One of the coolest places to check out for awesome views of Yogyakarta and its surroundings is “from the second floor.” Situated in the hills of Gunungkidul, HeHa Sky View is just a 40-minute ride from downtown Yogyakarta. At HeHa…
Malioboro Street is one of the street areas in Yogyakarta that stretches from Tugu Yogyakarta to the intersection of the Zero Kilometer Point in Yogyakarta. The Malioboro area generally consists of Margo Utomo Street, Malioboro Street, and Margo Mulyo Street.…
Waisak celebration at Borobudur is an annual event that’s been drawing in both local and international tourists. Taking place between April and June at Borobudur Temple, Waisak offers experiences you wouldn’t want to miss during this religious festival. We have…
Kimpulan Temple, also known as Pustakasala Temple, was discovered on the campus grounds of the Islamic University of Indonesia (UII) in Yogyakarta. The name “Kimpulan” comes from where the temple was found, namely Kimpulan Hamlet, Kaliurang Road, 14.5 km Umbulmartani,…
Barong Temple is one of the Hindu temples from the Ratu Boko complex. So, it’s close to other remnants of the ancient Mataram Kingdom, like Banyunibo Temple and Ijo Temple. You can find Barong Temple in Candisari Hamlet, Sambirejo Village,…
History tells us that the archipelago was most productive in building temples from the eighth to the tenth century. This period it marked the golden age for the Kingdom of Medang Mataram, also known as the Ancient Mataram Kingdom, before…
Candi Sambisari’s got this intriguing disaster story that’s worth digging into. Imagine this: the temple, chilling in Purwomartani, Kalasan, Sleman, was first discovered under a whopping 6.5-meter-thick layer of Merapi volcano’s earthy mess. And get this: that layer is considered…
Candi Pawon kicks it in Borobudur Village, Borobudur District, Magelang Regency, Central Java. It’s like a stone’s throw away from Mendut and Borobudur Temple. Pawon is roughly two kilometers from Borobudur and about a kilometer southeast of Mendut. You could…
Kalasan Temple, also known as Kalibening Temple, is a Cultural Heritage building categorized as a Buddhist temple. It is in Tirtomartani Village, Kalasan District, Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. This temple boasts 52 stupas and is located on…
Candi Ijo is this cool historic building on a hill offering breathtaking views. Let’s dive into the history of Candi Ijo, a cultural gem in Yogyakarta that’s a legacy from the ancient Mataram Kingdom. Yogyakarta is a province with its…
