• LIVING IN YOGYAKARTA

    If Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia, especially for the central government and the bustle of business, then Yogyakarta is the "capital of education, culture and arts". With a long history of civilization, Yogyakarta is the center of contemporary culture as well as classical arts which continues to develop and be sustainable. Find the harmony of life and study in Yogyakarta along with the unique hospitality of the people.

CULINARY

Gudeg

Typical of Yogyakarta food which tastes dominated by sweetness, the filling of Gudeg is soy sauce jackfruit, krecek, eggs, and tempe.

Gudeg is also known to have several kinds, such as gudeg basah, gudeg kering, gudeg manggar, gudeg mercon, dan gudeg ceker.

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Bakpia

Bakpia is a Yogyakarta specialty, made from a mixture of green beans and sugar, which is wrapped in flour, then baked.

Along with the development of the times, bakpia is not only known as traditional bakpia 25, 75 or 145, but has transformed into many variants. Both in terms of taste to quality, such as premium quality. Bakpia is very suitable to be used as souvenirs for beloved friends and relatives

Angkringan

Angkringan, commonly found on the roadside of Yogyakarta, angkringan has many variations of food ranging from cat rice, egg satay, conch satay, etc.

Angkringan is known as a symbol of the modesty of the people of Jogja. With the concept of mostly “lesehan” (sitting on a mat), it creates a comfortable atmosphere for chatting (perched / sitting relaxed). With a relatively simple and traditional menu and operating hours until late at night, angkringan is very popular with various groups and communities.

TRANSPORTATION

Like other big cities, Jogja provides easily accessible transportation facilities, such as online motorcycle taxis (Ojol), Trans-J (“J” is Trans Jogja, not Jakarta), bicycle rickshaws, pedicab pedals, horse cart (specifically for certain tourist attractions), and so on.

TOURISM

Yogyakarta Special Region or called DIY. What’s so special about Yogya?

In terms of landscape, Yogya is flanked by Mount Merapi in the north and Gunung Kidul in the south, as well as the southern coast which offers a million charms. Apart from its special natural attractions, Yogyakarta is a noble land and was once the capital of the Republic of Indonesia. We can enjoy various treats such as temples, colonial forts, palaces, and others. Not only natural and historical tourism, Jogja also provides special interest tours, such as Jogja Water Bay, Taman Pelangi Monjali, and others. The following is the official Jogja tourism link that can be a reference, https://visitingjogja.com/informasi-wisata-jogja/