Best Bali Island Tours Asia

Bali is the best place for tourism in southeast asiaBased on the assessment in two consecutive years. Bali is set as the first prize winner of Asia's best tourist island by CEI Asia 2009 Industry Award for Asia `s Best Resort Destination

Determination of Bali as an island tour (Travel Pack) best, defeat Phuket, Thailand is in second place and the Gold Coast, Australia, in third place, thus conveyed Pacific Regional Manager World Nusantara, Bali, Ida Bagus Lolec.

AFP found in his office, area Sanur Beach, Bali, Lolec, welcomed the determination of the best tourist island award (travel packages) newly notified to him by the CEI Asia Magazine via e-mail.

"This is one of extraordinary progress for the best tourist destination (travel packages). At the same time shows as the most ideal place if you want to see a surge of excitement from the disaster that happened in the past and the result of human activity itself," said one of the CEI rating Asia Magazine.

According Lolec, when compared to some tourist destination, Bali (travel packages), one of the best in the world, because it has a unique location and a tourist destination choice meeting / meetings and incentives.

Bali is a meeting place of choice supported very proud of the performance facilities and extraordinary. Resort and hotel has equipped the international restaurant. There is night life here and there are exciting.

"We hope the prize` `the best tourist island will be able to increase tourist visits (travel packages) from various countries," said the businessman also Lolec hospitality and travel agents who handle a lot of tourist cruise ships.

He added, according to the magazine profile that gives the award, assessment is given based on professional studies, not just an excuse to get advertising from companies of tourism services (travel packages) on the Island of the Gods.

Visit to Jogja Palace

If visiting yogyakarta, too bad if not to the Jogja Palace, yogyakarta because society is still very save the them culture.

Kraton (palace) of Yogyakarta Sultanate of Yogyakarta city center is located. More than 200 years ago, this place is a swamp with a Pacetokan Bannerman, who later built by Prince Mangkubumi into a rest house with a name occurred in 1955 in Ayodya.Pada Giyanti agreement whose contents divided into two kingdoms of Mataram under government Kasunanan Sunan of Surakarta Pakubuwono III and the Sultanate Ngayogyakarta government under the then Prince Mangkubumi styled Sultan Hamengkubuwono I.

Ayodya rest house was built next to the Palace of Yogyakarta Sultanate. Sultan's Palace stands majestic overlooking the north with the front page of the plaza (square) which in the past used as a gathering of people, war for the soldiers, and the venue for traditional ceremonies. On the south side of Square North, there is the front porch court commonly called Festival. This place Sultan, courtiers and government officials witnessed the Kingdom of the soldiers training or a custom ceremony held at the plaza - plaza north.

Are at more of a deliberate high ground (so-called Siti Hinggil), there are halls of the palace called Manguntur Tangkil ward. This places the tourists can witness the trial situation Kingdom government earlier times, that was exhibited by the puppet - a doll complete with oversized clothes. Palace as a center of government and the Sultan's Palace residence as Hamengkubuwono Sultan's palace and its relatives, separated by a yard in front of the north or Kemandungan called Keben pages, because the trees that grow here in the year 1986 the Indonesian government declared as a symbol of peace, in warning Environment Day International.

Environment within the Kraton in Sri pages Manganti there with REGOL (Gapuro) guarded pair Danapratopo Dwarapala: Cingkarabala and Bala Upata, Mas Traju Ward, Ward Sri Manganti now used to store several antique and gamelan from the past, which has a barrel of sweet when exposed to sound. In essence yard located more into, the tourists can see the Yellow building which is the building where the Sultan met, Prabayekso ward. Sweet ward, where the Sultan was entertaining - guests, the environment as a place to live Kasatriyan son; the son of the Sultan who is not married. The last place was off limits to visiting tourists.

Kraton is a radiant source of Javanese art and culture can be seen through the beauty of architecture with ornaments that dazzle. Every day the palace compound is open for tourist visits began at 08.30 until 13.00 hours, except on Fri; at the Palace is only open until o'clock; 11:00.

Below are some photos of the Jogja Palace :

Yogyakarta's History

Under the 2914 meter high mountain, called Mount Merapi, standing Ngayogyakarto Sultanate, one of the Mataram kingdom in Java.
Now known as Yogyakarta (Jogja) began in 1755, when the territory was divided into the kingdom of Mataram Sultanate of Yogyakarta and Surakarta (Solo).

Yogyakarta Palace was built by Prince Mangkubumi at the time, and he used the palace as the center of the most influential regions in Java since the 17th century. Keraton remains a center of traditional life and despite the modernization in the 20th century, the palace still radiates the spirit of purity, which is marked by culture for centuries.

Yogyakarta is one of the cultural center of Java. Gamelan music is the view from the past, classical and contemporary, dance performances that Java is very beautiful and intoxicating, puppet shows and hundreds of traditional art that makes the visitors mesmerized.

