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to Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta
or 'Yogya' is easily the most popular city
in Indonesia. It's a cultural and intellectual
centre, crammed with prestigious universities
and academies, and its influence far outweighs
its size. Sure it has noisy and chaotic
traffic like any Javanese city, but just
a short stroll away from the main streets
are the kampungs where life is still unhurried.
Despite its veneer of modernity and westernisation,
the city clings strongly to its traditional
values and philosophies.
Traditional
performing arts (Ramayana Ballet, gamelan
performances etc) can be seen at the Yogyakarta
Craft Centre and the Agastya Art Institute.
It is also a major craft centre, especially
for batik. The walled-in kraton compound,
in the city centre, is a city within a city.
The kraton is home to 25,000 people and
includes the sultan's huge palace, the Taman
Sari (also known as the water castle or
fragrant garden), a bird market and several
craft industries. There are several worthwhile
museums in the city, including the Sono-Budoyo
Museum and Benteng Vredeburg. The suburb
of Kota Gede has been famous since the 1930s
as the centre of Yogya's silver industry,
and is still a great place to wander around
and watch the silversmiths at work.Yogya
offers an excellent range of accommodation,
restaurants and food stalls, most of which
are on or just off Jalan Malioboro. The
most interesting way of reaching Yogya is
via the rickety backwater ferry from Kalipucang,
which crosses Segara Anakan and stops at
a string of fishing villages. There's a
beach 27km (17mi) from Yogya at Parangtritis,
which is popular with locals on weekends.
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Borobudur
Borobudur
is one of the greatest Buddhist relics in
South-East Asia and is Indonesia's most
famous attraction. Rulers of the Sailendra
dynasty built the colossal pyramid of Borobudur
between 750 and 850 AD, but very little
else is known about the site's early history
except that a huge workforce must have been
harnessed to shift and carve the 60,000
cu m (196,800 cu ft) of stone used in its
construction. With the decline of Buddhism
and the shift of power to East Java, Borobudur
was soon abandoned and for centuries lay
hidden under layers of volcanic ash. It
was only in 1815 that the site was cleared
and the technical skill and imagination
of the builders was revealed. A mammoth
US$21-million restoration programme undertaken
between 1973 and 1984 returned much of the
complex to its former glory. The Mendut
and Pawon temples nearby are important parts
of the complex, though easily overlooked
by visitors to the main site. Borobudur
is 40km (25mi) north-west of Yogya. Details
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Ibis
Malioboro
IBIS Malioboro caters for business
travelers as well as tourist who want
to enjoy and discover the cultural
treasures of Central Java.. . .
from USD$50.00 net per room/night |
Ambarukmo
Hotel
 Located
just beyond the royal town of Yogyakarta.
This four star international hotel
is set in tropical gardens and consist
of 265 guest rooms.. . .
from USD$33.00 net per room/night
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Hyatt
Regency
The seven-storey Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta
is built on the concept of the 'Legacy
of a Misty Tropical Ruin Village',
an ancient ruin and supporting village
sitting in the midst of a tropical
jungle. . .
from USD$33.00 net per room/night |
Phoenix
Hotel
Hotel Phoenix Yogyakarta located in
the heart of Javanese culture and
the prestigious area of Yogyakarta,
Located just a few minutes from the
famous Kraton Palace. . .
from USD$34.00 net per room/night
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Radisson
Plaza
Located Centrally located in the Universities
within minutes of al attractive in
this "Cultural Capital",
10 mins to Yogyakarta's Adisucipto
Airport, 10 mins to the Sultan's Place,
50 mins to the Borobudur Temple.
from USD$36.00 net per room/night |
Hotel
Santika
Hotel Santika, is striking in its
elegance, from Hotel Santika you can
walk down Malioboro, the famous street,
or escape to Borobudur temple, The
Largest and most spectacular Buddhist
shrine in the world. . .
from USD$35.00 net per room/night
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Century
Saphir
The Century Saphir Yogyakarta Hotel
is an ideal choice whether you are
travelling to Yogyakarta on business
or on leisure to visit this peaceful
and ancient city. . .
from USD$26.00 net per room/night |
Hotel
Jayakarta
Located just 5 minutes from the Adisucipto
airport and only 15 minutes from the
famous Malioboro market with its many
souvenirs shops and typical lesehan
(floor-level) eateries. . .
from USD$31.00 net per room/night
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Natour
Garuda
Located Centrally located in the Universities
within minutes of al attractive in
this "Cultural Capital",
10 mins to Yogyakarta's Adisucipto
Airport, 10 mins to the Sultan's Place,
50 mins to the Borobudur Temple.
from USD$33.00 net per room/night |
Sheraton
Mustika
Sheraton Mustika Yogyakarta Resort
and Spa is a 5-star vacation spot
with a unique Javanese ambiance. The
resort offers a superb Javanese spa
and extensive recreational facilities
. . .
from USD$51.00 net per room/night
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Novotel
Yogyakarta
Novotel Yogyakarta is minutes away
from the famous Kraton Palace, and
a short drive from the airport. Located
in the central part of Yogyakarta
City, this hotel is close to any shopping
center. . .
from USD$45.00 net per room/night
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Jogja
Villaga Inn
Jogja Village Inn located in South
Yogyakarta, 20 minutes to Airport,
15 minutes to Train Station, 10 minutes
to Sultan's Palace and Malioboro street,
guest enjoy a gardened environment.
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from USD$46.00 net per room/night |
Hotel
Sahid Raya
Extremely convenient of the Royal
Kraton and itself a glorious monument
to Solo's traditional arts and culture.
With 140 luxurious rooms and suites,
The most famous and finest four star
business hotel. . . from USD$33.00
net per room/night |
Quality
Hotel
Resort style pleasure in the heart
of historic Solo. Set amidst exotic
blossoms and the greenery in what
was once a prince's residence. Literally
surrounded by the city's numerous
cultural attractions and . . .
from USD$45.00 net per room/night
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Hotel
Melia Purosani
Located right in the heart of historic
Yogyakarta, born of the rich tradition
of Javanese culture, this five star
Hotel is set in landscape gardens
and lagoons, creating a relaxing oasis
in the city. . .
from USD$60.00 net per room/night
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