Natsepa Beach

Panorama Beach Natsepa as one of the attractions on the island of Ambon, can be enjoyed in the village of Suli Salahutu District of Central Maluku district, is a well known tourist sites in the city of Ambon. The beach is located about 18 miles from the center of the city of Ambon is often the choice of city residents who want to enjoy her day off.

For visitors from outside the region, would be amazed, seeing the natural beauty of the panorama Natsepa beach, with water clarity and beauty of the environment are still awake at this beach. Extend broad white sand beach on the banks of this. Tends to a straight coastline suggests that the beach is a beach that fast-flowing and small choppy. Baguala Gulf Coast is hindered so that the incoming wave is not too large. Such situations make visitors will not forget to capture these precious moments.

A vast expanse of white sand with some mangroves grow around the edge of the beach. The panoramic beauty of the surrounding population used to establish the villas. Many foreign tourists who live and stay there

Santai Beach Latuhalat Ambon

Hotel for relax

Santai Beach is one of several beach that have a beautifull panorama, located not var from latuhalat village
Ambon. You can ride to this beautifull beach by 30 minutes, it's only 17 km from center of the city. Santai beach has a lot of cottages, restaurant and swimming pool for children. It would be a great experience to come to santai beach.

Taman Nasional Bukit Tiga Puluh

Thirty Hill National Park or in Bahasa Indonesia is " Taman Nasional Bukit Tiga Puluh" is a hilly region in the middle stretch of the eastern lowlands of Sumatra, and has the potential of plant species diversity / species endemic to a value high enough.

Forest ecosystem types composer Bukit Tigapuluh National Park is lowland forest, pamah forest and upland forests with flora species such as jelutung (Dyera costulata), red gum (Palaquium spp.), Pulai (Alstonia scholaris), Kempas (Koompassia excelsa), tassel (Shorea spp.), the fungus face Rimau / Raflesia (Rafflesia hasseltii), jernang or dragon's blood palm (Daemonorops draco), and various types of rattan.

Thirty Hill National Park has 59 species of mammals, 6 species of primates, 151 species of birds, 18 species of bats, and various species of butterflies.

Besides the Sumatran tiger habitat (Panthera tigris sumatrae), tapirs (Tapirus indicus), agile gibbon (Hylobates agilis), sun bear (Helarctos malayanus malayanus), blue sempidan (Lophura ignita), kuau (Argusianus argus argus) and others; also as the protection of hydro-orologis Kuantan Indragiri River Basin.

Originally Bukit Tigapuluh National Park area is protected forest and limited production forests. However, the condition of the forest park is still relatively natural.

Communities surrounding Hill National Park Thirty consists of several tribes with the cultural mores and relatively still very traditional tribe Child, Talang Mamak and others. Society was mainly Talang Mamak, believe that the hills and plants that exist in this national park has a magical power in their lives. Indirectly they take active part in maintaining and protecting the hills / plants in national parks.

Riau Province and Siak Sri Indra Pura Palace

Riau in general save a lot of heritage and tourism potentials of interest to be enjoyed. However, due to a lack of seriousness to work on it then all it becomes potential who never or rarely published. Like a pearl in the mud, waiting to be cleaned so that its rays emitted. Riau provincial capital Pekanbaru named, a city with many ethnic groups to join and live together in peace. Pekanbaru can be visited through the airline or travel overland. With the Sultan Sharif Qasim II Airport as a port of the air, Pekanbaru ready to accept requests from various regions in Indonesia. Likewise with Mayang Terurainya Terminal, the terminal is said to be the grandest and largest terminal in Sumatra is ready to welcome you to come to Pekanbaru.

Not far from Pekanbaru, there is a small town called Siak Sri Indrapura. The city that once was the center of the kingdom of Siak Sri Indapura this still leaves the rest of the story and the past glory. This is one proof that you ought to visit. 

Siak Sri Indrapura Palace (Palace Asserayah Al Hasyimiah)

Since the Sultan Sharif Hashim was crowned as king in 1889, he began building the royal palace and castle contest which finished in 1893. The palace was built for the sake of the Kingdom of Siak Sri running of the government Indrapura.

Al Hasyimiah Asserayyah Palace, in short called the Palace of the Sultan of Siak, the tourism called the Sun Palace East. Istana Sultan Siak-shaped architecture of European style, Spanish, and Arabic with a blend of traditional Malay. Palace walls are decorated with ceramics from Europe.

Palace building consists of two floors, on the ground floor there are 5 main large room that is used for:

1. The front room palace, is the waiting room of guests, in dalmanya terdpat 2 parts of space, to the honored guest room chair called Ivory, moss green draperies berkain specifically for male guests, and a respectable space next to the women.

2. The room on the right side, Courtroom is the kingdom and at the same time be used as a banqueting hall.

3. The room on the left side, is a traditional ceremony for the inauguration of the kingdom wither used, representation, ritual and ceremony caring uphold the great days of religious.

4. Rear room, is a space for meal preparation banquet for the guests and the kings and princes of the kingdom. In this room there are beautiful spiral iron staircase made in Germany for the staircase to go upstairs. In the back room have mediator (corridor) along 500 meters form the letter T, used for banquets for the general public.

BZ! Plesir Upstairs Siak Sultan's palace have shaped rooms 4 rooms / booths and two room-shaped hall hall used for the rest of the guests, as well as the front there is pelantaran or a balcony that overlooks the flower garden Panca Wisada and Siak River. At the gate of the palace there are statues of bronze eagle snatched, on 4 pillars of the palace at the end of the summit there is the statue of an eagle snatched. The eagle is a sign of greatness and courage and greatness of the Kingdom of Siak.

Collection of goods stored in the palace of Sultan Sharif remains Hasim and offering goods during the Sultan Syarif Kasim II, among others:

1. Comet, A kind of giant gramophone plate made of copper with a diameter of 1 meter from brass (brass plate) to remove the sounds of classical music by Beethoven and Mozart, made in Germany

2. Throne, The form of golden chairs filled with beautiful carvings of brass material clad with gold (which is never lost and conserved returned by the National Museum of Jakarta).

3. Umbrella kingdom, Bearing the dragon fought and words of Allah and Muhammad written bertangkup of golden yellow silk cloth.

4. Weapons Malay kingdom, Spear, dagger, gun, as well as tools nobat, mirror Mustika, chairs, chandeliers weighing a ton, ceramic goods from China and Europe, dioramas, sculpture bronze statue Queen of the Netherlands Helmina and diamond-edged marble Sultan, object- other ceremonial objects, as well as plates, cups, glasses, spoons branded the royal emblem.

5. Flag of the Kingdom of Siak, Golden yellow, royal emblem in the middle there bermoptif chief dragon fought and on it there is word of Allah and Muhammad bertangkup calligraphy.

