Long Island in Beach Kartini Jepara

Island is located just 15 minutes from the Beach and Beach Bandengan Kartini. with Sapta boats Enchantment of Kartini Beach or Marine Tourism visitors may satisfied with sea bathing at Long Island.
Long Island itself is only a small island with an area of about 7 hectares, within just filled with trees - wild trees. However, some of this last time, the beauty of this island began disturbed by the hands - the hands of ignorant irresponsible. Corals - beautiful coral with a bandage of clean sea water threatened a distant memory.
When night falls, the fishermen - fishermen from outside the waters of Jepara looting and damaging coral - reef in Long Island. whereas coral - reef is clearly - clearly banned and not allowed to, because it can damage marine life and natural beauty. corals - coral was taken from local fishermen Demak, if there is an approaching fishing boats, the looters are not reluctant - reluctant to threaten.



This island is located precisely at the Kartini Beach Tourism which is only 1.5 miles wide and has about 19 hectares. Long Island surrounded by a shallow sea on the basis of coral reefs and white sandy beaches sehigga. Seawater is quite clear and does not have current, making it suitable for bathing, see the coral reefs or just canoeing. The center of the island is a tropical forest with a tree structure - a large and towering trees interspersed with shrubs and bushes to be a place for sea birds.

Kartini Beach in Jepara

Kartini Beach is located at 1,2 km westward of the hall of Jepara REgency. This tourist object belongs to Bulu village, Jepara Sub-district. Various supporting vasilities such as port, a part of kura-kura aquarium, motel, childreb playground (komedi putar, mandi bola perahu arus) are available. Quite cool atmosphere around the beach gives different impression to the visitors, for this place is appropriate for family recreation or just for relax.
In this place, visitors are able to take a rest by sitting under the gazebo and the breathing the fresh air. Area with 3,5 ha large is strategic area, because it is functioned as sea transportation port toward karimunjava National Sea Park and Panjang Island.
kartini beach can't be separated from traditional event called "Lomban" it is all day long Jepara's People annualy event held on 8 Syawal (a week after lebaran day).



LEGEND AND STORY
Actually, Kartini beach is more popular as "PEMANDIAN". This nick name is common to most of Jeparanese. If someone mentions a word "Pemandian", that he or she thinks Kartini Beach, not the other thinks Kartini Beach, not the other places.
The worl "PEMANDIAN" means a place for taking a bath. The use of the word "Pemandian" is common, because there is a special bathing place for tourist while visiting the beach. The place is located on the western park of Kartini Beach. Visitors usually take bath at dosk and down. Until now this location is still used for taking a bath especially b people who have skin irritation with a hope that the irritation will recover soon.
Kartini Beach area was an island sprouted up with kelor plan, so it was know as kelor Island. Because of the sedimentation, among the island was lived by the Netherland Indies Government to Encik Lanang for his achievenment on a war in Bali.
kartini Beach also used as Encik Lanang Ggrave yard, and always attended by the local fishermen before th e lomban party.
Besides that, kartini beach can't be seoarated from RA Kartinis childhood. She and her parent and also her sisters spent their vacation in this beach. That's name is purposed to respect and remaind us to Kartini's stronggle.

Green Canyon (Cukang Taneuh) in West Java

Name Green Canyon popularized by a Frenchman on thn 1993. His real name Cukang Taneuh. Green Canyon has its own uniqueness. From his own journey with motorized from the dock for 30 minutes we will be happy to pass the river with green water tosca (if you do not feel the rain). On the way we look at life on the riverbanks. Occasionally seen lizards, snakes (do not worry just snake sacking) and residents who were fishing or doing all the fish.

Here the water is very clear bluish. To view the actual distinctness, we are advised to continue upwards with a swim (there are available Rental tires) or crawling on the edge of the stone. The trip is completely safe. Children 6 yrs and older; interchangeable join tires and guide - life guard boat owners that we lease. Along the way, we will continue to be in the basin with steep walls on either side; sebgn resembles a cave wall with a roof which has collapsed.


