Having a blast at the zoo is a total kid favorite, just like the recently opened Suraloka Zoo in Yogyakarta. This zoo sits around the base of Mount Merapi, precisely at Jalan Boyong Number 97, Kaliurang, Hargobinangun, Pakem, Sleman, and…
Obelix Hills is this cool new tourist spot in Yogyakarta. Originally, it was just a regular hill called Klumprit Hill. It started as this ancient rocky hill covered in lush trees. Before it became Obelix Hills, the place had a…
For those craving a fresh vibe on vacation, check out Heha Ocean View in Jogja. You can soak in the beauty of the blue sea without hitting the beach. Positioned on a cliff, you can enjoy the open sea view…
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…