6. Crown Replication Siak, Created during the reign of Sultan Siak X, Kasim Syaifuddin Assyaidis Sharif (Sharif Kasim I). Replica of the crown is wrapped in gold and jewels bertaburkan, while the original is available at the National Museum Jakarta.

7. Place burner (incense), Fragrance is derived from herbs, to burn incense fragrant aromas will come out and when it serves as an air freshener palace.

8. Cymbals, Urn-shaped banquet room located on the tip of the palace, when hit this cymbal sounds echo, is used by the Sultan's palace to call the waiter

Reog Ponorogo, East Java

One hallmark of cultural arts district of East Java is the art Ponorogo Reog Ponorogo. Reog, often identified with the black world, thug or hero, and also inseparable from the world of mystical and supernatural powers. Reog pembarong show courage in raising peacocks suddenly weighing about 50 pounds with dental bite force throughout the show lasts. Instruments retinue, kempul, tap, kenong, handheld, ketipung, angklung and especially salompret, voice tone that gave rise pelog slendro and mystical atmosphere, unique, exotic and uplifting. One group Reog usually consists of a Warok Tua, a number of young warok, pembarong and dancers Bujang Ganong and King Kelono Suwandono. Total reog group ranged between 20 to 30 people, the main role is in the hands warok and pembarongnya.

 A pembarong, should have extra strength. He must have a good jaw strength, to withstand the bite load "sudden Peacock" ie a form of a tiger's head adorned with hundreds of strands of peacock feathers that weigh two meters can achieve an 50-kilogram during the show. It is said that supernatural forces are often used pembarong to add this extra power, one of them by way of using the implant, the neck pembarong. To become pembarong not enough by a strong body. A pembarong also be equipped with something called the pembarong with the revelation that believed the pembarong as something very important in their lives. Without the blessed revelation, which displayed a pembarong dance will not appear graceful and pleasant to watch. However, the perception misitis pembarong now shifted and is mostly done with a rational approach.   

Legend Story Reog

Reog used as a means to collect mass and an effective communication channel for the rulers at that time. Ki Ageng Mirah and then make a legendary story about the Kingdom Bantaranangin which by most people Ponorogo trusted as history. Duke Muslim Batorokatong Barongan also utilize it to spread Islam. Lions name later changed to Reog Barongan, which comes from the word Riyoqun, which means Khusnul khatimah meaningful despite all his life wallowing in sin, but when finally realized and devoted to God, then heaven guarantee. Furthermore reog art continues to grow in line with the times. The story continues to retell the story of creation reog Ki Ageng Mirah who passed mouth to mouth, from generation to generation.

According to legend Reog or Barongan originated from the story of Ki Ageng Demat Flea Suryonggalan who want to satirize the King of Majapahit, Brawijaya V. King The King at that time often did not meet its obligations because it is too influenced and controlled by the empress. Therefore made of leather Barongan kingpin tiger (Java Tiger) who rides the peacock. The King is represented as a peacock while riding the tiger symbolizes the empress. In addition, for insinuation is safe, Ki Ageng protect it with trained troops, reinforced by the powerful ranks of the warok mandraguna. In the reign of the Duke of Roxburgh Batorokatong who ruled about 500 years ago, reog began to develop into folk art. Duke companion named Ki Ageng Mirah use reog to expand his power.

Reog refers to several Chronicle, One of them is a chronicle Kelana Sewandana. Babad Klana Sewandana said to be the original standard of performance art reog. Similar stories in legend Lara Bondowoso Jongrang, Klono Sewondono Chronicle also tells about the love of a king, Sewondono of the Kingdom Jenggala, which almost rejected by the Goddess Sanggalangit of the Kingdom of Kediri. The princess asked Sewondono to bring the entire contents of the forest to the palace as a dowry. In order to meet the demand of the princess, must beat Sewandono forest watchman, Singa Barong (sudden peacock). But it is certainly not easy. The warok, soldier, and governor of Jenggala also become victims. Armed with heirloom Samandiman whip, Sewondono down itself to the scratch and beat Singobarong. Reog illustrated with dance performances soldiers who not only dominated the men but also women, motion bringasan the warok, and dashing and high-profile Sewandana costume, the king of love seekers.

Another version in Reog Ponorogo take Panji stories. The story revolves around King Kelana Sewandana journey to find her hero, accompanied by his patih hussar and a loyal, Pujangganong. When the choice fell on the daughter of the King of Kediri, Dewi Sanggalangit, the goddess gives the condition that he would accept his love when the King was willing to create a new art. From there it created Reog Ponorogo. Reyog letters represent a future letter words in the song macapat Pocung which reads: Taste ballad / soul Ingwang adiluhung / Yang Widhi / Sports kridaning Gustavo / degree roll kersaning Kang Almighty. Mystical element is a spiritual force that gives breath to the art Reog Ponorogo.

Warok

Warok until now still have a place as an elder in the community. Proximity to the spiritual world often make a warok asked his advice on the grip or the tranquility of the spiritual life. A warok supposedly have mastered what is called Reh Kamusankan True, true humanity road.

 Warok is a force that relies on the truth in the battle between good and evil in the story reog art. Old is guidance as Warok figures, while Warok Young is still in its early stages warok study. Until now, Warok perceived as a figure who cast must have certain supernatural powers. Even some bad stories about life warok. Warok is the figure with the stereotype: wearing shorts, dressed in black, his supernatural powers and elders gemblakan.Menurut warok, Kasni Gunopati or known Mbah Wo Cats, warok not a arrogant because of its strengths. Warok is a person who has a holy determination, ready to provide guidance and protection with no strings attached. "It comes from the word Warok wewarah. Warok is wong kang wewarah wealthy. That is, a person becomes warok being able to give guidance or instruction to others about the good life "." Warok iku wong kang wus full saka sakabehing behavior, lan wus menep ing sense "(Warok is a person who has been perfect in his behavior, and until in settling the mind).

Conditions became Warok

Warok must run behavior. "Condition, the body must be clean because it will be filled. Warok should be able to rein in its passions, hunger or thirst, nor come into contact with women. Other requirements, a candidate must provide a warok rooster, 2.5 meters cloth, mats, and salvation together. After that, candidates will warok kanuragan forged by a variety of science and mysticism. Having declared the master of science, he then confirmed as a true warok. He obtained a weapon called the drawstring will, like long white rope, weapons are the warok. Warok true at the present time only the legend remains. Some groups warok in certain areas there are those who hold fast to their culture and are still viewed as someone who is elder and respected, sometimes even government officials always ask for his blessing.