In certain parts of the remaining stalactites,where ground water drips. After a few hundred meters swim, we'll see bbrp Falls water frame on the right who are very charming. If you continue to wonder with the end of the road, you will arrive at a place with a cave inhabited by bats. Along these lines, your heart's content collapsible swimming. Yes, swim with the fish in clear water and cold.

Beauty Sunset in Pangandaran Beach

Pangandaran is a small town and a subdistrict in southern Ciamis regency, West Java, Indonesia. It is located on the southern coast of Java. Pangandaran is a popular tourist destination, having a beach which is considered to be one of the finest in Java and which offers excellent surfing.

A kite-flying festival is held on the beach in July each year. Locals regularly use kites in the evenings to catch bats,which are either eaten or used in Chinese remedies. There is a local belief that wearing any green garment in this area will anger Loro Kidul, the Javanese guardian spirit or goddess of the southern sea, and will bring misfortune.

The Penanjung Pangandaran nature reserve is nearby on a peninsula connected to the mainland by a narrow neck of land. About eighty percent of the nature reserve is secondary rainforest. The flora of the nature reserve includes the Rafflesia.

A tsunami hit the area on 17 July 2006. An undersea earthquake measured at 7.7 on the Richter scale triggered a three metre high tidal wave. Extensive damage was caused and hundreds were killed including a small number of foreign tourists. More info visit to en.wikipedia.org.

Kraton Yogyakarta is Indonesia Small

Kraton or the Palace where Sultan and his family of Yogyakarta live is located in the center of the axis stretching from the north to the south, and in the secondary axis from the east to the west. It is encircled by row of the mountains called the Horizon as the border of the universe.

It lies between Tugu as the north border and Panggung Krapyak as the south border, between Code River in the east and Winongo River in the west; between the Merapi Mountain and the South Sea. In the mind of the Javanese community, kraton is defined as center of the world that is described as center of the universe.
History of the Sultan Palace

After the Giyanti Agreeement, Yogyakarta territory was given to Pangeran Mangkubumi. To run his governance, he built a palace in 1755 in Hutan Beringan area; such a good place flanked by two rivers that protect it from being flooded. The first king of Yogyakarta Palace was Pangeran Mangkubumi with the title Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono I (HB I).
Naming and Meaning of the Lay Out

Karaton, Keraton or Kraton, originates from the word ke-ratu-an that means the place where the queen/king lives. Simple explanation of its broader meaning is that all structures and buildings in the Kraton area have significant meaning related to essential Javanese philosophy of life, namely Sangkan Paraning Dumadi that means the origin and the destination of human being.

In general, the Kraton area stretches 5 kilometers southwards to Krapyak village and 2 kilometers northwards until the Tugu monument. In this imaginary line, there is a reversed dualism linear line that tells symbolical philosophy: the direction from south to north symbolizes the birth of human being from the high place to the perishable world, and the opposite direction symbolizes the return of human being to the Dumadi (God in Javanese philosophy). Kraton is physical symbol and the King is the symbol of the real soul that presents into the physical body.

The direction from the Palace to the Tugu monument represents the road of life that is full of temptations. Beringharjo market symbolizes women temptation and temptation of power is symbolized by Kepatihan building. The straight street connecting the Palace to Tugu monument symbolizes close relationship between human being and the Creator (Sangkan Paraning Dumadi).

In short, Tugu monument is a symbol of lingga (male sex organ) and Krapyak symbolizes yoni (female sex organ) and kraton is physical blend of the two.
The Meaning of Yogyakarta Space Arrangement

Hit by the earthquake in 1867, the Sultan Palace was severely damaged. During the reign of HB VII in 1889, the building was renovated. The lay out being retained, the shape of the building was changed to the current look.

Tugu monument and Manguntur Tangkil hall or Bangsal Kencana (where the king is seated), are straight in a line. This means that while sitting on his throne and looking toward the Tugu monument, he will always remember his people.

In general, the space arrangement of the current Sultan Palace is similar to the one of Mataram Dynasty. The center of the Palace is the so called Bangsal Kencana that is adjacent to Bangsal Prabayeksa as the place to keep sacred weapons (in this room, there is an oil lamp called Kyai Wiji that is kept lit by the Palace servants). This hall is surrounded by Kedhaton yard so that people must go through layers of the yard that seem like waves in order to reach the center.

