within Java language there is the term "perched", to refer to a bird perched in a tree. When the buyer a food stall, sitting squat on the long bench, people associate with birds eating while perched on a branch. So this eatery officially earned the nickname "Warung Angkringan", as buyers eat while "nangkring".

Culinary Tours Kampung Wijilan, central of Gudeg Jogja

If you visit Jogja, is not complete if you do not enjoy a culinary tour that became the icon of Yogyakarta. At night time, you can enjoy "Angkringan", a wheelbarrow for traditional stalls, and only open evenings. Here you can mingle with people from all walks of life, while eating traditional foods of Jogja.

In addition, if you visit the Sultan Palace, stop for a moment to the village which is located to the east of the palace. Kampung Wijilan its name. Wijilan village is the center of typical cuisine, which became the icon of Yogyakarta, "Gudeg Jogja". For you lovers of culinary tourism, this is the place you should visit. For those of you who are interested to see how to cook Gudeg Jogja, from some stall in Kampung Wijilan allow you to see the cooking process Gudeg Jogja directly, if you are curious.

Sambi Tourism Village, in countryside near Mount Merapi

Sambi Tourism Village is located in the street Kaliurang Km 19. In Dusun Sambi, Village Pakembinangun, District Pakem, Sleman, Yogyakarta. Sambi Tourism Village has many potential tourist to visit. Since near Mount Merapi, this tourist village presents a very beautiful natural panorama, custom homes, as Joglo, Limasan, Simon, with a large courtyard.

Taman Sari, Yogyakarta palace garden

Taman Sari is a palace garden or vacation home located approximately 0.5 km south of Yogyakarta palace. This place sultan and family rest or doing meditation. Unlike the palace buildings, with Java architecture, the building of Taman Sari, characterized by Portuguese architecture. Because at the time of its construction assisted an architect comes from Portuguese.

Pasar Seni Gabusan, handicraft centers symbol of unity Bantul community

Pasar Seni Gabusan, Gabusan Art Market, is one of the icons of tourism in Yogyakarta. Located between the three regions handicraft centers, Tembi, Manding, Kasongan, Pasar Seni Gabusan be crafts souvenir shopping center in Yogyakarta. Almost all forms of crafts sold at this market.

Hunt antiques in Pasar Beringharjo Yogyakarta

Did you know that in the city of Yogyakarta so many tourist attractions that offer the attractiveness and superiority? Malioboro in this example, you can tour and shop. There is one place in the Malioboro area that sells a variety of antiques, ie Pasar Beringharjo. Well, for those of you who like and love to collect antiques, do not miss to stop by this market.

Sonobudoyo museum, museum of history and culture of Java

Sonobudoyo museum located in the city center, and is located in a strategic location, being in the area of Yogyakarta Cultural Center. Joglo shaped museum building, in the form of architecture as existing mosque in Cirebon Kasepuhan Palace. Sonobudoyo Museum consists of two units. Sonobudoyo Museum Unit I is located on Trikora street No. 6 Yogyakarta, while Unit II was in nDalem Condrokiranan, Wijilan, to the east of the North Square of Yogyakarta Palace.

Banyunibo temple, Buddhist heritage sites

Bayunibo temple, located in the hamlet Cepit, Bokoharjo village, Prambanan district, Sleman, Yogyakarta. Bayunibo temple is a relic of the 9th century, in the days of the ancient Mataram kingdom. The temple was discovered in 1940, measuring 16 mx 15 m, height 15 m. Characteristic shape of the stupa, temple building is expected to be a relic of the Buddhist religion. This temple is located not far from the complex of Ratu Boko, Candi Barong and Candi Ijo. Even in around the temple, many was found sites that strewn in several hamlets the surrounding.

Meaning of the name of this temple, Banyunibo, "Banyu = water", "nibo = fall", which means the water that drips fall. Banyunibo temple has many ornaments. Almost in every part of the temple is filled by an assortment of ornaments and reliefs. Although part of the one with the other, often found the same decorative motifs. Decoration on the foot of the temple, each side is divided into several areas, which is carved with decorative plants, which came out of the flower vase.

The main temple facing to the west and is between rice fields. Of debris around it, there are an estimated 6 pieces ancillary temples (temple companion), who shaped stupa around the main temple, in the south and east. In the north the temple, there is a stone wall along the 65 m stretching from west to east. Ancillary temple ruins of a stupa estimated diameter of about 5 m.

Charm of wooden batik village tourism Krebet

Krebet tourist village located in the hamlet Krebet, Sendangsari Village, District Pajangan, Bantul, Yogyakarta, about 12 km southwest of the city of Yogyakarta. Krebet as a tourist village crafts, especially batik wood, chisel wood decoration, wooden roof tiles, webbing rushes, and many other crafts. In addition to crafts, the village Tourism Krebet also presents art and culture tour packages, such as kethoprak, Jatilan, kerawitan, and macapat.

