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Waisak procession, Borobudur - Yogyakarta Special Region

Yogya is a very lively town, excellent for socializing, for shopping and for satisfying your artistic interests. In the evenings usually a lot is going on, such as local artists' exhibitions, local bands playing in the bars and cultural performances.

Around Yogya the Temples of Borobudur and Prambanan (which I didn't visit) are the most famous highlights. Also a nighttrip to Gunung Merapi, was awesome, since it is (06,2002) the most active volcano in Indonesia and you can watch/hear the lavaflow thundering from the mountain.

Last and least Yogy is an efficient place to organise onward trips, f.e. to Gunung Bromo and Bali or to West Java. Huge discounts are often available if you ask for it, since there's much more supply then demand nowadays.

For me, Yogya was by far the most interesting and pleasant town on Java!

Last visit to Yogyakarta Special Region: May 2002
Intro Written Oct 14, 2002
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sunrise from Borobudur - Yogyakarta Special Region

Borobudur Temple / Waisak Things to Do (1)

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Bwana_Brown Nov 2, 2004 at 4:05 AM

Being on top to view the sunrise looks like a terrific way to start the day!
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o00o Aug 14, 2004 at 6:10 PM

very interesting picture.
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xaver Jun 16, 2003 at 1:58 AM

great complete tip about Borobodur!
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Sharrie Jun 16, 2003 at 12:05 AM

Prambanan is nice as well.
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Guantanamera Jun 6, 2003 at 1:30 AM

The Waisak Festival sounds fantastic... I went to Prambanan too, it was ok -- but Borobudur is MUCH more impressing!
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La_Holandesa Oct 28, 2002 at 7:14 AM

Selamat Siang Mooooi gedaan, Java is so beautiful.Prettige dag, Anita :o)
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titti Oct 26, 2002 at 7:31 AM

Useful info for Borobodur and lovely description... Totally agree about the wonderful Yogya.