This special arrangement of the Palace looks similar to constellation of mountain and Jambu Dwipa land that is considered to be central archipelago of the universe.

From north part to west part of the Palace area, there are North Square, North Siti Hinggil, North Kemandhungan, Srimanganti, Kedhaton, Kemagangan, South Kemandungan, South Siti Hinggil and South Square (the yard that is protected by high walls).

In order to reach all of the places, there are nine gates (called regol) that must be passed through, namely: gerbang, pangurukan, tarub agung, brajanala, srimanganti, kamagangan, gadhung mlati, kemandhungan and gading.

Brongtodiningrat sees the significance of this number, as the highest number to describe excellence. This is related to nine holes in human beings, commonly called babahan hawa sanga.

The sacredness of each Palace building is indicated by the frequency and intensity of Sultan activities in the location.

Sultan only visits the Square, Pagelaran, and Siti Hinggil three times a year, namely during the events of Pisowan Ageng Grebeg Maulud, Sawal and Besar and other very special, incidental events such as coronation of the Sultan and the crown prince or Pangeran Adipati Anom.

Yogyakarta Sultan Palace is an old building that was once damaged and restored. In general, it looks like other Kingdom buildings. When we understand the philosophy of them deeper, however, we will understand the symbolical meaning of life philosophy, human nature, how the nature works and human beings live their lives and various symbols of life existence in them.

Writer: R. Syah
Photo & Artistic: Sutrisno
Copyright © 2006 YogYES.COM

The beauty of Sanur Beach Bali

Sanur is the original Bali seaside resort that has developed naturally over the years due to its physical and cultural characteristics and beauty. Located just 25 minutes from the international airport, 15 minutes from the Kuta area, 10 minutes to Denpasar and with excellent by pass access to the rest of the island Sanur is a very well positioned venue. The locals of Sanur have been interested in Balinese spirituality and magic for generations and as with the rest of east Bali are particularly friendly, welcoming and accommodating. With this said it is surprising how un-crowded and peaceful Sanur is, there are many activities to try on the beach as well as beach resorts and bars and restaurants but this is all spread along a long coastline creating a secluded feel where the action goes unnoticed to the sunbathers and loungers upon unspoiled beaches that maintain the traditional Balinese feel.

Sanur beach is a long stretch of beautiful white sands lined with palms that shade dreamy footpaths market stalls and relaxed beach cafes. Along the beach are a number of traditional groins complete with traditional Balinese Bale (raised shaded day sleeping and relaxing areas). Most are no longer used although a few are sometimes occupied by the odd fisherman who fish from these waters. The waters of Sanur are protected by a long string of offshore reefs creating large, warm shallow, safe lagoons that are perfectly clear and excellent for swimming, snorkeling and a whole array of water sports. Surfers will be pleased to know that the reefs around Sanur produce some of the best waves in the world in the right conditions although they can be very shallow and dangerous at low tides. There are also plenty of more consistent spots around the area for surfing.

Sanur Beach

Other activities in Sanur are include sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, canoeing and cycling although the most popular activity by far is relaxing in the amazing beach resort’s beach access, pools and at cafes and on the sun loungers and sands. Accommodation in Sanur is of a mid to high range standard offering many dazzling beach resorts, international hotels and villas. There are some budget places but not in the abundance of Kuta, for budget accommodation look slightly outside Sanur in neighboring towns. This is due to Sanur being more of a family or couples holiday area, there are no big clubs and loud youths in Sanur, instead there are more classy relaxed bars and pub style bars that can be hard to find in Bali, food and drink is generally very good here and prices are not at all extortionate.

Sanur’s positioning also makes for an excellent luxury base from which to explore the rest of the island, particularly the southern Bukit, east, Ubud and the mountains. Further up the east coast are many sleepy fishing villages that are far less visited then south Bali and offer a real taste of Bali.

