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The History of Happy Loka Zoo in Jogja

The start of the construction of the Happy Loka Zoo Jogja stems from the idea of ​​Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono VIII in 1933 who wanted an entertainment venue. Then the hiburat place was named Kebun Rojo. The idea could be realized by Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX who was assisted by a Dutch architect named Ir. Karsten. Which then Ir. Karsten chose a location located west of the Winongo River. The place becomes his choice, which is the most ideal location to realize the ideas of Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono VIII, namely the construction of entertainment venues (Kebun Rojo). The construction of the Rojo Garden was halted due to World War II and the Japanese occupation. After World War II was over, in 1949 the process of moving the State capital from Yogyakarta back to Jakarta took place. An idea was pioneered by Januismadi and Hadi. SH to build a place of entertainment and will be given to the people of Yogyakarta as a memento. The idea received a very good response from the people of Yogyaka...

Malioboro Jogja - Along the Memory Road

For those who have visited Yogyakarta, certainly no stranger to the name Malioboro Jogja Tourism. Even those who have never come though have heard the name Malioboro Yogyakarta. Malioboro Jogja is the name of the road that runs from Yogyakarta Monument to the Yogyakarta Post intersection. The location of this road has become one of the tourist attractions of Jogja which is never empty every day. Along the road there are 3 street names, Jendral A. Yani Street, Malioboro Street, and Prince Mangkubumi Street. On December 20, 2013, Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X made the two names of the road to its original name. Jendral A. Yani Street becomes Margomulyo Street and Prince Mangkubumi Street becomes Margoutomo Street. Malioboro Yogyakarta is very typical with its crowd, especially during rush hour. Even though the net is ordinary, the hospitality of the locals and the diversity of souvenirs offered has its own value for every visitor who comes. Another distinctive feature of Malioboro Jogja T...

Borobudur Temple, Revealing Its Origins and History

Borobudur Temple is a very magnificent Buddhist temple and is one of the largest Buddhist monuments in the world. The location is located in the Borobudur area, Magelang, Central Java. The Borobudur Temple is in the shape of a Stupa which according to history, was founded by Mahayana Buddhists around the year 800 AD during the reign of Syailendra Dynasty by King Samaratungga. Based on the Kayumwungan inscription, an Indonesian named Hudaya Kandahjaya revealed that "Borobudur Temple is a place of worship that was completed on May 26, 824, almost 100 years since the earliest times were built. The origin of the name Borobudur Temple itself according to some people means a terraced mountain (Budhara), while some others say Borobudur means Monastery which is located on a high place. The Borobudur Temple building has a punden terraces consisting of 10 levels. With a height before renovation 42 m and after renovation to 34.5 m because the bottom level is used for anchoring. It is square...

Prambanan Temple - World Heritage Site

Prambanan Jogja Temple is the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia and even in Southeast Asia. Built around 850 AD by the Sanjaya Dynasty. Location Prambanan Temple is located in Prambanan Village, located between two Regencies and Two Provinces at the same time. Sleman Regency is included in Yogyakarta province, while Klaten Regency is included in Central Java Province. Location Prambanan Temple is located on the edge of the Yogyakarta-Solo highway. The distance from Surakarta is around 40 km, the distance from Yogyakarta is 20km. In 1991, Prambanan Temple was designated by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage (World Wonder Heritage). The location of Prambanan Temple is very wide (39.8 hectares). With a height of 47 meters or 5 meters higher from Borobudur Temple, Prambanan Temple looks more sturdy and mighty. Similar to the background of its development, in accordance with the origin of the Prambanan Jogja Temple, which wants to show the glory of Hindu civilization in Java. Prambanan Te...

The Natural Beauty of Jogging Gesing Beach

Gunungkidul Tourism is currently the main destination for tourists who come to Jogja. Lots of tourism potential that is here that is still very natural. One of them is Gesing Beach, a beach located in Girikarto Village, Panggang, Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta. Besides being an alternative to other Yogyakarta tourist attractions, this beach is also the right place to relieve fatigue. You do not need to be confused if you want to come to Jogja Beach on this one, the route you will take is very easy. You can start from the East Imogiri road, take directions towards the town of Panggang. Later you will find a signboard for directions to the Gunungkidul Gesing Beach. Gesing Beach is still empty of tourists who come, this beach is also still less popular with other popular beaches in Yogyakarta, such as Sundak, Baron, Parangtritis, Depok, etc. To find this beach also requires time. Once you find the location of this beach, you will find many fishing houses around the vicinity of the beach entranc...