Gemblakan

  

In addition to all the requirements that must be lived by those warok, hereinafter referred to as Gemblakan appear. Formerly known for its many gemblak warok, namely men aged 12-15 years a dozen years berparas handsome and well groomed and maintained as kelangenan, which sometimes is more cherished than his wife and son. Maintaining gemblak is a tradition that has been deeply rooted in the community of artists reog. For a warok it is normal and socially acceptable. It is said that fellow warok never collide gemblak supernatural powers to fight a craving and besides it sometimes happens gemblak borrowing. Costs incurred for a gemblak warok not cheap. When gemblak school must maintain the warok the purposes of school finance in addition to feed and shelter. Whereas if gemblak not in school then every year warok give a cow. In the tradition brought by Ki Ageng Suryongalam, magic can be obtained if a warok not willing to have sex with women. It was said to be a necessity that comes from the teacher's command to obtain supernatural powers.

The obligation to maintain any warok gemblak believed to be able to maintain its miracle. In addition there are strong beliefs among warok, intimate relationship with a woman even with his own wife, can fade the whole magic warok. Mutual love, cherish and try to please is a characteristic of the special relationship between gemblak and waroknya. Practice gemblakan among warok, identified as homosexual practices because warok must not spit lust to women.

Currently, it has been a shift in relation to gemblakan. In the present gemblak difficult to find. Tradition maintains gemblak, there are more faded. Gemblak the first regular role as a dancer Jatilan (kuda lumping), its role is now being replaced by young women. Whereas formerly the arts to be displayed without a woman.

Reog in the present

 Artists Reog Ponorogo graduates of art schools also provide touch on the development of dance reog ponorogo. Art school student of the stage and introduced the art of aesthetic movements koreografis, then be reog ponorogo with festivals such as the current format. There is a story line, the sequence of whom appear first, namely Warok, then Jatilan, Bujangganong, Klana Sewandana, then Barongan or sudden Peacock at the end. When one of these elements in action, other elements come to move or dance, though not prominent. Several years ago the Foundation initiated the founding of Reog Ponorogo Reog Society archipelago, whose members consist of reog groups from various regions in Indonesia who had taken part in the National Reog Festival. Reog ponorogo be very open to enrichment and changes in range of motion.

Muara Takus Temple, Riau

Muara-Takus Temple is a Buddhist temple. Many scientists believe that this temple is Buddhism legacy which came from India. This is because the temple is very similar with Acoka temple which is located at India. This temple becomes the witness of Riau great history. Today this historical vacation destination becomes the best place to visit for many people who want to get great holiday experience. This temple complex is the only ancient temple which can be found at Riau province. In fact this place has become the top vacation destination spot from Riau province.

Inside this temple complex, we can find some great ancient temple such as Tua temple, Bungsu temple, and mahligai stupa. This temple is believed as the Sriwijaya Kingdom legacy. We also can find bone burning place which is situated inside the temple complex. This temple is made from the combination of river stone, brick, and sand stone. According some literature, the brick which uses to build this temple was coming from Pongkai village.

Muara-Takus Temple is located at Muara Takus village, Kampar city. This city is located around 135KM from Riau province capital city, Pekanbaru. We can reach this temple from Pekanbaru by public transportation. The journey will take 2.5 hours from Pekanbaru city. So if you want to trace Indonesia history, just come to this historical vacation site and get your best holiday experience at Historical Indonesia vacation packages.

Nambo Beach, South East Sulawesi

If you come to Kendari city (Southeast Sulawesi province capital city), you have to come to one of the great vacation destination place in this province. Known as Nambo beach, this vacation destination spot has become the most favorite vacation destination place for many visitors who come to Southeast Sulawesi province. Seeing many people are very enthusiastic to come to this vacation spot, Kendari city government makes some improvement at this beach to spoil all visitors who come to this beach. In the future, this beach will put as the top vacation destination spot from Southeast Sulawesi by Southeast Sulawesi province government.

Nambo beach has beautiful white sand panorama. White sand at this beach is very gentle and soft. At this beach, the visitors can do several activities such as sunbathing, swimming, building a sand castle. If you want to feel tranquil atmosphere, you can come in the noon. In the noon, you will also see an exotic sunset panorama. At this beach you can also see local tribes which are called bajo people do their job as the fisherman. They go fishing by using traditional boat and method.

Nambo beach is located at Kendari city, Southeast Sulawesi province capital city. To reach Nambo beach, we can use local public transportation or rent some car. If you come from Walter Monginsidi airport, you can go to this beach by public transportation, and the journey only takes 15 minutes to arrive. Do you want to find great vacation experience? You have to put this great vacation destination spot on your trip plan list.

The Legend of Toba Lake

Once upon a time at north Sumatra, there was a man. He lives with farming and fishing. One day when he went to fishing, he catches a gold fish. It is not an ordinary fish; this fish was a cursed fish which will transform into anything which has touched it. Because of this fish has been touched by a human, so it transforms into human shape. The story tells that the fish transformed into a beautiful girl who the farmer crush on her. The man finally asks her to marry. The girl accepted his proposal with one request that the man should not open her secret to anyone and the man agrees about it. Short story tells that they had a child. One day the man was very angry to his child and said, “Darn you a fish’s boy. The man knew that he had broken the promise and discovered her wife secret. When his wife knew about it, she was angry and decided to leave him alone. Meanwhile when the wife was angry, the storm suddenly come and from the ground which stood his wife suddenly drew water. Time by the time the water is going to big and bigger. Because of that the land is drown by the water and perform a lake.

That the story about Toba Lake legend. Today this lake becomes the most famous vacation destination. Many vacation packages you can find in here. Some holiday inn is also available along the beach to spoil the visitor. But do you know what? This story still exists till now at the local inhabitant.

Candi Selagriya, Central Java

Selagriya Temple is one of the temples of ancient relics of the glory of the Hindu kingdom. This temple is estimated to contemporary with the temples located in the area Kedu and the Dieng plateau, which is built around the 8th century by Sanjaya dynasty. Temple Selagriya relatively small size (when compared with other Hindu temples). Cross-shaped building with a floor plan size of 5.2 mx 5.2 m and height of 4.9 m. Inside the temple there are only a cubicle is empty. It is estimated, this room was once the place or yoni phallus, symbol of Shiva Mahadeva. In all four walls of the recesses of the temple there where the embodiment of god statues are placed.

Candi Selagriya is located on the foot of Mt. Seleker (part of the bigger Mt. Sumbing)  in the Magelang Regency. Leave Magelang town through Kauman on the West side, and follow the road past Krajan village to Bandongan. At Bandongan, turn North (right)  and follow the road to Windusari village up until the point where there is a <Toko Selogriyo>. Here, turn to the West (left) and go straight up the the mountain. At a certain pint, the road narrows, get out fo the car and walk. Further down, facing a valley, is a stone path to Selogriyo. Although charges of Rp1,000 apply for the entry of a truck, this path is utterly unsuited to any type of 4-wheel vehicle!

