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• The best time to enjoy the beauty of Grubug cave is at 10a.m to 12a.m when the sun shines above our head, so that we can see the more beautiful heavenly light.
• Anyone who wants to get into Jomblang cave must be equipped with tools which have safety standard for vertical caving and accompanied by well-experienced caver or trainer. For more information about caving in Jomblang cave, you can contact the owner of Jomblang Resort, Cahyo Alkantana (+62 811 117 010).
• The maximum quotas to get into Jomblang cave are 25 people for the reason of ecosystem stability and the cave condition.

he Tamansari complex consist of:

1. The Sacred Room
   There is the sacred place in the complex showing a separated building, which once functioned as a hermitage place for the Sultan and his family
2. The Bathing Pool
   This part was formerly a pleasure place for the royal family. Consists of two bathing pool that are separated with a 2-storey building. From this building the Sultan watched all the women swimming in the outer pool. Then he might ask some of them to accompany him into the inner pool. The water sprouts from a forming animal statue into the pool. The pool is also adorned with some big flowerpot.
3. Kenanga or Cemeti Island
   This part compounds of some building such as Kenanga or Cemeti Island (forming Island), Sumur Gemuling and underground tunnels.
   This artificial island is a high building used as resting room and reconnoitering place. This will be the only building surfaced when the canals opened and the water over flew this area. From the higher place it like lotus floating in the middle of big pool.
   Sumur Gemuling is building constructed in circle such a well (Javanese: sumur) where some rooms formerly used as praying room.
   The tunnels in this area were underground passageways to the Sultan palace. The legend says about secret tunnel connecting to the south sea (Indian Ocean) where Nyai Roro Kidul or the Queen of the South has her palace. The supernatural Queen becomes the wife of Yogyakarta Sultan for many generations. This secret tunnels is gateway to the world where the Sultan meeting is supernatural wife. However the building also functioned as a hiding place for the royal family against the enemy attack.
   

from Kompas news

Kimpulan temple is a 9th century located in the area of Indonesia Islamic University, Jogjakarta, Indonesia. The temple was buried about five metres underground. Parts of the temple have been excavated to reveal square andesite stone walls and statues of Ganesha, Lingam Yoni, and Nandi. The temple was accidentally discovered on 11 December 2009 during land excavations to lay foundations for the construction of a new university library. The discovery drew public attention and sparked excitement and curiosity. The news instantly drew many visitors to the site. Archaeology office feared that large numbers of curious visitors would harm the excavation site, and feared the looting might take place. As the result, the area was surrounded with tin fences and closed; it is presently off-limits for visitors. 

Kimpulan temple is thought to have been buried by an ancient volcanic eruption from nearby Mount of Merapi about a millennia ago. The discovery of this temple was the most exciting archaeological findings in Yogyakarta recently, leading to speculation about whether other ancient temples still lie underground in the vicinity, buried under Mount Merapi volcanic ash. The temple is clearly a Hindu Shivaistic temple. However the temple architecture is quite unusual for a temple dated from this period. Unlike common Central Java Hindu temples, the stone main structure and towering roof are absent. The temple is modestly small in size and has simple decorations. It only consists of several squares of walled stone base and staircases with the carving of Kala. The inner chambers contain statues of Ganesha, Nandi, and Lingam-Yoni.

So far, experts suggest that the history and architecture of this temple is a modest one. The body, column, and roof of the temple probably were made from wooden or any organic materials that have decayed over time and left no traces. The temple was probably similar to present day Balinesse temple with tall Meru-style roof. Unlike the magnificent and richly decorated Prambanan that served as the royal national temple of the Mataram Kingdom, Kimpul was a modest village shrine built by common people of a village on the outskirt of the capital.

XT Square is a new tourist center in jogjakarta. This place is an area that was built with an integrated concept offered to the public in a package of shopping centers, ie, what to see, what to eat, and what to buy. Designed as a public space with the concept of Citywalk, supported by area culinary and performing arts area to support tourism activities more convenient and enjoyable shopping, XT-Square was built for visitor satisfaction. Square XT name stands for “eX Terminal”. This place is located in the former land Umbulharjo Terminal in the city of Jogjakarta, a strategic node in the southern city of Jogjakarta, which connects areas and tourist destinations.

Construction is scheduled for completion in May 2011. These assets will be managed by specialized public enterprises. Draft has been completed the establishment of enterprises covered by the Yogyakarta City Legislature and is in the process of evaluation at the level of DIY. XT Square consists of three main zones, namely zone crafts (1 & 2), the archipelago zone and culinary zones. XT Square accommodate local craft products at craft and craft archipelago zone in the archipelago zone.

***is a vehicle for the representation of art crafts from Yogyakarta and surrounding areas. Craft Zone include 264 kiosks are embodied in a building that is uniquely designed as the region faces XT-Square. The building consists of two units ie units Craft – 1 which contain 200 stalls, and units that accommodate 64 -2 Craft stalls.