The spirit of a remarkable life and the warmth of the city itself is almost never fade. Contemporary art is also grown in the fertile culture and people of Yogyakarta. ASRI, the Academy of Fine Arts, for example, an arts center here, and Yogyakarta has listed his name as a school of modern art is important in Indonesia, which may be exemplified in the figure of impressionist painters, Affandi.

This province is one of the solid areas in Indonesia and is the main gateway into the center of Java where this place is geographically located. Stretches from Mount Merapi in the north to the Indian Ocean in the south. Daily flights connecting Yogyakarta to Jakarta, Surabaya, and Bali, as well as train and bus transport offer land route with the same route.

Province of Yogyakarta Special Region (abbreviated to Jogja), is one of the 34 provinces in Indonesia. The province is divided into 5 regencies, Kotamadia Yogyakarta, Bantul, Sleman, Kulon Progo and Gunung Kidul. Size Yogyakarta approximately 3186 square kilometers, with a total population of 3,226,443 (Statistics in December 1997). The province is famous as a city of culture and education and is a popular tourist destination.
Historically, before 1755 was the capital of Surakarta kingdom of Mataram. After the agreement Gianti (Palihan Nagar) in 1755, mataram divided into 2 kingdoms: Kasunanan Sultanate and Surakarta Sultanate Sultanate Ngayogyakarto. Following custom, the Prince Mangkubumi, brother susuhunan Pakubuwono II, was crowned as King Ngayogyakarto Hadiningrat. Then he called the Sultan Hamengkubuwono I. In the year 1813, under British colonial rule, the separation of the Mataram kingdom for the third-place time. Prince Notokusumo, son of Hamengkubuwono I, was crowned as Prince Paku Alam I. Separate kingdom of Yogyakarta Sultanate.

When the Republic of Indonesia was established on August 17, 1945, symbolized by the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Ngayogyakarto Sultanate and Pakualaman together as a province in Indonesia where the Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX was appointed as governor and Sri Paku Alam VIII as deputy governor.
Although the province of Yogyakarta has a relatively small area, but is rich in tourist attractions. Visitors can find various kinds of arts and performing arts are very interesting and amazing.

As a center of arts and culture in Java, there are several kinds of tourist attractions in Yogyakarta. This is the reason why people refer Yogyakarta as the birthplace of Javanese culture. And for lovers of mountains, beaches or scenic beauty, Yogyakarta is also providing some room for it.
The province is also recognized as an attractive place for researchers, geologists, experts and vulcanology speleogi refers to the existence of caves in limestone areas and active volcanoes. In the southern district of Gunung Kidul is the end of the sea, where there are few fossil marine biota in limestone as proof.
For archaeologists, Yogyakarta is very interesting because there were at least 36 temples / historical sites here. There are several relics of civilization from the 9th century. One of them, Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple and the most famous in Indonesia. Borobudur, the largest Buddhist temple, listed as one of "seven wonders of the world". Borobudur can be achieved for 1 hour from the city, just 42 km north-west of Yogyakarta.
On the way to Borobudur, can visit and Mendut Pawon. Mendut a place to worship, with the Gautama Buddha statues inside.
Several ceremonies are still held in Yogyakarta, and is still carried out until now.

Beautiful environment, traditional architecture, social life, and ritual ceremonies to make Yogyakarta is the most interesting places to visit. Art and traditional culture such as gamelan music and traditional dance will always remind the audience will be the life of Yogyakarta a few centuries ago.
Development of modern technologies developed in Indonesia and in Yogyakarta, was developed in harmony with the customary and traditional ceremonies.
As the name implies, Province of Yogyakarta Special Region is really special. The people are very friendly. This form of life and their behavior. They like the traditional sports, archery as a hobby and also loved the game birds turtledove. They also believe that people can enjoy life by listening to the birds singing. Traditional archery competitions are always held to commemorate the birth of the king, called the "Wiyosan Dalem". And at the time of Sultan Hamengkubuwono X was born, this tradition was also carried out.

Given the wide range of indigenous arts and traditional ceremonies are still held, Yogyakarta is also known as "living museum of Java", which is reflected in all forms of traditional things in the form of vehicles, architecture, markets, souvenir centers, museums, and many tourist attractions options in Yogyakarta.

How to backpacker in Bali and Jogja?

Maybe one of you have a wish to berbackpacker in Jogja or bali, but how to be a good berbackpacker in Bali and Jogja?

This article quoted from the writings of a master backpacker Indonesian named Mujtahid Aktanto.

Create your backpackers, the Newbie there are several requirements that must be easly you apply before going to the Destination ...