Follow this path, keeping the mountain on your left, and the valley on your right. About half way, the path becomes a sandpath (this was the situation in Jul-04). Continue to walk past a ticket booth (entrance charges: Rp500.-) that was unmanned when I visited, and the temple is on your right. Originally, the temple stood on the hill top on the left after passing the ticket booth, but the temple was reconstructed at a lower plane because of land slides.       

Bumi Ayu Temple,South Sumatera,Indonesia

Bumi Ayu Temple is the only complex of enshrinement in South Sumatra. Presently there are 9 pieces of the temple have been discovered and 4 of them have been restored, the Temple 1, Temple 2, Temple 3 and Temple 8. 

Temple preservation effort began in 1990 with support from state budget funds. To support the preservation of the Government of Muara Enim regency doing road construction, land acquisition, and development of building the museum field.

Bumiayu temple complex occupies an area of 75.56 hectares, with the outer limit of 7 (seven) pieces river trenches partly already experiencing silting. Temple Bumi Ayu at the moment still in the process of assessment and restoration, so not much information that can be known. Written information from the temple is still studied by the Assessment Team of Archaeological Heritage in South Sumatra Province. Bumi Ayu Temple area known as the site of Hindu heritage temples of Shiva flow. From the results of excavations the archaeologists, Bumi Ayu temple complex is the largest Hindu temples outside of Java, and the findings can be concluded that these temples is the Prambanan temple replica in Central Java.

Tourism Objects Bumi Ayu Temple is located in Bumiayu Village, Tanah Abang District, Muara Enim regency. Distance from Muara Enim to this temple is about 85 km, and can be reached by land vehicles is about 1.5 hours.

Ranu Kumbolo Lake,East Java,Indonesia

Ranu Kumbolo located in East Java, a mountain lake perch-Semeru with altitude 2500 meters above sea level.

To go to Ranu Kumbolo, tourists can travel through or Lumajang Malang, East Java.

From the terminal Malang, can ride public transportation to the village and stopped at the terminal Intercropping Intercropping. Then the trip continued with a ride trucking vegetables or using a jeep (SUV) are rented by people around heading to Ranu Pani.

Before heading to Ranu Pani, tourists should stop by the post TNBTS in Gubugklakah to get permission to climb.

The view that you should not miss on the edge of Ranu Kumbolo is at sunrise (sunrise) appeared from behind a hill. 

Panorama exotic and riveting at Ranu Kumbolo will not be forgotten by climbers or tourists who've been there.

Nature Park Riung Seventeen Island,NTT,Indonesia

Nature Park Riung Seventeen Islands is a group of large and small, with a total 17 islands, namely Pulau Pau, borong Island, Ontoloe Island (the largest), Pulau Dua, Island Kolong, Lainjawa Island, Pulau Besar, Pulau Halima (Island Nani), Patta Island, Rutong Island, Island Tables, Bampa Island (Island Tampa or Tembang Island), Three Island (Long Island), Island Copper, Taor Island, Island and Island Wire Sui. The whole island is uninhabited by humans.

Located in the `mainland island of Flores in public administration including the District Riung, Regency Ngada. This area is located about 70 km next uatara Bajawa Kota, Ngada capital.

Region Seven Nature Park is an island of dry forest types with a mixture of vegetation types Ketapang (Terminalia catappa), hibiscus (Hibiscus tiliacus), pecan (Aleuritis molucana), pandan (Pandanus tectorius), teak (Tectona grandis), bulging ( Sterculia foetida), kesambi (Schleichera oleosa), sandalwood (Santalum album), cinnamon (Mangivera indica), tamarind (Tamarindus indica), sea sengon (Albizia sp), johar (Cassia siamea), nyamplung (Calophyllum inophykum) and ampupu ( Eucalyptus urophylla). Almost the entire coast of the island cluster region overgrown mangrove forests that are still intact with dominant species Rhizophora sp, Bruquiera gymnoriza, and Sonneratia sp.

Various types of fauna that live in this area include the Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis), timor deer (Cervus timorensis), hedgehogs (Zaglossus sp), macaques (Macaca sp), weasels (Paradoxurus haemaproditus), timor monitor lizard (Varanus timorensis), Kuskus ( Phalanger sp), jungle fowl (Gallus sp), crocodile (Crododulus porosus), and various species of birds such as eagles (Elanus sp), bluwok or white heron (Egretta sacra), clothing glawe or black stork (Ciconia episcopus), Lorikeet bird chest yellow (Trichoglosus haemotodus), parrot (Lorius domicella), cuckoo (Streptopelia chinensis), bird or birds singed wontong (Megapodius Reinwadrtii) and bats (Pteropsus veropirus).

In addition, the Seven Islands area is also rich in coral reef ecosystems and the types of marine biota. 

There are about 27 species of coral such as Montipora sp, Acropora sp, sp Lobophylla, Platygyra sp, sp Galaxea, Pavites sp, Stylopora sp, Pavona sp, sp and Echynopora Echynophylla sp. The types of biota living waters include marine mammals such as dugongs (Dugong dugon), dolphins and whales (Physister catodon) and various ornamental fish that live in the reefs.

Goa Lowo,Trenggalek,Java,Indonesia

Sightseeing is not less interesting as objects of tourism is another Caves Sightseeing Lowo. In addition to admire its natural wonders, caves Lowo also store various mysteries.

The cave is located in the Village Watuagung Lowo Watulimo Trenggalek District about 30 KM. of the City of Trenggalek also 30 km from City Tulungagung or approximately 180 km from the city of Surabaya and the south coast, exactly in the direction Watulimo Prigi Beach District. Strategic place and easily accessible, and one lane with Prigi Beach attractions that makes it easier for visitors because they can be in the form of a package tour.

Once in Guo Lowo visitors will be greeted by the cool mountain air atmosphere with a distinctive aroma of teak forests, because Lowo Guo location surrounded by lush teak forest. From the parking lot toward the mouth of the cave, the road that has been split between the net dipaving teduhnya this teak trees.

Once past the mouth of the cave, we are immediately greeted the first cave space like a vast hall. Sky - sky-high cave approximately 20-50 meters, the width of the cave about 50 m. Start the cave wall is filled with panoramic views and a wide variety of forms.

The beauty of the hanging wall of the cave with stalactite and stalagmite sticking out here and there, the more artistic look with good light in such a way to add color more interesting.

Based on the survey Mr cave expert. Manthovani and Dr Gilbert. Robert K Kho year 1984 stated that Guo Lowo largest natural cave in Southeast Asia and even in Asia with a length of 800 meters with caves - average wide space there are 9 (nine) main room and several small rooms.

STORY OF DISCOVERY Guo Lowo

A named Lomedjo into the woods looking for a place to perform meditation. And found a small cave that is considered suitable to be imprisoned that a cave near the pool of bluish. Which in turn is called Kedung Blue cave. Location Kedung approximately 600 meters northeast of this Petilasan Lowo Guo was until recently still used by people - people to be imprisoned. This saw the former - the former equipment left behind in the cave Kedung Blue.

