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Bangka Island: Beautiful Island with Stunning Panoramic Beach

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Bangka Island Tourism is famous for charming panorama of its beach. By popularity, Bangka beaches as popular as beaches in Belitung Island. Island that produce Tin and white pepper has number of fascinating beaches, like Parai Tenggiri, Tanjung Pesona, and so on. Trip to Bangka Island will be special experience.
Bangka Island
Tourism activities in Bangka Island will very pleasant when the weather is friendly, make you linger to enjoy a wide variety of exciting activities there.

LOCATION

Bangka Tourist Map

Bangka island located in west of South Sumatra, and in east of Belitung island. The island consists of the marsh, fen, and hills. There is a dense forest at hilltop, while the marsh areas are mangrove forests. There is something special in it beaches compared to other that’s gently sloping white sandy beaches decorated with expanse of granite.

HOW TO GET THERE

From Jakarta, the easiest way to get to Bangka Island is by plane. There are several daily flights from Lion Air, Sriwijaya Air and Batavia Air departing from Soekarno Hatta Airport directly to Depati Amin Airport in Pangkalpinang, Bangka. Flight will take approximately 45 minutes.
You can also use the sea route by ship from the port of Tanjung Priok, Jakarta heading to Pangkalbalam port. The journey will take about 24 hours.

ATTRACTION

Parai Tenggiri Beach

A very popular tourist attraction with cleanliness and good area arrangement. The location is about 40 km from Pangkalpinang. Parai Tenggiri is the most beautiful beach in Bangka Island with character of wavelet and a sloping surface. Parai Tenggiri has exotic panorama with a stretch of granite. As with other Bangka beach, Parai Tenggiri also have a large granite rocks in a variety of unique shapes and numerous.
Parai Tenggiri Beach
Beautiful views of beach can be found when climbing granite rocks, presenting you the beauty of South China Sea. There are many interesting activities to do, including banana boat, parasailing, to snorkel in Parai Tenggiri.
Additionally, if you like fishing, fishing boat rentals are available complete with crockery. This tourist attraction also equipped with complete accommodation facilities.

Matras Beach

This place is quite unique because it likes divided into two zones, northern zone and southern zone. Northern zone has white sand and southern zones form a cluster of beautiful rocks. The other name of this spot is paradise beach. This name is very worthy, because it offers very beautiful panorama.
Matras Beach
Matras beach is longest white sand beach in Bangka Island along the 3 km with coconut trees and natural river flow on the background. It’s located near Parai Tenggiri beach, about 40 km from Pangkalpinang. This spot is the most visited beach by tourists.

Tirta Tapta Pemali (Thermal Baths)

Tirta Tapta Pemali
This tourist destination is quite old and found from the Dutch colonial era. Soaking in a hot water is very beneficial for your skin’s health. Sulfur content with a distinctive smell is a substance that is able to refresh your body from fatigue. This object is quite easily to reach, which is about 20 km from Sungailiat city. What's interesting about this place is arrangements of the pools are like a modern waterpark.

Tanjung Pesona Beach

Tanjung Pesona Beach is one of favorite tourist attractions in Bangka Island. It only takes about 15 minutes to reach from Sungailiat or 45 minutes from Pangkalpinang. This beautiful area also offers the charm of granite rocks scattered. Moreover, added with exotic and unique bridge pier, made the atmosphere more beautiful.
Tanjung Pesona Beach
In addition, various games and water sports also increase the attractiveness of tourist attractions on Tanjung Pesona. You can ride canoe, banana boat, Jet Ski, swimming, playing sand and fishing.

Tikus Beach

Tikus beach is a beach on Bangka Island that still quite naturally, quite awake from human hands interference. Beautiful panorama is manifested through a steep hill with a stretch of granite rocks and blue sea water.
Tikus Beach
On the top of hill, you will witness the presence with a worship temple that stands quite magnificent with a beautiful view. This temple is round shape, became a hallmark in Tikus Beach.

