THE EXTRAORDINARY CULTURAL HERITAGE OF CENTRAL JAVA

A lush tropical landscape dotted with hundreds of archeological temples, including two UNESCO world heritage sites, Borobudur and Prambanan, this is a destination that leaves you spellbound. The grandeur and complexity of the temples has to be seen to be believed, and photography struggles to convey the depth.
At a time when Europe was still in the dark ages, the “Central Javanese Period“ was building religious structures and art, now recognised as being the oldest and highest level of art within South East Asia Central Javanese spirituality and artistic endeavour continues to exist side by side with mundanities of every day life.
	Traditional craft continues to be a feature of Central   Javan life, here a batik cloth is carefully treated by a   villager with wax before dying

A BRIEF HISTORY

At the time in which these monuments were built, Indian pilgrims had spread Buddhist and Hindu teachings spread across Java, Indonesia. The proud ruling dynasties of Central Java built a seemingly endless number of structures, of all scales. Buddhist and Hindu religions lived harmoniously side by side across Java, and as families of different religions married, even mixed religion temples were built. The adaption of Indian religion and customs with the local artistry and traditions bred its own unique style; “Hindu-Java Art” . Around 920 the power shifted from Central Java to West Java and the monuments including Borobudur, Prambanan and Ratu Boko became neglected, exposed to ash from volcanic eruptions, and the ravages of the local vegetation. Now restoration sees these world relevant sites back on the map with millions of people visiting each year.

YOGYAKARTA TOURISM

Yogyakarta is the Capital of the Province of Yogyakarta Special Region, it’s located on The Island Of Java in Indonesia. This area is located at the foot of Mount Merapi.
Referred to as a special area because Yogyakarta was the Capital of the Republic of Indonesia during the revolution of independence.
Previously, Yogyakarta is a kingdom ruled by a king and now is part of the territory of the Republic of Indonesia. Keraton Yogyakarta is the king's palace, this is the place of Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X and The Family.
As a city of tourism and as a Center of Javanese Culture, Yogyakarta is also famous as a city of students. Here, there are many universities, many students from all over Indonesia came to Yogyakarta to continue the lesson.

Yogyakarta is the second largest tourist destination in Indonesia after Bali Island.
Yogyakarta is known as a destination for foreign tourists and local tourists. Yogyakarta is a major tourist destination in Java Island, many tourists come to Yogyakarta for the purpose of recreation, sports and leisure. In Yogyakarta the complete facilities available for tourists, such as hotels, star hotels, villas, motel, lodging, inn, restaurant, fast food restaurant, supermarket, shopping mall, spa, bars, cafes, transportation, and so forth.

Malioboro is a main road which is located on the north side of Keraton Yogyakarta, near the palace. Malioboro is the main area of Yogyakarta. To come to Yogyakarta is not yet complete, if not a visit to Malioboro Street. Malioboro Area is the economic center.

Society of Yogyakarta is famous polite, amicable and friendly. Yogyakarta has many local attractions that can be visited. Places that can be visited, such as beaches, temples, mountains, rivers, villages, cities, markets, museums, galleries, art centers, art centers of silver, and others.

Tourism object in Yogyakarta, namely :
Nature Tourism
Glagah Beach, Parangtritis Beach, Kukup Beach, Wedi Ombo Beach, Baron Beach, Krakal Beach, Drini Beach, Ngrenehan Beach, Ngobaran Beach, Sadeng Beach , Siung Beach, Sepanjang Beach.
Mount Merapi ( Kaliurang Tour ).

History Tourism
Prambanan Temple, Borobudur Temple, Kalasan Temple, Sewu Temple / Thousand Temple, Sambi Sari Temple, Mendut Temple, Prabu Ratu Boko Temple, Candi Sari Temple, Pawon Temple, Ijo Temple, Banyu Nibo Temple, Kedulan Temple, Gebang Temple.
Tugu Jogja, Watu Gilang, Watu Gatheng, Building SMA11 Jogjakarta.

Culture Tourism
Yogyakarta Hadiningrat’s Palace, Puro Pakualaman, Taman Sari, Bird Market Ngasem, Kota Gede Cemetery.

Shopping Tourism
Beringharjo The Market, Klithikan The Market, Malioboro Street.

Culinary Tourism
Food: Gudeg
Center for Culinary Pathuk

Education Tourism
Museum of Batik and Embroidery, Vredeburg Castle Museum, Perjuangan Museum, Sonobudoyo Museum, Museum of Biology, Kota Gede Museum.
Gedung Agung of Presidential Palace, Kebun Plasma Nutfah Pisang, Taman Pintar.

Entertainment & Recreation
Zoos Gembira Loka, Purawisata.

Culture or Custom Tradition
Ceremony :
Sekaten, Grebeg Maulud, Grebeg Syawal (Idul Fitri), Grebeg Besar (Idul Adha), Numplak Wajik, Labuhan (Kagungan Dalem), Siraman Kraton, Nguras Kong (Enceh), Rabu Pungkasan Wonokromo Pleret, Saparan Wonolelo, Saparan Gamping (Bekakak), Surat Demang, Labuhan Merapi, Tunggul Wulung, Pehcun, Nyepi, Waisak, Cing Cinggeling (Karangmojo), Pembukaan Cupu Panjolo, Saparan Kalibuka, Baritan, Rejeban Jatimulyo (Gendanghe), Nampi Pareden (Puro Pakualaman).

Art and Culture
Performance of Art Events:
Ramayana Ballet, Wayang Orang, Kethoprak, Jatilan, Wayang Kulit, Wayang Golek (Nenak).
Training Dancing and New Creation.

Arts and Crafts
Silver, Batik Handicraft, Leathercraft, Dried Flower Craft.

Special Interest
Fauna Tourism Village
Magical attraction of Kuntul Birds in Ketingan Village, Tirtoadi, Mlati.

Culture Tourism Village
Sholawat, Cokekan, Angguk, Pek Bung, Uyon-Uyon, Wayang Kulit, Jathilan, Community Living Cultural Traditions, Traditional Houses.

Agro Tourism Village
Sleman Regency is result in of fruit, such as : Salak Pondoh, Salak Gading, Salak Madu.

Slopes of Merapi Tourism Village
Trekking across slopes of Mount Merapi.