A woman in Traditional Balinese cloth

Temple Ceremony

Yogyakarta, affectionately called 'Yogya', is a delightful blend of the old and the new. At its core is the elegant Sultan's Palace (built in 1755), purveyor of traditional Javanese arts:batik-making, mystical keris swords and the Ramayana epic portrayed in wayang kulit (shadow puppet) plays and dance. Experiencing from the town are roads leading through some of Java's most densely populated but richest farmlands to some of the oldest Hindu and Buddhist monuments in Indonesia. Some of them date back to the 7th century. The sulfur-spewing volcano, Mount Merapi, looms over the north. Also a center of education, Yogya's more than 50 academies and universities attract students, writers, painters and dancers from throughout the world who thrive on innovative thinking and tradition art forms.

Built in the 8th century, Borobudur is one of the world's most famous Buddhist monuments. It stands majestically on a hillock overlooking lush green fields and distant hills. Built of gray andesite stone, It rises on seven terraces each smaller than the one bellow it. The top has a great stupa standing 40 meters above the ground. The walls are sculpted in bas-relief, extending over a total length of six kilometers.

Surrounded by lush green fields, magnificent Prambanan temple derives its name from the village where it is located. Locally known as Candi Loro Jongrang or "Temple of the Slender Virgin", it is arguably the largest and most beautiful Hindu temple in Indonesia. Built in the mid-9th century. Its parapets are adorned with bas-relief depicting the famous Ramayana story. Of its eights shrines, the three main ones are dedicated to Shiva, Wisnu and Brahma.

Founded in 1575, Kota Gede was historically a trading center which attracted merchants and craftsmen. Today it's narrow streets are lined with small silversmith and souvenir shops. A royal cemetery is also located here.

A major thoroughfare full of bustling traffic, Jalan Malioboro is the center for souvenirs and shopping in Yogyakarta. Everything from t-shirts to bamboo bird whistles can be found in roadside stalls and permanent shops. There are even gold, batik and snack shops with a huge modern shopping mall situated not very far from the Keraton

The Dieng Plateau contains the oldest Hindu temples of Java. Eights of the original 400 monuments remain, lying within an old caldera, enclosed by steep mountain walls. Standing at 2,000 meters above sea level, sulfur fumes, bubbling mud holes and clear spring lakes are reminders of the volcano's existence. The road to Dieng Plateau passes through tobacco plantations and beautiful mountain scenery.

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