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Yogyakarta or Jogja, an old elegant city similar to Solo, is one of the two remaining central tradition places of Javanese culture. Beautiful environments traditional architecture, social customs, and ritual ceremonies place Jogja as the most interesting place to visit. Traditional art like gamelan music and traditional dance will always remind us the atmosphere of Jogja at centuries ago.
This province is also acknowledged as an interesting place for researchers, geologists, and vulcanologist, due to the cave in the lime stone areas and an active volcano. Jogja was awarded special province status due to its role in struggle for Indonesian independence.
General Information
Yogyakarta, together with its twin city
Surakarta (Solo), is the cradle of civilization on Java. This city
was the seat of power that produced the magnificent temples of
Borobudur and Prambanan in the 8th and 9th century and the new
powerful Mataram kingdom of the 16th and 17th century. Until today
this city continues to produce philosophers, thinkers, master
painters and master craftsmen.
Whilst steeped in rich tradition and history, Yogyakarta, lovingly
known as Yogya, continues to remain young. This is university town,
where students from all over Indonesia from different ethnic
backgrounds flock to pursue knowledge and wisdom. For this reason,
Yogya is both very Javanese and at the same time a melting pot of
different Indonesian cultures.
Yogyakarta (or Jogjakarta) is known as Never ending Asia for its
endless attractions and appeal. As one of Indonesia’s 32 provinces,
this city is one of the foremost cultural centers of Indonesia. From
climbing the magnificent Borobudur temple to watching silversmiths
produce amazing jewelry to shopping up a storm at Malioboro road,
you’ll never be bored in this small yet bustling city.
Yogya is a city of history. In the 18th. and 19th centuries, it was
the seat of the re-emerged Mataram kingdom. Today many of the
Mataram traditions live on and are a part of the city’s daily life.
Yogya is a place to come to connect with the centuries’ old
traditions, culture and the history of Java as well as bask in the
friendliness of the local people. It is a place with a unique charm
which seldom fails to captivate visitors.
From natural wonders, local art and traditions, examples of Javanese
heritage to delicious culinary delights, Yogya is a city with
numerous attractions. This is why Yogya is the second most visited
destination in Indonesia after Bali.
Overshadowed in the north by the smoldering Mt Merapi volcano and
bordered to the south by the pounding Indian Ocean, the graceful old
city of Yogya has a mild climate making it easy for visitors to plan
activities without worrying about intense heat. The beautiful green
landscape of this central part of Java makes merely traveling from
one destination to another an experience.
In addition, there are about 70,000 handicraft industries based in
Yogya and other facilities like various accommodations and
transportations, numerous food services, travel agents, and proper
tourism support, and also tour a security team support called the
Tourism Police, locally known as Bhayangkara Wisata.
The people of Yogyakarta are known for their hospitality and good
manners. If you show proper respect, you will be welcome in any part
of the city.
While it’s a bustling cultural hub, Yogya is also slower paced and
more relaxed than other cities in Indonesia. Many locals consider
Yogya the perfect place to retire because of its air of serenity,
tolerance and harmony. There is a reason why people say that time
moves slower in Yogya.
Yogya is the center of Javanese arts from the refined court dances
to modern arts in painting and performing art.
Yogya is famous as a centre of traditional textile production,
particularly batik. The distinctive batik of Yogya uses the basic
colors of brown, indigo and white with in geometric designs. Many
young artists of Yogya have also embraced the modern art of
batik-painting.
Yogya is also known for its leather and wooden puppets crafts used
for traditional shadow-puppet performances, as well as wooden puppet
performances (wayang golek) that are used to act out ancient epics
which contain popular but deep philosophical thoughts and teachings.
Located within the Yogyakarta
province, Yogyakarta city is known as a center of classical Javanese
fine art and culture such as batik, ballet, drama, music, poetry and
puppet shows. It is also famous as a center for Indonesian higher
education. At Yogyakarta's center is the kraton, or Sultan's palace.
While the city sprawls in all directions from the kraton, the core
of the modern city is to the north.
Special Region of Yogyakarta (Indonesian: Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta,
or DIY), is the smallest province of Indonesia (excluding Jakarta).
It is located on the island of Java. It is the only province in
Indonesia that is still formally governed by a precolonial
Sultanate, the Sultanate of Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat.
Geography
Yogyakarta is located in south-central Java. It is surrounded by the
province of Central Java (Jawa Tengah) and the Indian Ocean in the
south. The city is located at [show location on an interactive map]
7°47'S, 110°22'E.
The population of DIY in 2003 was approximately 3,000,000.
The province of Yogyakarta has a total area of 3,185.80 km².
Yogyakarta has the second-smallest area of the provinces in
Indonesia, after the Jakarta Capital Region. However it has, along
with adjacent areas in Central Java, some of the highest population
densities of Java.