The beauty of Glagah Beach, Kulon Progo Regency, Jogja

Now it is Glagah Kulon Progo's turn to be our destination today. One of the tourist attractions of Jogja beach that has extraordinary beauty with abundant sea products, namely Glagah Beach. The beach, located in Glagah Village, Temon District, Kulon Progo Regency, Yogyakarta has natural beauty. The brownish black sand, coupled with the beauty of the sea water, made us comfortable to linger here. Attractions Glagah Beach Yogyakarta offers 3 attractions that you can visit. First, you can visit the Tourism Pier, the location is close to a levy. Here there is a viewing post that you can use to enjoy the beauty of the beach here. You can also use a boat that has been provided as a recreational tool with your family. The second Glagah Jogja beach attraction is the lagoon attraction, which is located west of the Water Pier. The lagoon here divides Glagah Beach into 2 distinct parts, a sand dune directly adjacent to the ocean and a part that is still overgrown with several plants. The are...

Sri Gethuk Waterfall Oase in Gunungkidul

Enjoying the beauty of Jogja's natural attractions with the cool natural air of the mountains, has indeed become its own alternative to fill a vacation with family. With so many Yogyakarta tourist attractions offered, this is the right alternative choice for you to visit right now. One of them is Sri Gethuk Waterfall tour, which is located in the Gunungkidul Tourism Area. The waterfall, which is located between the Oya River and the rice fields, always drains the water even in the dry season. The roar of the water has become something special in the Gunungkidul Tourism Area which is famous for its dry areas, especially during the dry season. Some people who have come to the Gunungkidul region felt a very striking difference. This area was once synonymous with bare forests, drought that hit, until the barren and rocky land. But over time with the enthusiasm and awareness of the Gunungkidul community to advance their region. Impression of barren, barren fade more and more along with...

Pandansari Beach, Bantul

Pandansari Beach or commonly known by local residents as Patehan Beach is a beach located in the Bantul area, precisely about 17 kilometers to the south of the city of Bantul. If you have ever visited Samas Beach and its surroundings then finding the location of this beach is not too difficult because it is located in a row with the beaches of Kuwaru Beach, Pandansimo and Samas Beach. Indeed, Yogyakarta has so many tourist attractions that you can visit to fill your holiday this time. If you are interested in exploring the coastal tourism area in the southern part of Yogyakarta, Pandansari Bantul Beach might be an alternative among several popular beach choices in Yogkarta. For all of you who want to visit this beach do not need to be confused, to reach the location it turns out the route is very easy. If from the city of Yogyakarta, you can trace it starting from Jln. KH. Wachid Hasyim and head south. Continue straight towards Bantul or rather towards Samas Beach. Before entering the...

The History of Ancient Volcano Nglanggeran in Kab. Gunungkidul

Many do not know the origin of the Ancient Volcano of Nglanggeran Gunung Kidul, some even say this mountain is part of the eruption of Mount Merapi in the past or maybe a volcano that is no longer active. All right, what are his important opinions come from trusted sources. Here's the explanation, Nglanggeran Ancient Volcano is one of the ancient volcanoes in Yogyakarta Special Region, which is formed from limestone or karst. The address of Nglanggeran Volcano is in Nglanggeran Area, Patuk, Gunung Kidul. The History of Ancient Volcano Nglanggeran Yogyakarta According to the story of local residents, formerly Gunung Purba Wonosari was a place used to punish local residents who had carelessly damaged wayang. Nglanggeran comes from the Javanese term "Nglanggar" which means to violate. Hundreds of years ago, residents around to celebrate the results of the pane by inviting a puppeteer. But what happened instead was that some residents were acting recklessly by trying to dama...

Angkringan Lik Man's Famous Address Tugu Jogja

Some of you who frequently visit Jogja and Central Java tourism are certainly familiar with the name "Angkringan", in general you can find Angkringan with the characteristics of a small two-wheeled wagon on top of which uses tarpaulin tents as its roof. Angkringan is often regarded as a cool hangout with cheap food prices, because this is as the name implies, angkring in Javanese is usually called nangkring which means to sit relaxed. The menu offered at Angkringan are all the same and unique. A must-have menu is Sego Kucing (Cat Rice), this rice is usually wrapped in chili sauce with chunks of fish or dried tempeh. In addition, other Angkringan menus usually consist of mendoan, tofu, bacem tofu, bacem tempeh, quail eggs, intestine satay, conch satay, chicken head, chicken feet, until boiled noodles. And for drinking there is usually ginger milk, ginger drink, sweet tea, orange juice, and coffee. Angkringan Jogja was first spearheaded by Mbah Pairo around 1950. Mbah Pairo hi...

