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Yogyakarta - Pesanggrahan Warungboto Tourism Review

A. Overview
Yogyakarta is home to many historical relics, one of them is an old site that was once a nursing home and water garden. Pasanggrahan Warungboto as they are known today, was one of the other houses, built by Sultan Hamengku Buwana II. On one wall there, you can see an inscription on the verse macapat (traditional Javanese words) that talks about Sultan. The inscription also reveals that the complex was originally called Pasanggrahan Rejowinangun (Rejowinangun Rest House). It was built in the 1800s with a garden and ponds designed to be private when they are surrounded by walls that you could not see anything from outside.

In the left front compartment, there is a narrow staircase to descend. The front of the complex is a square with a cement floor. Being in the front part served as a Bangsal (Hall) and most modern buildings in Java. From here you can see the whole complex of the nursing home.

The nursing home has two floors: a ground and surface one. In the basement, we can see the most interesting parts of the complex. There is a garden and two pools. The first lagoon is 4.5 m in diameter and has a fountain in the middle, while the second is a 10 square meters in four ponds. The ponds are connected by a channel of water that can be clearly seen in the second pond.

B. Features
Warungboto Rest House is also a place architecturally interesting. The northern and southern parts of the ponds, it is quite a large door leading to another room in the basement. Ponds on the east, there are three windows, one is a square, and the other two are curved on top. Moreover, the western part of the pond, is a door that leads to curve topped two other curves at the top of the doors by a small staircase. The last two doors of the pond with a surface soil, where there is a wall sculpture.

A sturdy wall stands on the south side, where you can also find a series of rectangular windows. The walls around the rest house is large and thick. This shows the strength of the architect wanted the building to be. From the street, you see the rest of the nursing home as a building ground floor because the stairs.

Holiday house are other embellishments such as Garuda (mythical bird in Hindu) in the south of the statue, dragon statue to the east, and the vases of flowers in water in the garden. While it seems a little 'overlooked, Holiday House is actually protected by the government.

C. Location
Rest House Warungboto and water gardens is located on the street Veterans Warungboto subdistrict, district Umbulharjo, Yogyakarta.

D. Access
There is no entry fee payment Warungboto Rest House. You may get to see what's inside for free. If you fill the place of custody, you can ask him to take you to the site, when I tell you his story.

F. Accommodation and Other Facilities
House is located not far from the heart of Yogyakarta city. Hotels, transport and places to eat is not hard to find around here.



Yogyakarta - Dataran Tinggi Dieng Tourism Review

A. Overview 
For those of you who like the resorts in mountainous areas, there is no harm in visiting this plateau. Plains known as the Dieng Plateu is situated at an altitude of 21:00 m above sea level. This place offers the natural beauty and chill pegunungan.Dieng Plateu a vast plain surrounded by mountains, including Mount Prahu, Mount Juranggrawah, Mount Pangamun-amun, Mount Sipandu, and several other Mt. No wonder if the air temperature in this area ranges between 15 degrees -10 degrees Celsius. In fact, if you visit during the dry season the temperature may reach 5 degrees Celsius.

The name "Dieng" comes from the combination of two words in Sanskrit, is "in" which means "mountain" and "hyang" from the word "Khayangan", which means "abode of the gods and goddesses". When combined, the name "Dieng" means "mountain abode of the gods and goddesses". But there is another source that says, "Dieng" comes from the Javanese, the "edi" which means beautiful / gorgeous and "Aeng" meaning strange. So "Dieng" means "beautiful place and have a strangeness".


B. Feature

Plateu Dieng area has several attractions that you can visit, where it is adjacent to each other. In addition to natural attractions such as lakes and craters, you can also visit the historical attractions of the temple.Once entering the main gate at the Dieng plateau, you will be greeted by a temple complex called Pandava temple. This complex contains five temples, the temple Semar, Arjuna, Heroine, Sembadra, and Puntadewa. The temples are scattered across the region patterned Hindu.

According to stories circulating in the community, in the 7th century AD there was a princess named Dewi Sima. He is a descendant of Sanjaya dynasty who ruled the kingdom of Kalinga, the title of Queen Sima. The kingdom is known as a Hindu kingdom breath. During his reign, the Queen Sima establish temples in this place as a form of worship. Queen Sima not only founded a temple complex. But he also founded several other temples, including Temple is located on a hill Ghatotkacha Pangonan, Dwarawati Temple at the foot of Mount Prahu, and Bima temple which is the largest temple in the tourist area of ​​Dieng Plateu. The temples which are generally located outside the compound alone and surrounded by trees.