Penyusuk Beach

This is one beautiful pearl of various tourist attractions on Bangka Island. Penyusuk beach located in north side of Bangka Island, has a beautiful panorama. You will find a pile of granite that seemed to form a niche in this beach. Coupled with growing green trees in coastal areas and the existence of four islands lined beautifully.
Penyusuk Beach
One of Bangka’s tourist destinations has a calm sea waves. Therefore, swimming and playing on the beach are tourist’s favorite activities. If you want to stop by in islands near Penyusuk, you can rent a fishing boat with a capacity up to 10 people.
The most favorite island to be visited is Lampu Island because there is a lighthouse. This is where many tourists spend their time swimming and playing with sea water.

Penyak Beach

This is one of beaches in Bangka Island with longest coastline, reaching up to 3 km. Penyak beach has a charm on surfaces that sloping and is right on the edge of highway. That’s why this tourist attraction often used as a rest and relax place for those who are on the way or become hang out place.
Penyak Beach
On holidays and weekends, beach area always visited by many tourists to enjoy panorama and playing on beach. Enjoying coconut water is another way that often do by tourists in Penyak.

Pasir Padi Beach

Pasir Padi Beach is about 7 km from Pangkalpinang city. This is the closest beach if you have arrived from Pangkalpinang airport. This tourist attraction is the most famous in Bangka Island.
Pasir padi beach
Pasir Padi have sand that resembles grains of rice, that is why this beach named Pasir Padi which mean in English are sand of rice. In area around the beach, there are complete public facilities available. Star hotels, restaurants, until food stalls are available.

ACCOMMODATION

There are several hotels and inns can be your reference when vacation to this beautiful island, such as: Novotel Bangka Hotel Convention Center, Santika Bangka Hotel, Menumbing Heritage Hotel, etc.

Belitung Island: The Island of Paradise

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Although not as popular as Bali or Lombok, Belitung Island has some beautiful beaches. Soft white sand, sand on this island is even whiter than sand in Bali.
The most distinct scenery in Belitung Island is large granite rock formations that spread along the shallow waters. The giant granite rock froze in the middle of water made beautiful views. Some of these giant rocks formed a short tunnel so that the underlying becomes attractive playground.
Belitung Island
Belitung also surrounded by more than 100 small islands that are mostly decorated with white sand and granite but only a few islands are inhabited. One of the islands is Galangal Island, where you can find ancient antique home and 19th century lighthouse that was built by the Dutch. Burung Island, Babai Island, Pengadaran Island, Lutung Island, Monkey Island, and Jenang Island are among some of small islands which offer very beautiful scenery.
Belitung Island
In addition to stunning beaches, Belitung also has inherited pride from the past. In Tanjungpandan, Belitung Museum has a collection of the complete history of the island. In the wake of 1963, the museum was initiated by a Belgian geologist, Dr. Oesberger, who was then working in Belitung’s mining industry.

LOCATION

Belitung located in east coast of Sumatra, flanked by the Gaspar Strait and Karimata Strait. There are views of uniquely decorated pearly white sand beaches, clear water that is fresh, and sturdy granite rock formations on the edge of shallow water. It was all just a part of the best views.
Belitung Tourist Map

HOW TO GET THERE

From Jakarta, the easiest way to get to Belitung is by plane. There are several daily flights from Sriwijaya Air and Batavia Air that depart from Soekarno Hatta Airport directly to HAS Hanandjoeddin in Tanjungpandan, Belitung. Flight will take approximately 45 minutes.
You can also use the sea route by passenger ships of PELNI or Tristar ferry from Tanjung Priok port, Jakarta. Keep in mind that the ship only serves travel to Belitung once every 2 weeks. The journey will take about 24 hours.

ATTRACTION

Tanjung Tinggi Beach

Tanjung tinggi Beach
This is the most charming and popular beach in Belitung. Locate about 30 km from city center of Tanjungpandan, Tanjung Tinggi has magnificent panorama with white sand and granite boulders like other beaches in Belitung.
Various water sports are available at this beach, some frequently activities among tourists are swim, sunbathe, snorkel, fishing, playing jet ski and surfing with canoe. Of course, public facilities and accommodations will be easily found in this beautiful coastal area, from restaurants to hotels and resorts.

