Sightseeing in Yogyakarta

Sightseeing in Yogyakarta

The famous tourist destination of Yogyakarta is situated in Central Java and happens to be the cradle of Javanese culture and tradition .It comprises of five regencies and happens to be one of the 26 provinces in Indonesia. The famous city of Yogyakarta has got a distinguishable, conventional Javanese essence. Yogyakarta happened to be the capital of the Indonesian Republic from 1946 to 1949. But now it is the capital of the special territory of Yogyakarta. With so much to see and do in Yogyakarta there is absolutely no dearth of Sightseeing places in Yogyakarta.

Popular Sightseeing places in Yogyakarta-

Ciremai Cave- The famous tourist destination of Yogyakarta has got many caves. The Ciremai Cave in Parangtritis Beach is one of them .Visiting the cave is undoubtedly going to be an exciting journey.

Borobudur Temple- Another popular sightseeing destination is the Borobudur Temple which is situated 42 km away from Yogyakarta. The Borobudur Temple is a 1,200 year old Buddhist temple which is famous for its art and architectural traditions. Buddhist followers from different parts of the globe visit the Borobudur temple to take a part in the famous Waicak religious ceremony that usually takes place in May.

Biological Museum- The Biological Museum of Yogyakarta is situated on Jl. Sultan Agung 22, and has got a rich collection of Indonesian flora and fauna specimens.

Batik Research Centre- Shopaholics can also visit the Batik Research Centre which is located on the eastern parts of Yogyakarta. The Batik Research Centre of Yogyakarta has got a rich, unusual collection of batiks in classic and modern designs.

Kalasan Temple- The Kalasan Temple is a unique Buddhist temple which is located on the southern side of the main road between Yogyakarta and Prambanan. The Kalasan Buddhist temple is beautifully embellished with finely carved relief and surfaced with "Vajralepa", a yellowish material made of the sap of a particular tree.

Other popular Sightseeing venues in Yogyakarta are as follows-

The great Sultan's Palace

Merapi Volcano

Prambanan Temples

So when on a tour to Indonesia make it a point to visit Yogyakarta, and have an experience of a lifetime.

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