*** is a vehicle for the representation of art crafts from all over the archipelago. This zone consists of 20 fruit stall shop with premium amenities. These handmade products from local government-assisted local governments that have superior quality and unique appeal. In this zone also features an atrium area with a spacious 16 x 25 m apart as an exhibition space/expo as well as a craft-making demonstrations. XT Square visitors from all walks of life are expected to get the craft archipelago with a comfortable. 

***is an area attraction XT-Square. This zone includes 13 food stalls and a large standard-sized, dining area that can accommodate up to 350 people as well as stage performances that provide a form of artistic expression for artists in Jogja and nationally. Culinary zone building is designed to become an icon region.

Ullen Sentalu is a private museum that was initiated by Haryono family and now is managed by Ulating Blencong Foundation. It was established in 1994 and officially inaugurated on March 1, 1997, coinciding with the date commemorated every year as a historical day for Jogjakarta City. The inauguration was done by KGPAA Paku Alam VIII, who was at that time the Governor of Jogjakarta Special Province. The existence of Ullen Sentalu Museum can't be separated with Kaswargan Park. The museum is located  on Kaliurang historic sites, such as  Hastorenggo Guesthouse building which owned by Sultan Hamengkubuwono VII (1877-1921) and  Kaliurang Three Nations Commission Building.

The word of 'Ullen Sentalu' is acronym of the Java language that is 'Ulating bLENcong SEjatiNing TAtaraning LUmaku', if translated roughly mean 'the Light of Life for Human Journey.' This museum is one of Javanese culture and art museums in the Jogjakarta . The museum was inspired by the love of a family who grew up in the batik and textiles influenced  the love of a family who grew up in the environment of batik and textiles. In 1970's, many ancient batik was chased by collectors,  later people who love much with batik founded a foundation to save ancient batik. They choose Ulen Sentanu Museum as a museum who display and keep up some ancient batik. These efforts was received positive response from the 4 member of the Kingdom of Mataram Dynasty. They were been board foundation,  Sri Paduka Paku Alam VIII (Pengageng Pura Paku Alaman 1937-1998), Sunan Pakubuwono XII (Sultan of Kasunanan Surakarta 1945-2004), Ratu Gusti Alit KGPH Kanjeng Poeger (Uncle of Sri Sultan HB X Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat 1989), and Nurul GRAy Kusumawardhani (Princess Consort Sri Mangkunegara VII).

The Ullen Sentalu Museum was received a grant of personal items to complete the collection. In the museum, you can see manuscripts and historical photographs of the palace as well as other interesting images of people and events during the colonial era. There are various artifacts, and many oil paintings, including painted portraits of various sultans and also their family. The detail of the museum is dominated by beautiful architecture which its concept to harmonize nature and human. The conceptor is DR. KP. Samuel Widyadiningrat. Ullen Sentalu Museum has two main buildings, first Guwa Selo Giri (catacomb) and second, Village Kambang (complex of buildings on the pond water). Village Kambang is built of Sekar Kedaton Bale, Pendapa Pengantin Jogja venue, Batik Yogyakarta venue and Surakarta venue and Pesisiran Batik venue. The museum collections are stored in Guwa Selo Giri and Kampong Kambang.

Jogjakarta is one of the most popular tourist destination after Bali. When you visit jogJakarta, you have a favorite spot, characteristic of this city, Malioboro. Malioboro is the name of the street in Jogjakarta, which consists of Pangeran Mangkubumi Street and Jendral A. Yani Street. Malioboro is most famous street and the main destination for tourists when visiting Jogja. Along Malioboro street there are many sidewalk vendors who sell goods marked in Jogjakarta. The variety products that they are offered from knick-knacks, silver jewelry, batik art, crafts, accessories, batik and art good. Close to Malioboro, there are several historical objects that nice to visit such as the Tugu Jogyakarta, Tugu Station, Gedung Agung, Pasar Bringharjo, Benteng Vredeburg, and a Memorial Serangan Oemoem 1 Maret. You can see Andong in this street, it is a horse-powered transportation equipment. You can take tour and enjoying the beauty of the city of Jogjakarta.

So, Please go to Malioboro Street and enjoy the culture of Java. From Malioboro, you can visit Keraton Jogjakarta (royal palace), Prambanan Temple, Watercastle, Borobudur Temple and Mendut Temple.The temples are near to Malioboro. Jogjakarta also called as gudeg city. Gudeg is the extraordinary food that can be found in this place. You can eat gudeg around Malioboro Street. Especially at the night, this street is more crowded by tourists and local people who want to spend time there. Please taste the old tradition and unique Javanese culture by exploring the charming of the traditional city. Enjoy and speak louder to the world. Jogja is very nice..