Tanjung Pendam Beach

Tanjung pendam Beach
Perhaps this is most popular beach in center of Belitung. It’s located in Tanjungpandan make Tanjung Pendam became a favorite tourist spot for those who want to relax and enjoy the sunset on beach.
In addition to enjoying the atmosphere of beach with calm waves, visitors can also enjoy the atmosphere of amusement parks surround it. Hang out and relax around beach is exciting things.
On this beach, visitors can also see sights of Kalimua Island in middle of Tanjung Pendam. The island is believed by Chinese citizens as a place to dispose of bad luck.
Dusk is the best moment to enjoy beauty of Tanjung Pendam. While sitting at beach pavilion, visitors will be presented a view of a beautiful sunset. See moment the sun started to sink become unforgettable experience when being here.

Tanjung Kelayang Beach

Tanjung kelayang Beach
This beautiful beach is located about 27 km north of Tanjung Pandan. Periodically, hundreds of yachts from various countries will stop in Belitung to participated in the event of Wakatobi - Belitong Sail.
Still offers beauty of granite boulders scattered in the sea, especially with presence of Garuda stone, its Tanjung Kelayang’s unique iconic. This very large rock is in the middle of sea formed like a bird's head. 

Lengkuas Island

Lengkuas island
One typical of this island is a very old lighthouse built in 1882 by Dutch that still use until now. Old lighthouse iconic on Lengkuas island offers the beauty of Belitung from above and that’s amazing travel experience. To visit the lighthouse, you need to cross by boat to Lengkuas Island for approximately 45 minutes.
With an area of ​​less than 1 hectare, this tourist attraction presents a fascinating sea panoramic. Just climb the stairs as high as 50 meters, you can enjoy a spectacular view on Lengkuas island. If you are too tired to get on top of lighthouse, do not worry because every floor has a window facing different directions. This is why Lengkuas Island has attraction that always invites tourists to enjoy its charm.

White Sandbar

White sandbar
If you want to cross over to Lengkuas Island, then you will find white sandbar (small land sticking out in the sea). What's special about this white sandbar? This sandbar is habitat of big starfish. You should come here before afternoon because the white sandbar will go down in sea tide in the afternoon.
If you stop by in this small island and take a picture at it, you will be like standing on the sea.

Memperak Island

Memperak island
This is beauty of tourist attractions in Belitung that unknown by many tourists, but is known for its alluring charm. Memperak Island located in East Belitung, presenting turquoise and clean sea water. Underwater life of this island is one thing you should not miss. This is why Memperak Island is one of fascinating snorkel Belitung Islands.
The best snorkeling spot can be found in the north, east, and west side of island. That's the most exciting snorkel spot to enjoy beauty of coral reefs and a variety of living creatures underwater. And do not forget, use footwear when snorkel as there are sharp sea urchins.

ACCOMMODATION

There are several hotels and inns can be your reference when vacation to this beautiful island, such as: Billiton Hotel & Klub, Rahat Icon Hotel, Arumdalu Private Resort, etc.

Taman Sari Sultan Palace: Exploring Water Castle Coolness

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Yogyakarta is one of city's most desirable tourist destinations in Indonesia, offers a variety of tourist destinations ranging from natural attractions, historical tours to culinary.
One of historical sites in Yogyakarta is Taman SariWater Castle located at Taman Street, Yogyakarta. Taman Sari was park of SultanPalace built on Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono I era (1758-1765).

Taman Sari Water Castle
First thing that impress when visiting Taman Sari is a unique gate with beautiful carvings as entrance of Taman Sari. Entered into a two-door you will find two pools with blue water. First pool is bathing place for princess and king's concubines. Decorations like fountain shaped head of dragon and flower pots around it add interior more beautiful.
Another specialty is underground mosque. To get there, you must pass through long hallways road and stairs. The architectural style of mosque is not like general mosques which are square-shaped, but this mosque is circular. There is a well in the middle of the mosque, name “Gumilang well”. This mosque was a place for Sultan to pray.
Taman Sari is divided into 4 sections:
1.   The first part is an artificial lake that is located in west side.
2.   The second part is building which is located in south of artificial lake, among others Baths Bannerman Binangun.
3.   The third part is Pasarean Ledok Sari and Swimming Garjitawati located in southern part of second part.
4.   The fourth Part extends from Bannerman baths Binangun until Pasarean Ledok Sari and Garjitawati pool, an artificial lake with an island and a suspension bridge and canal.
From four existing complex in Taman Sari, only Umbul Binangun are still intact, while the other three parts are already a township resident who was men of Sultan Palace.

