THERE are many things you can do while staying at home, including preparing for a vacation in advance. Even though you are not free to travel to distant places, there is nothing wrong with preparing a travel plan down to the details of the tourist destinations that must be visited. So, when the time comes, you only need to prepare your luggage and be ready to go.
Tourism industry players predict that local tourist destinations will be excellent, people will choose to relax in hotels, or go to the closest cities from home.
Yogyakarta is one of the favorite tourist destinations in Indonesia that has various historical places to delicious food. If you are interested in coming there, Yogyakarta vacation travel plans from HIS Travel’s virtual tour can be an inspiration.
Yogyakarta Monument
Tugu Yogyakarta is a monument or monument that is often used as a symbol or symbol of the city of Yogyakarta which was built by Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono (HB) I and now Tugu Yogyakarta is one of the tourism icons of Yogyakarta City.
Tugu Yogyakarta was built in the 1700s by Sultan Hamengkubuwono 1. When it was newly founded, the shape of the tug was different from today. According to tour guide Siti Jumanah on the virtual tour, Saturday (15/8), the Golong-Gilig monument used to have a round top like a ball, a symbol of unity between the rulers of the Yogyakarta Kraton, the king, and the people.
“This unity to expel the Dutch colonialists is inseparable from the philosophy of ‘Manunggaling Kawulo Gusti’, the unity of the king and the people is created by the will of the Almighty,” said Siti.
This monument collapsed in 1867 due to a large earthquake, then it was rebuilt by the Dutch during the reign of Sultan Hamengkubuwono VII. The top is made different, conical like a deer horn.
“The Dutch changed their shape to erode the fighting spirit of the people and the king, but their tactics failed.”
Malioboro
This must-visit place for tourists in Yogyakarta has many interesting shops. The atmosphere is lively at night. Don’t forget to stop by the Beringharjo market and buy batik, especially for you who love shopping.
Eat Gudeg
It feels incomplete to Yogyakarta without eating Gudeg. There are many choices for travelers, but one that is famous is Gudeg Yu Djum which is called the pioneer of dry soup without gravy. [antaranews/photo special]