From the results of the effort of fasting, meditation and supplication to God Almighty is, finally getting results. Lomedjo Mbah a dream about a place that he be imprisoned there was a large cave hiding te animal - an animal hunted safely.

One time, found a large cave mouth, a dark bat filled with the smell of menyengak nose. Without realizing they are always referred to the cave; Guo Lowo (Java Language Bats are Lowo). Until now the cave named Guo Lowo, Kedung hermitage is located east of Cave Lowo 600M

 

Guo Lowo TOUR NOW AS OBJECT OF INTEREST

  

Guo Lowo admire the beauty of the colorful stalactite and stalagmite, in the natural atmosphere of the cave environment is cool and beautiful it is, in fact in 1984 the Government of Trenggalek existing efforts to promote it as a tourist attraction. Despite such limited funding and limited support for current situation, then its development is very slow so not much was known and visited by tourists.

The cave is large and the length about 800 AD has been equipped with electricity and street lighting facilities made so easy to observe natural artistic forms of stalactite and stalagmite. The atmosphere is cool and fresh by splashing clean water flowing in the cave brought a good atmosphere.

Outside the cave has been constructed, equipped arena toys - children. On holidays there are often also musical entertainment on stage diatraksikan happy. There is public transport from city to Durenan Trenggalek then to Guo Lowo.

Satan Building, Surabaya

The building is located in Kampung Banyu Urip Wetan IA No. 107, Surabaya, this condition is old, dull white color, and less manicured. Some parts of the building actually looks worried.

In fact, two-story building covering an area of 400 square meters is inhabited by 40 households or about 150 souls. They lived in a building owned by a wealthy businessman who allegedly named Teng Kun Gwan has been passed down through generations since the Dutch Military Aggression II in 1948. Most of them from ethnic Chinese, some other Chinese-Javanese descent.

In this building, the residents share space with barriers gave way. Due to limitations, in fact there are spaces that are multifunctional. Some of the rooms of the owner look simple. There is one room on the second floor is used as a place of worship the people of the Church of Pentecost.

That said, the story said, the building was once inhabited by hundreds of birds swallow. To be safe bird's nest and not plundered, the building was then labeled with the sinister: the building of Satan. In addition, the building was once a complex persemayaman Chinese citizens and its location was in a complex with the Chinese cemetery. In fact, G30S PKI After the incident hit the homeland, the House of Satan is a place-bong bong China and gradually transformed into villages and homes.

Until now, the early inhabitants and their descendants still occupy the building. Beyond that, interesting stories revealed by Sastro Hadi Utomo, 72, one of the occupants in the building environment demons since he was 11 years old. He said, at the time of the Dutch Military Aggression II many ethnic Chinese residents who received and accommodated by Cung Cung Hwa Hwa, a Chinese citizen associations that existed at the time.

After the Dutch Military Aggression, Chinese citizens who live in this building were released. But most of them living there for generations until today. In fact, Teng Kun Gwan, the building owner who lives in Jl. Maj. Gen. Haryono 42 (Duck), Malang, vote and give mandate to the Hadi Utomo through the official power of attorney to manage and maintain the building. Once two people who claim descent Teng Kun Hadi Gwan visit to ensure the validity of the letter of authority, and they express the truth.

However, Satan has been the building of cultural heritage. Therefore, expectations, there is concern from various parties for not more miserable and damaged

Gedong Songo Temple

Gedongsongo Temple at the foot of Mount Kendalisada which is located near Mount Ungaran and built in the 8th century AD. Gedongsongo name given by locals to the temple complex. Gedongsongo derived from the Javanese, "Gedong" means house or building, "Songo" means nine. So the meaning of the word Gedongsongo is nine (groups of) buildings.

 Gedongsongo temple complex built from the bottom row up to the top of the hills at Mount Ungaran. This shows the character of a very specific Gedongsongo Temple is a blend of two religions that are local and global.

Mount is the altar of the ancestral spirits. This belief is a pre-Hindu traditions of local communities. While the mountain is also the residence of the gods according to Hindu tradition, who was growing globally affect nearly half the world. Local traditions are usually reduced role by global traditions, was both able to stand equal in Gedongsongo.

To go to Gedong I, we have to walk 200 meters through a path that rises. You can use a horse transport service for day trips around attractions Gedongsongo Temple.

In Gedongsongo Temple Complex, the foot of the temple can be recognized through a profile that consists of hand bells and a straight seam. On the outside of the body of the temple there are niches that once contained statues Parswadewata, but now mostly in empty condition, so the first temple which contains the linga-yoni and recesses in the chamber. Niche of the outside of the body decorated with floral motifs and sometimes there is an ornament of Scorpion.

Parswadewata in Java is interpreted as offerings to ancestral spirits who have been united with Shiva and the temple symbolized by the Linga-Yoni who escorted god accompaniment namely: Durga (the wife of Shiva), Ganesha (son of Shiva), and Agastya (a sage who has the spiritual ability equivalent to god).

The roof of a three-story temple is decorated with miniature temples and antefix either plain or decorated. Plan of the temple is almost entirely a square but there is also a temple with a rectangular floor plan, temple size is highly variable, its width ranges from 4.5 m -9.5 m, length 4.8 m - 9m with a different height from 3m - 8.9 m.

Gedong I

Located at an altitude of 1208 meters above sea level, there is a temple, facing west, inside the chamber can still be found yoni but lingganya gone.

Gedong II

Located at an altitude of 1274 meters above sea level, there are two buildings namely Main Temple (facing west) and there is an ancillary temples dihadapnya (facing east) which has collapsed.

Gedong III

Located at an altitude of 1297 masl, consists of three buildings of the temple faces west, enclose the temple in the north, and ancillary temple in front of the main temple. Statue at the main temple niches can still be found in the recesses of the north that is Durga, Agastya in the recesses of the south, Ganesha in the east niche, and Mahakala and Nandiswara there on either side of the temple door. Ancillary temples has a shape similar to Candi Semar at Dieng Temple Complex, which is rectangular.

Gedong IV

Located at an altitude of 1295 masl, consists of 12 buildings divided into three sub-groups. The first subgroup consists of the Temple Master and eight ancillary temples; second subgroup consists of an ancillary temples, and the third subgroup consists of two ancillary temples. Mother Temple of the outside of buildings there except empty niches on the south side niches there are statues of Agastya.

Gedong V

Located at an altitude of 1308 meters above sea level, there are two pages that are not as high, on the first page there is a Master temple ruins of the temple is flanked by two ancillary. While on the second page there are two of the ruins of the temple Perwara

On the sidelines between Gedong III with IV Gedong there is a mountain kepunden as hot springs. The tourists can take a bath and warm bath disebuah kepunden built near them. The smell of sulfur is strong enough and the cloud of smoke was pretty thick when close to the hot springs.

