PARANGTRITIS BEACH

One of the attractive beaches near Yogyakarta is Parangtritis. It is located about 27 km. from Yogyakarta, Parangtritis may be reached in two ways, through Kretek Village or the longer one but more well - established road through Imogiri and Siluk Village. Parangtritis Beach is a lovely beach with many impressing phenomena, naturally and supra naturally. The waves regularly bring in new wood and bamboo, washing ashore from another nearby beach probably. Some wood is picked and taken away by locals to be used for their own house. Parangtritis is an enchanting sloping beach combined with rocky hills, dunes, and a white sandy beach. Besides being famous as a recreational spot. Parangtritis is also a sacred place. Many people come to the beach to do meditation. Up to now, this area is remaining functioned as the place to perform the traditional ceremony called labuhan. Many hotels and restaurants are available for sunbathe lovers.

It is said that the name of Parangtritis is expresses a natural phenomenon. From the wall of one of the hills drops off water containing calcium continuously dripped down and finally formed a pool with very clear water in it. Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono Vll found and took care of it. The pool is now used as the bathing pool of Parangtritis swimming pool. Meanwhile, the sunset at any point of Parangtritis beach brings a touch of wonderful and amazing as well. The magical atmosphere of the rough waves appears to as all hearts into disposing of all bustles and lead into deep musing. 

Jakarta Accomodation

The capital city has a wide choice of fine hotels which are managed by well known international chains. These include the Jakarta Hilton, The Mandarin Oriental, Sahid Jaya Hotel, Hotel Borobudur , Aryaduta Hyatt, Hotel Sari Pan Pacific, Hotel Indonesia, President Hotel and independent hotels like Hotel Horison, Jayakarta Tower and Hotel Kartika Chandra.
The first five are rated five-star and the remainder four-star. All three and two-star hotels, in Jakarta have air-conditioned rooms, attached bathrooms with hot and cold running water, telephones in the rooms, restaurants, bar, room service and laundry with a few exceptions. Most of those in the three star, category have swimming pools, nightclubs and shopping arcades.
Most of the one-star hotels have air conditioned rooms, with attached bathrooms telephones and restaurants.

Puri Mega Hotel Rawa Mangun Street 59-A Phone: (021) 4214744 Puri Jaya Hotel Percetakan Negara V Street 5 Phone: (021) 4215320 Prinsen Park Hotel Mangga Besar Raya Street 83-85 Phone: (021) 6289101 Prapanca Hotel Prapanca Raya Street 30-31 Phone: (021) 7262603 Pitagiri Hotel Palmerah Barat Street 110 Phone: (021) 5359359 Patra Jasa Hotel Jend A Yani Street 2 Phone: (021) 4240608 Paragon Galeri Jakarta Hotel KH Wahid Hasyim Street 29 Phone: (021) 3917070 Kristal Hotel Tarogong Raya Street Phone: (021) 7507050 Ibis Mangga Dua Hotel P Jayakarta Street 73 Phone: (021) 6250101 Ibis Kemayoran Hotel Bungur Besar Raya Street 79-81 Phone: (021) 4210111 Horison Hotel Pantai Indah Street Phone: (021) 6407000 Hillside Bukit Indah Hotel RA Kartini Street 9 Phone: (021) 7502628 Hangtuah Boutique Hotel Hang Tuah I Street 2 Phone: (021) 7237323 Grand Hyatt Jakarta MH Thamrin Street Kav 28-30 Phone: (021) 3901234 Bintang Griyawisata Hotel Raden Saleh Street 16 Phone: (021) 3922566 Banyuwangi Sintera Hotel KH Samanhudi Street, B-34/32 Phone: (021) 3857551 Banian Bulevar Hotel Tj Duren Raya Street Kav 1 Phone: (021) 5662288 Augusta Hotel Lingkar Luar Street 1-A Phone: (021) 5453132 Atlet Century Park Jakarta Hotel Pintu Satu Street Phone: (021) 5712041 Aston Hotel Jakarta Garnisun Dalam Street 8 Phone: (021) 2515151 Arwana Hotel Mangga Besar VIII Street 7 Phone: (021) 6009925

