I live in Yogyakarta. My residence is about 15 km from the volcano but I never afraid of it. Why? You know, volcano is a part of Javanese people’s life, a part of our soul, a part of our philosophy, a part of our family, and so on. Many foreigners miss understand about us who live on this island (Yava or Java or Jawa). Javanese and Balinese have similarity about volcano. We respect volcano as a part of mother earth and as long as you understand the characters of the volcano, everything’s gonna be all right.
Merapi view point from The Lost World Castle (new destination in Yogyakarta) www.yojalan-jalandab.blogspot.co.id
Living on the Island of Java must understand the consequences. Volcano is “giving” life and fertility, and also “taking” life sometimes. It is all right. This is how nature works for balancing the planet especially the island of Java. For example Merapi, there are some famous tours after eruption in 2010 such as Merapi Volcano Tour, Bukit Klangon, The Lost World Castle, and Merapi World of Landmarks. Tourism was increasing in Yogyakarta especially in Mount Merapi since few years ago. Of course, as a guide from here I am so happy.
Yogyakarta got a new award by Tropicalife Magazine (WWW.TROPICALIFE.NET ) last year as one of the “5 best culture and heritage destinations in Southeast Asia”. Number 1 is Bali Island (Indonesia), Number 2 is Yogyakarta (Java Island – Indonesia), and then Siem Riep (Cambodia), Luang Prabhang (Lao), and Hanoi (Vietnam). Wow! I am so happy and then more tourists were coming to Yogyakarta until now. I am happy again.
Barrack Obama in Borobudur (2017), the Largest Buddhist Temple in the World (www.viva.co.id)
I remember an old article at 5th September in 2014 that is written by “The New York Times” journalist about Yogyakarta. The title was “52 Places to go in 2014” and Yogyakarta got number 20! Here we go:
Borobudur, UNESCO World Heritage Site (www.kata.co.id )
20. Yogyakarta, Indonesia
“A volcano, a temple, a shrine and now a place to stay”
This central Java sultanate draws crowds for its proximity to be witching attractions: the monumental, wedding cake-esque Buddhist temple Borobudur, the soft-serve-ice-cream-shaped Hindu shrines of Prambanan, and pre-sunrise hikes to summit Indonesia’s friskiest volcano, Mount Merapi. But finding a decent room has never been easy, until now. Thanks to tax breaks for hotel development, 20 new starred hotels, to complement the city’s existing 30, will open through 2015. Among them are Zest Hotel ( a Swiss – Belhotel brand) at the end of 2014 and, according to a director of the Tourism Promotion Agency of Yogyakarta, three new properties from Accor, whose brands include Sofitel and Ibis. – Sanjay Surana.
Barrack Obama in Prambanan (2017), the largest ancient 9th Century Hindu Compounds in Indonesia (www.lifestyle.okezone.com)
And you know, accommodation is NOT a problem anymore here! You may come to Yogyakarta as a budget traveler, luxury traveler, group, and so on. Borobudur – Prambanan – Merapi Volcano Tour – Kraton – Tamansari are classic tours here but Yogyakarta also has new destinations. Thank you for Mr. Barrack Obama who visited Yogyakarta last year. Because of him, Puncak Becici (one of Pine Forest areas) was becoming very popular destination among locals and Asian tourists.
The list below is famous new destinations in Yogyakarta. Check it out!
1. Pantai Timang “Adrenaline Gondola”.
Wanna be like “Running man (Famous TV Korean Series)?” or Are you “Adrenaline Junkie”? There are only 2 choices my friends, “Adrenaline Bridge” or “Adrenaline Gondola”! Hell yeah!! Don’t forget to try special cuisine from the village (Special Lobster Package).
2. Bukit Panguk Kediwung (Bukit means ‘Hill’)
It is famous for sunrise (it depends on the weather) but because this hill located in Pine Forest area, after sunrise you may explore another spots for your photos!
3. Hutan Pinus Mangunan (Hutan means ‘Forest’)
Another area of Pine Forest! Take as many pictures as you can and show off to your social media!
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4. Hutan Pinus Asri (Bikini Bottom Spot). Are you a fan of “Spongebob Squarepants”?
5. Puncak Becici (Barrack Obama’s favorite forest). One of Obama Destinations in Yogyakarta!
6. Rumah Seribu Kayu & Wisata Batu Songgo Langit. This area also good for soft trekking and has very good spots (Hobbiton Houses, Huge Lava Stones, and Windmill on the top of the hill). Prepare your stamina!
7. Hutan Pinus Pengger
8. Jurang Tembelan (Jurang means ‘Cliff’)
9. The Lost World Castle. “Great Wall of China” in Yogyakarta + Volcano? Oh yeah!!
Don’t think too much my friends, if you wanna travel to Yogyakarta, just pack and go!
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