Sanur in round up is the perfect spot for many people who seek a family holiday or a more sophisticated beach holiday for couples or friends. Sanur is in the mid price range and is far cheaper than Nusa Dua but offers a more refined atmosphere than Kuta. Sanur’s positioning, activities and beautiful safe beaches all create the perfect spot where every family member’s needs are catered for in an area that still retains tranquil serenity. Sanur is more than unobjectionable and a recommendation for all but the more budget conscious backpackers and young. More info visit to www.inbalihotels.com.

Mount Bromo Indonesia

Mount Bromo is one of the most actively promoted attractions in East Java, today is a trip to Mount Bromo, situated in Tengger. Mt. Bromo is about 2382 meters above sea level. Time has filled the caldera with gray sand and is broad, that you walk on the way to Bromo itself, known as the Sand Sea. Across the Sand Sea is Mount Batok with almost perfect cone. The temperature at the peak of Mt. Bromo range about 5 to 18 degrees Celsius.

In the south, there is a rolling upland plateau dissected by valleys and dotted with several small scenic lakes extending to the foot of Mt. Semeru, a towering grey forest-skirted cone dominating the southern landscape. The offering ceremony of Kasodo is held each year by Tenggerese on the 14th day of full moon Kesodo (Tenggerese Calendar). Inhabitants of Tengger Mountain gather at the rim of Mt. Bromo's active crater to present annual offerings of rice, fruits, vegetables, flowers, livestock, and other local products to the God of the mountain. As adherents of religion combining elements of Hinduism and Mahayana Buddhism, they ask for blessing from the supreme God Hyang Widi Wasa.

Tourists are driven to the small town of Ngadisari, about six km north-east of Bromo. It is the base camp of the expedition. Necessities for the trip include a torch, warm clothing and some alcoholic drinks as a protection against the freezing temperature which hovers between zero to five degrees Celsius (33 to 41 degrees Fahrenheit). From Ngadisari, the ascent to the crater takes about two hours on foot. On horse-back (ponies can be hired) the excursion takes about an hour and a half. Excursions normally start around midnight.

Ngadisari also has hotel facilities. This enables trippers to stay the night and get up somewhat later than midnight for the trek to Bromo. The last stage of the trip is the flight of steps leading to the rim of Bromo's crater, and, finally, the incomparable view of the rising in the morning time to watch the glorious sunrise.



The National Park

The Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park covers some 800 square kilometers in the centre of East Java. It is the largest volcanic region in the province and there stands Mt. Semeru, which rises 3676 meters above sea level. At its northern end is the spectacular Tengger Caldera, Java's largest, with its 10 km barren desert-like sea of sand. Within the caldera rise the deeply fissured volcanic cones of Batok and Bromo, the latter is still active with a cavernous crater from which smoke blows skyward. Temperatures at the top of mount Bromo range about 5 to 18 degrees Celsius . To the south is a rolling upland plateau dissected by valleys and dotted with several small scenic lakes, extending to the foot of Mount Semeru, a towering grey forest-skirted cone dominating the southern landscape.



Tengger sandy area has been protected since 1919, and its believed to be the only conservation area in Indonesia, even probably in the world possessing a unique ocean and sand at the attitude about 2000 m above sea level. There are several mountains inside the calderas namely: Mt Watangan (2,661 m asl)., Mt Batok (2,470 m asl), Mt Kursi (2,581 asl), Mt Watangan (2,661 m asl), and Mt Widadaren (2,650 m asl).



On the fourteenth day of the Month Kasada, the inhabitants of Tengger Mountain range gather at the rim of Mount Bromo's active crater to present annual offerings of rice, fruit, vegetables, flowers, live stock and other local produce to the God of the Mountain, as adherents of religion combining elements of Hinduism and Mahayana Buddhism the Tenggerese ask for blessing from the supreme God, Sang Hyang Widi Wasa. This ceremony called Kesodo Ceremony.


While the Great Mountain or Semeru offer a wonderful place to 3 days hike. Serenity of small lakes and large meadows, a three hours struggling through loose screw to the peak and breathtaking views from peak Semeru explodes every half hour and sends billowing smoke upwards. These gases and belching lava make Semeru dangerous " stay well away from the vent. The fine scenery and bracing climate, easy access and reasonably visitor-oriented facilities make this one of the most popular reserves in Java.

