tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84905387649501639682024-03-05T00:53:15.702-08:00HOTEL GAOTAMA Malioboro YogyakartaClean,Friendlines, and Cheap Hotel in Town, suitable for Yogyakarta Tourism, A guide Yogyakarta,Bali, and Indonesia TourismCahyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04681019268400963937noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490538764950163968.post-21803075996741325022010-02-16T17:57:00.000-08:002010-02-16T18:15:55.943-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizT_Yd2C-kQaHRDXS3caLZNcxevZ0QsHoGJp6pg4YHNdqRrGauP0zDuNKBVxDF6x9GiAPhjTuR_4P-_OFQNzrGxia8X0J4XkeD9Jzz2t8iyEbLae9_75hAbmMlWYwB2xc9UgbHZ1ysIPXZ/s1600-h/tugujogja.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizT_Yd2C-kQaHRDXS3caLZNcxevZ0QsHoGJp6pg4YHNdqRrGauP0zDuNKBVxDF6x9GiAPhjTuR_4P-_OFQNzrGxia8X0J4XkeD9Jzz2t8iyEbLae9_75hAbmMlWYwB2xc9UgbHZ1ysIPXZ/s320/tugujogja.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439026716577148210" /></a><br />Yogyakarta is famous as one of the main tourist destinations in Indonesia. A great number of officials, including country leaders, and tourists have already visited <a href="http://gaotama.blogspot.com/2008/07/yogyakarta-city.html">Yogyakarta </a>. Whenever one mentions Yogyakarta, the idea of various tourist attractions will come to his mind; The great Sultan's Palace, Parangtritis Beach,<a href="http://gaotama.blogspot.com/2008/07/borobudur-temple-candi-borobudur.html">Borobudur</a>and Prambanan Temples, Merapi Volcano as well as the performing arts like Ramayana Ballet and Wayang Kulit.<br /><br />The cultural colour of Yogyakarta is still obvious because of the temples, traditional buildings, various cultural activities, and a number of famous artists. This is accentuated by the presence of living tradition and everyday life of Yogyakarta community which is art loving and hospitable.<br /><br />Yogyakarta is ready to host more visitors who are eager to enjoy its enchanting nature and culture by providing tourist facilities, attractions, guides, and other services. Your visit to Yogyakarta will be welcomed warmly.Cahyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04681019268400963937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490538764950163968.post-15711354738954707622009-09-28T22:44:00.000-07:002009-09-28T23:18:06.030-07:00Traveling in Indonesia and enjoy the beauty of the world in one country.Traveling in Indonesia and enjoy the beauty of the world in one country.<br /><br />In Indonesia, we can enjoy the many sights.<br />Following the tour we try to compare with some of the resorts in the world:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Raja Ampat Papua, and Phi Phi Island, Thailand</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Article and Picture from Condrojoko Widiasto</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOd6GaWkgutH9uk6xxldV7FFCq4o9K8PWws5KnCCTxK78c2_SfPXfbqzKS12OQ7voljf72-tfKXpv9rrUONMlJe4ZdKBENmuW0z4w1WKjJra4OSfdOvwRcT1cu4KtsH8M2zBbIFKDJ2a0l/s1600-h/indotoprajaampatphiphi.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 284px; height: 142px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOd6GaWkgutH9uk6xxldV7FFCq4o9K8PWws5KnCCTxK78c2_SfPXfbqzKS12OQ7voljf72-tfKXpv9rrUONMlJe4ZdKBENmuW0z4w1WKjJra4OSfdOvwRcT1cu4KtsH8M2zBbIFKDJ2a0l/s320/indotoprajaampatphiphi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386761382309413602" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Raja Ampat archipelago is an archipelago located in the western province of Papua on the island of West Papua Indonesia. Raja Ampat Papua scene similar to Phi Phi Island in Thailand even more beautiful than Phi Phi Island is the location of the movie The Beach, starring Leonardo Di Caprio is. Raja Ampat in Papua, we can see the islands are hilly green with clear sea water.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Moramo waterfall with Niagara waterfall</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIyVsrFsN436a10qxHXdRorOeVDjlG8q6VG5h7kIf1YEZSE1yTmYuNHzIwwWCNjeLTXz_OhQ0bvbEI3yb74_HdPq0cMroJekg98dhh_FsIG0SpKLBQ_XUFRePlwQQrgFEc41CAugLDiHnd/s1600-h/indotopmoramoniagara.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 107px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIyVsrFsN436a10qxHXdRorOeVDjlG8q6VG5h7kIf1YEZSE1yTmYuNHzIwwWCNjeLTXz_OhQ0bvbEI3yb74_HdPq0cMroJekg98dhh_FsIG0SpKLBQ_XUFRePlwQQrgFEc41CAugLDiHnd/s320/indotopmoramoniagara.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386764514054525730" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Moramo is a beautiful waterfall which is located seven stories in East Konawe district, Southeast Sulawesi. This waterfall though not as large as Niagara, but the beauty is not lost with the Niagara waterfalls are located on the border of the United States and Canada was. With waterfalls Moramo smaller than Niagara, we can enjoy the waterfall and Moramo closer to bathe in the waterfall while it can not be done in Niagara is very hard water.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Green Canyon Ciamis with Grand Canyon United States</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuD176W7Bxg1WxTxPxi3bAyZQZaJU7jDpZoNbSF4etOqy-56PY6_MQXH2fSR4AiUAmC2lZIyy7Z30Vl8qR1GbamE8dQuPaGd4jhTw3tRMMDtFZbwip8Gt0u4BnWnZW63vBIxEho1FOJdzB/s1600-h/indotopgreencanyon-grandcan.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 120px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuD176W7Bxg1WxTxPxi3bAyZQZaJU7jDpZoNbSF4etOqy-56PY6_MQXH2fSR4AiUAmC2lZIyy7Z30Vl8qR1GbamE8dQuPaGd4jhTw3tRMMDtFZbwip8Gt0u4BnWnZW63vBIxEho1FOJdzB/s320/indotopgreencanyon-grandcan.