HISTORY

Initially, the park gets the title "The Fragrant Garden" has an area of ​​over 10 hectares with about 57 buildings in the form of buildings, swimming baths, hanging bridges, water canals, and artificial lakes along artificial island and underwater corridor. But this time, the remains of part of Taman Sari which can be seen just a few.
Taman Sari Water Castle
Although officially a royal garden, but some buildings indicate Taman Sari serves as last bastion when the palace was attacked by enemy. It is said that one of architects of the royal garden is a Portuguese, better known by Demat Tegis.

HOW TO GET THERE?

Taman Sari is located not far from Sultan Palace. It is only approximately 1 km and close to square of South Yogyakarta. If departing from Jalan Malioboro, then you simply drive heading south towards Sultan Palace or north square of Yogyakarta. It would be easier if you park your car in parking area of ​​the palace which is located east of square and then use services of a rickshaw at rate of 10,000, while enjoying the old buildings that you can encounter on the way to Taman Sari.

ATTRACTION

Pulo Kenongo
Pulo Kenongo
Pulo Kenongo is an island in the middle of an artificial lake complex of Taman Sari. There is building named Gedhong Kenongo, this building is highest place in Sultan Palace, so you can see a whole palace from here. There are air vents for underground tunnels that could be used to escape from enemy.
You can see sunset from here because until now, this place is still one of the highest buildings in Yogyakarta. Against the city of Yogyakarta, sunset will be very memorable.
Pulo Cemethi
Pulo Cemethi
Pulo Cemethi located in south of Pulo Kenongo is a place for Sultan’s meditation. To reach Pulo Cemethi, you must pass through an underground tunnel.






Gumuling Wells
Gumuling Well
Gumuling wells located in western part of Pulo Kenongo and a place of worship for sultan. it can be achieved through an underground tunnel. Although intended as a mosque, the mosque is different from general mosque because it’s circular. Gumuling wells consist of two floors, the first floor is for men, while the second floor is for women.



Umbul Pasiraman (Umbul Binangun)
Umbul Binangun
Umbul Pasiraman or commonly known as Umbul Binangun is bathing place for sultan, his daughters and concubines surrounded by high walls on each side. Umbul Pasiraman has 3 pools named “Umbul Muncar”, “Blumbang Kuras”, and “Umbul Binangun”. Umbul Binangun decorate with mushroom-shaped fountain and accessible through two entrance gates on the west and east.
In northern part, there are buildings used for a place of rest and change clothes for wives and daughters of sultan, while in south area there is a tower used by sultan to observe his concubine and her daughter who was taking a shower under.
Gedhong Gapura Panggung
Gedhong Gapura Panggung
Currently Gedhong Gapura Panggung is the main gate used by visitor to enter Taman Sari complex and is located on east of Taman Sari Water Castle. This two floors building has a snake reliefs on the walls.

Yogyakarta Palace: Culture Palace and Beauty of Java

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Yogyakarta Sultanate palace, better known by Sultan Palace is a living museum for Javanese culture in Yogyakarta and became center of Javanese culture development. Tourists can see and learn directly how Javanese culture is maintained and preserved in Yogyakarta Palace.
Yogyakarta Palace
Yogyakarta Palace is located in Yogyakarta city center. This palace was once founded by “Sultan Hamengku Buwono I” in 1755. Most palace complex are museum that holds various collections belonging to empire, such as heirloom palace replica and various gamelans. Among them are Railway Museum, Yogyakarta Palace Museum and Batik Museum.
Besides various culture and architecture objects, you can see musical performances, macapat, puppet is always staged around 10:00 to 12:00 on Sri Manganti room.
Historical factors attract tourists come to Yogyakarta Palace because this palace is still exists today and it is largest and most famous palace in Indonesia.
Yogyakarta Palace
In palace’s life activity, Sultan is number one figure, military and religious power. Therefore, Sultan’s figure considered sacred, either with his activity. In addition, each room of palace and spatial has its own sanctity.
Many relics in palace storing history that is useful for research purposes and science reference. Objects such as library that stored ancient manuscripts, royal heritage and museum that holds a collection of Sultan’s photos and his families in Yogyakarta.
Kereta Kencana
On the particular day and already scheduled, tourists can see the art show held at Sultan Palace. The performing arts such as “macapat song”, shadow play, puppet show and traditional dances. To see the art show, you do not need spent additional cost or free of charge.