Famous natural attractions in this place is Telaga Warna and Lake Pengilon. Both were located adjacent lake. Telaga Warna lake named because it reflects a variety of colors. Sulfur content in it reflects the color green, whereas red algae are based lake reflects light pink and crystal clear blue water lake that emerged from the reflection of sun shades. The name itself means Pengilon lake lake mirror. The water in this lake is very clear and could reflect the shadows of objects in the vicinity.
In the area attractions and Telaga Warna Lake Pengilon there are also several caves. One of them is the Cave of Semar. Its length is about 4 m with stone walls, and is usually used to meditate. Semar Cave In addition, there is another cave bebarapa namely, Caves and Cave Jaran Wells. Inside the cave there is a wellspring Wells called 'Tirta Prawitasari ".


In addition to the lake and caves, in Dieng area Plateu there are also several craters. Craters are formed from the eruption of the mountains that surround this place. One is Sikidang Crater. The crater was belching hot mud and water and remove the smell of rot coming from the sulfur content in it (sulfur content in the crater is still being safe for visitors). Around this place there are many holes that emit hot water mixed with sulfur, so you should be careful when walking. In addition Sikidang Crater, there is also a crater and crater Candradimuka Sileri, which was situated not far from Crater Sikidang.


In the tourist area of ​​Dieng Plateu there is a spring known as the source of the river's Serayu, named Tuk Bimalukar. "Tuk" is derived from the Javanese word meaning springs, while the "bimalukar" is taken from the myths that circulate in this area. The residents believe that the spring is derived from the urine Bhima Sena (figure Pandavas in the puppet) who were competing with the Kauravas to make a river. At the moment she opened her clothing, Bhima Sena see beautiful women who bother him and he said "sira ayu" (in Indonesian have the meaning "you're beautiful"). After that, urine Bhima Sena became a spring and a source of the River Serayu (Serayu name comes from the word "ayu sira" he was saying). According to the beliefs of the population, the water that comes from Tuk Bimalukar can lead to eternal youth.


After being visited natural attractions and history, you can also watch the movie lasted about 20 minutes in Dieng Plateu Theater. The location of this theater on the hillside Sikendil, approximately 300 m from Telaga Warna. Here you will witness some events that have occurred in the Dieng Plateau, one of which is a tragedy Crater Sinila events in 1979 that killed hundreds of Dieng. Means provided by the manager of a tourist attraction Plateu Dieng is beneficial for those who are interested in the history of Dieng.But for those of you who still want to visit tourist attractions are not far from the Dieng area Plateu, try to visit Tambi tea plantation. In this place, you can not only look at the green expanse of tea tree, but can also enjoy a dish of tea produced from the plantations.


C. Location 

Tourism destinations in Dieng area is managed by two District Plateu namely, Wonosobo regency and district Banjarnegara. Although the actual Dieng Plateau lies between the borders of three districts, namely Pekalongan Regency, Wonosobo district, and Banjarnegara Regency, Central Java Province, Indonesia.

D. Access 

Access to the Dieng Plateau is easier if taken from Wonosobo city, because the road can be traversed in motor vehicles. But if you plan to bring a private vehicle, do not forget to make sure that your vehicle is in good condition. This is due to road terrain to be traversed is quite winding and uphill. Not infrequently in the right or left edge of the road adjacent to the abyss.But if you want to ride public transportation, you can depart from Wonosobo city terminal and a distance of approximately 30 miles to the journey time is 45 minutes-1 hour. Cost to be paid about Rp. 7000.00 / person (November 2008).

E. Ticket Price 

The ticket price to enter the tourist area of ​​Dieng Plateu Rp. 2000.00 / person. This price does not include tariffs visited tourist resorts in the surrounding region. Price tickets for admission to all attractions Rp 12,000.00 / person, and include insurance Raharja Services. Especially for you who want to visit one or two specific objects tickets are priced at Rp. 4000.00 / person for single attractions (November 2008).