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386766990413846770" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Green Canyon or Cukang Taneuh Cijulang located in the village of West Java Ciamis near Pangandaran. In the Green Canyon we could see the river with tosca green water lined with rocks and grove of trees. In the place you will also see the river through the caves with beautiful stalactites stones and stalakmitnya. Natural river Cijulang considered similar to the exotic canyons in the Grand Canyon of Colorado, the United States that made the area known as the "Green Canyon". Although not as big as Green Canyon United States Grand Canyon, Green Canyon Cijulang green is more than the Grand Canyon in the United States is arid.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Carstensz Pyramid with Mount Everest </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCYXBPQEyyDgC5nsDocm_giXSG-Bo3ltMYjFwY8eNvajegFcMpOvE2WgcN7wQeLEURijMv0HqfVtW_spl9ovsJ4mZNVw0EIGdbsq2ICA2YVKRbIYLBhWF3QiIIEDqsbg0Yofpb37ObA6If/s1600-h/indotopcarstenszmounteveres.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 95px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCYXBPQEyyDgC5nsDocm_giXSG-Bo3ltMYjFwY8eNvajegFcMpOvE2WgcN7wQeLEURijMv0HqfVtW_spl9ovsJ4mZNVw0EIGdbsq2ICA2YVKRbIYLBhWF3QiIIEDqsbg0Yofpb37ObA6If/s320/indotopcarstenszmounteveres.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386768763930287202" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Carstensz Pyramid and Mount Everest is part of Seven Summit in the seven continents of the world. Carstensz Pyramid is located in the province of Papua. If Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world, Carstensz Pyramid is the highest peak in Indonesia. Both these peaks are equally shrouded in eternal snow. The top of Mount Everest is located in the high country of Nepal with 8.850 meters while Cartenz Pyramyd, Snow Peak on the equator Indonesia has 4884 meters high.Cahyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04681019268400963937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490538764950163968.post-22649114107725526932009-05-05T21:05:00.000-07:002009-05-05T21:29:20.893-07:00Bali General Information<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Airlines in Bali</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Eva Air</span>: Wisti Shaba Administration Building,Ground Floor,Room no 4 Ngurah Rai Airport Ph. 759773 ext 5308; Fax 756488<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Garuda Indonesia</span>:Garuda Indonesia Building Jl Sugianyar No 5 Denpasar 80112 Ph 232780<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lauda Air</span>:Gedung PAJ Jln By Pass Ngurah Rai No 12-Tuban, Ph 758686<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Malaysia Airlines</span>: Ngurah Rai Airport, Ph 757294<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Merpati Nusantara</span>: Jl Melati No 51 Denpasar,Ph 235358<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Qantas : </span>The Grand Bali Beach ,Sanur Ph 288331(hunting) Or at Ngurah Rai Airport, Ph 751472<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Singapore Airline</span>: GOI Building 2nd floor, Ngurah Rai International Airport,Ph 768388 (hunting) Fax 768383<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Thai Airlines</span>: Wisti Shaba Buiding ,2nd floor Room 19 ,Ngurah Rai International airport,ph 751011,ext 5301Cahyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04681019268400963937noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490538764950163968.post-12038748218704522902009-02-16T18:25:00.000-08:002009-02-16T18:53:14.035-08:00Fort Vredeburg<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4hN-U6dlvsozMGrB-0IBwDFmvAcs7SdwOLwF5hSVTy6uNSJqUxrzxn1LAXs-6rAd1GkgktsV_LcElGiNy5Az21IWTpRN-aaMAwn9sz7eaaSNks4RCdBVRrNrAMPzZJGO-0xuLvWqnnHeX/s1600-h/benteng+vredeburg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4hN-U6dlvsozMGrB-0IBwDFmvAcs7SdwOLwF5hSVTy6uNSJqUxrzxn1LAXs-6rAd1GkgktsV_LcElGiNy5Az21IWTpRN-aaMAwn9sz7eaaSNks4RCdBVRrNrAMPzZJGO-0xuLvWqnnHeX/s320/benteng+vredeburg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303589364313450610" border="0" /></a><br />Built in 1765 as a bastion of Dutch. Located on the tip of South <a href="http://gaotama.blogspot.com/2009/02/malioboro.html">Malioboro</a> street, opposite each other with magnificent buildings (Palace presidency). At first, the building is a magnificent house in the Dutch Resident of Yogyakarta.<br /><a href="http://gaotama.blogspot.com/2008/07/yogyakarta-city.html">Yogyakarta</a> and raised their status, so that the Dutch government have an important position here at the governor.<br />During the moving Government of the Republic of Indonesia to Yogyakarta (1946-1949), this building used as office and residence Bung Karno first RI President.<span class="fullpost"> Vredeburg fortress that was built after the <a href="http://gaotama.blogspot.com/2008/07/kraton-jogja.html">Palace Ngayogyakarta</a> deliberately placed in locations so that the distance from the shoot cannon fortress can be reached kraton. Condition done this intentionally to "threaten" Palace.<br />Was believed to have secret underground road between the fort and the governor's house.<br />Now Benteng Vredeburg already be renovated as a museum and opened to the public, every day 06.00 to 18:00 hours, with the entrance ticket Rp 1000</span>Cahyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04681019268400963937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490538764950163968.post-42544036661185399672009-02-02T21:41:00.000-08:002009-02-02T21:57:57.799-08:00Kuta beach<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHqVG95CS1JMI5rQUwzuYK_CtvoswxJJQ0ntmaxYK_d_Br32moHAnMNjrspxLs9t5y1sE0j4O0QLR-uMr-AZPnCch3bJcxikYWD8KT57YqZDOt_v8FdoTPq9jegdBO5o6lEHOv0t61b4ib/s1600-h/balisunset.preview.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 230px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHqVG95CS1JMI5rQUwzuYK_CtvoswxJJQ0ntmaxYK_d_Br32moHAnMNjrspxLs9t5y1sE0j4O0QLR-uMr-AZPnCch3bJcxikYWD8KT57YqZDOt_v8FdoTPq9jegdBO5o6lEHOv0t61b4ib/s320/balisunset.preview.