MACAPAT, Song journey humans life

MACAPAT. Art oral tradition who evolving in Java, the form of tembang or poetry. Macapat born because of the influence of the Walisanga, in the kingdom of Majapahit. Poem on macapat actually describing the process of human life, from birth to death. Macapat, maca sipat, or reading nature of, was born, alive, and die. A process that must be followed man. Macapat remind people to be careful in real life. Macapat consists 12 kinds of songs that describe the journey that must be passed human.

Exoticism sand dunes beach Parangtritis

Parangtritis Beach is a coastal tourist area 28 km south of Yogyakarta, known also by the term South Beach. In this area there are also Parangkusumo Beach, known as the beaches for a "labuhan", or spiritual activities Kraton Yogyakarta. And, Depok Beach, renowned as a culinary beaches, because there are many traditional restaurant with a seafood menu. Here you can buy fresh fish from the fishermen, or at the fish market available in this beaches area.

That said, according to local community, the name Parangtritis comes from Dipokusumo, a fugitive of Majapahit empire. In their meditation in the region, he saw water dripping (Tumaritis) from the crack rock (parang). Furthermore, he gave him the name Parangtritis, which means the water that drips off the rocks.

Region the beach has a large area, consisting of Parangendog region, Parangwedang, and Parangtritis itself. You do not have to worry for exploring this region, locals rent a horse, "bendi" or carriage horses, and ATVs motorcycles, at affordable prices. Unlike the beaches in Bali, which can be used for swimming, surfing, and other beach tourism. Parangtritris Beach, you are forbidden to bathe and swim in the sea, because the waves are big, and the ocean trenches that can drag you into the sea. However, you do not need to worry, because the the Coast Guard is always drive around to remind tourists, and maintain the safety of tourists.

Besides beach area, that special from Parangtritis Beach area, is "gumuk pasir" or sand dunes. This "gumuk pasir" is a rare natural phenomenon in the world. You can climb these dunes, and looking towards the sea with stunning scenery. If you want to know the occurrence of the sand dunes, you can visit the Geospatial Laboratory is approximately 1.5 km from Parangtritis Beach.

The main building as ladmark Geospatial Laboratory, pyramid architecture. In another building holds a collection of various kinds of equipment mapping and geography, various sand beaches and rocks. To get to the pyramid-shaped building, connected by a corridor called the hall of knowledge. In the hallway there is information that describes the process of "gumuk pasir” or sand dunes in Parangtritis.

Wanagama Educational Forest, forest areas with biodiversity

In 1964 Wanagama only a forest of 10 ha, and do not have biodiversity. Starting from the hope of developing a green area in the middle of a barren land, in the area Playen, Gunung Kidul. Prof. Oemi Han'in Suseno, with private capital start Wanagama forest development projects.

Wukirsari, tourist village batik

Wukirsari village located 15 KM from Giwangan bus station, the city of Yogyakarta, in this village contained "Paguyuban Batik Tulis Wukirsari”, The Society of Handmade-batik Wukirsari. The existence of The Society of Wukirsari Handmade-batik originated from the tradition of hundreds of years ago. History of handmade batik Wukirsari not be separated from the existence of two tombs relatives of Yogyakarta and Surakarta, which was built in the area in the 1600s.

Barong Temple - Places of worship Dewi Sri, the goddess of fertility

Still in a region with Candi Ijo, contained the temple area, the Barong Temple. The temple is situated on a hill, exactly in the hamlet Candisari, Sambirejo village, Prambanan district, Sleman regency, Yogyakarta. From the Barong Temple, visitors can see the top of Prambanan temple.

Candi Barong is a Hindu heritage. This temple gets the name 'barong' for having ornate "kala" and "makara" on each temple niches, like most temples in Java, which is similar to the barong. This temple complex is located on the ground 3 terraces with some of the temple on every porch. On the highest terrace there are two temples for the worship of Dewa Wisnu (Lord Vishnu) and Dewi Sri (Goddess Sri). Each of these temples has a size of approximately 8 x 8 meters with a height of 9 meters.

Unlike the other temples in Yogyakarta and Central Java. Barong Temple is punden building, which models the shrine during the prahindu. The temple consists of three terraces. Barong temple was probably built around the IX-X century AD. Religious background of this temple is known statue of the findings identified as Dewi Sri, the wife of Dewa Wisnu, who is the goddess of fertility, the ornate winged shells (sankha) which is one of the symbols (laksana) the Dewa Wisnu, and the top of the building (kemuncak) shaped gems (ratna).

This temple is expected to function for activities related to the cult of fertility petition. This may be related to the condition of the land around the temple are less fertile, so that by worshiping Dewi Sri expected conditions land will be fertile. One of the features is the main temple building, not the entrance, so that the worship ceremony estimated to be done outside the building. In addition, the worship of Vishnu is also a feature of this temple. Generally, the temples in Yogyakarta and Central Java are worshiping Dewa Siwa (Lord Shiva) or Syiwaistis.