History
The Yogyakarta Sultanate, formally the Sultanate of Ngayogyakarta
Hadiningrat, was formed in 1755 when the existing Sultanate of
Mataram was divided by the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in two
under the Treaty of Giyanti. This treaty states that the Sultanate
of Mataram was to be divided into the Sultanate of Ngayogyakarta
Hadiningrat with Yogyakarta as the capital and Mangkubumi who became
Sultan Hamengkubuwono I as its Sultan and the Sultanate of Surakarta
Hadiningrat with Surakarta as the capital and Pakubuwono III who was
the ruler of the Sultanate of Mataram as its Sultan. The Sultan
Hamengkubuwono I spent the next 37 years building the new capital,
with the Kraton as the centerpiece and the court at Surakarta as the
blueprint model. By the time he died in 1792, his territory exceeded
Surakarta's.
The ruler Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX (April 12, 1912 - 1988) held
a degree from the Dutch Leiden University, and held for a time the
largely ceremonial position of Vice-President of Indonesia, in
recognition of his status, as well as Minister of Finance and
Minister of Defense.
In support of Indonesia declaring independence from the Dutch and
Japanese occupation, in September 5, 1945, Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono
IX of Yogya and Sri Paku Alam VIII in Yogya declared their
sultanates to be part of the Republic of Indonesia. In return for
this unfailing support, a law was passed in 1950, in which
Yogyakarta was granted the status of province Daerah Istimewa
(Special Region Province), with special status that recognizes the
power of the Sultan in his own region's domestic affairs. Hence
Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX was appointed as the governor for life.
During the Indonesian National Revolution against the Dutch after
World War II (1945-1950), the capital of the newly-declared
Indonesian republic was temporarily moved to Yogyakarta when the
Dutch reoccupied Jakarta from January 1946 until August 1950.
The current ruler of Yogyakarta is his son, Sri Sultan
Hamengkubuwono X, who holds a law degree from Universitas Gadjah
Mada. Upon the elder sultan's death, the position of governor,
according to the agreement with Indonesia, was to pass to his heir.
However, the central government at that time insisted on an
election. In 1998, Sultan Hamengkubuwono X was elected as governor
by the provincial house of representatives (DPRD) of Yogyakarta,
defying the will of the central government. He remains the only
governor in Java without a military background: "I may be a sultan,"
he has been quoted in Asia Week as saying, "but is it not possible
for me to also be a democrat?
How to Get Yogyakarta
There are numerous daily flights from
Jakarta, Surabaya and Bali to Yogya. Yogyakarta is also served by
AirAsia from Kuala Lumpur. There is a regular train service between
Yogya and other major cities. Yogya is also easily accessible by
road.
Once you arrive, there are a number of ways you can explore Yogya.
Walking is a great way to take in the sights and meet the locals
though it can get hot by the middle of the day.
Embrace the local mode of transport and try a becak (pronounced be-chak)
a traditional three wheeled pedal powered cart. Remember to
negotiate the price before you start on your journey.
Traditional horse drawn carts known as andong can be found in the
tourist areas of Yogya. These are a relaxed and romantic way to take
in the sights.
You may wish to organise a car and driver for the duration of your
stay in Yogya.
If you know how to ride a motorbike you can hire one in the city.
Taxi's are available and can be arranged through your hotel.
Buses are the major form of public transportation here however their
hours of operation can be limited. If you take a bus beware of
pickpockets.
Get Around
Visitors explore the palace on foot. The palace is open to visitors
from 08.30 am to 12.30 pm except on Fridays and Saturdays which it
closes at 11.00 am. It is closed in the afternoons.
Tips
Yogyakartans are fond of using compass points when giving
directions, so it’s a good idea to remind yourself which direction
is North before you get there. If you ask someone for directions
they are just as likely to say "Go North or East" than "Go to the
left or right.”
To get around Yogya, try the “becak” the three-wheeled cab, or the
traditional 4-wheeled horse-drawn carts called “andong”.
While is no formal dress code at Prambanan temple, this is a holy
site so it is advised the visitors dress modestly.
If you are visiting in the evening remember to bring some warm
clothes as it can get quite cool.
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Kraton - Sultan Palace
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Imogiri
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Taman Sari
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Kaliurang
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Kota Gede
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Mount Merapi
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Parangtritis
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Malioboro
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Benteng Vrendeburg
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Tugu Jogja |
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Monumen Jogja Kembali
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Prambanan Temple
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Ratu Boko Temple
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Klaten
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Kasongan
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Ngasem
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Prawirotaman
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Alun Alun
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Bringharjo Market |
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Ramayana Dance
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Meeting and Convention
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Becak Riding
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Trekking
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Pottery Making |
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