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298444877143617890" /></a><br />Kuta is a town in southern <a href="http://gaotama.blogspot.com/2009/01/bali-is-dream-island.html">Bali</a>, Indonesia. A former fishing village, it was one of the first towns on Bali to see substantial tourist development, and as a beach resort remains one of Indonesia's major tourist destinations. It is known internationally for its long sandy beach, varied accommodation, many restaurants and bars, and substantial Australian population. It is located near Bali's Ngurah Rai Airport.<span class="fullpost"><br />With a long, broad beach on the Indian Ocean Kuta was originally discovered by tourists as a surfing mecca. Long a stop on the classic backpacking route in Asia, back in the 80's they used to talk about the three Ks (which were Katmandu in Nepal, Khao San road in Bangkok and Kuta).<br />Kuta beach is one of the first favorite beaches discovered by tourist. Coconut trees line the sand beach as far as the eyes can see towards the north stopped by the runway of Denpasar's airport far in the west. The sunset in Kuta is most breathtaking. On the south, the beach is fenced by the airport's runway, which gives the visitors a breathtaking landing experience.The hotels in Kuta beach provide all types of facilities and services to its guests.<br />As a famous beach in Bali, the attraction of Kuta beach in truly inescapable.<br />Especially, if you love surfing, this beach will be the best place for you.<br /><span style="color:#ffff00;">Check out another guide</span> <a href="http://gaotama.blogspot.com/2008/07/parang-tritis-beach.html">sand beach</a></span>Cahyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04681019268400963937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490538764950163968.post-66487354083106084802009-02-01T00:06:00.000-08:002009-02-02T20:57:31.006-08:00Malioboro<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJBA4dUxPRXI6nVE2RMFC5rj2R_vKckm3XId7SRiZAQgAA_2mrGPIx25jjO-kvVYNU4DRZlUxzEq6kWdg-TK1nRBtKH5A_TcsZiXEc65xukQ7AKGptPpD080Vt359PlBDdZc6sF2tk4XDz/s1600-h/malioboro"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJBA4dUxPRXI6nVE2RMFC5rj2R_vKckm3XId7SRiZAQgAA_2mrGPIx25jjO-kvVYNU4DRZlUxzEq6kWdg-TK1nRBtKH5A_TcsZiXEc65xukQ7AKGptPpD080Vt359PlBDdZc6sF2tk4XDz/s320/malioboro" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297739311215503618" /></a><br />The street is the centre of Yogyakarta's largest tourist district; many hotels and restaurants are located nearby. Located around 800 meters from Yogyakarta Sultan Palace, this place was always crowded with flowers each time the Palace held ceremonies. Malioboro that in Sanskrit means bouquet serves as a basis for naming this street.Sidewalks on both sides of the street are crowded with small stalls selling a variety of goods. In the evening several open-air streetside restaurants, called lesehan, operate along the street.<br />Visiting <a href="http://gaotama.blogspot.com/2008/07/yogyakarta-city.html">Yogyakarta</a>, the city known as "The Javanese Culture Living Museum" will not be complete unless you pay a visit to the street that keeps various stories of Indonesian Nation struggle and crowded with various souvenirs. It is paradise for history lovers and souvenirs hunters.<span class="fullpost"><br />Enjoying shopping experience, hunting exclusive souvenirs of Jogja, tourists may walk on foot along the arcades of Malioboro Street. There are many vendors selling their merchandises, ranging from such local handicrafts as batik, rattan ornament, leather puppet, bamboo handicrafts (key holder, ornament lamp, and others) as well as blangkon (Javanese / Jogjanese traditional cap) and silver goods to general little things that you may find in other trading places. Along the arcade, tourists will not only enjoy shopping peacefully on sunny or rainy days but they also enjoy bargaining prices. If they are good at bargaining and have good luck, they will end up buying at third quarter or even half of the prices offered.<br />The largest, oldest Dutch era hotel, Hotel Garuda, is located on the street's northern end, on the eastern side adjacent to the railway line. It has the former Dutch era Prime Minister's complex, the kepatihan, on the eastern side.<br />Stretching on imaginary poles connecting Yogyakarta <a href="http://gaotama.blogspot.com/2008/07/kraton-jogja.html">Sultan Palace</a>, Tugu and the peak of <a href="http://gaotama.blogspot.com/2008/07/merapi-mountain.html">Merapi Mountain</a>, this street forms trading locality after Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono I developed means of trading through traditional market since 1758. After 248 years, the place still persists as a trading area; it even becomes the icon of Yogyakarta, known as Malioboro.</span>Cahyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04681019268400963937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490538764950163968.post-79574963186050767542009-01-12T17:53:00.000-08:002009-01-12T18:10:59.582-08:00BALI HISTORY<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-HItQ_4BzbXIHsBbvKz_20OfO1ie0sFydvKD9G6FBXLvjNaIVEHjObLl4ZEFpXbiYyciL5vL2Ljse7AQwiisAmXoMEDnm5zx_k16YtMs71uoJ5nGYBJRoZsTWyZH9-Fs36-oWsppH6Gf_/s1600-h/bali+history.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 219px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-HItQ_4BzbXIHsBbvKz_20OfO1ie0sFydvKD9G6FBXLvjNaIVEHjObLl4ZEFpXbiYyciL5vL2Ljse7AQwiisAmXoMEDnm5zx_k16YtMs71uoJ5nGYBJRoZsTWyZH9-Fs36-oWsppH6Gf_/s320/bali+history.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290593907033373826" /></a><br />Bali has a long chain of history from the ice-age era (pre-historic time) to modern, global civilization era. With a dynamic characteristic indicating selectivity and flexibility, the Balinese culture initially reflects a configuration of an expressive culture dominated by religious, solidarity and aesthetic values. Nowadays, it develops along with the adoption of foreign values especially in the aspects of the economic, science and technology, as a result of the global modernization.