Sentral Hotel Pramuka Raya Street Kav 63-64 Phone: (021) 4225511 Sari Pan Pacific Hotel MH Thamrin Street 3 Phone: (021) 31905527 Sahid Jaya Hotel Jend Sudirman Street 86 Phone: (021) 5704444 Royal Hotel Ir H Juanda Street 14 Phone: (021) 3804301 Rensa Sofyan Hotel Duren Sawit Raya Street 108 Phone: (021) 8615509 Redtop Hotel Pecenongan Street 72 Phone: (021) 3500077 Raddin Ancol Jakarta Hotel Lodan Timur Street 7 Phone: (021) 6405641 Megapro Hotel Proklamasi Street 40-42 Phone: (021) 3923131 Megah Gemilang Hotel Mangga Besar Raya Street 38-AS Phone: (021) 6592949 Mandarin Oriental Jakarta MH Thamrin Street Phone: (021) 39838888 Le Meridien Hotel Jend Sudirman Street Kav 18-20 Phone: (021) 2513131 Le Grandeur Mangga Dua Hotel Mangga Dua Raya Street Phone: (021) 6128811 Ciputra Jakarta Hotel Letjen S Parman Street Phone: (021) 5660640 Chitra Hotel Toko Tiga Street 23 Phone: (021) 6596283 Cemara Hotel Cemara Street 1 Phone: (021) 3908215 Bumi Johar Hotel Johar Street 17-19 Phone: (021) 3145746 Borobudur Jakarta Hotel Lap Banteng Selatan Street Phone: (021) 3805555 Pondok Nirwana Motel Letjen Haryono MT Jl Street Kav 26 Phone: (021) 8093103 Podomoro Hotel Agung Utara Raya Street, A/5 Phone: (021) 6402070 Astika Hotel Mangga Besar Raya Street 76 Phone: (021) 6256688

Willtop Hotel P Jayakarta Street 44 Phone: (021) 6287888 Tugu Asri Hotel Jatibaru Street 7-9 Phone: (021) 31926292 Treva International Hotel Menteng Raya Street 33 Phone: (021) 31900240 Travel Hotel Mangga Besar VIII Street 21 Phone: (021) 6012721 Sriwijaya Hotel & Restaurant Veteran I Street 1 Phone: (021) 3440409 Sofyan Cikini Hotel Cikini Raya Street 79 Phone: (021) 3140695 Sofyan Betawi Hotel Cut Meutia Street 9 Phone: (021) 3905011 Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers Gunung Sahari Raya Street 3 Phone: (021) 6263001 Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta Jend Sudirman Street Kav 1 Phone: (021) 5707440 Setiabudi Hotel Dr Setiabudi Raya Street 24 Phone: (021) 5254640 Kartika Chandra Hotel Jend Gatot Subroto Street Kav 18-20 Phone: (021) 5251008 Jusenny Hotel Senayan Street, S-3/29 Phone: (021) 7206565 Jayakarta Jakarta Hotel Hayam Wuruk Street 126 Phone: (021) 6496760 Jatra Hotel Bandengan Selatan Street 20 Phone: (021) 6922921 Jakarta Sultan International Jend Gatot Subroto Street Phone: (021) 5703600 Ibis Tamarin Hotel KH Wahid Hasyim Street 77 Phone: (021) 3912323 Ibis Slipi Hotel Letjen S Parman Street Kav 59 Phone: (021) 5331570 Wisma Indonesia Kelapa Dua Street 43 Phone: (021) 4401502 Via Renata Erlangga II Street 8 Phone: (021) 7258801 Sehat Hotel Mangga Besar Raya Street 177 Phone: (021) 6280638 Pondok Wisata Pasir Putih Pasir Putih III Street 6 Phone: (021) 64711970

 

Jakarta Indonesia

Jakarta is the capital city of the Republic of Indonesia, a country composed of more than 13,000 islands with a population of over 180 million. Comprising more than 300 ethnic groups speaking 200 different languages, the Indonesia population exhibits marked diversity in its linguistic, culture, and religious traditions. As the Capital City, Jakarta is a melting pot of representatives from each of these ethnic groups. Jakarta is a special territory enjoying the status of a province, consisting of Greater Jakarta, covering of 637.44 square km area. Located on the northern coast of West Java, it is the center of government, commerce and industry and has an extensive communications network with the rest of the country and the outside world. Strategically positioned in the archipelago, the city is also the principal gateway to the rest of Indonesia. From the Capital City, sophisticated land, air, and sea transport is available to the rest of the country and beyond.