F. Accommodation and Other Facilities 

Facilities that you can use in the tourist area of ​​Dieng Plateu is praying for the visitors who will perform the ritual prayers. There is also a market place selling souvenirs and typical food products Dieng, such as vegetables, fruit Carica (the fruit is grown only in the Dieng plateau, the shape is smaller than papaya, usually processed into sweets and typical mushroom Dieng). The market is supplied by the manager to pamper the visitors who want to shop.In addition to the market, in this region there are also many food stalls for visitors who forgot to bring food from home. For those who want to spend the night, in this place are also many options available flights / hotels, with a variety of facilities offered.



Sleman - Candi Sambisari Tourism Review


A. Overview 
Sambisari temple is one of the relics of the glory of Hindu temples in Java which administratitf located in the district of Sleman, Yogyakarta Special Province (DIY). Syiwaistis temple built in homage to the X century by the dynasty dynasty was discovered in 1966 by accident by a farmer from the village named Sambisari Karyoniangun while digging in his field.

Following up on these findings, Institute of Archaeology in Yogyakarta and then do research and excavations. Based on geological research on the rock temple and the land that has been hoard for hundreds of years, the temple is estimated as high as 7.5 m of material buried by the eruption of Mount Merapi in 1006 AD Furthermore, the results of excavations conducted in July 1966, ascertained that the area was indeed a temple site. At the time of excavation also found other historical objects, such as jewelry, pottery, and inscriptions made of sheet gold. According to the excavator, the findings indicate that Sambisari temple was built around 812-838 AD when Hindu Kingdom of Mataram (Mataram) was led by King Rakai Garung. After the excavation completed, began the process of rearrangement of parts of the temple which was scattered. Since then, the temple site is designated as cultural reserves.

In 1987, the Yogyakarta Archaeological Center conduct the restoration and reconstruction of the temple complex. Of the reconstruction process, ascertained that the position of the temple is at a depth of 6.5 meters from the ground. Because of its position under the surface of the land, the surrounding community, then known as the Temple Sambisari underground temple.

B. Feature 

Compared with-cand Hindu temple in the land of the other Java, Sambisari temple has its own uniqueness, which lies beneath the surface of the soil as deep as 6.5 m. Thus, when visitors see it from the side, this temple as if emerging from underground.In terms of architecture, this temple also has a privilege, which can be seen from the parts that make up the whole temple complex. The main part of this temple has a height of 7.5 m, a square measuring 15.6 x 13.6 m. According to the Yogyakarta Archaeological Center, Temple complex Sambisari estimated size is larger than if carried out further excavations. But if done excavation again, it is feared the temple will be flooded when the rainy season, because its position is lower than the river located in the west.

For visitors wishing to enter the main building, may be leading to the entrance located on the west side of the main building. During the climb the stairs to the entrance, visitors will find unique ornaments in the form of wings found on the stairs. At the wing tip the ladder, there are reliefs Makara supported by the two statues that resemble stunted creatures. Another uniqueness of this temple is not a pillar, so that the base also functions as a pillar. In this section there is a walkway that surrounds the body temple and has 12 steps.
On the outside of the body of the main building of the temple, visitors can find niches as a place to put the statue. Visitors can see the statue of Goddess Durga in the north, the statue of Ganesha on the east side, and a statue of Agastya in the south. Two other niches that are on the right and left of the door, is where the statue of the god of the doorman, the Mahakala and Nadisywara. Unfortunately, the statue is currently not in place caused by the hands of people who are not responsible. Visitors can also find a statue of Yoni and Linga is large at a booth inside the body temple.

Elain's main temple, the temple complex there are also 3 pieces Sambisari ancillary temples or accompanying temple is located in front of the main temple. Ancillary temple has an area 4.8 square meters and a height of 5 meters. While the exterior of the temple, visitors can see a wall made of white stone with a size of 50 mx 48 m that surrounds the temple.

C. Location 

Temple Sambisari administratively located in the hamlet Sambisari, Purwomartani Village, District Kalasan Sleman District, Yogyakarta Special Province (DIY), Indonesia

D. Ticket 

To enter the temple complex Sambisari, visitors free of charge are very cheap, at only Rp500, 00 per person (June 2008)

E. Access 

To reach the temple site is located about 12 km to the east of Yogyakarta city this or 5 km from the Prambanan temple, can be reached by bus Yogya-Solo majors until mile 10 where there is a signpost to the temple. From the edge of the road, travel about 2 miles longer be reached by motorcycle taxi.