According to the story surrounding people, supposedly the source of hot water is guarded by a creature named Nyai Gayatri, ghost of a woman from the island resort. Nyai Gayatri is one of the ladies of King Sima. After death, spirits inhabit Gayatri Nyai this spring. Nyai Gayatri is someone who likes helping others. Until died too, Nyai Gayatri still like to help. One way is to help cure diseases for people who bathe in these springs.

Balangan Beach, Bali

Balangan Beach or known as Balangan Beach, located in Bukit Ungasan, Jimbaran Pecatu, District of South Kuta, about Dreamland Beach on the north side. Here you will feel the scenery, clean white sand along the beach. Plus a row of coconut trees are arranged neatly, which provides a different atmosphere than other beaches.

Moreover Balangan Beach is flanked by two large rocks of high cliffs in the west and its Eastern so that shows something different from what we see. To reach the mouth of the beach, then you must down the stairs while enjoying the coastal scenery starts to look and sound of the waves roar that appeals to us to come closer. The more we approached, the more it seemed this was the origin of Balangan Beach. As you go down to the shore, you should use a slipper or footwear to avoid stepping on sharp coral. This place is perfect for you to miss the tour in Balangan Beach with family.

Komodo Dragon Island

There are many attractions in this world, you live to select which one, which one will be the main priority of your vacation, what you like adventure, shopping, beaches, historic sites, beautiful place, strange place.

One example is a strange place in the universe ra amsih this, because this Komodo dragon island is the remains of prehistoric era mankind. komodo dragon is one that can survive up to now among the many types of dinosaurs.

 People there can live side by side each other with this horrible monster. interesting not, please just you come here, see weirdness with your own eyes.
I suggest you to ask the scout by experts, or people who already understand well about the ins and outs of this deadly islands.
Safely enjoy the days that say you forget for a lifetime, maybe you could be pursued to rise to the top of the tree. watch yourself.

Reminder : 5th March Bali CLOSED for NYEPI

Bali Governor, I Made Mangku Pastika has sent reminders to all authorities, airlines and tour operators that Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport and all harbours to the island will be closed for 24 hours in conjunction with Nyepi, the one day in the year observed on Bali with Silence and Meditation.

Ngurah Rai Airport will be closed for 24 hours to all air traffic starting from 06.0 am on Saturday, 5 March to 06.0 am on Sunday, 6 March 2011. The airport will receive only technical landings, while all serving staff are required to remain within the airport compound for 24 hours.  

Similar conditions apply to all seaports including those connecting Bali to Java and Lombok.

The provincial government has also asked all Television and Radio Broadcasts to shut down for the day.

This year, Nyepi, which marks the Balinese New Year of Saka 1933, falls on Saturday, 5 March 2011. On this day there will be no traffic in the streets, no pedestrians on the roads or beaches, families are not allowed to light a fire, and there will be no lights during the entire night. Traditional security personnel, called pecalang will be patrolling the streets and beaches.  Special arrangements are made for emergency cases. 

The Principles of Nyepi

To the Balinese the Bali-Hindu New Year is a day to restore balance in the universe. This is done through strict observance of Nyepi, which demands both silence and darkness for 24-hours during the period from sunrise on 5th March to sunrise the following day.

In summary, religious observance of the day stipulate compliance to four tenets, namely:
• Amati geni - not to ignite fires or turn on lights.
• Amati Karya -  refrain from all activities and work.
• Amati lelungan - to stay at home and embark on no trips or journeys
• Amati lelanguan - to not satisfy any passion or engage in other pleasurable pursuits.

Consequently, all visitors to Bali are also required to stay indoors and do whatever activities within buildings only. No one is allowed on the beaches nor swimming pools. At night hotels will draw all curtains so as to keep lights from shining outside the hotel.

Kuta Beach Celebrations on Eve of Nyepi

On the Eve of Nyepi, starting 06.0 in the evening on 4 March, loud celebrations will be held on Kuta Beach, with highlight the ogoh-ogoh or huge papier-mache dolls symbolizing the evil spirit Bhuta Kala.  Participated by 16 hamlets of Kuta, each displaying their respective effigy, the giant ogoh-ogoh will be paraded through the streets of Kuta  and judged by a team of jury. There will also be performances of traditional music and dance.

Candi (Ancient Temples), Yogyakarta

Candi is ancient archeological structure constructed during 7th-9th century aimed for a specific religion (Budha or Hindu). It was constructed from hundreds of volcanic or river stone blocks and assembled solely by human labor. Candi walls is often carved with reliefs depicting stories, and a stone God or Godess statue usually sits at the center.
There are several candi located in Yogyakarta and it's proximity. Borobudur, one of famous candi is in Magelang, not far from Yogyakarta. Prambanan, also a well-known candi is in the Yogyakarta-Central Java border area.

• Candi Sambisari
  Candi Sambisari is very unique. Unlike other candi, it sits at estimated 6m below the ground line. It is easy to reach because it is located close to Adisucipto International Airport. You can go there by taxi. Candi Sambisari consists of one main candi and three supporting candis (perwara). You can see lingga and yoni, symbol of male and female sex, inside the main candi. In the main candi's wall, there are three statue, Agastya in south side, Ganesha in east side, and Dewi Durga in north side. From the lingga, yoni, and the statues, it has been concluded that the Sambisari was built to adore Siva Gods. There is no fixed reference about when and who built this candi. But from the Wanua III inscriptions, Candi Sambisari is predicted to be cunstructed in 9th century (812-838 AD). 

• Candi Kalasan
  Candi Kalasan is located not far from Prambanan, around 2 km to the west from Prambanan or 14 km to the east from Yogyakarta. This candi is on the south side of the Prambanan-Yogyakarta main road. It is the oldest Buddhist temple in Yogyakarta. Constructed in late 7th century (778 AD) by Rakai Panangkaran from Sanjaya Dinasty. He was Hindu but he built a Buddhist temple, thus it reflects peacefully religion life during that time. The relief carved in this candi are known to be the most beautiful. The wall is covered by ancient white cement called bajralepa. Candi Kalasan was built to adore Dewi Tara (Tara Godess). A Boddhisatva bronze statue used to be placed inside the candi, but this statue is not there anymore. 

• Candi Sari
  Candi Sari is located not far from Candi Kalasan, estimated 600 m to north-east from Candi Kalasan. This candi was built as an ancient Buddhist monk dormitory. Inside the candi, there are two floors with three rooms on each floor. The reliefs is similar with Candi Kalasan's and the wall is also covered with bajralepa. There are Boddhisatva and Tara Godess carved beside the windows that show us the relation between Candi Kalasan and Candi Sari. The unique rooftop consists of 9 stupas in grid. The holes in some areas shows that woods was used to complete the construction. This candi is predicted to be build in the same era with Candi Kalasan. 

