Borobudur in Yogyakarta the Enchantment Great Masterpiece of the World in Indonesia

Yogyakarta, City of Gudeg (Gudeg is typical cuisine of Yogjakarta), City of Batik (Batik is fabrics, clothes and sarong that are characteristic of Indonesia, and native of Indonesia) and Student City are some of the nickname given to this city, a city that keep many heritage of art, culture, tourism and is one of the provinces in Indonesia (Special Province of Yogyakarta/DIY Yogjakarta) Yogyakarta is located in Central Java.

For those who have visited Yogyakarta would be felt yearning for friendly of Yogja’s people and one of Yogja’s tourist destination which is one of the world’s great masterpiece, the Borobudur Temple. If you visit Yogyakarta you will find unforgettable unique experiences. Yogyakarta is another vacation destination in Indonesia in addition to the Island of Bali, Bali.

If you visit Yogyakarta, Borobudur Temple is a place you must visit, here is a great masterpiece of the world is located. You can see for yourself how magnificent a historic building.

The location is about 40 km northwest of the city of Yogyakarta, a temple built by the followers of Mahayana Buddhism which has 1460 relief panels and 504 Buddha stupas.

Every step up the stairs of Borobudur Temple while looking around that looks just effigies and reliefs, you will be amazed and believe in the greatness of the name Borobudur Temple. Borobudur Temple building consists of 10 levels. Each level represents the stages of human life. According to Mahayana Buddhism, each level of the building is the level of human life.

Borobudur has the basic structure stratified, with six square terraces, three round circular terraces and a main stupa as a peak. I am impressed with its architecture and ever wondered how people first (estimated built in 800 AD) could make the building as big and as grand as Borobudur Temple just by attaching one stone with another to form a temple building, incredible.

One hour drive from Yogyakarta precisely in Sleman district you can visit and relax with family while enjoying the charm of nature at the foot of Merapi Mount on the Kaliurang Recreation Park. A cool place is perfect for those of you who want to enjoy the tranquility away from the hurly-burly of noisy city. There are also available villas and lodging here for you to stay.  

About 300 meters from the recreation park there is Plawangan Turgo Recreation Park. A place most visited by local tourists and foreign tourists is Princess Tlaga (Tlaga Putri), a swimming pool where the water comes from springs on the slopes of Plawangan Hill. The cool air, the cold water will make your mind calm. Here, there is also a historic buildings namely Wisma Kaliurang.

As a souvenir to take home, you should stop by the Malioboro street because this is where the sellers of souvenirs in the form of batik and other Yogja handicrafts. In the afternoon until the evening you can enjoy dinner at the food stalls or lesehan stalls (eat while sitting on the floor) which sells typical food of Yogja along Malioboro street. If you've ever heard of street artists, here is the place. The artists come together and express their capabilities like playing music, painting, mime and others along this street.

Another vacation destination is another most secret part of the Palace, you will feel to be in the past that is at Taman Sari Palace with the European architecture combined with Java. Named Taman Sari because many fragrant flowers in the garden environment of this park. Sultan and concubines were used to relax while seeing a swimming bath, as a place of meditation and a place to make batik.

The most popular beach in Yogyakarta will give a different impression for you. Charm of this beach can be seen from various locations so that the view you see is different. Here you can surround the beach by renting horses. Riding along the beach. Fun, right?

Domestic air service is available in Jakarta (the capital of Indonesia), Denpasar (Bali), Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi. If you are from abroad, there are direct flights from Singapore and Malaysia to Yogyakarta Adisucipto International Airport (JOG), 8 km east of the city of Yogyakarta, in addition to the two countries first you have to transit at the Soekarno Hatta International Airport in Jakarta and from Jakarta to Yogyakarta.