F. Facilities and Other Accommodations 

Because it lies in the middle of rice fields, around the complex Candisari can not be found supporting facilities are complete enough. Visitors can only find a few simple amenities such as food stalls, grocery stores, mosques, located in the township residents near the temple complex. For visitors who need accommodation facilities and a more complete, the nearest place to get it is in the city of Yogyakarta, which is about 12 km to the west. In this city provided the facilities are complete, such as hotels, restaurants, malls, international airports (Airport Adisucipto), means a variety of religious worship, beauty salons, cafes, art galleries, museums, and others.



Friday, September 2, 2011

Yogyakarta - Keraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat Tourism Review


Ngayogyakarta Keraton or Kraton, Yogyakarta is the official palace of the Sultanate Ngayogyakarta are now located in the city of Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Although the empire has officially become part of the Republic of Indonesia in 1950, this palace complex building still serves as residence and household sultan palace imperial tradition that is still running until today. This palace is now also one of the attractions in the city of Yogyakarta. Part of the palace complex is the museum's collection of the empire, including a variety of gifts from the kings of Europe, a replica of the palace treasures, and gamelan. In terms of the building, this palace is one example of Javanese palace architecture of the best, has a luxurious hall-hall and a wide field, and pavilion.
Yogyakarta Palace was started by Sultan lane I post a few months Giyanti Treaty in 1755. The location of this palace is reputedly a former pesanggarahan named Garjitawati. This guesthouse is used to break the funeral procession of the kings of Mataram (Kartasura and Surakarta) to be buried in Imogiri. Another version states the location of the palace is a fountain, Pacethokan Bannerman, who was in the woods Beringan. Prior to occupy the Palace of Yogyakarta, Sultan lane I stayed at the Ambar Pesanggrahan Ketawang which now includes the area of ​​Dalkeith Sleman District .
Physically, the palace of the Sultan of Yogyakarta has seven core complex that is Siti Hinggil Ler (North Hall), Kamandhungan Ler (Kamandhungan North), Sri Manganti, Kedhaton, Kamagangan, Kamandhungan Kidul (South Kamandhungan), and Siti Hinggil Kidul (South Hall) . In addition Sultan Palace has a variety of cultural heritage that shaped both the ceremony and ancient artifacts and historic. On the other hand, the Sultan Palace is also a traditional institution complete with customary holders. It is therefore not surprising that the values ​​of philosophy as well as the mythology surrounding the Sultan Palace. And that is why in 1995 the palace complex Ngayogyakarta nominated to become one of UNESCO World Heritage Site.

TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT
The tourists who want to enjoy the sights of Yogyakarta Palace can use various means of transportation, among others:
carriage
The Tourists can use the services of carriage, which is the traditional means of transportation that rely on horsepower. From Yogyakarta Tugu Station to the Palace only to within 15 minutes at a cost ranging from Rp 10,000 s / d Rp 20,000.
2. pedicab
Andong addition, other traditional means of transportation is the rickshaws. There are means of transportation along the streets of Yogyakarta, but the rickshaw only fit 2 people.
3. City Bus
Because of its strategic location the Yogyakarta Palace frequently traveled by urban bus. For the visitors from around the Yogyakarta area, they could use a variety of city bus lines, including the city bus with lines (2,4,12,15,19, etc.).
4. Taxi
Transport of this one was impressed a bit expensive, but we feel more comfortable, because at this time almost the entire Taxi in Yogyakarta Special Region has been using the output of 2005 cars equipped with Air Conditioning (AC), and some also have equipped with audio modification, so the taxi can be called Transport Full Music.
For the visitor attractions of Yogyakarta Palace is a private vehicle or use the tourist buses, have provided ample parking, so visitors do not need the hassle

Tourist area is open every Monday - Sunday, from 08.00 s / d 13:30, while on Friday 08:00 s / d 11:30. Yogyakarta Palace admission price for domestic tourists Rp 5000, - while tourists Rp 10.000, - includes Guide.
 





NTT - Komodo Island Tourism Review

Komodo Island is an island located in the Nusa Tenggara Islands. Komodo Island is known as a habitat for animals native Komodo dragon. The island is also the Komodo National Park which is managed by the Central Government. Komodo Island in the eastern island of Sumbawa, which are separated by the Sape Strait.