Local delicacies

The following dishes should be on every Yogyakarta traveller's agenda:

• Gudeg, a curry of jackfruit, chicken and egg served with rice, and is the most famous local dish. Goopy slop in various shades of brown, the stuff does not look particularly appetizing, but it can be tasty if done right.There are many gudeg restaurants, but the most popular are: Gudeg Wijilan, Gudeg Juminten, Gudeg Bu Tjitro, Gudeg Tugu, Gudeg Bu Ahmad. If you can wake up early in the morning, you may find small stalls serving Gudeg just at the corner of the street, or close to traditional markets. If you can't sleep at night, you can go to Jalan Janturan and enjoy the Gudeg Pawon (enjoying gudeg inside the old style kitchen) that open in late night. 

 

• Ayam Goreng Mbok Berek (Mbok Berek's Fried Chicken). Fried free range chicken with mild garlic and coriander flavor served with crunchy crackers.

• Nasi Langgi, locally known as Sego Langgi (Langgi Rice). Warm rice served with various side dishes. Can be found in small stall in Gandekan street. 

• Kipo, bite size snacks made of green colored tapioca dough filled with sweetened grated coconut. Can be found in Kotagede. 

• Bakpia, another bite size snack made from sweetened greenbean paste wrapped with thin dough pastry. The most popular bakpia is known as Bakpia Patuk, which not surprisingly, are sold in Pathuk street, also known as Jalan Aip K.S. Tubun. 

• Jadah Tempe, sandwich of rice cake and sweet beancake. Can be found in Kaliurang. 

• Es rujak or rujak es krim, a fruit salad made from mangos, papayas, apples, pineapples, cucumbers etc., mixed with palm sugar, lime juice, salt, chillies and (of course) ice cream (es krim). All flavors (sweet, sour, bitter, spicy, salty) in one plate. In case you are at UGM campus, have a look along Jalan Kaliurang. Small foodstalls sell es rujak there (only very late morning to early afternoon). If you are not close to UGM, keep your eyes open. 

• Angkringan, a food seller using hopper as store. The famous food sold here is Nasi Kucing (Cat Rice) that consists of a small serving rice with a sambal (chilies) or oseng-oseng and wrapped using a piece of paper or banana leaf. The most popular angkringan is Angkringan Lik Man, also known as Angkringan Tugu, located in Jalan Wongso Dirjan, north side of Yogyakarta Railway Station (Tugu Station). See Angkringan Tugu below. Angkringan usually opens from afternoon (2 PM) or evening (6 PM) until late night (1 AM) or morning (4 AM). 

Pasar Tiban Kauman Yogyakarta

During the Ramadhan fasting season, the local residents at Kauman area open a temporary market selling many kind apetizing snacks and dishes. This market is not only great for sampling local foods, but also great for experiencing old architecture as it is set on a long pathway of classic javanese neighborhood.

Opens at around 3PM and closes at 6PM, the foods are meant to be eaten for breaking the fasting at dawn. Consuming the food in the area before dawn, even if you are not fasting, is considered inappropiate. Kauman, means the place for preachers since it is in the same block of the Masjid Agung (sultan's royal mosque), was home to many islamic leaders such as Ahmad Dahlan, the founder of Muhammadiyah movement.

Warm the Body with ‘Wedang Ronde’

Wedang Ronde is a traditional Javanese drink served in a bowl, which is very helpful when the weather is cold. From the words, wedang is a Javanese language means a drink, ronde is the name for the main part of the drink. This kind of drink uses ginger as its ingredient. To get the merit, ginger is boiled in the water, along with other substances. As it has ginger, it will warm anybody who drinks it.  The taste is sweet but rather hot.

The substances of Wedang Ronde are ginger, citronella, brown sugar, salt, peanuts, the fruits of the sugar palm, and ronde (rice flour balls). The ronde itself is made from sticky rice. In the middle of the ball shaped ronde there is a mixture of brown sugar and peanuts. The peanut is heated in utensil without oil or water. The best utensil is earthen pot.
We can find Wedang ronde at Yogyakarta such as Alun-alun Utara, Alun-alun Selatan, Godean market, Malioboro street, etc. People specifically sell it with a cart. The price for a bowl of wedang ronde is about IDR 3000.

Yogyakarta Culinary

Yogyakarta is heaven of inexpensive foods, and some tasty and filling dishes can be as low as 25 US cents. However, since there are hundreds, if not thousands hawker stalls offering inexpensive foods, some of them are not delicious. For a start, head to well known food stalls such as:

• Angkringan Tugu, hawker stall located close to the Tugu Station serving small rice packs (known as sego kucing) and various other foods, 6PM-4AM. The most popular beverages is kopi joss, Javanese espresso dipped with burning coal. Very inexpensive. Rp 1,000-6,000.

• Gudeg Tugu, Jalan Diponegoro, close to Kranggan marketplace, 7PM-1AM. Popular Gudeg stall. A complete dish consists of: warm rice, shredded chicken, brown hard-boiled egg, gudeg, areh sauce, and the hot & spicy sambal goreng krecek. Rp 7,000-10,000.

• Rumah Makan Es Ceria. Address JL Gandekan Lor No. 42. (close to sraswijyan, just go west from hotels and turn left). Great, cheap eats -all in a huge smorgasboard, you choose what you like and then the cashier estimates a price. Tasty and dirt cheap. Also ice deserts and fruit shakes.

• Soto Pak Soleh. Tegalrejo, near Diponegoro Museum. This well-known restaurant is Pak Soleh's family business and is now ran by his son. They only serve Yogyakarta-style beef soup as their main menu, which has a spicy taste from the added ginger. Rp 5,000.

• Spesial Sambal. A local chain for those who like spicy, hot food. Their speciality, as the name suggests, is their various kind of sambal (sambal is a kind of hot relish). Rp 5,000-12,000.

• Waroeng Steak. A local restaurant chain. Their speciality is batter-fried beef steak served with thick gravy. Rp 6,000-15,000.

• Waroeng Jepara, Jalan Wolter Monginsidi 49, Jogjakarta. Fame for their traditional Jepara flavours (only warung in Jogjakarta that serves Jepara food), this modern-furnished warung is run by friendly locals. Speciality includes "pecil pari" (spicy stingray), "bothok tahu" (tofu in papaya leaf) and "sayur lodeh" (jackfruit soup) . Rp 5,000-Rp 30,000.

