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    YOGYAKARTA or JOGJA is the main tour destination of the island of Java in Indonesia.

    Yogyakarta (some people call it Jogja, Jogjakarta, or Yogya) is a city with outstanding historical and cultural heritage. Yogyakarta was the centre of the Mataram Dynasty (1575-1640), and until now the kraton (the sultan's palace) exists in its real functions. Also, Yogyakarta has numerous thousand-year-old temples as inheritances of the great ancient kingdoms, such as Borobudur temple established in the ninth century by the dynasty of Syailendra.

    More than the cultural heritages, Yogyakarta has beautiful natural panorama. The green rice fields cover the suburban areas with a background of the Merapi Mountain. The natural beaches can be easily found to the south of Yogyakarta.

    you can see The biggest budhist temple in the world,Borobudur temple.you also find the beautiful budhist temple we call Prambanan temple and many temples you can find in here.

    Yogyakarta city surounding areas is very known for handycrafts. Jakarta and Bali as gates of international trade get their handicraft merchendise from Yogyakarta.in here you not only can buy the Handicraft produccts,but also watch and try /learn the being made.

    Here the society lives in peace and has typical Javanese hospitality. Just try to go around the city by bike, pedicab, or horse cart; and you will find sincere smiles and warm greeting in every corner of the city.

    An artistic atmosphere is deeply felt in Yogyakarta. Malioboro, as the center of Yogyakarta, is overwhelmed by handicraft from all around the city. Street musicians always ready entertain the visitors of the lesehan food stalls.

    Those who have visited Yogyakarta reveal that this city makes them long for it. Just visit here, then you will understand what this means.

    more info :
    yogya tour
    Last edited by vadernoor; 02-10-2009, 05:10 PM. Reason: ess info
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