Yogyakarta is a special region In Indonesia that owns one of the foremost cultural centers in Indonesia. Despite the official spelling, people often pronounce it as Jogja or Jogjakarta. This place played important role to the independence moves of Indonesia so it’s often mentioned in various Indonesian historical books. 

Why visit Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta is located in Java Island and has been a popular travel destination both for domestic and international travelers. There’s so much to see which make Yogyakarta a great destination to visit. It’s also suitable for any type of travelers. If you need more reasons to come to Yogyakarta, here are several of them to consider:

Perfect to visit anytime

Yogyakarta has relatively great weather and climate year-round. The weather is relatively cool especially in some off-the-grid places. This place is best visited during dry season if you don’t want to deal with rain. Dry season falls in May to October. August is probably the best month to visit this special region since there’s no weather issues or over crowd. 

Stay for long

Yogyakarta is a great place to stay for long vacation. In fact, some travelers and tourists spend months enjoying a long-term trip in Yogyakarta. This place is full of beautiful wonders and great people, making it comfortable to live in. No wonder many people want to just move to Yogyakarta and have a permanent life here. 

Hunting for street foods and enjoy live music

Head to Malioboro street located in the center of Yogyakarta to enjoy street foods while watching live music and other street performances. Malioboro is such a lively place to explore during your visit and you will meet fellow travelers who came from different countries across the globe. This street is filled with shops, food stalls, and massage spots. 

The amazing Borobudur to visit

Yogyakarta is famous for its man-made wonder called Candi Borobudur or Borobudur Temple. Even though it’s located pretty far from the center of Yogyakarta, it’s worth visiting for. This temple is thousands years old and full of history to learn more about. You can admire beautiful, unique architecture of the temple in which the construction was made up of rocks only. 

Historical Prambanan Temple

You can just take two buses from Malioboro street to Prambanan Temple. This place is also one of the major attractions in Yogyakarta. It’s recommended to visit a little bit early to avoid crowds. This palce is amazing and surrounded with beautiful views. The landscape is great for photography as well so you’d better take your camera with you. 

Best foods to enjoy

Yogyakarta has one of the most distinctive culture in indonesia. It influences the kind of foods they eat and dishes they make. It’s a must to try some authentic local foods while you’re in Jogja such as Gudeg, Bakpia, Sate Klatak, Oseng Mercon,Yangko, Nasi Kucing, and many more. In addition, the foods in Jogja are relatively cheap. You can head to restaurant or visit a local family-owned restaurant that can be found easily in Yogyakarta.