Getting There
Bromo Tengger Semeru can be reached by private and public vehicle. There are four gates to access the place, Probolinggo, Wonokitri, Ngadas and Lumajang. Probolinggo approach is the easiest and by fat the most popular route, especially if you go by public bus, Wonokitri is the closes and the easiest one if you go by private vehicle from Surabaya (5 hours journey). To get closer to Mt. Bromo you must rent 4x4 vehicles (there are many 4x4 vehicles rental there).

Where to Stay
There are a few options that you can choose to stay. You can stay at The Bromo Guest House which is located at Ngadisari that lies 3 km from the crater rim. Or you can choose other hotels at Cemoro Lawang because it this situated at the crater rim.



Other Things to See or Do
Walking on the sea of sand and stepping up on the 249 steps to rim is worth to try. Enjoying the unique crater in crater, watching the dawn at Bromo is the main attractions in the area.

Dining Guide
Its kindly hard to find some food at night, because mostly of warung are closed after 7.30 pm. If you're in Wonokitri area, there's some warung in Tosari market, which still open at 7-9 pm.

Souvenir Tips
There are many souvenir shops around Mount Bromo viewpoints who are selling T-shirts, scarf that are made from wool and others. There are also street hawkers who are selling these things too at the caldera area.



Moving Around
You can moving around on foot and normally it will takes 2 hours, or you can ride a horse or even rent a jeep (for this two, you are suggested to ask first and make a negotiation)

Travel Tips
» Necessities for the trip include a torch, warm clothing, comfortable trekking shoes, and glove as a protection against the freezing temperature which hovers between zero to five degrees Celsius (33 to 41 degrees Fahrenheit).


»If you buy or rent something please Bargain.


» Sunrise starts at 5.00 am till 6.00 am (If weren't cloudy), so you may leave from your hotel or guesthouse at 3 am or even less than that.


» Before start trekking, hiking or climbing, be sure that you already eat, or you can bring some food and drink from your places of stay.


» Otherwise, you can buy some food and drink on the nearest markets for your supply before you start your activities on mountain.


» If you are come in the right time, you may possible to watch the annual ceremony of Kesodo.
More info visit to www.lombok-tourism.com

Beautiful panoramic view of Mount Merapi from Merapi Golf

Merapi Golf sitting on 800 meters above sea level, with just the perfect climate and the most breathtaking panoramic view of Mount Merapi with the hinterland of Yogyakarta and the Indian Ocean, is worth tryiang to play on.
Open to the public this 18 holes, 6370 meters par 72 course located only 30 minutes drive from the ancient city of Yogyakarta. The stunning design of Merapi Golf Course is truly masterpiece of golf course, created by the golf master Thomson, Wolveridge & Perret. The blend of the natural beauty and the freshness of mountainous weather, the challenging hilly landscape with Volcanic rocks of million years makes the golf course one of the most attractive courses in Central Java and difficult to forget.

Each hole is carefully planned and positioned, and is distinctly different with its own difficulties, serving a superb test for clubbing. The quiet and peaceful surrounding, the spectacularly beatiful view, make the golfers enjoy the game and certainly would not miss the challenging course. This is really the place where golf lovers could play without being bothered by the heat and pollution.


Contact Info
JL. Golf No.1 Kepuharjo - Cangkringan Sleman - Yogyakarta Indonesia
Phone : +6274 896 176/177/178 Fax: +6274 896 179
Web site :www.merapigolf.com

Bale Raos is the only restaurant that serves the favorite cuisines of Sultan Yogyakarta (The King of Yogyakarta).

BALE RAOS



Jl. Magangan Kulon No.1
Kraton Yogyakarta (Close to Pasar Ngasem)
Phone/Fax: +62 274 415550

Bale Raos, Royal Cuisine Restaurant

The Sultan Royal Palace of Yogyakarta (Kraton Yogyakarta) is the center of culture, which is rich of various kinds of glorious cultures which are quite exist until now. One of them is the culture of food. Now, people can try various special foods of Kraton Yogyakarta which are served by Bale Raos.

