Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Visiting Yogyakarta, Indonesia


While much of Indonesia has its eyes on the future, Yogyakarta is one place where the past exists alongside the modern. Those seeking to visit exotic and soulful Java will find what they have been dreaming about in Yogyakarta. While Indonesia’s capital Jakarta has an Old District which lies in a state of disrepair, Yogyakarta has many historical buildings and monuments that have maintained their former glory.

The city of Yogyakatra is not large, but it is bustling. It is easy to get around as a tourist, although you will be hassled by rickshaw and moto drivers who are trying to pick up a fare. Sosrowijayan Street is the main place to find reasonably priced accommodations. Eateries in this area are plentiful and offer tasty dishes. There are also all trappings of globalization, including McDonald’s and KFC, both of which are found in Yogyakarta’s major malls.
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