Yogyakarta Survival guide
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Things To Do in Yogyakarta

1. Visit
In the heart of the old city is Kraton Palace where you can visit and learn about the history of Yogyakarta lifestyle of the Sultans and the royal families of Yogyakarta.  It is also an ideal base for exploring about portrait of jogja , culture and attractions outside including heritage and ancient site such as Ratu Boko, Prambanan and Indonesian's most important archaeological site, Borobudur temple.  Yogya also has several beaches such as Glagah Beach and Baron Beach with fishing camps and seafood stalls which are popular nature tourist attractions.  Apart from these, there are several museums in and around Yogya that are well worth visiting.

2. Take Part in Festivals
There are plenty of festival events that take place all year round such as the Labuhan Ceremony that involves presenting mystically ceremonial offerings to the mountain or sea in order to propitiate the gods, and also Saparan Festival which includes colourful parades and often month long night fairs.  The most attractive among these is the Art Festival that enables you to witness the cultural richness of Yogya.

3. Sports, adventure and recreation
You can also enjoy some sports and adventure activities that challenge such as climbing the dangerous mount Merapi, rafting, cave tubing or just wanna relax with culinary tourism and try the local culinary.

4. Shopping or enjoy the night entertaintment
Yogyakarta has plenty of shopping destinations and you will find everything from local markets to sophisticated malls. The nightlife in Yogyakarta is enjoyable too, with several entertainment like Nightclub, Jazz Pub, Discotique and Karaoke which are popular destinations for tourists and also the local fun loving crowds.  If you are still stay with some spare time, do dine at the wonderful restaurants and taste some of the traditional Indonesian delicacies.


Many options for places to stay while you are in this city, such as star hotels that providing service, comfort and excellent facilities for your comfortable travel accommodation, boutique hotels that would make a great choice for a relaxing place while spoil the eye with a uniquely atmosphere can be your alternative options for your comfortable travel accommodation, budget hotels that balance between price and service, budget hotels can be your alternative options for your comfortable travel accommodation or homestay that suitable for backpackers, family, group of students, and travelers who expect to save cost. Homestay can be your alternative options for your comfortable travel accommodation.


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DUSUN JOGJA VILLAGE INN

The Most Romantic Boutique Hotel
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Location : Prawirotaman area, Yogyakarta

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Only 3 minutes from Malioboro street
Rate : from IDR 430,000 per night
Location : Dagen, Yogyakarta

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Location : Monjali, Yogyakarta

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