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Yogyakarta is one of the most significant tourist destinations in Indonesia and
attracts visitors from all parts of the world. There is no dearth of things to
see or do in Yogyakarta. You can visit the pristine temples, the royal palaces,
be a part of the traditional festivals and fairs or opt out for some thrilling
activities like mountain climbing or cycling. For the party animals, there are
plenty of nightclubs and for the shoppers this is a splendid place buy some exotic
artifacts.
Visit: You can go to the Splendid Kreton complex that will tell you
so much about the lifestyle of the sultans and the royal families of Yogyakarta.
Also, there are temples such as Ratu Boko, Borobudur and the Sari temple. The
several beaches with the fishing camps and seafood stalls are also popular tourist
attractions. These include the Glagah Beach and Baron Beach. Apart from these,
there are several museums in Yogyakarta as well.
Take Part in Festivals: There are plenty of festivals that take place
in Yogyakarta all the year round. There is the Labuhan ceremony that involves
presenting ceremonial offerings to the sea in order to propitiate the gods and
also the Sekaten, Saparan festival that includes colorful parades and often
month long night fairs. The most attractive among all these is the Art festival
that enables you to witness the cultural richness of Yogyakarta.
Sports and recreation: You can also enjoy climbing the dangerous Mount
Merapi or even go for cycling.
Shop or enjoy the nightclubs: Yogyakarta has plenty of shopping destinations.
You will find everything from local markets to sophisticated malls. The nightlife
in Yogyakarta is enjoyable too. Hugo's Nightclub is a popular destination both
for the tourists and also the native fun loving crowds. If you are still left
with some spare time, do dine at the wonderful restaurants and taste some of
the traditional Indonesian delicacies.
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