• Xtra Hot. A local tent-scheme restaurant specializing in delicious grilled food, with a good variety of sambals (chili) to choose from, yet with affordable prices. Located in Jalan Kaliurang (Next to BCA Bank). Main courses from Rp 4,500 (U$0.5) onwards.
• Soto Sawah Pak Slamet. A local chicken soup store located at 5 km west side from Yogya, Open morning - afternoon. Rp 5,000
• Soto Pak Marto A local delicacy of beef based soup served with rice (mixed in or separate), go to the one located near Keraton. Offals are include in unless specifically asked for beef only. Fried offals, ordered on the side to be eaten with kecap manis is very delicious.
• Pempek Ulu Bundar Located strategically near to Mirota crossroad, serves delicious pempek and kakap meat ball soup with very low prices. Most expensive menu is just Rp 5,000.

Mid-range

• FoodFezt Jalan Kaliurang km 5.5, +62 274 554554. Many kinds of local Indonesian foods: Nasi kebuli, nasi merah, soto betawi, sate buntel, mushroom satay, and also dessert like pancakes, ice creams etc. It has a garden with lots of bamboo tree and other plants. The waiters use wireless gadgets to serve their customers in order to maintain a 'paperless' order system.
• Ayam Goreng Suharti, Jalan Laksda Adisucipto 208, Yogyakarta, +62 274 515522. A very popular mbok berek fried chicken restaurant, the recipe still remains a secret.
• Bakmi Kadin, Jalan Bintaran Kulon 3, Yogyakarta. Javanese style soft-fried noodles. Don't miss the popular wedang bajigur, a local beverages made from warm coconut milk with subtle ginger flavor and garnished with diced coconut and kolang-kaling. Local kroncong street quartet often performs in the area. Rp 18,000-20,000.
• Dixie Easy Dining or simply Dixie, Jalan Gejayan 40b (south Selokan Mataram), +62 274 560745. Offers various kind western and asian dishes served with distinct modern-asian style. Nice modern-ethnical interior. Rp 8,000-50,000.
• Empek-Empek Kamto, Jalan Beskalan 3 Yogyakarta (opp to Ramai Shopping Mall's south entrance), +62 274 514294. Originated from Palembang, deep-fried fish cake and served with sour soy sauce. There are many variety of empek-empek: kapal selam (means submarine) comes with boiled eggs inside, adaaan/bulat has a garlic taste, while lenggang is an empek-empek omelet.
• Gudeg Sagan, An eating place in Jalan Sagan (In front of Toko Sagan Baru) offering rice, seasoned porridge, gudeg, areh sauce, sambal goreng krecek, complete with chicken and brown hard-boiled egg.
• Gudeg Wijilan Yu Djum, Jalan Wijilan 31, Kraton and Jalan Kaliurang km 4.5, Karangasem CT III/22, Yogyakarta 55281, +62 274 515968. A more lavish variety of Gudeg, served with thicker sauce, and more expensive as well.
• Kedai Tiga Nyonya, Jalan Jendral Sudirman 16, Yogyakarta, +62 274 589315. 10AM-10PM. Peranakan food restaurant, a fusion of Indonesian, Chinese, and Dutch cuisine. Their specialty is grilled fish, sour ribs soup, and candlenut chicken. Rp 20,000-50,000
• Pecel Solo, Jalan Palagan Tentara Pelajar 52, Sleman (adj Hyatt Regency), Phone: +62 274 866588. Offers a large selection of Solo style foods like Pecel Solo (vegetables with peanut sauce), Sego Liwet (steamed rice with sweet curry sauce), Nasi Kebuli (pungent rice with roasted lamb), and Bebek Goreng (fried duck Solo style). Rp 10,000-30,000.
• Quali Resto, Plaza Ambarrukmo, 3rd floor, near the foodcourt. Serves various kind of chinese dishes, but their specialty is kwetiaw (wide noodles). Rp 15,000.
• Sate Karang, Lapangan Karang, Kotagede, Yogyakarta. 5PM-10.30PM. Grilled beef satay served with lontongs (rice cake), peanut sauce and thin curry soup. Rp 15.000.
• Sapi Bali, Jalan Umbul Permai, Mudal, Sariharjo, Ngaglik, Sleman, Yogyakarta, +62 274 7858938. Serves Balinese style ribs, although a little too hot and spicy for some foreigner. If you do not prefer hot and spicy dish, opt for Soy Sauce Ribs instead. Rp 25,000.
• Sendang K Pitoe, a famous shrimp and sea food restaurant located on the outskirts of the city specifically Jamur, Minggir, Sleman, Yogyakarta, +62 274 747 1114. Very delicious fried shrimp served fresh from the ponds in the still relatively untouched village. Don't get mistaken by the nearby Mang Engking, also a shrimp restaurant with an ill-earned reputation of dirty food.
• Via Via, Jalan Prawirotaman, An excellent traveller's cafe, there are clocks on the wall showing the time in other Via Via cafes around the world and a mix of travellers and Indonesian locals. Offers a range of western dishes (good french onion soup) and specialty Indonesian dishes at a good price. Caters very well to vegetarians (tofu and tempe). Cane chairs and lots of space and games. Rp 20,000-40,000.
• Kesuma Restaurant, Mantrijeron 99 Sartono J. III, Prawirotaman Area, +62 274 8245027. A cozy and pleasant place where you can find an excellent local home cooking. The menu is exclusively native of Yogya or Solo. There is a small garden where guests can settle in a Gasebo and the main room is in a Limassan, traditional Javanese wooden house. 10AM-11PM. Rp 20,000-50,000

 
Splurge
 
Yogya is filled with many 'high-end' restaurants serving many kind of dishes, from western to asian to asian-fusion cuisines.

• Gabah Resto, Jalan Dewi Sartika 11A Sagan, +62 274 515626. Western dishes. Modern classy decoration. Rp75,000-Rp150,000.

• Royal Garden Restaurant Jl Pekapalan 7, Alun-Alun Utara, Yogyakarta, +62 274 386767, +62 274 373343. Chinese-Indonesian dishes with kraton style atmosphere. Rp 40,000-80,000.

• Gajah Wong, Jalan Gejayan, +62 274 588294, Serves many kind of dishes including French, Italian, Indian, Chinese as well as Indonesian. Divided into 3 zones: Country, Javanese and Colonial, each is lavishly decorated and themed with live music. In the Javanese zone, you can hear the Javanese gamelan music performed throughout the night, while the Colonial zone has a live jazz band.
• Androwino Bistro Jalan Laksda Adisucipto Km 8.7, Yogyakarta, +62 274 488588. The all day dining restaurant offering Continental and Asian cuisine in a relaxed modern Javanese setting. The restaurant is located at the top floor of Sheraton Mustika Yogyakarta Resort & Spa where at the entrance of the restaurant guests will be welcomed with a big painting of Grandfather from the hotel’s Owner named Sampean Dalem Ingkang Sinuhun Kandjeng Susuhunan Pakoe Boewono X, 1896 – 1939(King of Solo)and guests will see the beautiful landscaping of Tamansari water castle swimming pool and breathtaking mount Merapi.