Administratively, this island including the District of Komodo, West Manggarai regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. Komodo Island is the most western tip of Nusa Tenggara Timur province, bordering the province of West Nusa Tenggara.

On the island of Komodo dragons animals live and breed well. Until August 2009, on the island there are about 1,300 Komodo dragons tail. Coupled with other islands, like the island of Rinca and Gili and Motang, their numbers totaled about 2500 tails. There are also approximately 100 individuals dragons Wae Wuul Nature Reserve on the mainland island of Flores, but not including the Komodo National Park.

Besides Komodo, the island is also storing a variety of exotic flora that Sepang wood by local people used as a medicine and dye clothes, nitak tree Sterculia oblongata in this or believe to be useful as medicines and seeds are tasty and delicious like peas.


To get to the island of Komodo, only passable sea route by using the ferry from Labuan Bajo (Flores) or from Sape (Sumbawa). Travel time from Labuanbajo to Loh Liang, post purchase tickets on Komodo Island for about four hours using a wooden motor boat with rental costs between Rp 600 thousand to $ 1.5 million per day.

While the speedboat just about two hours, but the rent is much more expensive at around Rp 3 million. If the target is heading once Loh Buaya on Rinca Island entrance, the rent is cheaper because of the distance is closer Labuanbajo.

BajoUntuk reach Labuan Labuan Bajo, can use the ship Pelni KM. Tilongkabila and KM. Wilis from the port of Surabaya with a ticket price of Rp 260 thousand for economy class and $ 823 thousand for the second class or a price of USD 184 thousand and $ 578 thousand if the port of Benoa Bali. While the aircraft can use the Lion Air flight from Jakarta or if from Bali (Denpasar) to the Indonesian Air Transport (IAT), Merpati and Air Trigana.

Admission price of Komodo National Park U.S. $ 15 for foreign tourists and $ 75 thousand for the period of validity of the local tourist ticket for three days.




Sumatera Utara - Toba Lake Tourism Review

Lake Toba is a volcanic lake with a length of 100 kilometers and 30 kilometers wide, located in North Sumatra Province, Indonesia. This lake is the largest lake in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. In the middle of this lake there is a volcanic island called Samosir Island.
Lake Toba has long been an important tourist destination in North Sumatra, Bukit Lawang and Nias in addition, attract domestic and foreign tourists.
It is estimated that Lake Toba explosion occurred at about 73000-75000 years ago and is an eruption (super volcano) the most recent. Bill Rose and Craig Chesner from Michigan Technological University estimate that the materials spewed volcanic mountain as much as 2800 km ³, with 800 km ³ of rock overlies and 2,000 km ³ of volcanic ash that is expected in the wind to the west for 2 weeks. Volcanic dust in the wind has spread to half the earth, from China to South Africa. The explosion occurred during a week and throw the dust up to 10 km above sea level.
This incident caused mass death and the extinction of some species was also followed. According to some DNA evidence, this eruption also reduced the number of people to about 60% of the total human population of the earth at that time, which is about 60 million people. The eruption also caused the ice age, although experts are still debating.
After the eruption, the caldera formed which is then filled with water and became what is now known as Lake Toba. Upward pressure by the magma that has not come out cause the appearance of Samosir Island.
International multidisciplinary research team, led by Dr. Michael Petraglia, revealed in a press conference in Oxford, the United States that has found a new archaeological sites are quite spectacular by the geologist in the south and north India. On the site that revealed how people survive, before and after volcanic eruptions (Supervolcano) at Toba 74,000 years ago, and evidence of life under the ash heap of Mount Toba. Though the source of the eruption within 3,000 miles, from the distribution of ashes.
For seven years, experts from Oxford University studied the ecosystem project in India, to look for evidence of life and the lives they left behind equipment in a barren desert. Area with thousands of hectares of this area was just savanna (grassland). While the scattered bones of animals. The team concluded, is a quite large area was covered with dust from ancient volcanic eruptions.
The spread of volcanic dust is very widespread, found almost worldwide. Derived from an ancient eruption Supervolcano, namely Mount Toba. Allegations leading to the Mount Toba, because it found evidence of volcanic dust molecules in the same 2100 period. Since the caldera crater is now a lake Toba in Indonesia, up to 3000 miles, from the source of the eruption. In fact, surprisingly enough, it turns out that the spread of dust to be recorded up to the North Pole. This is reminiscent of the experts, how powerful the super volcano Toba eruption at that time.