<br /><br />In general, the history of <a href="http://gaotama.blogspot.com/2009/01/bali-is-dream-island.html">Bali</a> is divided into three different eras including the pre-historic, the Hindu-Buddhist era and the modern culture.<span class="fullpost"><br /><br />The pre-historic marked the oldest and simplest way of life, an era of hunting and food-stuff gathering, verified by the discovery of several tools and hunting equipments. In the following era there were also building construction system and a particular communication system. These were just proofs of the existence and further development of Balinese culture. The Balinese culture flourished that nowadays one can indicates a perfect bonds between religions, tradition and culture to become the identity of the Balinese community.<br /><br />The Dutch seamen were the first Europeans to arrive on Bali and started to introduce western culture in 1597, though they hadn’t discovered any appealing aspect until 1800s. Around 1846 the Dutch returned with colonization in their minds, having established a strong political base as majority of the Indonesian islands were under their control since the 1700s. The military campaign embarked from the northern coast of Bali. With the help of Sasak people of Lombok, by 1911, all Balinese principalities were under the Dutch control. <br /><br />The sense of Indonesian nationalism began to grow after the World War I, with the young generation declaring the national language in 1928, known as Bahasa Indonesia. During the height of World War II the Japanese arrived, expelling the Dutch and ruled the country for about 3.5 years, which ended later in 1945 when Indonesia declared independent led by its very first president, Sukarno. Yet the new-born nation was only recognized by the international community as an independent country in 1949.<br />By Bali Tourism Board</span>Cahyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04681019268400963937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490538764950163968.post-46930945044508459872009-01-11T21:45:00.000-08:002009-01-12T18:12:02.211-08:00Bali is The Dream Island<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU7StNSZBXg28JKfQaRSKy31C31nV0wwAQ28IAcFqOhHTf4dtC7SX_OjHmRvWYF4RvN-QqS9r8BFnQ9kzcoxJ51kCX6QDA0YQEY9bjPqPkxqmq9ojXuwaDvO372e_1J3n96iAGW5G1Wkjp/s1600-h/bali.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU7StNSZBXg28JKfQaRSKy31C31nV0wwAQ28IAcFqOhHTf4dtC7SX_OjHmRvWYF4RvN-QqS9r8BFnQ9kzcoxJ51kCX6QDA0YQEY9bjPqPkxqmq9ojXuwaDvO372e_1J3n96iAGW5G1Wkjp/s320/bali.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290284414526825298" /></a><br />Bali is small island, just 140 Km by 80 Km and lies between Java, the most highly populated and influential of all the islands, and Lombok, one of the quieter and moderately slower paced islands. Like many islands, Bali has developed a world of its own. It not only captures what is special about Indonesia but also has a uniqueness of its own.<br />Bali, a tropical island in the Indonesian archipelago, is so picturesque and immaculate it could almost be a painted backdrop. It has rice paddies tripping down hillsides like giant steps, volcanoes soaring up through the clouds, dense tropical jungle, long sandy beaches, warm blue water, crashing surf and friendly people who don't just have a culture but actually live it. In Bali spirits come out to play in the moonlight, every night is a festival and even a funeral is an opportunity to have a good time.<span class="fullpost"><br />Bali is true heaven of tourism. At least that existing fact and which I feel as part of Bali society which live and grow in Bali island. There are a lot of beautiful exotic place in this island. One of them is Tanah Lot. As tourism object, Tanah Lot is true famous. It’s called as icon of Bali Tourism beside GWK statue kuta, Sanur, Nusadua and Ubud Beach. As Icon, Tanah Lot is so enthused by all tourist, foreign or Domestic tourist.<br /><br />Bali Island, the perfect holiday destination for all ages offers something for everyone. Bali offers not just various customs but also various "adrenalin pump" parks. Many exciting amusements are available in Bali, with something new opening all the time. The number of offshore and inland attraction are on the rise because many tourists want them. This tropical paradise has a unique blend of modern tourist facilities combined with wonderful shopping and a rich past and heritage. After white water rafting that has gained popularity in Bali, comes offshore rafting or ocean rafting.<br /><br />The culture of Bali is unique. People say that the Balinese people have reached self-content. The Balinese people are proud of having preserved their unique Hindu culture against the advance of Islam, the dominant religion throughout Indonesia.</span>Cahyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04681019268400963937noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490538764950163968.post-77144440201654839172008-09-14T20:43:00.000-07:002009-02-02T21:21:05.684-08:00Museum Sono Budoyo<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRGF5PsHZA-IdGXaH52fU2aFxPv_D0qTnP7kbfiy7e1-LmpDMMHUqNqtUg1Bvqjevd7W9QHrcd93WhxGXjsZFDEWOkHhTcOaWDUC6THdTAaRXZhA_LhGeyGR-KX5d7EXRutQYvKCiLTUm4/s1600-h/kantorsonobudoyo_kecil.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRGF5PsHZA-IdGXaH52fU2aFxPv_D0qTnP7kbfiy7e1-LmpDMMHUqNqtUg1Bvqjevd7W9QHrcd93WhxGXjsZFDEWOkHhTcOaWDUC6THdTAaRXZhA_LhGeyGR-KX5d7EXRutQYvKCiLTUm4/s320/kantorsonobudoyo_kecil.