Jakarta is one of Indonesia's designated tourist areas. It is a gateway to other tourist destinations in Indonesia and is equipped with all the means of modern transportation by air, sea, rail, or by land. It has the largest and most modern airport in the country, the most important harbor in Indonesia and is well connected by rail of good roads to other destinations in Java, Sumatra, and Bali. As Indonesia's main gateway, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport serves a growing number of international airlines and domestic flights. Jakarta is a city of contrasts; the traditional and the modern, the rich and the poor, the sacral and the worldly, often stand side by side in this bustling metropolis. Even its population gathered from all those diverse ethnic and cultural groups, which compose Indonesia, are constantly juxtaposed present reminder of the national motto; Unity in Diversity.

Finding its origin in the small early 16th century harbor town of Sunda Kelapa, Jakarta's founding is thought to have taken place on June 22, 1527, when it was re-named Jayakarta, meaning Glorious Victory by the conquering Prince Fatahillah from neighboring Cirebon. The Dutch East Indies Company, which captured the town and destroyed it in 1619, changed its name into Batavia and made it the center for the expansion of their power in the East Indies. Shortly after the outbreak of World War II, Batavia fell into the hands of the invading Japanese forces that changed the name of the city into 'Jakarta' as a gesture aimed at winning the sympathy of the Indonesians. The name was retained after Indonesia achieved national independence after the war's end.

The ethnic of Jakarta called "Orang Betawi" speaks Betawi Malay, spoken as well in the surrounding towns such as Bekasi and Tangerang. Their language, Betawi Malay, has two variations: conventional Betawi Malay, spoken by elder people and bred in Jakarta, and modern Jakarta Malay, a slang form spoken by the younger generation and migrants.

Jakarta's architecture reflects to a large extent the influx of outside influences, which came and has remained in this vital seaport city. Taman Fatahillah Restoration Project, begun in the early 1970s has restored one of the oldest sections of Jakarta also known as Old Batavia to approximately its original state. The Old Portuguese Church and warehouse have been rehabilitated into living museums. The old Supreme Court building is now a museum of fine arts, which also houses part of the excellent Chinese porcelain collection of former Vice President Adam Malik. The old Town Hall has become the Jakarta Museum, displaying such rare items as Indonesia's old historical documents and Dutch period furniture. Its tower clock was once returned to England to be repaired under its lifetime guarantee, which up to now has already lasted hundreds of years.

Batu-Tulis Ciaruteun (Stone Inscription)

One of the oldest kingdoms of Indonesia, the Hinduism Tarumanagara from the 5th century, was probably located near Bogor. In the area a number of inscriptions has been found, under them a remarkable one, which still can be seen in Ciampea, 15 km west of the city, approximately two kilometers Southwest of the botanical gardens It's a big stone in a riverbank, which contains several lines of Indian style inscriptions, and two king-size footprints, which should have been from the conqueror and king Purnawarman. This inscription tells about the influence of king Surawisesa of Pajajaran in 1533, an important Hindu-king. This inscription is used Sanskrit language.

A replica of the stone can be found in the Fatahillah Museum in Jakarta. The name of the kingdom seems to have close ties with the river, which runs through the Bandung Basin east of Bogor to the coast, Citarum River. Because the inscriptions were found here, the historians concluded the capital of Tarumanagara should have been here, also because it's a good place for defense, and it also provides entry to the fertile hinterlands and the nearby trading harbors at the Sunda Strait.

The site is located on the bank of the Ciaruteun river in Ciampea village which can be reached by driving along the 9-kilometer road from Bogor to Ciampea followed by going on foot for about two kilometers.

BRI Museum

BRI Museum (Bank Rakyat Indonesia Museum) was established on December 16, 1895 by Patih Aria Wirjaatmadja. Five years later, exactly on the 19^th December 1990, inaugurated bt the managing director of Bank Rakyat Indonesia at the time.

