It is the largest Buddhist monument in the world and one of the seven wonders. Borobudur TempleĪfterwards, we drive to Magelang district to visit the Borobudur temple. Also, visit Malioboro Street, main street of Yogyakarta with its merchants, horse carts, bicycle taxis and markets. You will listen to the song of the “freedom” of the birds in the bird market, we will visit the Water Castle which occupies the highest part at the northern end of the vast complex of Taman Sari. The palace is a complex building of two centuries old, located in the heart of the city. We will visit the Keraton known as the Sultan Palace. Six hundred years later, the Mataram Sultanate was founded and established in the region, making Yogyakarta once again the center of government for the surrounding island.Īfter breakfast and at the indicated time we will tour around the heart of this cultural city as well as the magnificent temples. Mysteriously, in the 10th century, the old Mataram Kingdom moved its central government. The old headquarters, with its palaces and magnificent temples, were abandoned and partially buried by the eruption of the Merapi volcano, and by the thicket of the jungle. During this reign, the Borobudur Temple Temple was built, which was the largest Buddhist temple in the world. The various bas-reliefs of its temples show the daily life of that flourishing period. In 7th century, Yogyakarta was the center of the Mataram Buddhist kingdom, a prosperous reign, largely based on rice cultivation thanks to the region’s fertile volcanic soil.

Arrival at the hotel, check in and rest of the day at your leisure to begin discovering this historic city, the cradle of Indonesian culture. After breakfast, at the indicated time, transfer to Medan from where you will take the flight to Yogyakarta.Īrrival at the airport, meeting service with our guide and transfer to the south to reach the famous city of Yogyakarta (also known as Jogja, Yogya or Jogjakarta).

Today is our last day in the land of Sumatra, it is time to say goodbye to this beautiful land.

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