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248873025260109426" /></a><br />This museum, founded in November 1935 and designed by the Dutch architect Kersten, is built in the traditional Javanese style of architecture.The Sonobudoyo Museum is situated on the northern side of the north square (Alun-alun Utara) of <a href="http://gaotama.blogspot.com/2008/07/kraton-jogja.html">Sultan's Palace</a>. On exhibit are weapons, leather and wooden puppets of wayang theatre, masks, statues, textiles, curios and old Javanese gamelan Instruments..<span class="fullpost"><br />As many as around 1,200 keris from all parts of Indonesia can be seen in Sonobudoyo Museum. They range from the keris from Yogyakarta, Solo, Madura,to the ones from Kalimantan (it is called Mandau) and Sulawesi or celebes.<br />The museum has the second most complete collection of cultural artifacts after the central museum in Jakarta, like ceramic from the Neolithic Age, statues and bronze articles from the 8th, 9th and 10th century originating from Central <a href="http://gaotama.blogspot.com/2008/07/borobudur-temple-candi-borobudur.html">Java temples</a>, various kinds of masks and wayang (puppet for shadow play), a gamelan or orchestra, an ancient weapon collection, the looms and artifacts from Bali. This museum is also an interesting library that keeps various ancient books related to the Javanese culture.<br />The museum is situated on the northern side of the city's main square in front of the Sultan's Palace. Open everyday except Mondays.</span>Cahyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04681019268400963937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490538764950163968.post-78962244915997823022008-09-07T21:09:00.000-07:002009-02-02T22:03:47.996-08:00At the heart of the Indonesian Batik.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgdtXrQTofZY39DxgunL9ETlov1Mt01gNtsKrhNUVQBa4xVWVWeq7Vz9jQj2NVBW_wT_xLM9vF394ZYGj3LSDWOsfHYsB5jn6IU56ZZWUuU2747K_FMAeXL1MJ6Yjv2F_eoYYstfEUjEr9/s1600-h/batik_work03.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgdtXrQTofZY39DxgunL9ETlov1Mt01gNtsKrhNUVQBa4xVWVWeq7Vz9jQj2NVBW_wT_xLM9vF394ZYGj3LSDWOsfHYsB5jn6IU56ZZWUuU2747K_FMAeXL1MJ6Yjv2F_eoYYstfEUjEr9/s320/batik_work03.jpg" border="0" alt="batik jogja" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243498962498351538" /></a><br />At the heart of the Indonesian Batik.<br /><br /><a href="http://gaotama.blogspot.com/2008/07/yogyakarta-city.html">Yogyakarta</a> the capital city of the most powerful and respected Kingdom of Java, is also at the heart of the Batik art. <span class="fullpost"><br /><br />All the old Traditions and customs are observed, as well as in Solo, and one can still find many symbols that are related to <a href="http://gaotama.blogspot.com/2008/07/prambanan-temple-candi-prambanan.html">Hindu-Javanese culture</a>.<br /><br />The combination of motifs in Yogya batik is unique, and there is a tendency to combine a number of large geometric motifs.<br /><br /><br /><br />The Grompol motif is a distinctively Yogya design customarily used for wedding ceremonies. Grompol, which means gather together symbolizes the coming together of all goods things, such as luck, happiness, children, and harmonious married life.<br /><br /><br />Grompol motif<br /><br />The Nitik motif is found in great numbers in this area. During a colonial annual fair (Jaarbeurs) during the Dutch period, a batik producer gave the name Nitik Jaarbeurs to a motif which received an award.<br />Batik Nitik Sekar Tanjung<br />Batik Nitik Brendi </span>Cahyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04681019268400963937noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490538764950163968.post-51387144160861680022008-08-28T02:28:00.000-07:002009-01-12T18:27:38.826-08:00Kotagede, Center of Silver Handicraft<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgGwNzPe0KUzvYU828CCiUpbHAwJVowLiQmhN82h3fGmlTsqVn-pITX2LxHFHlogMS2Ib2RSIkzbVdC5jOlAQjpuUoQ4rqN5C7Yxcj9DveUAHMQ2Rg294V6P21DuRMMHVdoNrKz_dpg3Rv/s1600-h/silverhandicraft.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgGwNzPe0KUzvYU828CCiUpbHAwJVowLiQmhN82h3fGmlTsqVn-pITX2LxHFHlogMS2Ib2RSIkzbVdC5jOlAQjpuUoQ4rqN5C7Yxcj9DveUAHMQ2Rg294V6P21DuRMMHVdoNrKz_dpg3Rv/s320/silverhandicraft.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239500467757265106" /></a><br /><br />Located around 10 kilometers at the southeastern part of Yogyakarta city center, the area is now well known as Kotagede as the center of silver handicrafts in Yogyakarta. Keeping around 170 old buildings built in 1700 to 1930, “Kotagede is not only named Silver City but an Old Capital City” as Achmad Charris Zubair, a Kotagede cultural observer, said.<span class="fullpost"><br /><br />Since entering Kotagede area, tourists begin to enjoy various kinds silver handicrafts at various prices sold at the front part of local people’s house functioning as the gallery at the same time. Most of the houses are in traditional Javanese architecture called Joglo.<br /><br />Silver handicraft is a culture descended by the ancestor to the next generations. Initially, handicrafts in Kotagede were made of gold, silver and copper. By the coarse of time, however, silver is most preferred. For the reason, craftsmen make more silver handicrafts until today. This handicraft is exported to foreign countries, mainly to Europe. Order is usually increasing by the year end.<br /><br />Just drop by at the gallery to see various kinds of handicraft, ranging from jewelry, silver ornament and utensils that are made with artistic touch of Kotagede silversmiths. Warm smile and greeting are pleasant reception to begin the exploration through Kotagede.<br /><br />Before leaving Kotagede, do not forget to buy kipo, special food of Kotagede, made from rice flour and filled with sweet coconut grates, shaped as big as human fingers and served on banana leaf.</span>Cahyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04681019268400963937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490538764950163968.post-3097461265566140482008-07-26T03:21:00.000-07:002009-01-31T23:33:31.771-08:00Taman Sari (Water Castle)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJWvLKLKfnGKDZCiDkIWZ8B58Q0R-Oi-Wa8YzynN9dLMZUrAaw4MI8mWXBwa1H4okNuIBR7alfiE-yH10jXKgNIQu3XT63GAIp209tFi7-ZicceoykgZQcI43nXQcpvXySiVbj7uZoQlEf/s1600-h/37d0551061.