The Museum has a collection of various types of currencies, from the era of Majapahit Kingdom, VOC, Japan Colonial, The Netherlands East Indies, until the modern currency.  In addition there also some Chinese coins. In this Museum also stored the Chronicled of Banyumasan, system of government, and market system in the past, as well as Patih Wirjaamadja clothing relics, the founders of this Museum.

BRI Museum opnening hour

Tuesday – Saturday             : 8am to 3 pm

Sunday                                : 8am to 12am

Monday                               : closed

Free entrance fee

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Taman Budaya Yogyakarta (Yogyakarta Cultural Park)

Taman Budaya Yogyakarta (Yogyakarta Cultural Park) ia as art center for artists and intellectuals of Yogyakarta. The park frequently display an Art Exhibition featuring the art of music, theater, kethoprak, and so forth. Located at the center of Yogyakarta is very strategic place and easy to access.   

This place have a vision to becoming the leading cultural centers in both national and international level can be a very good visit if you want see art performances of Javanese culture. 

Yogyakarta Cultural Park opening hour

Depending on the schedule, usually start at 7pm to 8pm

Yogyakarta Cultural entrance fee

Depending on the show

For more information you can see here

http://thewindowofyogyakarta.com/

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Vredeburg Fortress of Peace

Vredeburg or means Fortress of Peace was built by Dutch in 1760 and perfected by the permission of Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono I in 1788. This fortress built by the Dutch over his concern to see how the rapid development of Yogyakarta Palace government led by the Sultan at the time. Expected by the Dutch fort then was able to control or interfere in Government affairs Yogyakarta.

At this time Vredeburg open to the publib. On the outside forms citadel be maintained is stored in the museum, include: collection building, collection realia, photos, and the collections of miniature panting and replicas.

In addition there are also 4 rooms minirama exhibition which tells the story of the struggle of Indonesia nation.  For historical attractions lovers to visit Vredeburg be quite mean, besides that if you want your visit become more memorable and interesting then ask for guide or purchase a guidebook. 

Vredeburg Opening Hours

Tuesday – Friday               : 8am to 4pm

Friday – Saturday              : 8am to 5pm

Closed on Monday and national holiday.

Vredeburg Entrance Fee

Foreigner Tourist             : Rp. 7500,00 / $0,8

Vredeburg Contact and Information

(0274) 586934, 510996

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Great House Building ( Gedung Agung Yogya)

Great House palace (Gedung Agung Yogyakarta) is one of six country palace in Indonesia. Located in the city of Yogyakarta, the palace of the Great House was the residence of President Soekarno in 1946 as the Presidential Palace. This lasts until 1948, when President Soekarno moved to Jakarta. Important events that ever took place at the venue, among others in leading the inauguration of the Commander General Soedirman as the top leadership of the armed force in Indonesia.

Now the palace of the Great House remains one of the official presidential residence. Although no longer occupied daily, this palace can be occupied by president or by state guest during a visit in Yogyakarta.

Unfortunately, this place could not be visited freely. However on several occasions Palace open its door to the public and held an open house. At this point you can visit and look around the inside of palace. For more detail about the open house you can visit here http://www.presidenri.go.id/   
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Beringharjo Market

Beringharjo market is one of the oldest traditional market in indonesia. Founded in 1758, this market is the economic center of Yogyakarta today. From snacks, souvenir items, batik, and others. This market is famous for its completeness wares. Although Beringharjo market not as comfortable as hypermarket or supermarkets, but Beringharjo market remains become a place that has its own charm because this is where we can mingle with the people of Yogyakarta.

For those of you who wants to mingle and and get to know the people of Yogyakarta, Beringharjo market is a good place to start. In addition you can enjoy traditional market street, bought a collection of batik because this place is the center of Yogyakarta batik products, look for souvenirs or just to wash your eyes see Beringharjo completeness. 

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National Museum Sono Budoyo

The national Museum Sono Budoyo is a museum with common Javanese culture with many diverse collections. Started from a foundation, Sono Budoyo begin its move from 1919 to collect data and item collections related to Javanese culture. Until now, Sono Budoyo item collections owned more than 40 thousand pieces.