History of the Vredeburg Fortress in Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta tourist attractions do have a variety of unique, historical, and unique beauty. If you come to Yogyakarta, it's not complete if you haven't visited Malioboro Street. But it is also incomplete if you do not visit other tourist attractions that are nearby, such as Taman Pintar, Benteng Vredeburg, Beringharjo Market, etc. Vredeburg Jogja Fortress is a building located opposite the Presidential Palace. The building is one of the buildings that become the Jogja tourist location on Jalan A. Yani or in the Zero Kilometer area of ​​Yogyakarta and is in one segment with Jalan Malioboro. The building was originally famous as the Rustenburg Fortress which was built around the 1760s. The history of the establishment of Vredeburg Fort, was proposed by the Netherlands through the delegation of WH Governor Van Ossenberch, with the aim of maintaining the stability and security of the Government of Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono I. It took 5 years to realize the idea from the Netherlands...

Ratu Boko Prambanan Temple Palace

One of the tourist attractions of Jogja that has extraordinary natural beauty is the Palace of Ratu Boko Temple which is located in Bukit Boko, about 19 KM to the east of Yogyakarta City and 2 KM to the south of Prambanan Temple. When you are in this location, you will be spoiled by the natural beauty that is around it. Its location on the hill with a sufficient height, makes it easy for us to enjoy the beauty of the natural scenery that is so beautiful. When you face northward, you will see Prambanan Temple from the top of the hill, Mount Merapi is also visible from here, and the atmosphere of the green rice fields looks so beautiful from the top of the hill. Meanwhile, on the south side, you can see a bit of the beauty of the southern coast of Yogyakarta. Ratu Boko Temple To find out the history of the construction and function of buildings in the Ratu Boko Temple Palace, it can be seen from the inscriptions found in this complex. from a source of the Walaing Inscription that reads ...

History of the Yogyakarta Palace, Wikipedia

Yogyakarta is known as the city of students, besides the city is famous for the diversity and friendliness of its citizens. This is the attraction for every tourist who comes. Supported by beautiful and attractive tourist attractions in Jogja. One of the tourist attractions of Yogyakarta that we will visit is Yogyakarta Hadiningrat Palace. The history of the Yogyakarta Palace was built by Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono I in the Banyan forest which is located between the Winongo River and the Code River. The construction of this palace was completed on October 7, 1756 and was named the Yogyakarta Hadiningrat Palace. Yogyakarta palace tourism position is facing north (facing Mount Merapi) with the square as a yard. Here there are two parts of the square, Alun alun Utara Yogyakarta and Alun alun Selatan Yogyakarta. Each square has its own function, such as Yogyakarta's northern plaza which is used as a place to train warriors, traditional ceremonies and gather citizens. Another distinctiv...

Bakpia Pathok Asli By Typical Yogyakarta

Bakpia is a type of food that is one of the Jogja specialties that are sought after by tourists. Whether it's tourists who come to Yogyakarta, or who have known Yogyakarta. Bakpia is a food made from a mixture of green beans, sugar that is wrapped, and then baked. The term bakpia itself originated originally from the Hokkien Dialect, which is the word "Bak" in question is meat and "Pia" in question is cake, so if it is assembled the meaning of bakpia is bread that contains meat. One of the famous Bakpia in Jogja came from the Pathok Region, until finally it was known as Bakpia Pathok. Along with its development, bakpia producers offer various variants of Pathok bakpia flavors from traditional flavors of green beans, chocolate, cheese, etc. In the area of ​​origin of Pathok bakpia, the population was initially unfamiliar with the term brand. Until bakpia sold until now on the label is the home address number of the Bakpia Pathok manufacturer. The number to which...

Sate Kambing Goreng Bu Wiro

Mrs. Wiro's Fried Goat Satay offers a different menu from satay sellers in general, if usually Jogja goat's satay culinary is processed by roasting it is not valid in this shop. The satay menu at Bu Wiro's shop is processed by frying, fried! have you never heard of satay gorang? You can find it in this shop, one of the culinary sate in Jogja that is anti-mainstream. When it comes to the scale of deliciousness, there's no need to hesitate because Mrs. Wiro's shop is already famous for its deliciousness. Do not look at it from the look of a very simple and unconvincing shop, because if you have tried it will certainly eliminate doubts. The sliced ​​meat doesn't need to be doubted anymore, the slices are big enough, the meat tastes soft, you can imagine it looks like a dry stew, hmmmm very appetizing indeed. Bu Sate Bu Wiro Jogja also serves a tongseng menu with its thick yellow sauce and really delicious spices. Although the color is a little thick, but the taste...

