Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta

The name Yogyakarta as a tourism city illustrates the province's potential in terms of tourism. Yogyakarta is the second largest tourist destination after Bali. Various types of tourism objects are developed in this region, such as nature tourism, historical tourism, cultural tourism, educational tourism, even, most recently, night tourism.

"Jogja is made of longing, going home, and angkringan."

Tourism

The city is called unique because we can see various Javanese traditions that are so embedded in this city and its people, such as batik (cloth with special patterns made by hand (painted and printed), silver crafts, wayang performances, traditional music or gamelan.

Many parts of the city are also decorated with a touch of Javanese culture where people will never forget it and always remember the existing characteristics. Javanese ornaments can be found on street lamps, on buildings along the streets and others that make this city unique and beautiful. That is why this city is called Culture City.

There are several interesting tourist attractions in Yogyakarta and its surroundings. In the city of Yogyakarta itself, you can visit Malioboro with a wide variety of merchandise offered to visitors such as food and souvenirs. In addition, there is the Keraton and Taman Sari Castle. Around Yogyakarta, you will find tourist attractions Prambanan Temple, Mendut temple and Boko Temple with Hindu characteristics inherent in the shape of buildings and temple ornaments. No less interesting is that you can also see the beauty and splendor of the temple with Buddhist characteristics, namely the world-famous Borobudur Temple, which is one of the seven wonders of the world. Moreover, at certain times, religious and cultural arts events are regularly held. At Prambanan Temple, you can watch the Ramayana ballet which is held several times a week. At Borobudur Temple, you can also watch cultural arts events or ballet and the celebration of the Buddhist holiday of Vesak.

Geographically, DIY also benefits from the distance between tourist attraction locations that are affordable and easy to reach. The tourism sector is very significant as a motor of economic activity in Yogyakarta, which generally relies on three mainstay sectors, namely: services; trade, hotels, and restaurants; and agriculture. In this case, tourism provides a real multiplier effect for the trade sector due to increased tourist visits. In addition, employment, and contribution to the regional economy are very significant.

Culinary Heritage  

Besides having a number of interesting places to visit, some of Yogyakarta's specialties are also not to be missed. One of the most popular foods is Gudeg. This food has a sweet and savory taste that shakes the tongue. There's also sate klatak, bakpia, sate kere and many more such as tengkleng gajah, oseng mercon, tiwul, gatot, mie lethek, brongkos, bakime jawa and jadah tempe.

Transportation 

Your trip in Yogyakarta is easy and enjoyable as it is supported by many means of transportation such as the International Airport called Adi Sucipto Airport, Tugu Train Station, Jombor Bus Terminal and the convenient Trans Jogja Bus. Taxis are also available and easy to find in this city. To have a more relaxing and enjoyable trip while in Yogyakarta, you can try Becak or Andong transportation to get around the city. The prices offered are affordable with friendly service.

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