Prambanan Temple

Prambanan temple locates in the east part of Yogyakarta, is known as the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia. Nothing word was said of when the temple was built, and who ordered it. But its beliefs were built in the 9th century AD by King Belitung Maha Sambu of the Sanjaya dynasty. The assumption is based on the content Syiwagrha inscription found around the Prambanan and now kept in the National Museum in Jakarta. The stone's inscription was dated 856 AD and written during the reign of Rakai Pikatan.

The restoration takes a long time as if nothing had finished. Prambanan temple was a rediscovery of the great ruins, of Shiva temple reported by CA Lons in 1733. Every effort in excavation and recording of the first was conducted under the supervision of Groneman. The excavation temple completed in 1885 includes cleansing scrub and rock groupings temple ruins.

In the year 1902, the excavations continued efforts by van Erp. Grouping and identification of rock debris are carried out in more detail. Restoration of the Prambanan temple was resumed under the supervision of the Antiquities Department and supervised by P.J. Perquin. Through these efforts, some of the temple's ruins of Shiva were renovated. In 1926, formed a restoration committee temple site under the leadership of De Haan to continue the efforts that have been implemented by Perquin. Under supervision, the development of more refined results Shiva and temples continued renovation.

In 1931, De Haan died and was replaced by V.R. Romondt. The second restoration of the Apit temple was completed in 1932. The restoration was stopped in 1942 when the Japanese took power in Indonesia. After going through the long process and halting the war and the transition of power. The Shiva and Apit temples finished in 1953 of restoration. The Prambanan temple restoration continues implemented gradually.

Borobudur Temple

Borobudur temple is one of the famous tourist attractions in Indonesia located in Magelang, Central Java. Borobudur was built around the year AD 800 or so by the Mahayana Buddhists. In the history of the Borobudur temple, there are several theories explaining the origin of the name Borobudur temple. One is that the name comes from the word Sambharabhudhara Borobudur which means mountain.

In addition, there is some other folk etymology, as the Borobudur derived from the words of the Buddhas is due to the shifting of the sound to Borobudur. Another explanation is that it comes from two words namely Bara and beduhur. Coal comes from the word Vihara, there is also another explanation in which Bara comes from Sanskrit which means temple or monastery complex and meaning beduhur High. Historian J.G. de Casparis found Borobudur is a place of worship. According to the inscription Karangtengah and Kahulunan, Casparis predict who founded Borobudur temple is the king of the Mataram dynasty named Samaratungga, who did the construction in 824 AD.

Building a new temple could be completed by the time her daughter, Queen Pramudawardhani. Borobudur Development is expected to take 50 years. Karangtengah inscriptions also mentioned the bestowal of land sima or tax-free land by Ç.R Kahulunan Pramudawardhani. Location of Borobudur temple was located in the hills above the village of Borobudur, Mungkid, Magelang. Surrounded by Hill Manoreh stretching from east to west. While the east part is Mount Merapi and Merbau and in the west, there are Mount Sindoro and Sumbing.

It takes no less than 5 million, equivalent andesite blocks with 90,000 sq m to build the temple of Borobudur. The overall weight of the temple reached 5.5 million tons. Like most temples, the Borobudur building has 3 parts, namely the legs, body, and top. At the foot called Kamadhatu, tells the story of a life filled with lust and bestiality. Then Ruphadatu, which describes a level of consciousness that is still bound to lust, material, and shape. While the levels are no longer bound Aruphadatu lust, material, and shape are depicted in the form of an empty stupa. It can only be achieved with desire and emptiness.

Sultan Palace of Yogyakarta

The Sultan Palace Yogyakarta's history began when in 1558 AD, Ki Ageng Pamanahan get a gift from the Sultan area in Mataram for services that has been defeated Aryo Penangsang. Ki Ageng Mangir archery remained always loyal to Sultan Agung to the end, building a palace in Kotagede in 1577. Substitute Ki Ageng Sutawijaya is the son of archery, in contrast to his father. Raden Sutawijaya Pajang refused to submit to the Sultan and want to have their own territory and even dominate the whole island of Java. After winning the battle with the kingdom Pajang in 1588, Mataram became a kingdom and Sutawijaya was the title Sultan Panembahan Senopati. Mataram kingdom has much experienced rapid developments during the reign of Sultan 4th generation, namely Sultan Agung Hanyokrokusumo. After Sultan Agung died and then was succeeded by his son, named Amangkurat 1.

Mataram kingdom suffered internal conflicts and was utilized by the VOC and ended with Giyanti Agreement in February 1755 which divided the kingdom of Mataram into Surakarta and Yogyakarta Sultanate. In agreement, Mangkubumi be declared Prince Sultan Jogjakarta Sultanate with his Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwana I. In 1988 until now, Jogjakarta Sultanate led by Sultan Hamengkubuwana X. Yogyakarta Palace was founded by Sultan Lane I a few months after the Treaty of Giyanti. The location is a former royal palace of Pesanggarahan named Garjitawati. The houses are used to break the funeral procession of the kings of Mataram to be buried in Imogiri.