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJWvLKLKfnGKDZCiDkIWZ8B58Q0R-Oi-Wa8YzynN9dLMZUrAaw4MI8mWXBwa1H4okNuIBR7alfiE-yH10jXKgNIQu3XT63GAIp209tFi7-ZicceoykgZQcI43nXQcpvXySiVbj7uZoQlEf/s320/37d0551061.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227269151573733714" /></a><br />Tamansari Water castle is located on the street about 500 meters south of Jogjakarta Palace. Tamansari is a park, which once was a recreational place for the Sultan an the royal family. There were many facilities built in this complex including a bathing pol, man-made islands, an artificial lake, and floating mosque.<span class="fullpost"><br /> Nowadays this park and castle is no more than a collection of ruins. Tamansari was built by Sultan HB I and has functioned as a royal recreational park until The Sultan HB III period. The remainder of the complex which can be seen are Gapura Panggung (the main entrance gate on the Eastside), Umbul Kawitan, (bathing pool), Pamuncar, Gapura Agung (the Western Gate), Sumur Gumuling, Plengkung Taman Segara, Pulau Kenanga and pulau Panembung.<a href="http://www.yogyatours.com/jogjakarta.htm">http://www.yogyatours.com/jogjakarta.htm</a><br /><a href="http://gaotama.blogspot.com/2009/01/bali-is-dream-island.html">The other destination Bali Indonesia</a>.</span>Cahyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04681019268400963937noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490538764950163968.post-15516320774970749302008-07-25T09:06:00.000-07:002009-01-12T18:31:25.257-08:00Merapi Mountain<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi6yGCpc-LhyphenhyphenhRFgzBFBa0rXFaqRTGslcdrNXh35R69iUn5ivAgB31nUBjKAsk38ogomiLewfUwNDTTVS_W0tvlJh4OVH3vWJ911k7fXGViBMgrouzPYjIDR5ozClrFY6-yfozoi0cbPSq/s1600-h/industryandtrade_banner.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi6yGCpc-LhyphenhyphenhRFgzBFBa0rXFaqRTGslcdrNXh35R69iUn5ivAgB31nUBjKAsk38ogomiLewfUwNDTTVS_W0tvlJh4OVH3vWJ911k7fXGViBMgrouzPYjIDR5ozClrFY6-yfozoi0cbPSq/s320/industryandtrade_banner.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226986539568253922" /></a><br />Indonesia's Mount Merapi is the nation's second most active volcano and has great spiritual significance for those living on its fertile slopes.<br /><br />Merapi, which means "Mountain of Fire", typically has small eruptions every two to three years, and larger ones about once every 10 to 15 years.<span class="fullpost"><br /><br /><br />Its last major eruption was in 1994, when 66 people were killed. It also spewed smoke and lava in 2001 but no major eruption followed.<br /><br />Located about 400 kilometres (250 miles) east of Jakarta in Central Java province, it looms over the Kedu plain and provides rich, bountiful soils for the thousands of people living around it.<br />Merapi holds particular significance for the Javanese as it is one of four places where officials from the royal palaces of Java's Yogyakarta and Solo make annual offerings to placate the spirits of ancient Javanese mythology.<br /><br />Superstitious Javanese believe that a volcano's eruption is the result of spirits being angered by not receiving sufficient offerings or by a disrespectful attitude among the people living on its slopes.<br /><br />Traditional beliefs hold that Merapi will only erupt after certain omens, some of which appear in dreams, leaving many residents reluctant to leave without them becoming apparent.<br /><br />A new lava dome has been rapidly forming at the peak of 2,914-metre (9,616-foot) Mount Merapi, growing 75 metres in two weeks. The volcano was put on "stand-by" status one month ago.<a href="http://www.terradaily.com/reports/Facts_about_Merapi_Indonesias_Mountain_of_Fire.html">http://www.terradaily.com</a><br /></span>Cahyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04681019268400963937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490538764950163968.post-55912157738343149672008-07-25T08:36:00.000-07:002009-02-02T22:21:08.313-08:00Parang Tritis Beach<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2XbndQC5vE5DZACb-K5RFgmN_ayhTGVxonKG3rfbAelkobFX-2NF1PiOg_yMllzqil5ww6QcsD-KVE06brRohNc0poDw4UGldoSaylatFXAFRSY5vjxlf-nxIGVs0nzWne5kB0Q5kADmP/s1600-h/parangtritis-1.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2XbndQC5vE5DZACb-K5RFgmN_ayhTGVxonKG3rfbAelkobFX-2NF1PiOg_yMllzqil5ww6QcsD-KVE06brRohNc0poDw4UGldoSaylatFXAFRSY5vjxlf-nxIGVs0nzWne5kB0Q5kADmP/s320/parangtritis-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226978489992292882" /></a><br />One of the attractive beaches near <a href="http://gaotama.blogspot.com/2008/07/yogyakarta-city.html">Yogyakarta</a> is Parangtritis. Located about 35 km to the south of Yogyakarta. Parangtritis Beach is a lovely beach with many impressing phenomena, naturally and supra naturally. Parangtritis Beach has long been famous, not only as a beach resort where sand-dunes, sandy beaches and rocky cliffs meet, but also as a historical place closely linked to the mysterious legend of the Queen of the South Sea, "Kanjeng Ratu Kidul".<span class="fullpost"> <br />Together with her confidant, the feared Nyai or Nyi Roro Kidul, the ever youthful and beautiful queen, Kanjeng Ratu Kidul reigns over sea-nymphs and spirits.<br /><br />The legends say that Kanjeng Ratu Kidul was married to one of the <a href="http://gaotama.blogspot.com/2008/07/kraton-jogja.html">Mataram Monarchs</a>, Panembahan Senopati, whom she visited and communed with on certain occasions. Many heritage go together this legends.