Magelang - Candi Borobudur Tourism Review

A. Overview
Borobudur is one of the best in the world heritage by UNESCO and is recorded in the List of World Heritage (World Wonder Heritages). That said, this temple was buried by the eruption of Mount Merapi (950 M) and only rediscovered in the 19th century by Governor General Sir Thomas Raffles (1814). Borobudur Temple punden shaped staircase, which consists of six levels of a square. Three levels of a circular and a main stupa as a peak.
 
The temple which is one of the seven wonders of the world was built by King dynasty in VIII century AD. The word comes from coal and Borobudur budur. Bara / monastery means temple and budur or beduhur means above or hill. So, could be interpreted as Borobudur Temple Complex located on the hill. Building height reached 34.5 m The building of the temple-shaped tiers. Getting up the smaller, pyramid-like building. Levels 1 to 6 square and level 7 to 10 circular. In 1460 there Borobudur temple reliefs and statues of Buddhas and stupas as many as 504 pieces of fruit 72. When viewed from above, the Borobudur Temple looks like a lotus flower.
 
B. Feature

The temple consists of 10 levels has stories of Buddha carved on walls throughout. Each terrace has beautiful relief panels showing how skillful. Cluster of relief it will be read coherently when visitors walk clockwise (towards the left of the entrance of the temple). In the reliefs, Borobudur tells of a legendary story, the Ramayana. In addition, there are relief panels describing the condition of society at that time. For example, relief of farmers' activity reflecting the advance of agriculture system and relief of sailing boat representing the advance of the shipping time was centered in Bergotta (Semarang).
 
In addition to being the highest symbol of Buddhism, stupas of Borobudur is a replica of the universe. It symbolizes the micro-cosmos, which is divided into 3 levels. The first level is the human world where the desire is still influenced by negative impulses. The second level, a world where humans have been able to control the urge to use negative and positive encouragement. And the highest level, where the man is no longer dominated by worldly desires.
 
With all the charm and mystery, only natural that many people from all over the world enter the Borobudur as a place to visit in his life. Besides enjoying the temple, visitors can walk around to the villages around Borobudur, such Karanganyar and Wanurejo to see the activities of local crafts makers. Visitors can also go to the top of Watu Kendil to be able to see panoramic view from the top of Borobudur. So, what are you waiting?
 
C. Location

Borobudur is located in the village of Borobudur, Borobudur District, Magelang regency, Central Java.
 
D. Access
Temple site approximately 100 miles southwest of Semarang and 40 km northwest of Yogyakarta. If the direction of Semarang, visitors can ride the bus majors Semarang-Yogyakarta and Magelang off at the bus station and takes about 2.5 to 3 hours. From the bus terminal Magelang, the trip can be continued using the minibus Borobudur majors at a cost of about Rp. 5000.00 (April 2008).
Meanwhile, if taken from the direction of Yogyakarta, the trip takes approximately 1 hour by public transport or private vehicles. Until on-site parking, travel about 15 minutes still to be reached by walking through the flower garden and stairs.
 
E. Ticket Price
Entrance is distinguished between local tourists with foreign tourists. For the local tourist entrance fee of Rp. 9000.00 for adults, and RP. 5000.00 for the kids. As for foreign tourists Rp. 99000.00 for adults and Rp. 54000.00 for children.
 
F. Accommodation and Other Facilities

As one of the famous tourist destination in the world, Borobudur temple complex provides facilities / accommodation are quite complete, such as hotels / lodging houses, restaurants / restaurants, souvenir shops, telecom shops as well. In addition, the existence of labor guide / tour guides are easy to find around the Temple will make the trip becomes more complete, because visitors will be guided to explore information related to the historical, cultural and architectural significance of the Borobudur Temple.