Bale Raos is located around Kraton Yogyakarta, in the nuance of Javanese architecture. Joglo building that stands gloriously, and strong royal palace aura make you enjoy the food in Bale Raos.

Bale Raos Restaurant has the indoor capacity of 80 seats which are divided into two joglos and up to 200 seats capacity in the forms of indoor and outdoor party combination. The opening hour is at 09.30 - 21.30 WIB (except Monday, at 09.30 - 15.00 WIB).

The dish of food in Bale Raos can be enjoyed as:

• A'la Carte, buffet lunch or dinner.
• Menu set dish (full serve waiters).
• Pretentious riztaffel dish.

Beside enjoying special dish of food, on certain days, there are live gamelan orchestra and classic Javanese dance (beksan), and every Saturday night, Bale Raos serves live performance of keroncong music.

Trained cooks will serve high tasted dish of food, that is the favourite food of Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono VII to Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X, and various foods of the family of Kraton Yogyakarta.

Bale Raos is the right choice for various formal and informal programs. The examples are family programs, serving guests, gathering, private party, and as the special and authentic culinary tour.

The authentic menus from Keraton Yogyakarta:

• Bebek Suwir Suwir (Sultan HB X)
  Special menu of Kraton Yogyakarta, made from slices of duck meat which is served with fried pineapple slices and rasped kedondong sauce.
• Semur Piyik (Sultan HB IX)
  Unique dish made of pigeon.
• Urip Urip Gulung (Sultan HB VII)
  Fillet freshwater catfish which is rolled then roasted and served with mangut sauce.
• Sanggar (Sultan HB VIII - HB X)
  Original menu from Kraton Yogyakarta, made from sliced beef with the spice flavor, which is roasted with coconut fiber and held by bamboo.
• Soup Timlo (Sultan HB X)
  Classic Javanese soup which is the combination of ginger and ketchup, along with various combination of ingredients.
• Beer Jawa (Sultan HB VIII)
  Original drink from Kraton Yogyakarta which is made from ginger, secang wood, clove, citrus fruit, etc.

Various exotic menus in Bale Raos:

• Roasted goat
• Bestik Lidah
  The variation of tongue beefsteak with thick sauce, served with pierced potato and serces (a kind of vegetable stoop, favourite food of Sri Sultan HB IX).
• Bestik Jawa
  Grinded beef with sweet gravy served together with potato puree and sauted vegetables.
• Bebek Ungkep Goreng
  Duck dish which is boiled in coconut sugar with spices and fried sweetly.

Price:

• Price of drink: IDR 5,000 - IDR 11,000
• Price of food: IDR 13,500 - IDR 35,000

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D'PARAGON Hotel

D'Paragon is the exclusive boarding house with the hotel facilities that can be rent daily, weekly, monthly, or for years. Located only 500 meters from Ambarrukmo Plaza, the biggest mall in Yogyakarta.

D'PARAGON
Jl. Wahid Hasim No. 101 Depok, Sleman
Phone:
+62 274 6666706
+62 87838685206



Accommodation Rates Description
1 Day IDR 100,000
1 Week IDR 600,000
1 Month IDR 2,000,000
* Extra bed: IDR 25,000
* Check-in time at 0.1 PM and Check-out time at 12 PM.

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D'PARAGON
Daily Boarding House for the Real Backpackers

For young tourists who want to have an economical vacation in Jogja, staying in D’Paragon is a clever solution. With an economical price, this elite boarding house offers complete facilities, just like a hotel. Single bed rooms equipped with AC, private bathroom with hot and cold water, free wi-fi, TV cable and free laundry are going to be heaven for the adventurers and backpackers. The rooms are also can be rent daily, weekly, monthly or for years, so that it will make your adventure of exploring Jogja easier and more comfortable.

Located in a strategic location close to Ambarrukmo Plaza (the biggest and most complete mall in Central Java and Yogyakarta), D’Paragon also offers an easy access of public transportation. Adisucipto street can be reached by 15 minutes walking, and from here the TransJogja buses are ready to take you to many tourist destinations such as Malioboro, the Sultan Palace, and Prambanan Temple.

