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Yogyakarta is one of the biggest cities and is one of the special regions in
Indonesia, called Yogyakarta Special Region. It lies on the central Java
covering 32.80 square kilometers with the total population around 511.744
people. It is famous for classical Javanese fine art and culture including
handmade batik, traditional ballet, drama, music, and puppet shows. During the
revolution period, Yogyakarta was the national capital of Indonesia, from
1945 to 1949.
Yogyakarta is divided into 14 districts :
- Danurejan
- Gedongtengen
- Gondomanan
- Gondokusuman
- Jetis
- Kraton
- Kotagede
- Mergangsan
- Mantrijeron
- Ngampilan
- Pakualaman
- Tegalrejo
- Umbulharjo
- Wirobrajan
Besides the cultural heritage, Yogyakarta has beautiful panoramic
views with hectares of rice fields on the outskirt of the main city. It
offers wide range of tourist attractions and the remnants from the old centuries
including Borobudur Temple, Prambanan Temples, Mendut and Pawon Temples. Art and
cultural tourisms are also attracted domestic and foreign travelers. Shopping is
another option while holiday in Yogyakarta. The best shopping spots and
entertainment complex is on Malioboro Street.
Yogyakarta is the second most popular Indonesia travel destination after
Bali. Selection of accommodations and hotels are located on the main city. There
are some international chain hotels in Yogyakarta such as
Sheraton Mustika Resort,
Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta,
Melia Purosani,
Ibis Malioboro,
Novotel Yogyakarta,
Quality Hotel Yogyakarta and
Grand Mercure Yogyakarta. Small and budget hotels are also available with
simple facilities.
Getting to Yogyakarta can be by flights from major cities in Indonesia,
by train from Jakarta, Bandung, Solo, Semarang, and Surabaya, by bus from all
cities in Java.
Flights to Yogyakarta are served daily from Denpasar, Jakarta, Surabaya and
other big cities in Indonesia, regular flights from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
Places of interest :
Borobudur Buddhist Temple, Gebang Temple, Ijo Temple, Mendut Temple, Pawon
Temple, Plaosan Temple, Prambanan Temple, Tara Temple, Musems, Malioboro
Shopping Street and Parangtritis Beach.
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