 

Sleman - Candi Prambanan Tourism Review

A. Overview 
Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia, even in Southeast Asia. The temple is also known as Rara Jonggrang temple was built around the year 850 AD by the Sanjaya Dynasty.Temple since 1991 by UNESCO as world cultural heritage (World Heritage Wonder) This complex occupies an area of ​​39.8 hectares. Rose as high as 47 feet or five meters higher than Borobudur temple, Prambanan seemingly strong and sturdy. This is consistent with the background of the construction of this temple, which wanted to show the glory of Hindu civilization in the land of Java.Then why is also called Candi Prambanan Jonggrang Rara? It is associated with a legend which is believed to be partly the Java community about this temple. Once, a prince named Bondowoso fell in love with a beautiful princess was her face, she benama Jonggrang Rara. Since no power to refuse the prince's love, Jonggrang Bondowoso to submit the terms to the temple with 1,000 statues made overnight. The request was nearly fulfilled, before it finally managed to ask for help Jonggrang villagers to pound rice and make a fire in order to impress the atmosphere was morning. Feeling cheated, Bondowoso newly made statue-999 to then condemn Jonggrang into a statue to 1000.

B. Feature 

Prambanan is the embodiment of Hindu civilization in the land of Java. It can be seen from the temple structure that describes the core belief in Hinduism, namely Trimurti. Prambanan complex has three main temples in the primary yard, namely Vishnu, Brahma, and Shiva. These three temples are symbols of Trimurti in Hindu belief. Each main temple has accompanying temple, namely Nandini for Shiva, Swan to Brahma, and Garuda for Vishnu. In addition, there are two temples wedge, 4 temples color, and 4 corner temples. In the second there are 224 temples.

Prambanan other privileges that must be witnessed by tourists is the beauty of relief-relief on the wall of the temple. The story of Ramayana to be the main reliefs of this temple. However, other relief that is not less interesting is the Kalpataru tree that the Hindu religion is considered as a tree of life, sustainability, and environmental compatibility. In Prambanan, relief of Kalpataru tree depicted flanking a lion. The existence of this tree describe how the Java community-ninth century had wisdom to manage its environment.

For visitors who want to finish the curiosity of the ins and outs of the Prambanan temple, visitors can also visited a museum in the temple complex. In this museum, visitors can enjoy an audio visual history of the discovery of the Prambanan temple until the renovations are complete. For tourists who visited with the family, at Prambanan temple there are also playgrounds for the kids and the mini train that can lead visitors around the tourist area.

One of the tour event to be missed is the staging of the Ramayana Ballet. Ramayana Ballet is the performing arts to unite various Javanese arts such as dance, drama, and music on one stage and one momentum to present the story of Ramayana, Valmiki's legendary epic written in Sanskrit. The story of Ramayana is sung in the show is a translation of the reliefs carved on the temple of Prambanan. Ramayana story carved on the temple is similar to the story that develops in the oral tradition in India. The road is long and suspenseful story is summarized in four plays or acts, namely: abduction of Sinta, Anoman mission to Alengka, Kumbakarna or Ravana's death, and the reunion of Rama-Shinta. The play has been running since 1960 and held every month on full moon nights.

C. Location
 

Prambanan Prambanan is located in the village which is administratively divided into two parts, namely the district of Sleman, Yogyakarta Province and Klaten district, Central Java Province.

D. Access 

It lies right on the edge of the highway in Yogyakarta and Solo make the Prambanan temple complex is easy to reach from any direction, either from the direction of Yogyakarta and Solo. If the direction of Yogyakarta, visitors simply remove the cost of Rp. 4000.00 to get location. If visitors take the bus Transjogja, visitors need only mebayar Rp. 3000.00. Meanwhile, if traveling from the direction of Solo, visitors spend only Rp. 6000.00. For visitors who start the journey from Klaten, many paths to choose from, can use the bus Yogyakarta-Solo majors or major bus terminal-Prambanan Klaten. Both are just as easy.

E. Ticket Price

Entrance is distinguished between local tourists with foreign tourists. For the local tourist entrance fee of Rp. 8000.00 while for tourists entrance fee of U.S. $ 10. Prambanan Temple attractions are open daily starting at 8:00 to 17:00 pm.

F. Accommodation and Other Facilities 

Around the temple complex of accommodation available and facilities are quite complete, such as hotels / lodging houses, restaurants / restaurants, souvenir shops, telecom shops and internet cafes. In addition, the presence of the power tour guide who easily found around the temple will complete the visit of tourists. Because, they will guide tourists to trace-jekak fame Hindu-Javanese civilization with the Prambanan Temple as its main monuments.



