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TRAVEL 8 9 10 for my first time. Since Borobudur is built around a hill, it was a sight to behold with two twin volcanoes in the horizon at sunrise. It is also recommended to hire a tour guide on site to get the most out of your experience. They are well spoken in English and knowledgeable of the relics in Borobudur. Another man-made wonder is a 9th century Hindu sacred sanctuary known for its tall and intricate architecture. Prambanan Temple stands at 47 metres high in the city. Along the walls of the three temples, the Hindu epic of Ramayana is carved in stone and at night time, see the saga come to life in Ramayana Ballet at the temple grounds. The dance drama is led by gamelan performed under the open night sky with the three iconic temples in the background. I also made a visit to Taman Sari Water Castle – a former royal palace for the Sultanate of Yogyakarta. Taman Sari is a resting place for Sultan Hamengkubuwono I and his family in the 18th century with water gardens, pools, pavilions and a mosque. It was said that the King at his high tower will watch his Queen and concubines bathing in the pools and throw a rose at them. The remains of the palace can only make me imagine how beautiful the place used to be. Presently, the surrounding of the castle is a settlement for thousands of residents who are skilled in batik-making and painting. TRADITIONAL FLAVOURS This retreat of senses is unfulfilled without savouring the traditional foods of Yogyakarta. Executive Chef Kamal of Yogyakarta Kitchen and Taman Sari Bar & Grill in the hotel is more than happy to recommend all the tasty cuisines in town and I am not disappointed. A must-try is Gudeg Jogja, a traditional dish made of braised jackfruit served with rice garnished with chicken serunding, sambal krecek, boiled quailed egg and fried tempe. For a twist, taste a western fusion of gudeg with homemade pizza at Taman Sari Bar & Grill. Another specialty that I love is bakpia – a sweet pastry with fillings. This Chinese-Indonesian dessert is commonly filled with mung beans but now there’s a variety of stuffing like chocolate, coffee and cheese sold everywhere in the city. GOOD TO KNOW Learn more of Javanese myths, legends, culture and art in Ullen Sentalu Musuem. The private museum holds a display of paintings, treasures and relics from royal palaces. Cab-hailing services are abundant and cheap in the city. You can easily get around but do take note of prime hours (after work hours) as you can get stuck in the congestion. Central Java and Yogyakarta’s largest mall is right next to Yogyakarta Marriot Hotel. You can do last minute shopping for souvenirs and local brands in Hartono Mall. Take a jeep ride to see Mount Merapi–the most active volcano in Indonesia. ‘Sisa Hartaku’ shows the relics of destruction from the most recent eruption in 2010. 18 · WWW.<strong>GOASIAPLUS</strong>.COM
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