Last empire of Java

Located on central Java near the Indian Ocean, Yogjakarta, is a place of poetry, dance, drama, sacred monuments and exotic cuisine deep-rooted in rich history. Yogyakarta is one place in Indonesia where the past exists alongside the modern life. Led by a king, as a part of Indonesia, Yogyakarta still form as a kingdom until today. So that Yogyakarta has special status as an autonomous region in Indonesia.

With its outstanding history as a great ancient empire in south east Asia, Yogyakarta cultural heritage preserving numerous ancient temples that can found scattered in almost all areas of Yogyakarta and its surroundings. The largest is the Temple of Borobudur that came from the 9th century. it is a Buddhist temple and still keep a lot of mystery since the discovery. There are also the temple of Prambanan, a Hindu temple with 47 meters of height temple which was built by hand in the 10th century. during the summertime there are traditional performances called "Ramayana ballet dance" held in the evenings at Prambanan temple.

Yogyakarta is the Indonesia traditional cultural centers such as The Ruins of palaces and monasteries, the Various kind of traditions, cultural events, traditional folk and performing arts, architecture and other traditional activities. Many traditions and culture that reflects the life of Javanese empire still preserved in Yogyakarta. Therefore, Yogyakarta is also called the gate of Javanese traditional culture. A unique combination of tradition and modern dynamics make Yogyakarta a very worthwhile place to visit. It is worth noting come to Yogyakarta for an authentic experience of java classical traditions.