1. a Backpacker have got to regulate Personal Financial Management, detailing as much detail as possible the cost of travel from the beginning .. Estimated Transport, Overnight, prices of accommodation to the tourist ..., Taxi costs, meals, snack, pulses, etc. voluntarily donations ... That is the lifeblood of a backpackers ... Without detailing details of travel costs .. lives of the police officer waiting time you voluntarily repatriate or reply ... better rest up truck taxi to pay at home ... .. (of course in an empty stomach) Find all the information on the internet Expenditure .. a lot of friends who want to share the experience and the details .. goals are you looking for there must also detail the costs.
2. best to take 1 Bag wrote ... do not bring equipment for more than 2 bags of all bags backpack models. one in place at the back of one of Put in the chest ... That is all dah Attention People. Moreover you bring a model of a wheeled bag ... It must be in the inner ... "what you want to travel?." Or at least .. "Direction to the airport was not here miss ..." hehehehe...
3. take 2 matches! a small flashlight, aqua bottle responsibility, mp3player, HP, Charger, towels, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, face cleanser, the Payers that brought!! even if the picture backpacker should look nice and not creased ... So should always standby cleaners! hahahaha .. Do not forget!! Swimming trunks if the beach .. so you do not regret it.
4. Maps, directions or instructions, or Any Information About Your Purpose! Everything is on the Internet!! do not be ashamed to open a map in public ..!! sometimes it makes us more PEDE Why!! if you find general information only but looking to the roots! including Living Cost, distance of each destination, language, attitudes there .. and stories about dangerous or any warnings.
5. The best destination to go to the city's Best High levels of hospitality! Do not Nekat backpacker to the war-prone areas and high crime if you want to survive! stolen because you can take a lot of bags ...! Try traveling to the test to Jogja and Bali .... 2 city was always a destination for backpackers beginners, because the other reply .. too risky to spend your money
6. after you details of all budget costs, exaggerating just a little 100 or 150 thousand to prepare .. and you put in a separate reply envelope! DO NOT EVEN Put the money you make the cost of your trip details in your wallet! Split away from the wallet to be unused. This warning is important!! because in reality they are not separate money would travel with his wallet out of money complaining!
7. If looking for lodging, try booking from your city before you leave! booking once and say you ordered one day!! Try searching for information hostel or cheap hotel on the internet. There must be a discount promo ... and not far away from the city center to save money and other necessities.
8. Not easy shopping here and there, because you backpackers, fifth you can only take you hide in your backpack ... if you overages will bother him.
9. Find Tickets Transportation The most easy access ... TRAIN API example, if the big city, can Patas if the winding road areas, we are looking for love not for the disease .. too thrifty to make the trip even unpleasant at all!
10. do not be afraid for asking! or just trying to be kind to the inhabitants of surrounding tourist attractions.
11. Do not forget, take care of all the purposes you need during the trip .. Visa Passport, ID card, or ID cards, etc. .. Ga seems to have vehicle registration if you use public transport ..
    

Enjoy your trip. I hope you questions about how berbackpacker in Bali or jogja be answered.

Hotels In Yogyakarta

If you want to visit Yogyakarta and also needed a hotel for at Jogja, I can provide some alternative hotels.
you can visit the website at jogja hotel collection here http://www.hotelclub.com/searchresults.asp?id=6186&OrderBy=2

You can sorting by name, location, recommendation, or star rating.

I hope you can enjoy the beauty and consistency jogja Javanese culture.

Baron Beach-Yogyakarta

Baron beach beach located 65 kilometers from the city of Yogyakarta (through the town Wonosari) is often used by teens to navigate the nature and camping. Baron beach is a bay which is flanked by walls of green hills filled with palm trees.
Not far from this place there is a fish market selling fresh fish dishes of different kinds of delicious. Baron's trips to the beach can be stopped down to the beach; Kukup, because the beach and the beach Kukup Baron is a link. Distance beach and coastal Baron Kukup approximately 1 kilometer.

Below are some view on the baron beach

Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta is a city in central Java has also sekarah and culture is still strong.
Yogyakarta is the center of the Mataram Dynasty around the year 1575-1640, and until now the palace (the sultan's palace) is the real function. In addition, Yogyakarta has many thousands of years the temple as a major legacy of the ancient kingdoms, such as Borobudur temple established in the ninth century by Sailendra dynasty.

Artistic atmosphere is felt in Yogyakarta. Malioboro, as the center of Yogyakarta city, which is overwhelmed by handicraft from all over the city. Street musicians are always ready to entertain the visitors of lesehan stalls.

More than the cultural heritage, Yogyakarta has beautiful natural panorama. Green rice fields cover the suburban areas with the background of Mount Merapi. Natural beaches can easily be found in the south of Yogyakarta.

other than that the people here live in peace and has typical Javanese hospitality. Just try to go around the city by bike, pedicab, or horse-drawn carriage, and you will find a sincere smile and warm greeting in every corner of the city.

If you want to visit Yogyakarta you can use several means of transportation, which is using the train, bus or plane.

* Train

You may reach Yogyakarta by train from Jakarta, Bandung or Surabaya

* Bus

Yogyakarta is reachable by bus from Sumatra Island, Bali, and most of the cities in Java.

* Plane
Recently, international direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Yogyakarta was established. In addition, domestic flights to Yogyakarta from Jakarta, Denpasar, Balikpapan, and many others, are available now. Please check the Yogyakarta Regular Flight Schedule.