1.    The outermost layer
In this layer there is South square with all equipment that consists north square with Great Mosque, Pekapalan, Pegelaran and Markets. Meanwhile, South Square consists of “Kandang Gajah Kepatihan” as bureaucracy facility and castle as military defense.
2.    The second layer
Siti Hinggil is a yard which is also called an elevated courtyard. In north Siti Hinggil there are places called “Witana ward” and “Maguntur Tangkil ward”. Those places used for state ceremonies. In south Siti Hinggil often used for Sultan’s personal concern such as watch soldiers trained, shoot tiger or bull with a human (called rampogan). The last part of this layer is “Supit Urang” or “Pemengkang” which is road around Siti Hinggil.
3.    The third layer
Third layer consists of “Kemadhungan Court” on North and South. Kemadhungan used for transit room towards the main room. On north of Kemadhungan there is a ward named “Pancaniti ward”.
4.    The Fourth Layer
There is “Court of Sri Manganti” and Sri Manganti ward that used for waiting room before meet the king. In this ward there is “Trajumas ward” located on north side Kemagangan. This hall is designated as a last transit point to the center of Palace.
5.    The Fifth Layer
The final layer is center of concentric contained Kedhaton yard. The building layout consists of Tratag, pendhopo and pringgitan.

HOW TO GET THERE?

To get to Yogyakarta palace is very easy, because it is located right in city center. The palace front yard is Yogyakarta North Square and palace backyard is Yogyakarta South Square.
To visit the Sultan Palace, there are two entrances counters, namely “Tepas Keprajuritan” (Front North Square) and second entrance in “Tepas Tourism” (Regol Keben). If you enter the palace through first door so you limited to entering performances ward and Siti Hinggil and see some Palace trains collection.
Meanwhile, when you entered from second gate, you can explore and entered Sri Manganti and Kedathon complex that contained Kencono Ward which is Sultan Palace main hall. The distance between the first and second counters can be reached by foot or by rickshaw.

ATTRACTION

Yogyakarta palace, as a Javanese culture representation can be found when you get into palace, like Javanese dances performance on various stories (chronicle of Java land, Ramayana epic) performed by dancers that are reliable and ready to amaze audience. The sound of floated “gemelan” (Javanese instrument) beautifully mixed with verses sung by “sinden” (female Javanese singer) and “Warangono” (male Javanese singer).
Srimpi traditional dance
In addition to dance, puppet show also presented a very interesting to be seen, the puppet is different from most because their movement is almost similar to ballet movement. Javanese dance is performances in open space, so you can watch from different angles freely. Perfection of a Javanese culture, beautiful dance deserves to be seen.
Viewing wards on Yogyakarta palace will be fascinating. “Joglo” (typical of Java building) with a beautiful atmosphere with ornaments that decorate in Java-arabic style in every wall and pillar, also a wide variety of leafy plants made sacred atmosphere more cool and attractive. There is interesting to see around the wards, when you enter the Palace area then it will always meet with palace guards (specialized workers) or commonly called by “Abdi Dalem”.
Abdi Dalem is not allowed or prohibited to backs on Kedhaton. So they will always facing Kedhaton. The reason is Kedathon is a symbol of King, where king seated and that one way to pay tribute to King. Interesting isn’t it?
In Sultan palace also presented various beautiful Javanese cultures such as batik, which is a Javanese cultural heritage that has been recognized internationally. Some paintings, Kris, Javanese kings photos, genealogy king of Java, and various results of Javanese culture. When entering batik house, it is forbidden to photograph because all there is a characteristic motif of Yogyakarta Palace which is a symbol of Java royal palace that can only be printed and used only in palace. Various batik motifs is very interesting indeed, a unique design and is different from most of batik.
Some gamelan instruments are also displayed in Yogyakarta Palace. Gamelan comes from the word “gamel” means “hit”. Gamelan itself is typical musical instrument of Java. Gamelan played along with singer called Sinden (female) or Warangono (man).

