Historical Special Region of Yogyakarta will entice you
Take a holiday to Special Region of Yogyakarta and enjoy the area's temples, monuments and history. Well known for its museums, art and spas, this welcoming city won't disappoint. Whether you're planning a family holiday, a trip with friends or a romantic retreat, HomeAway has a great selection of holiday homes. Many rentals come with a full kitchen and separate dining area, perfect if you need a space for entertaining.
Sightseeing in and around Special Region of Yogyakarta
Are you hoping to discover top things to see and do during your stay? Venture out of your holiday home and check out everything that makes Special Region of Yogyakarta a fun place to get away to. Here are some of the top attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Gembira Loka Zoo (2.2 mi / 3.5 km)
- Kids Fun Park (5.5 mi / 8.9 km)
- Svargabumi Borobudur (17 mi / 27.4 km)
- Borobudur Golf Country Club (24 mi / 38.6 km)
- Taman Kyai Langgeng Magelang (24.3 mi / 39.1 km)
- Jogja Bay (5.2 mi / 8.4 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Special Region of Yogyakarta
Whether you're an adventurous traveller or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Special Region of Yogyakarta is a great place to get out in nature. Here are a few of the area's most stunning features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Alun Alun Kidul (0.7 mi / 1.2 km)
- Parangtritis Beach (15.6 mi / 25.2 km)
- Svargabumi Borobudur (17 mi / 27.4 km)
- Punthuk Setumbu Hill (18.7 mi / 30.1 km)
- Mount Merapi (18.8 mi / 30.3 km)
- Gunung Merapi National Park (19.1 mi / 30.8 km)
How to get to and around Special Region of Yogyakarta
The nearest airport is in Yogyakarta (JOG-Adisucipto Intl.), located 5.1 mi (8.1 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could also fly into Yogyakarta (YIA-New Yogyakarta Intl.), which is 21.9 mi (35.3 km) away.
If you prefer to travel by train, Yogyakarta Station, Patukan Station and Rewulu Station are the main stations in the city.




![Batik (Javanese pronunciation: [ˈbateʔ]; Indonesian: [ˈbatɪk]) is a technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to whole cloth, or cloth made using this technique. Batik is made either by drawing dots and lines of the resist with a spouted tool called a canting (IPA: [ʈ͡ʂantiŋ], also spelled tjanting), or by printing the resist with a copper stamp called a cap (IPA: [ʈ͡ʂap], also spelled tjap). The applied wax resists dyes and therefore allows the artisan to color selectively by soaking the cloth in one color, removing the wax with boiling water, and repeating if multiple colors are desired.
A tradition of making batik is found in various countries, including Nigeria, China, India, Malaysia, Philippines and Sri Lanka; the batik of Indonesia, however, is the most well-known. Indonesian batik made in the island of Java has a long history of acculturation, with diverse patterns influenced by a variety of cultures, and is the most developed in terms of pattern, technique, and the quality of workmanship. On October 2009, UNESCO designated Indonesian batik as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
Source: Wikipedia
These batik clothes are sold at one of the high end hotel's gift shop in Yogyakarta. They are hand drawn and painted and hence command a high price! It ranges over US$200 although some cheap batik at the market can be found for a mere US$2. The difference lies in the quality, the design and also the amount of skill that's needed to make them.
Common batik wear are made from cotton. The ones shown here are silk and limited in quantity produced.
Yogyakarta and Surakata (Solo) are two cities where batik originated in Indonesia.
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