Yogyakarta Indonesia Itinerary   by Fiki Aditya Wirawan ^-^   Often an overlooked destination in Indonesia, Yogyakarta is the ce...

Yogyakarta Indonesia Itinerary by Fiki Aditya Wirawan ^-^

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Yogyakarta Indonesia

Itinerary

 
by Fiki Aditya Wirawan ^-^ 
Often an overlooked destination in Indonesia, Yogyakarta is the centre of the arts and culture in the whole of Java. As the education hub of Indonesia, it is home to rich and preserve cultures such as batik, drama, music, ballet, poetry, etc. The Dutch influence is also pretty strong and still visible in terms of food and culture.

Yogyakarta is pronounced as “jog-ja-karta.” Yogya means suitable, fit, proper, and karta — prosperous, flourishing. In summary, the name means “fit to prosper.”

As it is a huge city, you need to carefully plan your vacation to avoid missing the best of Yogyakarta. Here’s a suggested itinerary that will surely make your trip worth every penny!

The Phoenix Hotel in Yogyakarta

The best recommendation is The Phoenix Hotel. I always choose to stay here whenever I visit Yogyakarta. Food is amazing and the amenities are fantastic! This hotel is also best for a staycation. It is close to the metro station and the famous Malioboro Mall. It’s near the airport, too! Wifi is also free. Best rooms are located infront of the pool.

Day 1

04:45 - 5:00	Wake up and head to Borobudur Temple
5:15 - 7:00	Sunrise at Borobudur Temple
7:30 - 9:00	Back to hotel for breakfast
9:00 - 10:30	Travel to Kaliurang
10:30 - 14:00	Museum Sentalu and lunch at Beukenhof Restaurant
14:00 - 15:30	Heading back to the hotel
15:30 - 19:00	Free time. Can go shopping in Marioboro Street or leisure time at the pool
19:00 - 21:00	Dinner at Gadjah Wong Restaurant

Borobudur Temple

On the table above, observe that you need to leave your hotel between 4:45 – 5:00 because Borobudur Temple is the best place to catch the sunrise. This is a famous Buddhist Temple and is one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites. It’s a long walk to the top so make sure you’re well rested the night before Day 1.

Museum Sentalu

This musem showcases the best of the best about the Java culture. Located in Kaliurang, relics and artifacts from the royal houses of Java are displayed here. Photos from the extravagant life of the past leaders of the Java can be found here. Power, ownership, clothing, etc of the Javanese culture are well explained here. Costumes and letters from the old times were amazingly preserved in this Museum.

Beukenhof Restaurant

 Located inside the Museum, this is the best place to have lunch after the extensive tour. Colonial ambiance that serves mostly European dishes, it depicts a garden-like afternoon tea in Paris. The restaurant is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 – 16:00. They also accept dinner reservations.

 

Gadjah Wong Restaurant

Gadjah Wong is a restaurant with different themes. Each section offers a unique kind of music. There’s a traditional section where local musicians will serenade you. Observe the instruments they use because it’s also a part of the java culture! Italian, Indonesian and Indian are some of the specialty cuisine you can choose from. | Address: Jl. Gejayan Soropadan 79-D, Sleman, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia

Day 2

7:00 - 8:30	Breakfast
8:30 - 9:00	Heading to Kota Gede
9:00 - 11:30	Silver jewellery making
11:30 - 12:45	Lunch at Sekar Kedhaton Restaurant
12:45 - 15:00	Visit Rato Boko Keraton
15:00 - 17:00	Visit Prambanan Temple
17:00 - 19:00	Sunset Dinner at Prambanan Temple
19:00 - 20:00	Watch the Ramayana Dance Show
20:00 - 20:40	Back to hotel

Kota Gede

Kota Gede means “big city” in English. It is where factories of jewellery making are located. In here, you will get to learn how to make jewellery from scratch.

Sekar Kedhaton

A culinary tour in Yogyakarta is incomplete if you miss Sekar Kedhaton Restaurant. Located at Jalan Tegal Gandu #28, it serves the best food like soto ayam ambengan, timlo solo, fried chicken pandan, manggut beef, roas chicken miroso, bami goreng java and a lot more! The restaurant’s ambiance is so attractive and has a mix of Dutch and Indonesian cuisine.

Rato Boko Keraton

A palace built during the reign of Panangkar an, one of the descendants of its dynasty. The palace was originally called Abhaygiri Vihara which means the monastery in a peaceful hill. It was built for seclusion and spiritual life. From here, you will see the sights of Prambanan Temple and Mount Merapi.

Prambanan Temple

The most beautiful Hindu Temple in the world. It is a collection of massive Hindu temples built by the Mataram Kingdom, rulers of central Java and defeaters of the Sailendra Dynasty. Our tour guide gave us different myths and legends on how it was made but up until today, nobody really knows the real story.

Ramayana Dance Show

A beautiful ballet performance, Ramayana is a mixture of dance, music and drama presented in one story. It is about the love story of Rama and Shinta which was presented into 4 scenes. The fire show is stunning so don’t miss it!

Day 3

7:00 - 8:30	Breakfast at hotel
8:30 - 10:30	The Royale Palace Tour
10:30 - 11:30	Water Palace Tour
11:30 - 12:45	Lunch at Bale Raos Royale Cuisine
12:45 - 15:00	Batik Museum tour + Batik making lessons
15:00 - 17:30	Free time (Optional: Shopping at Malioboro)
17:30 - 19:00	Dinner at Indische Coffee Benteng Vredeburg
19:00	Go back to hotel

The Royale Palace 

Built in tradition, the Royale Palace is home to the great sultans of Indonesia. There are a lot of things to see in the palace including photos and vintage collections kept in glass boxes. Weapons and costumes from the old times are showcased, too!

The Water Palace 

Not so far from the Royal Palace lies the Water Palace. It is a site of the former royal garden of the sultans which served as a garden, meeting place, afternoon tea place, meditation area and hiding place. Inside, you will find a wide variety of everything water!

Bale Raos Royale Cuisine 

Not far from the castle baths, this restaurant was built on the initiative of Sri Sultan HB X who wants to introduce typical Indonesian dishes to the public. Indoor and outdoor areas are available. | Address: Jl. Magangan Kulon 1, Yogyakarta 55131, Indonesia

Batik Museum 

There has been an ongoing ‘war’ between Indonesia and Malaysia on which country owns the Batik culture. Up to date, majority are saying it’s from Indonesia so this is the best time to know about the Batik (and how they really make it). Here, you can choose any drawings to design and the staff will give you an authentic experience in batik making.

Malioboro 

A major shopping street in Yogyakarta where you can find beautiful arts and crafts as a remembrance for your trip.

TIP: When shopping in Indonesia, make sure to haggle half the price of what they are asking.

Indische Coffee Benteng Vredeburg 

Another Dutch-Indonesian fusion, Indische Coffee has the classic and elegant interior/exterior design from the colonial era. It offers a wide variety of Indonesian and European specialties. Food prices range from Rp10,000 – Rp128,000. | Address: Benteng Vredeburg, Jl Jend. A. Yani No. 6, Yogyakarta 55122, Indonesia.

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