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Prambanan Temple
The temple that is located at Shiva Plateau Ring, is considered as one of the emples that would satisfy your sight with its view. Situated at 425 masl, visitors are given a chance to enjoy the excellent view of Yogyakarta form above.
06.00-17.00 WIB
± IDR 48.000
Kranggan, Bokoharjo, Prambanan,Sleman, Yogyakarta
Keraton Yogyakarta
Keraton Yogyakarta, or palace, is the official residence of the Sultan of Yogyakarta. It is a building complex that reflects Javanese architecture and culture. Visitors can tour the palace and watch traditional dance performances, such as the Ramayana ballet.
08.30-14.30 WIB
± IDR 25.000
Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat Palace
Kraton Ratu Boko
Ratu BokoThis place is very popular for its sunrise and sunset view. If you are lucky, then you would be able to catch the superb view of the sun settle right in the middle of the main gate.
06.00-17.00 WIB
± IDR 85.000
Gatak, Prambanan, Sleman, Yogyakarta
Ijo Temple
Ijo temple is a Hindu candi (temple) located 4 kilometers from Ratu Boko or around 18 kilometers east from Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The temple was built between 10th to 11th century CE during the Mataram Kingdom period.
07.00-17.00 WIB
± IDR 10.000
Kikis, Sambirejo, Prambanan, Sleman, Yogyakarta
Sambisari Temple
This Hindu-Shiva temple is also called as Underground Temple since its architecture got the shape of upside down trapessium with the main buildings situated 6.5 meters below the ground at the center of the temple complex.
08.00-16.00 WIB
± IDR 10.000
Kranggan, Bokoharjo, Prambanan,Sleman, Yogyakarta
Plaosan Temple
This Buddist temple can be found at 2 kilometers away to the north east from Prambanan Temple Complex. The sunset view that is offered in this area become one main reason for people to visit.
09.00-17.00 WIB
± IDR 50.000
Candi Plaosan St. Bugisan, Prambanan, Klaten
Karst Stone Breksi
This area is used to be a karst stone mining location in the past. However, after it was discovered that the karst in this area is part of unique sedimentation of the ancient volcano, the government decided to change it into tourist destination that would provide you the sight of artsy ornaments and beautiful view all over the complex.
05.00-18.00 WIB
± IDR 5.000
Gunung Sari, Sambirejo, Yogyakarta
CULTURAL PERFORMANCE & ARTS
Wayang Kulit
Shadow puppetry is a form of puppet theater in which shadow puppets made of leather are backlit and played by puppeteers. The performance is usually accompanied by a gamelan and a puppeteer who narrates the story. Shadow puppetry is a popular folk entertainment in Java, and there are many shadow puppet shows held in Yogyakarta.
existed in Indonesia since the 10th century
Sonobudoyo Museum
Bedhaya Dance
Bedhaya Dance is Yogyakarta's most sacred classical dance. The Bedhaya dance is danced by nine female dancers and symbolizes purity and elegance.
by Sultan Agung Hanyokrokusumo
Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat Palace
Sekaten
Sekaten is a royal ceremony held twice a year to commemorate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. The ceremony involves a large procession in an elaborately decorated golden carriage carrying offerings from the sultan to the Grand Mosque of Yogyakarta.
by Sunan Kalijaga in the 15th century
Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat Palace
Gamelan
Yogyakarta Gamelan is a type of gamelan that has its own characteristics. Yogyakarta gamelan has a smoother and more melodious sound compared to gamelan from other regions in Java. This is because Yogyakarta gamelan uses slendro tunings which use more pentatonic notes.
Sultan Hamengkubuwono I (1755-1792)
Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat Palace
Batik
Batik is a traditional wax resist dyeing technique applied to the entire fabric. It is an important part of Indonesian culture, and Yogyakarta is one of the most famous batik production centers. Batik cloth from Yogyakarta is famous for its intricate designs and bright colors.
existed since the 7th century.
Kauman Batik Village