YOGYAKARTA

In the national tourism map, potential DIY ranked second after Bali. The assessment is based on several factors that the strength development of tourism in the province. First, with regard to the diversity of objects. With various predicate, DIY has a variety of attractions that are relatively comprehensive in terms of both physical and non-physical, in addition to the readiness of tourist support facilities. As an education city, Yogyakarta has a relatively high-quality human resources.In addition, there are no less than 70,000 handicraft industries, and other facilities are very conducive such as accommodation and transport facilities are very diverse, a variety of food services, general travel agencies, as well as adequate support guides, tourist security team called the Tourism Police Hospitals. This potential is coupled with its location adjacent to the province of Central Java, thus adding to the diversity of existing objects. Secondly, with regard to specificity range object with steady and unique character as Kraton, Prambanan, silversmithing. This object specification msih supported by a combination of non-physical objects and physical objects in a harmonious blend. All of these factors strengthen competitiveness as the main destinations DIY (primary destination) is not just for tourists and foreign tourists. Prawirotaman and Sosrowijayan designation as 'international village' atmosphere Yogyakarta prove closeness to 'taste the exotic' foreign tourists.According to Tourism Research Center study in 1980, tourism in Yogyakarta has several attractive forces, such as good climate, diverse scenic attractions, fascinating culture and history, people were welcoming and friendly, typical accommodation, lifestyle, worth the price.Variety of Yogyakarta attractions together comprise 31 and 19 cultural attractions natural attractions. Seen from the area of ​​achievement, above all sights divided into seven zones, namely:Zone 1 North Sleman district on the slopes of Mount MerapiTourism Object of nature and mountainsGround jungle tours, camping, climbing spotBebeng, baths, children's recreation parkZone 2 area of ​​Sleman and Gunungkidul eastern part of NorthTourism Object ancient relicsThe temples (Hindu and Buddhist); archaeological sitesDo Ramayana BalletZone 3 area (partially) Bantul and (partially) GunungkidulTourism Object education and natural beachWanagama, Forest Design Kencono, Goa Ngglanggeran,Baron-Kukup-Krakal, Wediombo BeachZone 4 Region (mostly) BantulTourism Object recreation and culture at the beachParangtritis, Goa LangseDo Kraton Ceremony (incidental)Zone 5 Region Southern Kulon Progo Regency and (partially) BantulTourism Object cultural, natural beaches, beach sportsCongot Beach, Glagah, Samas Beach, Goa SelarongZone 6, Region Kulon Progo Regency westernTourism Object style, and spiritualGoa Kiskendo, Sendangsono, Samigaluh Mountains,Mountains KalibawangZone 7 Regional Municipality of Yogyakarta and surrounding areasTourism Object culturalCongot Beach, Glagah, Samas Beach, Goa SelarongIn more detail, the objects are classified into three categories, (1) Object Nature, in the form of coastal attractions, mountains, and caves, (2) Tourism Object of History, in the form of the royal historical relics, petilasan, cemeteries, temples, and so forth. For example, Kraton Yogyakarta, Taman Sari (Water Castle); Imogiri Tomb (the tomb of the kings of Mataram); Candi Prambanan, Kalasan, Petilasan Ratu Boko, etc., (3) Cultural tourism object, namely the object of public culture until now still preserved, both tangible art and customs, such as the Ramayana, Wayang Kulit, Wayang Puppet, Sekaten, Grebeg Maulud, Grebeg Shawwal, Grebeg Great, and Labuan.In addition, there are several potential attractions that are still under development are scattered in every regency, namely:1. Object Nature* BantulSelarong Goa, Beach Pandansimo, Pandanpayung Beach, Samas Beach, Mount Pasirlanang, Parangtritis, Parangkusumo, Parangwedang Beach.* Kulon Progo RegencyGoa Kiskendo, Samigaluh Mountains, Mount Elephant, Sendangsono, Congot Beach, Sand Beach Mendit, Hamlet Bayeman Beach, Beach Palihan, Glagah, Hamlet Trukan Beach, Pandan Beach Segegek* GunungkidulGirijati Goa, Goa Langse Grengseng Goa, Goa Ngluaran, Goa Kencono Parang, Landscape Ereng, Mount Batur, Mount Image, Sport Kite Hanging Location (hill district and sub-district Pathuk Bake); education Wabagama Forest, Forest Bunder, Langkap beach, Beach takes , Baron, Slili Beach, Beach Krakal, sinks Beach, Beach Wediombo, Sadeng, Ngongap Beach* Regency of SlemanThe slopes of Mount Merapi2. Artificial Sights* City of YogyakartaVrederburg fortress, palace relics such as the Stage Krapyak, Kraton Pakualaman, Tomb Kota Gede* BantulTomb Imogiri* GunungkidulSokoliman site, Site Mangunan, Beji Site, Site Ngluweng, Candirejo, Risan Temple* Regency of SlemanCandi Gebang, Sambisari, Banyunibo Temple, Ratu Boko Petilasan, Candisari Sokogedhug, Ijo Temple, Prambanan Temple, Kalasan3. Arts and Tradition* City of YogyakartaShadow puppets, puppet show, puppet klitik, wayang wong, arts dance, classical dance, modern dance, art Tayub, Ketoprak, Serandul, spray heritage palace ceremony, ceremony Sekaten, kuda lumping* BantulSights arts and traditionsJathilan, Gejok Dimples, Kethoprak, Rebo Wekasan ceremony, Jolosutro Kupatan ceremony, ceremony harbor* Kulon Progo RegencyCeremonial Labuan (by family Pakualaman)* GunungkidulJathilan, gejog mortar, Reyok, Kethoprak, Rebo Wekasan ceremony, ceremony Kupaten Jolosutro, Labuan ceremony, ceremony Clean Ponds* Regency of SlemanArts Nod, Jathilan, Bedouin, Wayang Kulit4. Struggle Heritage and MonumentsSunan Petilasan Kalijogo, Petilasan Ki Ageng archery, Gelaran Monument, Monument Air Force Radio Station, Route Guerilla General Sudirman, Nyi Ageng Serang Tomb, Tomb Girigondo, Yogya Kembali Monument.5. MuseumSonobudoyo, Prince Diponegoro Wirotomo Museum, Army Museum, Museum of Struggle, Biology Museum, Special Aerospace Museum, Kirti Griya Museum Devantoro, Affandi Museum, the Palace Museum, Fort Vrederburg.

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