Gamplong, tourist village and handicraft centers weave

Tourist village located west of the city of Yogyakarta, about 14 km from the city center, interesting enough for you flown. Gamplong tourist village in the hamlet, village Sumberrahayu, Moyudan district, Sleman regency is famous as a center for weaving craft with unique characteristics, which are still made traditionally.

Museum Wayang Kekayon: Puppet Museum in Yogyakarta

Wayang (Puppet) is one culture that has existed since hundreds of years ago in Java and Bali. One of the museums in Indonesia that holds the artwork based on the Mahabharata-Ramayana are, Kekayon Museum, which is located on the highway Yogya-Wonosari Km 7, Yogyakarta. This museum houses many privileges. Entering the location of the museum, visitors are greeted flock of birds chirping and the cool air. The museum is also still keeps a complete variety of types of puppets, which are not inferior to the existing collection of puppet museum in Jakarta, such as Wayang Purwa, Wayang Madya, Wayang Thengul, Wayang Klithik, Wayang Beber, Wayang Suluh, Wayang Gedhok.

Regular performances of traditional art Pura Pakualaman Yogyakarta

In order to preserve the traditional art, Pura Pakualaman Yogyakarta in collaboration with the Department of Tourism DIY, held a traditional art performances on a regular basis. The goal is to preserve and introduce traditional arts to the community. Arts groups who demonstrated his ability came from various regions in Yogyakarta, with a different type of art. The gig was held at Alun-alun Sewandanan Pura Pakualaman Yogyakarta. This traditional art performances held every second and fourth weeks, starting at 14:00 to 17:00 pm.

Jogan Beach beautiful waterfalls

Jogan Beach located in the village of Purwadadi, Tepus District, Gunungkidul is unique compared to other beaches in Jogja. This beach has a waterfall of freshwater springs as high as 10 meters that falls directly into the sea. Beach which was originally only known as a tourist area for fishing, it turns out if traced further presents a variety of beautiful scenery.

Yogyakarta Batik Museum - Collection and batik courses

Yogyakarta Batik Museum established on May 12, 1977. Access to the museum is very easy because it is located in the city center, exactly in Jl. Dr.. Sutomo No. 13 A Yogyakarta. Batik collection at the museum is very diverse. Came from various regions in Indonesia, Yogyakarta batik, Indramayu, and areas other batik craftsmen in Indonesia. This museum holds more than 1,200 batik collection, consisting of 500 pieces of batik cloth-written, 560 printed batik, 124 canting (batik tool), 35 pans, malam, and dye batik. The museum also keeps the hand embroidery is famous world figures.

IJO TEMPLE, place of worship Tri Murti: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva

Ijo Temple is a temple complex consists of several buildings with a courtyard-patio terrace. The most sacred page is located on the back, and at the top. This is one of the megalithic culture, a building punden. Ijo Temple is a Hindu temple complex which is located 4 kilometers from Candi Ratu Boko, or about 18 kilometers to the east of the city of Yogyakarta. The temple is expected to be built between the period of the 10th century until the 11th AD when the Ancient Mataram Kingdom.

Ijo Temple is located in the Dukuh Groyokan, Sambirejo village, Prambanan district, Sleman regency, Yogyakarta. The temple is located west slope of a hill away from the crowds in the area east of Yogyakarta, roughly about 4 kilometers southeast of Candi Ratu Boko. The temple is situated on the slopes of a hill at an altitude of 410 meters above sea level, located on the hill called "Gumuk Ijo", the scenery around the temple is very beautiful, especially if you look west will look rice-fields and Adisucipto Airport.

Ijo Temple complex consists of several groups of the main temple (candi induk), the temple clamps (candi pengapit), and ancillary temples (candi perwara). The main temple which has been completely refurbished facing west. In front of the temple is lined three smaller size supposedly built to worship the Trimurti: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Third smaller ancillary temples faces the main temple, which faces east. This small temple has a third room on the inside and there is rhombus-shaped windows in the walls. Perwara roof consists of three tiers with rows crown jewel.

Around Candi Ijo, there are several temples, Prambanan temple, palace relics Boko, Candi Barong, and Candi Banyunibo. Before reaching Candi Ijo, you can stop for a moment to see traditional stone mining. You can also browse sawing of natural stone and enjoying the beautiful view of the city of Yogyakarta. Especially at night.

Tembi Cultural House, an enchanting tourist village

Tourism Tembi village, or who are also familiar with the title "Dewi Tembi", --Goddess Tembi--, is a location-based tourist village located on Jl. Parangtritis kilometer 8.5, Sewon, Bantul - Yogyakarta.

With just about 15 minutes from Malioboro and the city center, the location of the hamlet Tembi is not too difficult to achieve. As well as access roads Parangtritis pretty easy - you just need to look for the signpost reads "Tembi" if it will pass at mile 8.5.