For those of you who love cultural tourism, then this is a great place to go. Many number of diverse collections is very interesting to see. In the evening there held a sorth duration leather puppet show and accompanied by live gamelan sound.      

Opening hours:

Tuesday – Thursday          : 8am to 2pm

Friday                                    : 8am to 11am

Saturday & Sunday            : 8 am to 1 am plus leather puppet show at 8pm until 10pm

Entrance fee:

Tourist                  : Rp. 5000,00/ $0,5
Puppet show      : Rp. 20000,00/ $2,3
 
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Museum Kereta Kencana Kraton

Indonesia does not lose with european countries which has collection of horse-drawn carriage for the nobles in the past. Yogyakarta Palace also has a collection of trains (horse-drawn carriage) that not less magnificent compared with europe.  

At least there are 22 horse trains in this museum. Each train has a unique history and interesting to observe. Here is the list of most favorite horse train: Kanjeng Kyai Jimad, Kyai Garuda Yekso, Kyai Jolodoro, Kyai Manik Retno, Kyai Roto Praloyo.  

Located in the vicinity of Yogyakarta Palace complex precisely on the southwest from the town square, the museum is easy to access and visit. To understand more about the history of its collections, we advised to use a provided service guide.

Open every day from morning to evening, Rp. 2000,00 / $0,22 entrance ticket, If you take picture there be a additonal fee Rp. 1000,00 / $0,11. 

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Kaibon Palace in Banten

Kaibon Palace

Refer to its name Kaibon, derived from word 'Ibu' (mother). This palace ruled by a queen for temporary. The palace name was coined from the fact that Sultan Muhammad Raffiudin (the last Banten sultan) built it as a gift to his mother, Queen Asyiah. Since the king who supposed to be in throne was not adult yet. Sultan Rafiuddin was 5 months old when he got the reign. Now remain the ruins with moats and Small River nearby and have gorgeous gateway.

Keraton Kaibon lies about one kilometer from the Banten Grand Mosque. This palace had erected in the early 19th century, it sits on an immense 15,000 square meters. The premises were broken into at the order of Dutch Governor General Daendels in 1813, (subsequently ending the sultan's reign) and then damaged by the Dutch in 1832. Today, the ancient walls, foundations, the gateway and main gate bear truth to the once-powerful Banten Sultanate. The admission of this area is free.

Surosowan Palace - Fortress

Surosowan Palace was built during the reign of Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin (1525-1552). Most of buildings were totally damaged during an attack lead by the Dutch Governor General Daendels in 1808. To the south of the square lay the impressive Surosowan Palace, designed by a Dutchman and later razed by his countrymen. The Surosuwan Palace was pulled down by blasted attack of Daendels because Sultan Syaifudin refused strongly of Daendels' order of Grootepostweg project that begun from Anyer to Panarukan and order to develop new port in Lada Bay. Even, Sultan flapped Du Puy off, a vice officer of Daendels, and sent his head to Daendels. Daendels was getting up set, and then he demolished the Surosuwan and Kaibon Palace. Now becomes ruins, leave the red bricks and several sites. Like water castle, the alleys and the moats.

MERAUKE INDONESIA

MERAUKE

Merauke is called Deer Town, lies in the east part of Indonesia, bordered on Papua New Guinea. This regency is well known with its Asmat woodcarvings and Wasur National Park. The population in Merauke Regency nearly 276,122 people, spread in the 18 districts. A large number of the people are living in the interior. To reach the interior, is only by plane such as twin otter or Cessna.

