PARANGTRITIS BEACH

Parangtritis, is a tourist spot such as the Indian Ocean coastal beaches are located approximately 25 kilometers south of town is a tourist attraction Yogyakarta.Parangtritis is very well known name in Yogyakarta, in addition to other objects such as Samas beach, Baron, Kukup Krakal and Glagah Beach.
Parangtritis has unique scenery that does not exist in any other tourist attraction that is in addition to large waves, also the mountain - a mountain of sand that frequency at the surrounding beaches, mountains of sand is usually called Gumuk. The object of this tour is managed by the local government of Bantul pretty well, ranging from lodging facilities and markets selling souvenirs typical of the Parangtritis.
In addition there is bathhouse called machetes allegedly wedang water in the baths can cure various diseases including skin diseases, water from these baths contain sulfur that comes from the mountian in those locations. Another location is the beach Kusumo machetes on the beach where there is a place supposedly for a meeting between the king with a queen jJogjakarta southern ocean.
On certain days (usually months suro) here is offering offerings (Labuhan) for the Queen of the South Sea or in the Java language called Nyai Rara Kidul. Locals believe that a person prohibited from using a light green colored clothes when they're on this coast. Parangtritis become the main tourist place of a visit, especially on new years eve Java (a sacred / Suro). No exception in the holiday season arrives, visitors to the beach is more of a typical day. To enjoy the charm of Parangtritis, you can walk from east to west and looking south. You can also hire a hansom cab service that will take you through a similar route without feeling tired. There is also a bid to explore the beach on horseback, the costs can be discussed with the tenants of these services.

BOROBUDUR TEMPLE

Borobudur is the one of the 'must see' sites for all visitors to Jogja. It is a magnificent Buddhist monument constructed between 750 and 850 AD when Central Java was still a Buddhist kingdom. Long abandoned, the first rediscovery and appreciation of Borobudur began in 1815 under Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, who was the Let. Governor of Java during the brief time the British ruled Indonesia. Total reconstruction of the thousands of stones and reliefs took place under the Indonesian government who, with the assistance of UNESCO, completed a 10-year restoration project in 1984. Today, Borobudur is a UNESCO designated World Heritage Site with seven levels and 1,460 carved stone reliefs telling the story of the Buddha and representing the steps from the earthly realm to Nirvana. Borobudur is best seen in the early morning or at twilight. Visitors can hire guides, who speak several foreign languages, at the site for a thorough appreciation of the reliefs. In the Borobudur Park complex are two museums: Borobudur Ship Museum (Samudra Raksa Museum Kapal) and Karmawibhangga Archaeological Museum, Click on "Museums" for further information.
It's a pity that people don't spend more time in the countryside when they visit Borobudur monument. Tourists have the habit of staying a couple of hours and bussing out again. And many of us who live here – weary of the ever-aggressive vendors at the monument – prefer to spend our time in other pursuits. It's too bad because there's plenty to see and do in the area. The bonus is no city pollution and noise!
At Muntilan, both sides of the main road (Jalan Magelang) are lined with shops selling large and small stone sculptures, begging to be explored. In less than an hour from Jogja, you turn left toward Mungkid and are immediately surrounded by verdant rice fields. Leaving the chaos of the traffic behind, a sense of calm and peacefulness immediately pervades.

On the road to Borobudur there are a couple of large silver shops – the sort that tour buses frequent – which could save a trip south to Kota Gede if time doesn't permit doing both. Next is Candi Mendut, an 8th century Mahayana Buddhist temple and Candi Pawon, an 8th century Buddhist temple believed to be dedicated to Kuvera, god of wealth. And then Taman Anggrek, a large garden selling orchids, just across the street from the enormous two-story H. Widayat Museum & Gallery. Borodudur is only a hop, skip and a jump further down the road.
Also available in the area are river rafting, meditation tours and excellent views of Merapi. Stopping off for a sunset drink at Amanjiwa Resort would be an excellent way to end the day.