Fort Vredeburg - Museum at Malioboro Street

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It isn’t complete when you vacation to Yogyakarta visit Fort Vredeburg. This fort is one of historic buildings in Dutch colonial era built by "Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono I" at request of Dutch government in 1760.
Fort Vredeburg
This fort is very popular among tourists who visit Yogyakarta because it’s strategic location, easily accessible and located near Malioboro Street. This fort is square and has four bastions at each corner. Every bastion has name, “Jayaprayitna” in southeast corner, “Jayapurusa” in northeast corner, “Jayawisesa” in northwest corner and “Jayaprakosaning” in southwest corner.
Nuanced of European architects are felt when entering this fortress, as if taking us on socio-economic and political situation in Dutch colonial regime in Yogyakarta. Huge pillars become sturdy foundation as if indicating the role of Dutch government which is powerful when colonized Indonesia.
Fort Vredeburg
This fortress surrounded by trench so you have to get into the fort by crossing the bridge. From top of this bridge you can see beauty of Yogyakarta.
Besides as historic relic, Fort Vredeburg also used as a museum. We can learn about history of Indonesia using dioramas. In addition, there are numerous paintings and drawings as well as objects of historical heritage in Dutch colonial era. If you want to get around the fort, you can rent a bike at a price of 5,000 rupiah.

HOW TO GET THERE?

Access to Fort Fredeburg is very easy as it located in the heart of Yogyakarta city, it can be reached from anywhere if we use a plane or train. If you use train, get down at Tugu station and walk toward south to Malioboro Street.
If you use plane, you can ride Transjogja bus, it takes about 15 to30 minute to get to Fort Vredeburg depending on traffic density. Or you can use taxi services from the airport to Fort Vredeburg.

Malioboro Yogyakarta - Shopping and Culinary Destination

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Malioboro Street
Derived from Sanskrit which means Bouquet, Malioboro become charm destination that is attracting tourists. If you come to Yogyakarta and only visit Parangtritis Beach or Prambanan Temple, it won’t complete if you have not stopped at Malioboro.
Malioboro area has 2.5 kilometers length and close to Yogyakarta palace. The Road located in the heart of Yogyakarta is indeed the most visited spot by both local and foreign tourists.
Walk along Malioboro Street became special experience for you. Along the way, you can find variety souvenirs such as silver, rattan, leather puppets, batik and also “blangkon”. The various kinds souvenirs you can get at an affordable price.
If you arrive at night, then you can find many roadside stalls selling typical culinary of Yogyakarta that is “Gudeg”. You can enjoy a variety culinary and accompanied by the songs from street singer.

HISTORY

Origin name of Malioboro has two versions. First, the name is taken from Sanskrit, meaning “bouquet”. This is because along the way filled with flowers bouquet every time Yogyakarta palace held a traditional ceremony. The second version said that the name is taken from an English nobleman, Marlborough, who lives in Yogyakarta between the years 1881-1916.
Dutch colonial built Malioboro in 19th century as center of government activity and economy. Symbolically also intends to match the power of Yogyakarta palace that dominates the region.
Malioboro area is close to other interesting historical sites. After you shopping at Malioboro you can continue to visit other attractions that were located quite close such as Dutch colonial architectural and other traditional market.
Colonial historical architectures that can still be seen are “Siciatet Building” (now become Cultural Park), Indonesian Bank, Inna Garuda and BNI'46 Bank. While traditional shopping fairly close to Malioboro are Ngasem market and Beringharjo market. There is also a public library for tourists who love to read belonging to Yogyakarta’s Provincial Government.

HOW TO GET TO MALIOBORO?

Not too difficult to find Malioboro street. Because it located at the center of Yogyakarta city, so we can get there from any direction. If you are from out of town and use train, then get off at “Tugu station”. Then simply walk approximately 100 meters to the east of exit, you will find Malioboro street.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

