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Visit Keraton Yogyakarta: A Javanese Palace With A Live History

From Aceh in the West to Ambon in the East, many kingdoms has reigned in Indonesia since ancient times. These kingdoms were then ruled by the Dutch colony in the 17th century before finally getting merged, which resulted in the Republic of Indonesia in 1945. At present times, we can only see some traces of the kingdoms in the form of royal palaces that are spread throughout Indonesia. However, among many of the palaces, Keraton Yogyakarta (Yogyakarta Palace) is the only Indonesia's ancient palace that still maintains its activities, just like what the royal family did in the past. Read on to discover the live history of this Javanese palace!
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Snorkeling At Nglambor Beach: A Beach That Is Guarded by Two Giant Turtles

Gunung kidul is one of the regions in Yogyakarta that has several amazing beaches. The beaches along southern coast of Yogyakarta located near Indian Ocean usually have quite high and large waves. That is why almost every beach in southern coast of Yogyakarta prohibits visitors to swim in the nearby sea. But nestled within the row of beaches, there is a hidden beach where the visitors can swim and snorkel. The nice beach with shallow and clear water is Nglambor. Nglambor beach is located in the village of Tanjung Sari, district of Tepus ini Gunung Kidul, and can be reached by road in approximately two hours from Yogyakarta.
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Banaran Coffee Village: A Relaxing Place For Coffee Lovers In Semarang

Banaran Coffee Village (Kampoeng Kopi Banaran) is a coffee shop where you can relish the flavour of original coffee produced by one of the government plantations - PT. Perkebunan Nusantara IX (PTPN IX). The decreasing coffee price around the world between 1998 and 2001 made PTPN IX decide to do other business; in 2002 they built a coffee processing industry at Bawen, Gemawang Village, Semarang, Central Java as a display window for processed coffee. Banaran Coffee Village is located at a coffee plantation area, with the height of 400 to 600 metres (1,312 to 1,968 feet) above sea level. The cool weather, with temperatures between 23ºC and 27ºC (73ºF and 80ºF), means this place can be the right place to take a rest for everyone who travels through Bawen.
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Top 10 Things To Do In Surakarta, Indonesia

A jewel of Javanese culture, Surakarta - also known as Solo - is a charming blend of old and new. It's a thriving city that holds on to the charm of its rich tradition. While it's decidedly less touristy than its twin, the heritage city of Yogyakarta, this is a relieving plus point. You'll find that it strikes a convenient balance between historic and modern. Set out to the historic centre of batik production and take it further with a visit to the finest batik museum in the world. Treat yourself to a performance at Taman Sriwedari. Go on your own Jurassic-style adventure at the Museum of Early Man, pore through historic manuscripts at Radya Pustaka Museum, get a taste of royal life at Solo's main palaces, and wonder at the Mayan connections inside the spellbinding temples of Sukuh and Cetho. Between stops, don't forget to fuel up on Javanese culinary classics that are within easy reach no matter what part of the city you find yourself. Check out this list of things to do in Surakarta, Indonesia.
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Lip-Smacking Local Food To Try In Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta, also known as Jogja, is indeed a heaven for culinary lovers. Now, after an exciting day visiting the Sultan Palace or strolling down the colorful city, how about recharging your energy with scrumptious meals? The big question is: What to eat? You’re new to the city and the foods seem to be alien. Worry not and just read on. Here are Yogyakarta's five best food that you’ve got to try when you are in town.
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Merapi Lava Tour In Yogyakarta: An Adventure On The Foothill Of Merapi By Off-Road Jeep

The Merapi Mountain is an active stratovolcano located on the border between Central Java and Yogyakarta, Indonesia. It is the most active volcano in Indonesia and has erupted regularly since 1548. Nevertheless, it is still quite safe to visit. With its height of 2,965 metres, or 247 feet (as of 2010) above sea level, Merapi has become a popular destination for tourists. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1aD5QW_XHk *Take a look at what the tour has to offer!* Merapi Lava Tour is one of the interesting tourist activities if you are planning a trip here. This activity allows people to see the aftermath of the eruption, as well as view the top of Mount Merapi from 2 km (1.2 miles) away. If you are still in the area, do check out the other activities you can do in Yogyakarta!
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4 Beaches In Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta You Must Visit Now

South Yogyakarta has a series of beaches in the Gunung Kidul region that offer beautiful natural scenery. The waves that break on the beach are a sight that cannot be missed. The four most stunning beaches of the region are located adjacent to each other in the area of Purwodadi, Gunung Kidul and they have their own unique points that are worth seeing. The 4 beaches are Timang Beach, Jogan Beach, Nglambor Beach and Siung Beach. Since they are all located adjacent to each other, visitors only need to pay a small fee of 5,000 IDR (approximately 0.37 USD) per person to visit several beaches at once.

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