South Square is a field located at the back of the Yogyakarta palace complex. South Square is always crowded every night, especially on weekends. Here,we can sit back enjoy wedang ronde, cycling around the field, try the game “Masangin” and watch a puppet on Siti Hinggil.

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Many resorts in Karimunjawa. One of the beautiful resort is The Little Menjangan Island or Menjangan Resort. Menjangan Resort is one of islands in Karimunjawa, convered by coconut trees and spruce firs, surrounded by white sandy beach. Menjangan resort also offer rest place, there are some bungalows there. Many activities we can do here, fishing, snorkeling, water sea therapy, see sunrise and sunset. (Special Report – November 20-21, 2010)

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Mount Bromo (Indonesian: Gunung Bromo), is an active volcano and part of the Tengger massif, in East Java, Indonesia. At 2,329 metres (7,641 ft) it is not the highest peak of the massif, but is the most well known. The massif area is one of the most visited tourist attractions in East Java, Indonesia. The volcano belongs to the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park.
Mount Bromo sits in the middle of a vast plain called the Sand Sea (Indonesian: Lautan Pasir), a protected nature reserve since 1919. The typical way to visit Mount Bromo is from the nearby mountain village of Cemoro Lawang. From there it is possible to walk to the volcano in about 45 minutes, but it is also possible to take an organised jeep tour, which includes a stop at the viewpoint on Mount Penanjakan (2,270 meters) (Indonesian: Gunung Penanjakan). The best views from Mount Bromo to the Sand Sea below and the surrounding volcanoes are at sunrise. The viewpoint on Mount Penanjakan can also be reached on foot in about two hours. From inside the caldera, sulfur is collected by workers. (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Bromo). Special Report – May 28-29, 2010.

Bromo Map's in the Yoschi Hotel

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Candi Plaosan, also known as Plaosan Complex, is one of the Buddhist temples located in Bugisan village, Prambanan district, Central Java, Indonesia. It is easily accessible from Yogyakarta by Surakarta road. Candi Plaosan covers an area of 2,000 square meters with an elevation of 148 meters above sea level.
Plaosan temple was built in the mid 9th century by Sri Kahulunnan or Pramodawardhani, the daughter of Samaratungga, descendent of Sailendra Dynasty, and who was married to Rakai Pikatan in the Hindu tradition. The Plaosan complex is an ensemble of two Buddhist temples, Plaosan Lor and Plaosan Kidul. The Ploasan temple complex is made up of 174 small buildings, 116 are stupas and 58 are shrines. Many of the buildings have inscriptions. Two of these inscriptions denote the temple as a gift of sanctuary by Rakai Pikatan. The dates of the inscriptions are between 825-850 AD. Although similar to the Prambanan 856 AD date, the complexes are not related. A new building technique distinguishes Prambanan from Plaosan temples. (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candi_Plaosan).

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Mount Merapi, Gunung Merapi, is a conical volcano located on the border between Central Java and Yogyakarta, Indonesia. It is the most active volcano in Indonesia and has erupted regularly since 1548. It is very close to the city of Yogyakarta, and thousands of people live on the flanks of the volcano, with villages as high as 1700 m above sea level. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Merapi)

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Parangtritis beach is located about 25 km from Yogyakarta, the beach is the most frequently visited by tourists. We can see the view of the vast beach when we are on top of the hill glider runway.

Stitch Photo – not HDR

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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.
(Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Vredeburg)

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Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple of ancient Java, and the construction of this royal temple was probably started by Rakai Pikatan as the Hindu Sanjayas answer to the Buddhist Sailendra’s Borobudur and Sewu temples nearby. The construction of Prambanan probably was meant to marked the return of Sanjaya dynasty to power after almost a century fell under Sailendra domination on Central Java.
A temple was first built at the site around 850 CE by either Rakai Pikatan or Balitung Maha Sambu the Sanjaya king of the Mataram Kingdom. According to Shivagrha inscription that wrote chandrasengkala ”Wwalung gunung sang wiku” (778 Saka/856 M), the temple was built to honor lord Shiva and the original name of the temple is Shiva-grha (the house of Shiva).[2] Indeed, some archaeologists propose that the idol of Shiva in the garbhagriha (central chamber) of the main temple is modelled after King Balitung, serving as a depiction of his deified self after death.[3].
The temple compound was expanded by successive Mataram kings such as Daksa and Tulodong with the addition hundreds of perwara temples around the chief temple. Prambanan served as the royal temple of the Hindu Kingdom of Mataram, with most of the state’s religious ceremonies and sacrifices being conducted there. At the height of the Mataram kingdom, scholars estimate that hundreds of Brahmins with their disciples lived within the outer wall of the temple compound. The urban center and the court of Mataram were located nearby, somewhere in the Prambanan valley.  (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prambanan) Nov.7, 2009.

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The word sekaten itself is derived from syahadatain or shahada, the first requirement for converting into Islamic faith. Traditionally it is played once per year, on the occasion of Mawlid, Muhammad’s birthday, for the week from the 6-12 of the month of Mulud (the third month of the Javanese calendar, corresponding to the Islamic Rabi’ al-awwal).(http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keraton_Ngayogyakarta_Hadiningrat#Sekaten)

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Sambisari is a 9th century Hindu temple located at Sambisari hamlet, Purwomartani village, Kalasan, Sleman regency, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.   The temple was buried about five metres underground. Parts of the original temple have been excavated . The temple is located about 8 km east of Yogyakarta near Adisucipto International Airport. The temple was accidentally discovered in July 1966 by a farmer when working on land that belongs to Karyowinangun. According to Wanua Tengah inscription III dated 908 that contains the name of kings that ruled Mataram Kingdom, the temple was probably built during the reign of Rakai Garung (ruled 828-846). However, historians also consider that the construction of a temple was not always issued by a king. Lesser nobles might have also ordered and funded the construction. (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sambisari) Date: 23 & 25 Dec. 2009; Location of Temple from google maps: click here

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Boko Temple or Ratu Boko Temple is situated on a hill just 3 km south of Prambanan Temple and 18 km east of Yogyakarta.
Ratu Boko site consist of places with folk names connected with palaces such as paseban (reception pavilion), pendopo (audience hall), kaputren (women’s quarter) and bathing place.