<a href="http://www.indo.com/featured_article/parangtritis.html">http://www.indo.com</a></span>Cahyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04681019268400963937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490538764950163968.post-4528209349298188212008-07-24T20:13:00.000-07:002009-01-31T23:32:33.119-08:00Kraton Jogja<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid1jQy43QxsxSikjmEypQlRjGNG5KGFWxq1EF6gXkI6srGKTmhTPkoz54L8RI8lZZ6kZvvPjN7Tc6xL6KqyZq2oVjsBS5LuoY4wsdDqy8hgftDFR9Bt7kq8Ks5LLH4gDnb3PpslwuZE_kc/s1600-h/dsc01381vt8.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid1jQy43QxsxSikjmEypQlRjGNG5KGFWxq1EF6gXkI6srGKTmhTPkoz54L8RI8lZZ6kZvvPjN7Tc6xL6KqyZq2oVjsBS5LuoY4wsdDqy8hgftDFR9Bt7kq8Ks5LLH4gDnb3PpslwuZE_kc/s320/dsc01381vt8.jpg" border="0" alt="Sultan Palace/Kraton Jogja" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226966873301068370" /></a><br />Keraton jogja one of most destination choice who is visited all domestic and foreign tourism. Located in <a href="http://gaotama.blogspot.com/2008/07/yogyakarta-city.html">center city</a> and center heritage of Javanese culture is easy to reach them.<span class="fullpost"><br /><br />The Sultan's Palace or Kraton, with its grand and elegant Javanese architecture, lay in the centre of the city. It was founded by Pangeran Mangkubumi I. He choose the right for the site of the building, right between Winongo River and Code River a swamp area that dried up then. The Sultan's Palace stretches from the north to south. the front yard of the Sultan Palace is called Allun-All;un Utara ( North Square) and the back yard called Allun-Allun Selatan (South Square ). The design of this historical building demonstrates that the Palace, the obelisk (the Tugu, the column) and the mount Merapi positioned in one line. It is believed that the axis is blessed. In the-old times Sri Sultan is used to concentrated his mind long this axis before leading meeting, making decision or giving order to his people.<a href="http://www.yogyatours.com/">http:www.yogyatours.com</a></span>Cahyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04681019268400963937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490538764950163968.post-85589320356253150822008-07-24T19:59:00.000-07:002009-02-02T22:06:43.085-08:00Prambanan Temple (Candi Prambanan)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMh9ko0UHeyFRwxOk_Sd9tOzSVN-oyXzsRFRzhyphenhyphenO35lm8pV1m1_tTJD0WAbkwdCrr0iLG5d4bwhNxm6pqIAmECNPGfF-_v2B5H7bPus2puYzAZ4THESMDOsDnHSY1kpQCWX-W7oSkJnAnJ/s1600-h/java_prambanan_temple.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMh9ko0UHeyFRwxOk_Sd9tOzSVN-oyXzsRFRzhyphenhyphenO35lm8pV1m1_tTJD0WAbkwdCrr0iLG5d4bwhNxm6pqIAmECNPGfF-_v2B5H7bPus2puYzAZ4THESMDOsDnHSY1kpQCWX-W7oSkJnAnJ/s320/java_prambanan_temple.jpg" border="0" alt="Prambanan Temple" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226969308189876338" /></a><br />Prambanan Temple one of most destination choice who is visited all domestic and foreign tourism,center heritage of Javanese. Prambanan is located in Central Java, roughly 20 kilometres from <a href="http://gaotama.blogspot.com/2008/07/yogyakarta-city.html">Yogyakarta</a>,Prambanan is only 100 metres from the road. Whichever way you first see this massive complex, its towering temple structures are awe-inspiring, and its beauty, breathtaking.The renowned cultural centre of Java. culture.Built in the 10th century, this is the largest temple compound dedicated to Shiva in Indonesia. Rising above the centre of the last of these concentric squares are three temples decorated with reliefs illustrating the epic of the Ramayana, dedicated to the three great <a href="http://gaotama.blogspot.com/2009/01/bali-history.html">Hindu</a> divinities (Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma) and three temples dedicated to the animals who serve them.three main temples according to the Hindu Trinity - 'Vishnu' facing to the North, 'Shiva' in the centre, and 'Brahma' to the South. Facing each of these temples is a smaller shrine for their vehicles. The vehicle of Shiva (the Destroyer) is Nandi the bull, the vehicle of Vishnu (the God creator) is the Garuda eagle, and, Brahma (the Guardian god) has a vehicle of the swan, Angsa.<br/><a href="http://gaotama.blogspot.com/2008/07/borobudur-temple-candi-borobudur.html">Check out the other temple Borobudur</a>Cahyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04681019268400963937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490538764950163968.post-6176908110084447282008-07-24T19:53:00.000-07:002009-02-02T21:02:02.895-08:00Borobudur Temple<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5D9S3uR0-4F3ALdNoDYZ3vXIQoY3u1Oak44_KKux1Oyb631XzH_dJuvGYxps5SjSQr1NyxkAMPS3_s1242Lagp_FxX-JgvxFJAj2d4S1dOjMQapKlpsgUqu5DcqQpNCToTfQkuAzMY1Bj/s1600-h/borobudur_kecil.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5D9S3uR0-4F3ALdNoDYZ3vXIQoY3u1Oak44_KKux1Oyb631XzH_dJuvGYxps5SjSQr1NyxkAMPS3_s1242Lagp_FxX-JgvxFJAj2d4S1dOjMQapKlpsgUqu5DcqQpNCToTfQkuAzMY1Bj/s320/borobudur_kecil.jpg" border="0" alt="Borobudur Temple" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226971982749082562" /></a><br />Borobudur Temple one of most destination choice who is visited all domestic and foreign tourism,situated about 24 miles from Yogya ,center heritage of Javanese culture before 8th century.<br />Borobudur, the great Buddhist stupa on Java (Indonesia), built and decorated perhaps before 800AD.Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, when informed of its existence in 1814 despatched some 200 men to uncover what was left.<br />Restoration was started in 1907 but it was 76 years before the task was finally completed. <br />Besides being the highest symbol of Buddhism, the Borobodur stupa is also a replica of the universe. It symbolises the micro-cosmos, which is divided into three levels, in which man's world of desire is influenced by negative impulses; the middle level, the world in which man has control of his negative impulses and uses his positive impulses; the highest level, in which the world of man is no longer bounded by physical and worldly ancient desire.