 

Bali - Garuda Wisnu Kencana Tourism Review

Situated high above the limestone padas dataraan and stared dipesisir southern tourist area of Bali, Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park is a window of art and culture of the island which has a natural background and a very impressive panoramic view. With the distance 15 minutes from the Airport and less than an hour from the main hotel locations, GWK become one of the main objectives for the various art performances, exhibitions and conferences or a relaxing visit even spiritual visits

An area of ​​250 hectares summarizes a variety of cultural arts activities, venues and a variety of culinary services. As the palaces of Bali in the old days, visitors will witness K GW monumental grandeur and spiritual kekhusukan which are all enhanced with a modern twist with the facilities and services are appropriate. In spite of you come as part of the thousands of visitors a cultural event or just alone to enjoy a light meal and beverages while watching the sunset, you will feel the beauty of nature and culture and hospitality of its inhabitants.

AN ANCIENT TRADITION MODERN EMBODIMENT
Wisnu - Hindu symbol that symbolizes the power of the main custodian of the universe that dominates this region. Manifested as a giant-sized sculptures made ​​of brass and copper with the height reached 22 meters, making this figure as a modern manifestation of an ancient culture and traditions. Being attached to them is Garuda - a large bird which became the vehicle of Lord Vishnu as the symbol of freedom as well as unconditional dedication.
Gapura Batu - a few pieces of natural rock pillars as high as 25 meters are standing firm that will be inlaid with various ornaments taken from the dramatic story of Ramayana is the source of inspiration Balinese performing arts. Sculptured reliefs carved patterned background sculpture puppet (Kayon or Mountains) are very typical of Bali and Java

LOCATION OF A SPIRITUAL VISIT
Adjacent to the statue of Lord Vishnu are Parahyangan Somaka Giri, a sacred spring from which flows water to the main content of minerals. Presence of water on top of limestone hill padas this is indeed a miracle and can not be explained by science, thus making it a spiritual and meditative visit.
The water is believed to cure various diseases and has been used widely among the local population in order to get ceremonial begging rain a good harvest. The presence of highly evocative Parahyangan Somaka Giri instinct someone in search of enlightenment of mind, inner and outer

PLACE FOR VARIOUS OPPORTUNITIES
With a relatively low rainfall, but is open to be able to enjoy the tropical breeze, facilities owned by GWK to be very ideal. Amphitheatre with a capacity of 800 seats and first-class acoustic arrangement, is an unparalleled place for cultural arts performances. Lotus Pond, surrounded by stone pillars and rock background Garuda bird statue's head with a capacity of 7500 people makes this area very dramatic for the various grand event. As the ceremony arena villages in Bali, Street Theatre is the perfect place for a variety of processions, fashion shows and various performances move. Place for social call is an ideal Plaza Turtles, which has a capacity of up to 200 people. In addition, open to the public, the Exhibition Gallery which has an area of ​​200m2 10m2 courtyard contained therein.

FOOD
A number of cafes and restaurants provide a full catering service, from snacks, light meals to banquets. On-site catering service available capable of serving up to 2000 portions, with a variety of Indonesian dishes, Oriental or International cuisine that can be customized with themes and locations.

TICKET
Admission Vehicles
     Motorcycle Rp. 2000, -/entry
     Car Rp. 5000, -/entry
     Box Car / Bus Rp. 10,000, -/entry

Admission Travelers

     Children - Children & Student Rp. 20.000, -
     Adult Domestic USD. 25.000, -
     Foreign Adult Rp. 50.000, -

FREE PERFORMANCES
In the GWK Bali there are also some events that are free for all visitors because it is a shame when this is passed, below Boma write down the schedule and location of some of the show 

11:00 to 12:00: Barong & Kris Dance Collaboration - the location at the Hall of Dewi Sri
9:00 to 17:00: Panca Yadnya Movie Show - the location at the Hall of Dewi Sri
9:00 to 17:00: GWK Statue Making's Movie Show - the location at the Hall of Dewi Sri 

17:00 to 18:00: Balinese Parade - locations around GWK *
17:30 to 18:30: Joged tube - in street theater locations **
18:30 to 19:30: Balinese Kecak Dance & Collaboration - the location of the amphitheater *
18:30 to 20:30: Live Music - at The Home's location
19:30 to 21:00: Balinese Performance - Window Bali Resto

note
* The show moved to Balirung Dewi Sri, when the weather is cloudy and rainy 

** The event was held on Friday and Saturday



 
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