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Tamansari (Water Castle) is located 2 km west of Yogyakarta Palace was built in the Sultan Hamengku Buwono I period in the end of XVII Century. Built by Portuguese architect in European aquatic construction adorned with Javanese Symbolize ornaments. Tamansari not only just a recreation, but it’s also a compound of bathing pool, canals, rooms and extremerly large swimming pool (if the canals opened).
Tamansari (Water Castle) was built after the Treaty of Giyanti (1755), after the Sultan Hamengku Buwana long involved in disputes and wars. The building is intended as a building that can be used for rest, and recreation. However, Tamansari was also prepared as a fortress to face the danger situation. In addition, this building was also used for religious facilities. Therefore Tamansari also equipped with a mosque. (Nov 10, 2009)

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The principal residence of the sultan is the kraton (palace), sometimes called the Yogyakarta Kraton but otherwise known in formal terms Kraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat. Sultan’s Palace is the main object in the city of Yogyakarta. Historic buildings which are the palace and residence of the Sultan Hamengku Buwana and his family.

The building was founded in 1756. Sultan’s Palace with all the customs and culture into community life spirit of Yogyakarta. Sultan Palace is also a major tourist attraction in the city of Yogyakarta either side of the building heritage and traditions in it. In the sultan’s palace can be enjoyed by the beauty of the past through the architecture of the building, can also enjoy traditional art which is presented every day in Ward Manganti.

Currently occupied by the Sultan Palace Sultan Hamengku family X Buwana become king and governor of Yogyakarta. After the 1867 hit by the earthquake, the Palace suffered heavy damage. During HB VII in 1889, the building was restored. Although the layout is retained, but the shape of the building changed, as seen today. (Nov 4, 2009)

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Krakal beach is located in the village of Ngestirejo, Tanjungsari, Gunung Kidul, about 3 km to the east of Baron Kukup Drini beach row and is the longest compared to other beaches with white sand. (Nov 1, 2009)

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Baron beach is about 65 kilometers from the city of Yogyakarta, located on the regency of Gunung Kidul.  This beach is available at the fish market that sells fresh fish and fish dishes. (Nov 1, 2009)

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Palembang was once a center of Buddhist religion spread of the largest in Southeast Asia in the era of Sriwijaya Kingdom government. Palembang city also had the title of The Venice of The East in the era of the Dutch East Indies because of Palembang city surrounded by many rivers. Musi River is the largest river estuary which dozens of large and small rivers, divides the city of Palembang. Talking about the city of Palembang, we know Bridge Ampera, River Musi, Fort Kuto Besak, the Great Mosque Palembang, and Pempek. (Photos: Oct 2009)

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Malioboro Street is the busiest street visited by tourists, is located in the city center, is 900 m from the Yogyakarta Sultan Palace. Malioboro Street is 1 km in length, and the center of trade handicrafts. (Sept 25, 2009)

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Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia. This temple is located in the eastern city of Yogyakarta. At night it is often performed ballet performances. (Jul 30, 2009)

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Borobudur, the great Buddhist stupa on Java (Indonesia), built and decorated perhaps before 800AD, considered as one of the seven wonders of the world. This temple is located at Borobudur District, South of Magelang, Central Java. (Jul 22, 2009)

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Mount Merapi is an active volcano in Central Java, Indonesia, High 2968 meters, it is located 25 km north of Yogyakarta. (Jun 21, 2009)

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Bird market Ngasem known as the biggest bird market in Yogyakarta, Central Java. Although known as a bird market, but a variety of animals are also sold here. Ngasem are being developed as a tourist attraction that will be equipped with various facilities. This market is located on the north side of Taman Sari.

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Tugu Yogyakarta is a monument that is used as a symbol / emblem of the city of Yogyakarta. This monument was built by Hamengkubuwono I, founder of the Palace of Yogyakarta. Monument is located at the intersection Jl Jenderal Sudirman and Jl. This Mangkubumi Prince, has symbolic value and is a magical line that connects the southern ocean, and the mountain palace Merapi Jogja. (Jul 28, 2009)

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Tembi, house of culture…a process of developing cultural village based on the environment, which established in 2007, located in Tembi- Timbulhardjo, Bantul Yogyakarta. “The past is always recent” is the vision of Tembi the past is the standing foundation for the present and future. History can be seen as an Experience in the process of “Becoming”.
Source: www.tembi.org

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Dieng Plateau looking more attractive because it was decorated by at least five lakes, each of which has its own story. Lake Telaga Warna and Lake Pengilon for example, is a lake that is characteristic other than because it was close, there is an interesting historical value. (Special Report – July 11, 2009)

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In the Dieng Plateau  there are several temples in this area, the Dieng temple built during the Hindu religion, a relic statue of Siva, Vishnu, Agastya, Ganesha and other Hindu religious characterized other. Temples in the Dieng Plateau are named relating to the story or puppet characters in the story Purwa Mahabharata, for example Arjuna Temple, Ghatotkacha Temples, Dwarawati Temple, Bima Temple, Semar Temple, Sembadra Temple,  and Puntadewa Temple. Name of the temple has nothing to do with the function of the building and estimated the given name of the temple after the temple was abandoned or not used anymore. (Special Report – July 11, 2009)

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