THE KERATON (SULTAN'S PALACE)

 

Built in 1756 by Sultan Hamengku Buwono I, today the Keraton is the residence of Sultan Hamengku Buwono X and his family as well as a center of Javanese traditional arts and culture. All the buildings, courts, carvings and trees and even their locations within the 14,000 sq. m. Keraton have deep philosophical meanings and are symbolic of human life. The palace, the Tugu Monument and Mount Merapi are positioned in one line, forming a sacred axis. In the old times, the Sultan concentrated his mind along this axis before leading meetings, making decisions or giving orders to his people.
Visitors can enjoy the atmosphere of the Keraton as it was centuries ago.  Daily activities open to the public include gamelan music, Javanese poetry readings, court dances, and puppet shows designed to preserve the ancient arts. Many sets of gamelan instruments, antiques, batiks and heirlooms make the Sultan's Palace one of the most interesting tourist sites in Jogjakarta.
During the May 2006 earthquake, several Keraton buildings were damaged: Trajumas building, Tarub Agung building and Mentog Baturana. All other areas have been repaired and are open to visitors.

 

UJUNG KULON NATIONAL PARK

Situated on Java's far south-westerly tip, the Ujung Kulon National Park is quite remote and isolated, and covers some 760 square kilometres / 293 square miles in total. The Ujung Kulon National Park is overflowing with wildlife attractions, which come in the form of wild cattle and pigs, crocodiles, gibbons, leaf monkeys, panthers and one-horned Javan rhinos. Hiking trails are plentiful around the park, along with pristine sandy beaches, which often come complete with colourful coral reefs and marine life. The main part of the Ujung Kulon National Park stands on the mainland itself, although the whole park in general does also encompass the outlying islands of Pulau Handeuleum and Pulau Panaitan.

CARITA BEACH

Carita lies on the western side of Banten and is close to Anyer, where it offers a noticeably more relaxed atmosphere. The principal tourist attraction here is without question Carita Beach, which is extremely wide and boasts calm waters, highly suitable for swimming. Carita Beach enjoys a particularly tropical setting, with a backdrop of lush coconut palms and even views of the distant Krakatoa Volcano (Gunung Krakatau). Tourists tend to flock to Carita beach, since it has very affordable accommodation, as well as excursions to both Krakatoa and the Ujung Kulon National Park. Close to Carita is the Curug Gendang waterfall, the Hutan Wisat Carita forest reserve, and the village of Sindanglaut, where the 1883 tsunami actually ended.

HOUSE OF SAMPOERNA

House of Sampoerna (HOS) was bulit by the Sampoerna company the owner of Indonesia's famous cigarettes. The area on HOS divide into museum area, Cafe area, Family house, Art Gallery, and Sampoerna's ciggarettes company (still operated). The museum telling the history of Sampoerna brands. Don't miss the Free Surabaya's city tour arrange by HOS. The House of Sampoerna complex comprises a central auditorium space, together with two further buildings and some barns. Also onsite is a fully functioning production line for the country's famous 'Dji Sam Soe', allowing you the chance to observe these workers hand-rolling 'Kretek' cigarettes with incredible speed and dexterity.

SAFARI PARK

If you like to observe wild animals like tigers, lions and crocodiles in their native habitat, then Taman Safari Indonesia is just for you.
Taman Safari Indonesia or the Indonesian Safari Park is a conservation center as well as a modern zoological garden with various collections of flora and fauna. In this Park, you will not only enjoy the beauty of it‘s nature, but also interact directly or watch the animals wander around freely. Visitors can also travel in this conservation area using their private car or a provided bus through these amazing wild habitats.
  
In Indonesia, Safari Parks are available in three provinces; Taman Safari I in Cisarua Bogor, West Java, Taman Safari II in Mount Arjuna, Prigen, East Java, and Taman Safari III (Bali Safari and Marine Park) in Serongga Gianyar, Bali. Among these three tourist sites, Taman Safari I in Bogor is the most famous site for domestic as well as foreign tourists.  It was built in 1930 and previously called Radio Safari Garden and Taman Safari Televisi Indonesia.  It is also a buffer zone for Gunung Gede Pangrango National Park and is situated 900 to 1,800 meters above sea level.

aman Safari has a collection of animals from nearly all over the world and local animals such as komodos, rhinoceros, bisons, sun bears, white tigers, elephants, anoa, etc. There are more than 2,500 animals in Taman Safari Bogor with hundreds of species currently being maintained.
  
Upon entering Taman Safari Bogor, visitors will notice sensational shady trees and cool weather from Mount Gede Pangrango. It will certainly attract you to start your adventure in open nature.Using cars, you will enter various habitats of tame and wild animals such as tigers, lions, komodo, bears and crocodiles.  Although you are not allowed to get out of your car or open your door or window, you still can see the animals activities closely.  Traveling with your children in this location will certainly be unforgetable. Don't forget to take pictures of these amazing animals.