<br />Should be on anybody's list of the ten greatest art-complexes in the world for its size, quality, sophistication and excellent state of preservation.<br />Begin the tour at the east gate and procede in an anti clockwise direction up each level. The levels signify the transition from the world of desires to nirvana, the ultimate perfection.<br />It is a fascinating place and one of the wonders of the world.<br /><br /><a href="http://gaotama.blogspot.com/2008/07/prambanan-temple-candi-prambanan.html">Check out the other Temple Prambanan</a> or <a href="http://gaotama.blogspot.com/2009/01/bali-is-dream-island.html">The other destination Bali Indonesia</a>Cahyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04681019268400963937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490538764950163968.post-59162072027588406282008-07-24T19:39:00.001-07:002009-02-01T00:25:29.685-08:00Yogyakarta City<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRZ7OnqeSFiJQ8namQ3EW1vvXBy8H7YuwBpQLXHDGfhc8Q-9IF4IVti5lx1Opvg_F062l59O3cKUIzo7Nu-2Vhn47js9f6Oy0rljYYTcREqkhKd54qiIcupnBhugVEULrqJxZyjJxBUIfL/s1600-h/ride-a-horse-cart-andong.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRZ7OnqeSFiJQ8namQ3EW1vvXBy8H7YuwBpQLXHDGfhc8Q-9IF4IVti5lx1Opvg_F062l59O3cKUIzo7Nu-2Vhn47js9f6Oy0rljYYTcREqkhKd54qiIcupnBhugVEULrqJxZyjJxBUIfL/s320/ride-a-horse-cart-andong.jpg" border="0" alt="Jogja City"id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227281775114665314" /></a><br />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 (<a href="http://gaotama.blogspot.com/2008/07/kraton-jogja.html">the sultan's palace</a>) exists in its real functions. Also, Yogyakarta has numerous thousand-year-old temples as inheritances of the great ancient kingdoms, such as <a href="http://gaotama.blogspot.com/2008/07/borobudur-temple-candi-borobudur.html">Borobudur</a> temple established in the ninth century by the dynasty of Syailendra.<br /><br />More than the cultural heritages, Yogyakarta has beautiful natural panorama. The green rice fields cover the suburban areas with a background of the <a href="http://gaotama.blogspot.com/2008/07/merapi-mountain.html">Merapi Mountain</a>. The natural beaches can be easily found to the south of Yogyakarta.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />An artistic atmosphere is deeply felt in Yogyakarta. <a href="http://gaotama.blogspot.com/2009/02/malioboro.html">Malioboro</a>, 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.<br /><br />Those who have visited Yogyakarta reveal that this city makes them long for it. Just visit here, then you will understand what this means.<br /><br />Transportations to Yogyakarta:<br />Train<br />You may reach Yogyakarta by train from Jakarta, Bandung, or Surabaya<br />Bus<br />Yogyakarta is reachable by bus from Sumatra Island, Bali Island, and most cities of Java Island.<br />Plane<br />Recently, international direct flights from Kuala Lumpur are established to Yogyakarta. In addition, domestic flights to Yogyakarta from Jakarta, Denpasar, Balikpapan, and many others, are available now. Please check the Yogyakarta Regular Flight Schedule.<a href="http://www.yogyes.com">http://www.yogyes.com</a>Cahyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04681019268400963937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8490538764950163968.post-36192850711603121772008-07-08T06:48:00.000-07:002009-03-01T22:15:52.840-08:00HOTEL GAOTAMA DI JANTUNG KOTA JOGJA<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHu2OY8aCOci8-lnNzZHBM0hQUbQAXcsh45Ms8Imk03pnZVEYaOUCL8ujca75kf9ybCuAfNcxKp3nHuI-qWfNmvS60xkZaTMTn_mRf8ixxgp1UJpmLuDmwN4dYFhANO8Nx9a4PxywefAya/s1600-h/DSC00381.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHu2OY8aCOci8-lnNzZHBM0hQUbQAXcsh45Ms8Imk03pnZVEYaOUCL8ujca75kf9ybCuAfNcxKp3nHuI-qWfNmvS60xkZaTMTn_mRf8ixxgp1UJpmLuDmwN4dYFhANO8Nx9a4PxywefAya/s320/DSC00381.JPG" alt="Hotel Gaotama" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227536795906526114" border="0" /></a><br />Hotel Gaotama merupakan hotel yang berada di jantung kota Yogyakarta, yakni 100 m dari <a href="http://gaotama.blogspot.com/2009/02/malioboro.html">Malioboro</a>, tepatnya di belakang Malioboro mall, alamat : Sosrokusuman DN I/181 Yogyakarta Telp 0274 564372/7421173/08156855498.<span>><br />Wisatawan yang datang ke Jogja belumlah dikatakan pernah ke Jogja sebelum mengunjungi Malioboro, karena disini terdapat pusat perbelanjaan, dari batik,souvenir,kuliner,dan segala macam oleh oleh yang bisa anda beli disini. Tidak jauh dari Malioboro ke arah selatan, ada gedung Agung,<a href="http://gaotama.blogspot.com/2009/02/fort-vredeburg.html">Benteng Vredeburg</a>,Pasar Beringharjo,hingga alun alun selatan dengan Kraton Yogyakarta sebagai pusat budaya jawa, dari sini anda juga dapat dengan mudah mendapatkan transportasi menuju Obyek wisata di sekitar Jogja seperti : <a href="http://gaotama.blogspot.com/2008/07/borobudur-temple-candi-borobudur.html">Borobudur</a>,<a href="http://gaotama.blogspot.com/2008/07/parang-tritis-beach.html">Pantai Parang Tritis</a>,<a href="http://gaotama.blogspot.com/2008/07/merapi-mountain.html">Gunung Merapi dengan Kaliurangnya</a>,<a href="http://gaotama.blogspot.com/2008/07/prambanan-temple-candi-prambanan.html">Candi Prambanan</a>,Kerajinan <a href="http://gaotama.blogspot.com/2008/09/at-heart-of-indonesian-batik.html">Batik</a>, <a href="http://gaotama.blogspot.com/2008/08/kotagede-center-of-silver-handicraft.html">silver</a> dlsb.<br />Hotel Gaotama mengutamakan kebersihan dan suasana santai kekeluargaan, dengan harga menginap permalam antara :<span style="font-weight: bold;">Rp 40 000 sd Rp 150 000</span>, ada kamar dengan kamar mandi di luar, adapula kamar dengan kamar mandi di dalam,maupun fasilitas Fan,AC,TV.Kami tunggu kedatangan anda dan keluarga.</span>Cahyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04681019268400963937noreply@blogger.com4