1.    Shopping
Along Malioboro street there are a lot traders who sell goods such as “blangkon“, Yogyakarta handicrafts, local t-shirts, batik, bags, bracelets and other unique attractive trinkets as a souvenir.
Besides handicrafts, typical food of Yogyakarta such as Bakpia Patok, Yangko and Geplak can be found here.
2.    Culinary
If you're hunting culinary in Yogyakarta, then you can find a variety of special menus offered. Nasi Gudeg could be first choice as it special foods of Yogyakarta that you should try while visiting Yogyakarta.
Along Malioboro Street, you can also enjoy “Ice Dawet” with palm sugar mixed with coconut milk. Interspersed with occasional strains of melodious voices by street singers will make your culinary experience more exciting. It shows the true beauty of Yogyakarta that peaceful and friendly.
3.    Art Performance
Almost every time, Malioboro Street decorated with works of art that unique and interesting form of sculptures or other art performances. Display and performances which officially organized and spontaneity are exist from time to time. So prepare your camera to capture the best pictures.
4.    Enjoying Night at Malioboro
Tourist activity in Malioboro not only during daylight, but ​​tourism activities will continue within the night, especially after 21:00 pm. There are many food stalls with various menus.

TOURIST DESTINATIONS AROUND MALIOBORO

If you are visiting Malioboro, you can visit other tourist attractions around Malioboro that is not too far away.

Beringharjo Market

Beringharjo
First tourist attraction closest to Malioboro Street is Beringharjo market which is a traditional market and become the most popular shopping destination in Yogyakarta. The main entrance of this traditional market is on east of Malioboro Street. There you can satisfy shopping batik and other unique trinkets.
This market was a forest with a lot of banyan trees. From here Beringhardjo was obtained. 'Bering' which means “banyan tree” and 'Hardjo' mean “prosperity”. Beringhardjo market becomes center of economic activity in Yogyakarta at that time.

Fort Vredeberg
Fort Vredeburg
Nearby attractions after Beringharjo market is Fort Vandenberg. The fort is located at the intersection of southern end of Malioboro. This historic fort built by the Dutch government as the government center and military defense.
Fort Vredeburg is museum as well as tourist attractions are located at Jalan Malioboro. Just like a museum, there are collections of various wars relics. In addition, there is a screening room and a diorama depicting Indonesian state battle during colonial period.
This fort was originally built under the orders of “Sultan Hamengkubuwono I”. The original building was very simple, just clay and wood. Because Dutch felt threatened of progress and development from Yogyakarta palace, they eventually take over it and named Fort Rustenburg which later became Fort Vredeburg or Fort of Peace until now. Read more >>>

Yogyakarta Palace
Yogyakarta Palace
Yogyakarta Palace is the cultural and administrative center in Yogyakarta province. Become a royal palace and residence of Sultan’s family. The palace was built with a very mature calculation. Each building layout and details are set according to the Javanese philosophy.
Not only become government center and residence of sultan and his family, this palace also became one of cultural attractions in Yogyakarta. It is open to public every day starting from 08:30 to 12:30. For Friday and Saturday the palace closes early at 11:00. Read more >>>

Taman Sari
Taman Sari water castle
Taman Sari is located in the southern of Yogyakarta palace. Taman Sari was a bathing place for kings and queens of Yogyakarta royal palace. Taman Sari consists of several bathing pool, each has its own function.
You can use rickshaw services to get there with the distance approximately 15 minutes. Taman Sari is part of palace building which consist several buildings and underground tunnels with a touch of Dutch architect that beautiful and unique. Read more >>>

Tugu Yogyakarta
Tugu Yogyakarta
The last which I think you should go when visit Malioboro is Tugu Yogyakarta. This landmark usually crowded at night because of the beauty and uniqueness if used as photo background. However, this place is a quite far compared with other tourist attractions around Malioboro. To get here you can ride rickshaw for 30 minutes heading to north of Malioboro street.


FACILITY

1.     Parking Spaces
There are plenty of parking space can be found around Malioboro street. If you drive car you can directly to ​​Malioboro Street, then you can park your car in Mall.
There are several points of car park around Malioboro as your alternatives, namely in north square in front of Yogyakarta palace, on the east side of Indonesia Bank and near Tugu station.
2.     Food Stalls
You do not need to worry because many malls and stalls along Malioboro street. You can choose to enjoy fast food or culinary cuisine of Yogyakarta that is Gudeg.
3.     Hotels in Malioboro
Malioboro is one of famous tourist destinations in Yogyakarta because it located at the center of Yogyakarta city. Therefore, you can very easily find the hotels near Malioboro. Some hotels that popular in Malioboro are :

Mutiara Malioboro Hotel

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Melia Purosani Hotel

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Ibis Malioboro Hotel

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You can search for hotels near Malioboro online to ensure room availability. 
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