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Backpacking to Yogya

As a top destination #2 in Indonesia, Yogyakarta has so many places to see and to do. From mountain to beaches. From cultures to culinary. That's why many travelers love to visit Yogya as their travel destination.

Yogya is a cheap destination, comparing to other destination in Indonesia. So, for budget traveler or backpacker, Yogyakarta is one of the perfect place to travel..

WHERE TO STAY
Sosrowijayan, absolutely! It's backpacker's area. Next to Malioboro - the most famous place in Yogyakarta - and main destinations such as: Vredeburg, Sultan Palace, etc.
But if you need more quiet place combine with low budget hotels, then you can stay at Prawirotaman.

WHAT TO SEE
1. Temples/candi
The two famous, Borobudur and Prambanan...everybody already knew! But there are so many temples/candi that you can see in Yogya and surrounding. Candi Ijo, Ratu Boko, Candi Plaosan, Candi Gebang, Candisari, Candi barong, Candi Sambisari, Candi Kalasan, Candi Mendut....they have their own beauty.





2. Beaches
Parangtritis and Depok in Bantul region is the two famous beach. But if you are looking for white sandy beach, go to the Gunung Kidul region! There are so many beaches there...some beaches are categorized as 'virgin beach'. Drini, Siung, Ngobaran, Ngrenehan, Pok Tunggal, Wediombo are the beaches you could visit. Or you can go to Kulon Progo region to visit Trisik beach, Congot Beach, or Glagah Beach.





3. HERITAGE
Vredeburg, Sultan Palace, Ulen Sentalu Museum, and Pakualaman are the option. Kotagede in south of jogja is the urban heritage destination that surely will make you amazed. If you interest in tombs, you could visit the royal tomb at Imogiri.

WHAT TO Do
1. Shopping
From batik till craft. You can have them in cheap price at Beringharjo Market. Or you can visit Mirota Batik. Actually, in Kulon Progo, there is Kampung Batik at Lendah.


2. HERITAGE TRAIL
There is heritage trail program in Kotagede

3. LAVA TOUR
Exploring Mt. Merapi after its erruption.

4. CULINARY
Enjoy the local food. Gudeg, kipo (you can find at Kotagede), or you can try 'angkringan' next to Tugu train station. One of the local restaurant you should visit is BU AGENG restaurant at Tirtodipuran. The owner is the famous artist in Indonesia: Butet Kartaredjasa.
If you love chocolate, you can stop at Monggo Chocolate shop at Kotagede or Tirtodipuran.


GETTING AROUND
You could use becak (pedicab), trans jogja (public bus), or you can rent motorcycle (recommend) or rent a car!
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7 reasons you must stay at Sosrowijayan

Sosrowijaya alley
Sosrowijayan, a.ka the backpacker's kampong in Yogyakarta is truly heaven. When you are looking for a place that can make you mingle with locals but easier your life as a backpacker, you should stay at Sosrowijayan while you are visiting Jogja.

Here are 7 reasons why you should stay at Sosrowijayan.
1. There are a lot of cheap losging here. The average cost is 100.000 rupiah/night/room. It's about 10 bucks!
2. Many cafes here. Europian food, chinesse food, even Indian food.
3. You can see the local's daily life.
4. Need books for your partner during your traveling time?? You can find the bookshops here.
5. Sosrowijayan is in Malioboro area. So it nears with the royal palace, Mirota batik, and Beringharjo Market.
6. Easy to catch the public transport. From becak to bus. And next to the train station too!
7. You cand find tours operator and motorcycle/car rentals here.

Sosrowijayan FAQs
1. Sosrowijayan is really close to the red district 'Sarkem'. It just seperated by the alley.
2. Sometimes, the pedicab drivers at Sosrowijayan force you to visit and shop in the certain art shop or fake 'Dagadu' shop.

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Prawirotaman or Sosrowijayan??

Yogya has two tourist villages. One is in Sosrowijayan area and the other is in Prawirotaman area. They all have their uniquness. And you'll get great experiences in both area. If you are a traveler, then in which area you would prefer to stay during your traveling time in Yogya?

1. If you visit Yogya with your family..please skip Sosrowijayan. Prawirotaman is the suitable place for you. Basically, Prawirotaman's market is family tourists and midle-up tourists. Prawirotaman is more comfortable than Sosrowijayan off course. Not too crowded. But you need some effort when you want to go to Malioboro area.
2. Budget traveler? Sosrowijayan is the best choice. If you don't mind with a room without air con and tv, then you can have US$ 10/room /night.

So, what's the real difference between Sosrowijayan and Prawirotaman?
Let me say, if you prefer to stay at Sosrowijayan then you are ready to stay in a middle of local people. You stay in a real 'kampung'. You can see the local everyday life here. Sosrowijayan also near to everything. Malioboro, railway station, the royal palace.

At Prawirotaman, located at south part of Yogya, people do not stay in a real 'kampung'. Prawirotaman is a street that full with hotels and art gallery and travel agents and bars but with only a bit of local house. So, I think Prawirotaman is best for family, or people who don't want stay in a crowded atmosphere. Here, in a front of hotels, you can still find batik sellers. And a lot of pedicabs too!

So, Prawirotaman or Sosrowijayan, it depends on your needs. But although these two tourist villages have different characteristic, I think they will give you great experiences, comparing if you stay at a five-star hotels.
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