 

 

TOURISM OBJECTS

Wasur National Park
It is located 13 km out of Merauke town on an area of 412,387 ha. This park has various kinds of flora and fauna which part of them never found elsewhere in the world. To reach it, all kinds of vehicles can be taken. No hills or mountains range are seen but variety of habitats, such as savannah, mangroves forest and the most interesting sight of stretching marsh ebb. Wasur National Park is suitable for various kinds of activities like bird watching, wild life and nature, adventure, culture and traditional hunting. One other thing strange but interesting is the sporadic designed house which is called termite mounds. It arises to the universe fascinatingly as if the earth flowered huge sponges. There are 74 kinds of bird from 390 species are never found elsewhere in the world. It is so comfortable whenever we watch them hopping and flying among trees and branches, looking for food with their gentle voices like 'aeolin harp', as if we were asked to stop and questioned: "where is the melody from". These are the voices of birds in their own characteristics, which are rare but very attractive. There are 3 ethnic groups inhabit this area. They are Marind, Ranum and Murori, each with their own language and culture. A great number of them live in 13 villages and earning their live by gardening and hunting.

Lampu Satu Beach
It is well known with its solid soft sand that stretches lenghthwise directly across the Pacific Ocean. This beach is very beautiful especially during the sunset. It is very suitable for bird watching, horse racing and motor cycle racing. The distance from Merauke town is 5 km and reachable by vehicles.

North Square

Alun – alun lor or north square is one of two square that found near Yogyakarta Palace. Together with alun – alun kidul ( south square ) the square has become an interesting public place to visit. According to the history, north square is a sacred place and not for public use. The uses include as a soldier endurance test, as a place of ceremony, as a place to sunbath when people want to complain to Sri Sultan.

Now the era has changed, everyone can freely access this place. Its purpose also becoming more various, like ceremonies of celebration such as sekaten, grebeg maulid, exercise, expo, conference, and other public activities. Located near Yogyakarta Palace, several Museum, and Malioboro, the square become too pity for miss away. Moreover, when celebrations are held this place will be the center of Yogyakarta City.
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South Square

Located in the south of Yogyakarta Palace, south square has a more quietly environment than the north square. This place formerly used as a resort and relax for the folks. One characteristic of this square is the presence of Ringin Kurung, (two banyan trees) which is located  in the middle of the square and surrounding by fence. Believe it or not, the rumor say if someone with closed eyes can cross between the 2 banyan trees then that person will receive a blessing. Based on this believe, until now people still try to do “masangin” or the name of the ritual. The day before evening, the square is crowded by the presence of traditional snack sellers, very interesting to eat and taste. You can pick various kind of food here at not too expensive price. That’s why this place is very suitable for you to relax at night after travelling all day while enjoying the ambience and food.



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Malioboro Street

Malioboro road is one icons of the Yogyakarta city, lies following the imaginary axis between the Sultan’s Palace, Monument, and Mount Merapi. Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono I make this road as a center of trading, until now this place still has the same function. Malioboro is a paradise for those who are a souvenir hunter,  because the local folk handicraft traders hold wares here.

From shops to the street they are selling craft items. Most important you have to be careful because the average price displayed is still negotiable even it reach one / third of the initial price. Here, your qualification in the art of bargaining can be tested. Toward evening, the atmosphere will change with the establishment of stal (around malioboro and mostly sell food) appearing one by one.

Lesehan or eat while sitting on the mat is of Yogyakarta mark, which became one of identity attraction because of its uniqueness. Typical food to accompany lesehan is : gudeg, pecel, catfish, but not just that variety og foods we can see here. Chat with friend while eat make here is ideal for enjoying the night in Yogyakarta. Few tips to avoid unpleasant surprises, better ask for the price list first before purchasing food or item. 
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Monument Yogyakarta

At the beginning of the founding of the city of Yogyakarta, Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono I, build a monument as a symbol of togetherness between the Sultan and the people of Mataram Yogyakarta to get land from Dutch intervention (known as Tugu Yogya ) . At the moment the form of this monument is golong gilig or cylinder shaped round, because the pillar is a cylinder and the edges are rounded. Golong gilig symbolize the spirit of unity.

In 1867 yogyakarta hit by earthquakes and it makes the form of the monument changed. Renovation of the monument was conducted by the Dutch in 1889 when the reign of Sultan Hamengku Buwono VII with a different shape, which as seen at this time. After that golong gilig monument known as the white pal (pal means monument) because the colour white. The monument is now better known as Tugu Yogya, as a landmark of Yogyakarta city. Tugu Yogya quite interesting to visit, especially for photograph enthusiasts who want to add more collections.
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