When you are in Yogya, there's some interesting place where you can do interesting activities. It's unique and give you more fun. Some are very unique and could not find in any countries. They are:
- Masangin (masuk antara dua beringin, passing two ficus trees). This simple and fun game is held at South Alun-alun (Sultan's square). The participant is blindfolded and he/she must walk straight to pass two ancient ficus tree. Even though it sounds like an easy task, most participants usually failed. After that, you can go to the food stalls around the corner, relax a bit and have a sip of warm Wedang Ronde (ginger drink).
- Sunday Morning at Boulevard UGM, every Sunday, the wide main boulevard in Universitas Gadjah Mada complex (UGM) is crowded with students jogging and practicing martial arts like Karate, Silat, and Capoeira. Wake up early at 7-9 AM and head to the boulevard UGM to do a bit of exercise. After that, you can taste many kind of foods sold by stalls there. The menu includes Opor Ayam (chicken curry with rice cake), Bubur Ayam (Chicken Porridge), Siomay (fish dumplings), and Sate Ambal (chicken satay with tempeh sauce). Don't forget to check the flea market nearby.
- Wayang Kulit (the Javanese shadow play, accompanied with gamelan orchestra are performed every night at Museum Sonobudoyo.), Jalan Trikora 6, Yogyakarta 55122 (north alun-alun), ☎ +62 274 76775, 373617 (fax: +62 274 385664). 8PM-10PM. Rp20000.
- Becak or Andong ride, take a short trip around the town using Becak or Andong cart.
- Shop at Traditional Market, witness local's habits by visiting Yogya's traditional market such as Pasar Beringharjo and Pasar Kranggan.
- Reflexology, achieve soothing experience by having a short reflexology massage. Currenly one of the hippesting among Jogjanese.
- Rafting, a splashy ride at Elo river.
- Yoga & Meditation, Balance Mind-Body-Soul, Jalan Cendrawasih 36, Demangan Baru, Jogjakarta 55281, +62 274 742-7925, 566-717 (fax: +62 274 566-717) Classes daily.
- Golf, Merapi Golf is one of the famous golf resort located near mount Merapi where you could enjoy the view of mountountins while playing golf. Many of the golf addict come to Yogyakarta from anywhere around just to visit this place. There is another Golf resort like what provided by Hyatt Hotel.
- Dance, Bailamos, Jalan Demangan Baru 1. Provides ballet and international ballroom/latin dancing.
that is alun2 kidul Yogyakarta,, do you ever try it?
No..I'm Scare...Don't like darkness. Thanks for your coment Dinooo. Always keepin' touch!
I love yogya....
very interesting id love to come here someday