1. Keraton Yogyakarta ( the Palace of Yogyakarta )
The Palace of Yogyakarta is the center of Javanese culture living museum in special region of yogyakarta. not just becomes place to live for the king and the family, this palace is also main direction of Javanese cultural development, as well as the flame guard for the culture. There are many things can be seen in this palace, such as daily activities of the King servants, the royal batik collection, ancient carriage collectin, columns of soldiers palace and others.
2. Taman Sari ( Water Castle )
Taman Sari also known as Taman Sari water castle located 2 kilometer south within the ground of Keraton Yogyakarta. Built in the middle of 18th century Taman Sari has a multiple function, including as a resting area, a workshop, a meditation area, a defense area and a hiding place. Its a site of a former royal gardens of the Sultanate of Yogyakarta, which consisted of four distinct areas.
3. Borobudur Temple
Borobudur temple is the world’s biggest Buddhist
monument, an ancient site widely considered to be one of the world’s
seven wonders. Built in the 9th century during the reign of the
Syailendra dynasty, the temple’s design in Gupta architecture reflects
India's influence on the region. This monument consists of nine stacked platforms, six square and three
circular, topped by a central dome. The temple is decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Budha statues. Borobudur which is located in Magelang, and only a one hour drive from Jogjakarta is one of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
4. Malioboro
Malioboro is the name of main road in Yogyakarta who became one of the favorite choices of the audience of the trip to spend time in Jogja. Along Malioboro street, you can shopping and get one of the unique items of Jogja. If you prefer, you can even down stores that are on the market Beringharjo during the day. Malioboro this is one shopping destination famous Jogjakarta. Malioboro street originally used as the ceremonial and forming a straight line if drawn from the Sultan Palace to Mount Merapi.
5. Parangtritis Beach
Located in Bantul regency, Parangtritis is a popular tourist beach and village area on the southern coast of Java within the province of the Yogyakarta Special Region. There is a good road to the area which is about 30 km south of the city of Yogyakarta, located just on the border between Bantul and Gunung Kidul regencies. Parangtritis is a beach in Yogyakarta with waves big enough, has a towering rock cliffs and volcanic sand lay gleaming black when exposed to sunlight.
5 popular travell destination in Yogyakarta