Another version states court location is a spring that is named Bannerman Pacethokan and was in the middle of the woods of Beringan. Before occupying Sultan Palace, Lane I inhabit Houses Ambar Ketawang which now includes the District of Gamping, Sleman regency. Location Yogyakarta Palace is between Code River in the east and the river on the west and Winongo Krapyak Stage in the south and Tugu Monument in the north. The site is also located in a line between the Sultan's Palace, the Southern Sea, and Mount Merapi.

Depok Beach

Depok Beach is the nearest beach in Yogyakarta and is located close to Parangtritis and Parangkusumo beaches. Depok is famous because there are fish ports where could get fresh fish directly from the fishermen or traders and can eat home cooked directly over the lip Depok beach. The price of marine fish catch results was relatively cheap, which makes Depok Beach known as the seeker of seafood.

Based on the stories of locals, Depok was named after the breakage of the Majapahit kingdom and it makes the soldiers flee to a place in that place, the soldiers built a padepokan, then the area was given the name Depok. Tunggul Wulung initiated by the stump at the time had adopted children who have a role named Aris Baya orchard organizing Depok. In a moment passes that resulted from Tunggul Wulung grabs Grogol Depok region. Finally, the region split into two parts, namely 24 embracing, Embracing nyadran Depok and 25, Nyadran Grogol. In 1947 Sono and Grogol villages merged into Tirtoarjo village, it was due to the availability of regional autonomy, then Tirtoarjo village transformed into Parangtritis village.

Taman Pintar Yogyakarta

Taman Pintar Yogyakarta is a new tourist ride for the children that Taman Pintar built as a vehicle for expression, creation, and appreciation in a fun atmosphere.

By educating and fun concept, Taman Pintar Park which was built in 2003 is to increase the interest of children and young people in science through imagination, appreciation, and ploy to develop quality human resources. Taman Pintar Park would like to realize one of the teachings of Ki Hajar Dewantara niteni: Given Niroake: Mimicry and nambahi: Develop. Taman Pintar Park zone area:

Play Ground
Reception area and games as well as a public space for visitors. The area provided several rides for children to play as the Tree, Pipe Storytelling, Parabola Whispering Corridor Water, Water Dance, My Beautiful Village, Singing Wall Colour Spectrum, Goyang Bridge, Pulley System, Seesaw, hopscotch, and the Sand Castle Stone Forum

Heritage Buildings
The zone area is intended for children aged early education (early childhood), which consists of children of pre-school age.

Oval Building
The zone of the area consists of the introduction of environmental and science exhibitions, exposure, history, science, and technology.

Box building comprising 3 floors, namely:

• The first-floor complementary tool includes an exhibition space, an audio-visual room, a kid's radio Jogja, a restaurant, and a souvenir counter.
• The second-floor zone and the application of science and technology base material consists of Indonesia, bridges science, advanced technology, popular technology, and libraries.
• The third floor consists of Laboratory space science and Courses Animation classes.

Yogyakarta Bird Market

The Yogyakarta's Bird Market is a traditional market worldwide that has become memories. On April 22, 2010, the Ngasem bird market located around Kraton has been moved to the region Dongkelan. Located on the border of the city of Yogyakarta to Bantul. Bird Market Dongkelan is named PASTY which means Market Yogyakarta Wildlife and Plant Conservation

Bird Market Dongkelan is more accessible from outside the city because it is located near the south ring road, with the arrangement of building a more tidy and comfortable. In addition to the bird market, visitors can browse or shop at the plants that were across the Dongkelan the bird market.

Dongkelan market not only sells a variety of animals, but visitors can also enjoy the wildlife competitions held periodically. What race are the sounds of birds on the southeast side market animals? The Yogyakarta government has also planted crops of fruits, such as rambutan, mango, and others.

Animal sales are divided into several zones as follows: the south zone is a group of pigeons and the occupied northern zone is reptilian animal traders. For the visitors who missed the Ngasem atmosphere, at least they can visit Dongkelan Market. The atmosphere is typical of the merchant who does the majority coming from Ngasem and can cure your homesickness.

Elo Rafting

Elo Rafting Adventure rafting is a popular choice for those who like the challenge of water. Rafting Elo River will give satisfaction for rafting rapids Elo have a class that has a low level. The instructor will walk, wading through the river of Elo.

Elo River lies in Magelang district, precisely in the village of Pare, Mungkid village, Central Java. The location of the Elo River is close to tourist attractions such as Mendut, Pawon, and Borobudur. The depth of river rafting owned by Elo is class II to III, the Elo River has a distance of 12 kilometers and a journey time of about 2.5 hours of rafting up to 3 hours. For those of you who are beginners or have never done rafting, river Elo is the right choice because the difficulty level is very low.
Definition:

•  Rafting level: Beginner
•  Distance: 12 kilometers
•  Travel time: 2.5 - 3 hours
•  Grade levels: II - III
•  Start of rafting:  Village of Blondho
•  End of rafting: Village of Mendut