6 Things You Must Do In Yogyakarta Indonesia
While Jakarta is the hub of economic and industry in Indonesia, Yogyakarta is the soul of this country, which nourishes the values of culture and art.
6 certain interesting things to do when you travel to Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Centers of art and culture Java – Yogyakarta from past to present is very famous for classical art and traditional values. It abides the independent management of the ancient Sultanate system, completely different from the rest of Indonesia. In contrast to the hustle of the big city, life in Yogyakarta is calm and peaceful, with friendly people, delicious food and the most important is an endless list of ideal attractions.
Besides the ancient works such as the temple ruins after a civil war in the past, Yogyakarta is a place of very romantic, wilderness and magnificent scenery that always reminds us of the beautiful “Mother nature”. Here are some of the ideal places in Yogyakarta where you absolutely have to have a chance to set foot here.
- Travel by wooden cable at Timang sea.
Everyone knows Gunungkidul is home to many beautiful beaches in Yogyakarta, including Timang sea, about 35 km to the south of Wonosari. Here, you can see the white waves continuously lapping against the shore and the steep rocks with your own eyes.
Besides, if you are adventurous, don’t forget to try moving by wooden cable across the sea. However this is not a conventional steel suspension cable, its sling is completely made of fabric. The cable was originally transportation of the local to catch shrimp, but over time it becomes an entertainment of many tourists.
- Visit the National Park Kalibiru
After 1-2 hours to move from the city to the west, you will discover the temperature here greatly reduced, and no longer hear the loud of car engine. Above the main Menoreh Mountains is the National Park Kalibiru – where the natives are built and settled since 2009, this is the place attracts a lot of tourists every year.
Unlike most conventional parks, visitors to the National Park Kalibiru can freely watch the scenery from above by hiking or walking with ropes hung in midair, which is so challenging. To complete the adventure tour, you will stop at a table placed in the trunk, from which you can observe the lake Sermo and if lucky, you might see the white waves at the Southern coast constantly thumped into the sand.
- See the big sand dunes that do not have to go to Africa
Drop passionate gaze into the sunset is slowly disappeared behind the sand dunes and dip foot below the sand, feeling smooth like a wind is softly touching the body. Here, time seems to stop and you’ll completely forget that you are standing in the center of Java.
You will not have to spend too much money trying to slide sand in Africa or the Middle East, with a reasonable cost, you can have fun in Yogyakarta. Instead of renting ATVs or camels, you can rent horses here. One more interesting thing is that you can take photos of artistic wedding at Pasir Gumuk Parangkusumo, where the unique scenery is rare in Indonesia.
- Relax after “curtain” of water at Luweng Sampang
Here, you will be able to admire the natural contours on the large boulders stacked from thousands of years ago, the contours is special because it is created entirely by water power, this water line keeps flowing curves and wear similar to Colorado canyon.
Alternatively, you can soak the feet in the cool waters flowing straight out of the Sewu ravine and meet your curiosity by exploring the rooms and tunnels hidden behind layers of water. Unlike other tourist destinations, Luweng Sampang is very secluded so you do not need to pay for ticket.
- Visit the underground caves with rivers through sloth
Coming to the underground cave, you will have opportunity to expand your knowledge with the history of how the stalactites and stalagmites on the wall are formed over 100 years ago, some of which have special properties such as they are the 4th world largest stalactites and stalactites, and said to have an ability to enhance the looks “masculine” of men.
Outstanding scenery which is contrasts with the iridescent blue water and brown rocks on the walls, which are decorated with the green “vignette” moss and ferns layer, and illuminated by brilliant sunlight through the cracks and holes above.
- Visit the Jurassic Park in Jomblang caves
Jomblang cave was formed thousands of years ago, when 300 meters of acres fell to a ditch. Until now, the plants in the cave include weeds, fungi, ferns and even tall trees are still untouched and preserved in more than 100 years.
80 meters from the entrance of the cave, you will begin to smell the fragrance of the old damp trees concealed behind the rocks which have stood still over the centuries. You will have a pretty scary feeling and excitement. During the day (from 10 am to 2 pm), sheds light rays starts straight through the cave’s entrance, highlight the lower forests, creating a hypnotic gaze.