Depot Nikmat Sate Ayam Cak H. Djauhari

Walking around the Condong Catur terminal at night, accidentally see a food stall that is very crowded by buyers. Full of curiosity, finally I tried to stop by the stall of Depot Nikmat Sate Ayam Cak H. Djauhari. It turned out that the satay stall Cak Djauhari sells chicken satay menus. Jogja Culinary attractions this one is not far from the Condong Catur terminal. Or precisely located in the south of the terminal and is on Jalan Anggajaya 1. Actually, I got a recommendation for Jogja culinary attractions from my friend. A few years ago when I was in college, every Saturday night I often played and ate at this Cak Djauhari satay stall. Although I often eat here, my friend does not know the name of this shop and knows that only satay is next to the terminal. Rather than curious, it's better to just order one portion of the satay and a glass of warm orange to quench your thirst. Not long after my order arrived, one plate of warm rice and one plate of chicken satay was ready to be de...

Resep Gudeg Manggar Srandakan Bantul

There are many Jogja tourist spots that you can visit and also many Jogja culinary attractions that you can taste. This time, culinary tour of Yogyakarta wants to try Jogja's special food, Gudeg Jogja. But this one warm Jogja is different from other Jogja warm that already exists, in addition to the different Jogja warm recipes, it turns out the basic ingredients are also different. Usually Jogja warm uses the basic ingredients of jackfruit (gori), but this stall uses the basic ingredients of a young coconut flower (manggar). Manggar Gudeg recipe warung is quite popular and is commonly referred to by the name of the Gudeg Manggar Ibu Jumilan stall. Jogja's culinary taste turned out to be savory and slightly sweet. Coupled with tempeh and krecek which is processed spicy further adds to your appetite. If you want to add other side dishes, here also provides additional side dishes such as chicken that has a delicious taste. For the price of one serving of Jogja manggar gudeg and ...

Drini Wonosari Beach, Gunung Kidul

Drini Beach is one of the beaches in Wonosari, Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta which is a magnet for tourists who vacation in Jogja. The road to Drini beach can be taken in about 2 hours in a distance of 40 KM from the city of Yogyakarta. Access to the location is very easy to find, because this beach is part of a series of popular beach tourism in Gunung Kidul such as Kukup Beach, Krakal Beach, and Baron Beach. The distance between Drini Beach and Kukup Beach and Baron Beach is only a few kilometers. When passing the levy heading to this beach you don't need to pay anymore, because the entrance fee of this beach becomes one area with the existing beaches around it. Drini beach location is a little deeper than the signboard, but you don't need to worry, to go to this location the route is very easy and makes your trip enjoyable. You can see the coral hills from the road, coupled with the cave in the rock. The point is not boring, finally arrived at the beach that we are heading to, t...

Grebeg Syawal Keraton Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta is one of the well-known cities in Indonesia which has a variety of cultures and traditions prevailing around its people. An attitude based on a sense of peace and mutual respect between citizens is interwoven in daily interactions. In addition to the famous tourist attractions of Jogja, Yogyakarta is also a main attraction for tourists with regular events held every year. One of the interesting Jogja events for you to watch later is the Grebeg Syawal Yogyakarta Hadiningrat ceremony, a tradition that is held every Eid. The 1st of Shawwal this event was held and marked that the month of Ramadan was over. Grebeg Syawal Jogja is usually held at the North Square of Yogyakarta and has become a tradition of the Yogyakarta Hadiningrat Palace as a form of alms or Hajad Dalem to the people of Jogja. This goal is symbolized by the form of Gunungan Lanang (Gunungan Grebek Syawal Jogja) consisting of various vegetables along with the contents of the earth. Gunungan Lanang is an offerin...

Gebang Wedomartani Temple, Special Region of Yogyakarta

Sleman Gebang Temple is one of the tourist attractions of Jogja which is a relic of the past civilization of life. Like the legend of the Gebang Temple, in every establishment of a temple must have a story, background, moral message to events that are displayed in every part of the building. The location of the beautiful Gebang temple in Jogja is in the hamlet of Gebang, Wedomartani, Ngemplak, Sleman. Or about 11 KM from downtown Yogyakarta. The History of the Gebang Temple The discovery of the Sleman Gebang Temple began with a resident who was hoeing and then found a statue called the Ganesha Statue. Next restoration was carried out and led by Prof. Ir. F.R Vant Romondt in 1937 to 1939. One of the evidence of the restoration when it was seen on the roof top in the form of a cylindrical phallus. The Ganesha, Yoni, and Nandhiswara statues are in the eastern, western niches, to the left of the entrance and in the Yogyakarta Gebang Temple booth. Then the worshiped Deity resides in the ma...