Get the practical and economical solution of staying place with D’Paragon, and enjoy the unforgettable adventure.
Facilities & Services

* AC
* Hot water
* Free WiFi & Cable TV
* Parking area

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Tamansari (Water Castle)

Formerly Tamansari was a recreation garden or a resting house for the Sultan and Family. The other resting houses including Warungboto, Manukberi, Ambarbingun, and Ambarrukmo functioned for the vacation and meditation for the royal family. The other function is used as hiding place for royal family to defend against the enemy assault.



Tamansari is located about 2 km south of Yogyakarta Palace. Built by Portuguese architect in European aquatic construction adorned with Javanese Symbolize ornaments. Tamansari was built in the Sultan Hamengku Buwono I period in the end of XVII Century. Tamansari not only just a recreation, but it's also a compound of bathing pool, canals, rooms and extremerly large swimming pool (if the canals opened).




1. The Sacred Room
There is the sacred place in the complex showing a separated building, which once functioned as a hermitage place for the Sultan and his family
2. The Bathing Pool
This part was formerly a pleasure place for the royal family. Consists of two bathing pool that are separated with a 2-storey building. From this building the Sultan watched all the women swimming in the outer pool. Then he might ask some of them to accompany him into the inner pool. The water sprouts from a forming animal statue into the pool. The pool is also adorned with some big flowerpot.
3.Kenanga or Cemeti Island
This part compounds of some building such as Kenanga or Cemeti Island (forming Island), Sumur Gemuling and underground tunnels.

This artificial island is a high building used as resting room and reconnoitering place. This will be the only building surfaced when the canals opened and the water over flew this area. From the higher place it like lotus floating in the middle of big pool.

Sumur Gemuling is building constructed in circle such a well (Javanese: sumur) where some rooms formerly used as praying room.

The tunnels in this area were underground passageways to the Sultan palace. The legend says about secret tunnel connecting to the south sea (Indian Ocean) where Nyai Roro Kidul or the Queen of the South has her palace. The supernatural Queen becomes the wife of Yogyakarta Sultan for many generations. This secret tunnels is gateway to the world where the Sultan meeting is supernatural wife. However the building also functioned as a hiding place for the royal family against the enemy attack.

Tamansari is an interesting place to visit. Besides the location is very closed to the Sultan palace, Tamansari has it owned speciality in attraction reflecting in some unimpaired ancient building and its atmosphere as the main tourist object of Yogyakarta.

There is Masjid Sokotunggal, a unique mosque with a single pillar that is different from Javanese traditional architecture. Although built in the early of XX century, the mosque gives another attraction of this area. Kampung Taman that lies in the Tamansari complex nearby known for the batik craft. Visitor can buy or watch handmade process for both batik painting and batik clothes. Therefore people from all over Indonesia and abroad have visited this village. Not for from Tamansari is Ngasem traditional market, the biggest bird market in Yogyakarta. All of those attractions have made Tamansari become one of main tourist object in Yogyakarta besides Yogyakarta palace. More info visit to www.yogyes.com.

Borobudur is the world's largest stupa

The Borobudur Buddhist sanctuary, more than a thousand years old, is recognized as one of the greatest stupa and World's wonder of its kind in the world. Today, it is the center of tourist attraction in Central Java. The name Borobudur is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit words, Vihara Buddha Uhr, meaning the Buddhist Monastery on the hill. Borobudur temple is located in Muntilan, Magelang and is about 42 kilometers from Yogyakarta city. It is the greatest Buddhist work of art existing in the world.

Borobudur temple

Borobudur's architects and sculptors designed it to serve the purpose of veneration, worship and meditation, though Borobudur is not a temple as such. Borobudur Temple using untold number of labourers, the early architects designed the structure built around a natural mound of earth resting upon a stone foundation of two layers, square in plan with regular shaped projections making 36 corners in all. The top has a great stupa, standing 40 meters above the ground.

Stupa

Buddhist statue

The walls of the Borobudur are sculptured in bas-reliefs, extending over a total length of 6 kilometers. It has been hailed as the largest and most complete ensemble of Buddhist reliefs in the world, unsurpassed in artistic merit, each scene an individual masterpiece. Built around the turn of the 9th century A.D. It is said that if you put your arm through one of the bell-shaped stupa and can touch the stone within, you will have your wish come true.

Tropical Islands karimunjawa in indonesia

Karimunjawa

Visit Karimunjawa islands now, and witness with your very own eyes the beauty of tropical islands life so highly prided by most Indonesian.
The weather is warm, the sky is sunny, the water is crystal clear and the view is literary breathtaking.
Located relatively close to Java island, allows Karimunjawa to be an accessible and most importantly affordable holiday destination to marine lover visitor. The operation of fast boat from Semarang has cut the length of trip to the islands to half of the usual length of trip by ferry boat from Jepara. Now, visitor could reach the islands in 3.5 hours trip. No more are-we-there- yet syndrome caused by the six boring hours in the slow moving ferry boat.
Karimunjawa it self is an island-chains with 27 islands linking in the territory. Only five of them are populated and mostly by local traditional fisherman. In a way, this could show how close the islands to the term of ‘virginal tropical paradise’. The quiet and peaceful surrounding is the perfect hideout for those who wish to escape the hectic and frustrating high-speed city life. Take some time off, slow down a little bit and see how much that would do you good.
The status of Karimunjawa as one of the preserved national marine park in Indonesia gives evidence on how beautiful the underwater life is in the islands. No need to rent high cost diving gear or search for a specific location just to view forest of colorful coral reefs and all their inhabitants. They are scattered all over the place! The islands are reported to be the home of 242 different kind of fish as well as 133 genera of aquatic fauna. Just get your snorkel set ready at hand, plunge into in the water and enjoy.

Other Publications Tourism Objects

* Diving & Snorkeling
* Beach Tourism
* Wreck Dive
* Dosing Sharks

"Kepulauan Seribu" tourist paradise in Indonesia

Kepulauan Seribu

Pulau Seribu means a "Thousand Island" consisting of almost 128 small islands located in the Bay of Jakarta in the Java Sea. Most of these are inhabited and can be reach in about 1 - 2 hours from Marina Ancol by ferry or by chartered board. The surrounding reefs are home to a wide variety of fishes, making Pulau Seribu an ideal spot for diving, Snorkeling and fishing. Some of the islands is this group developed for tourism are Pulau Bidadari, Pulau Ayer, Sepa, Coconut, Pelangi, Bira, Pantara, Kul-kul and Pulau Putri. There are also cabins for tourists, besides golden beaches fringed with coconut palms. The surrouding waters are a paradise for skin divers.They are filles with a myriad of tropical fish, which live among the multicolored corals. The Pulau Putri Paradise Co. has developed Pulau Putri, Pulau Melintang, Pulau Petondang and Pulau Papa Theo as a holiday resort with cottages, restaurants, diving and sailing facilities. Mori info visit to www.thousandisland.co.id.

Beautiful wavy beach in Indonesia

Parangtritis located in Yogyakarta. Naming Parangtritis has its own story. Parangtritis is a beach full of myths, believed to be a manifestation of unity among which consists of Mount Merapi, the Kraton of Yogyakarta and Parangtritis. On the dirt road toward the cave, you can look west and see Parangtritis. Satisfied with the landscape you can enjoy the experience of other attractions to the historic sites located around Parangtritis. One of them is Sheikh Bela Belu cemetery located on the road to the beach. According to the guard Depok Beach in his youth, often below the cave, you can see the landscape more beautiful sea to the south so successfully entered the cave. Peh Cun, derived from the word meaning and cun Peh rowing boat which means it is a way of thanking God Tioghoa community. To achieve Parangtritis, you can choose two paths. First, the route of Yogyakarta – Imogiri – Siluk – Parangtritis that overlooks the river and coral. Secondly, via Yogyakarta – Parangtritis what can be achieved by mdah because the road is relatively good. He suggested that you do not you wear green to honor local people who believe that green dress will bring unhappiness.