Love, love, loved our trip to Yogyakarta! Could not wait to show it all in 360 to all of you. Most of our activities were arranged by Amanjiwo Resort in Magelang and they did it so splendidly it was a great experience for both of us. One of the amazing activities offered in the resort was the Progo River breakfast picnic. We went for it. It’s actually not just Progo River, the picnic was overlooking the meeting point of Progo River and Elo River, with Mt. Sumbing in the distance. It was a beautiful way to start the day!
Everyone who has heard of Yogyakarta would say that Borobudur temples and Prambanan temples are the must-visit places in the area. We would suggest to also give the smaller temples around the area a visit. We visited Pawon temple and Mendut temple and thought they were amazing! Nearby the Mendut temple you can spot a huge Banyan tree that is so old you could see all the younger trees growing around the main trunk. Very likely you will also see locals playing and swinging with the hanging roots.
If you were like us, enjoying quiet and lower energy activities, opt for the sunset martini offered by Amanjiwo Resort. Watching sunset while sipping on some delicious soursop martini, Amanjiwo specialty drink, what more could we ask for. Despite looking a little bored in the picture below, the hotel staff that accompanied us during the sunset was actually quiet chatty and a lovely company.
Be sure not to miss a visit to Prambanan temple, an ancient Hindu temple compound. Many people would suggest to go for the Ramayana Ballet at Prambanan temple, the show is a dance that tells a popular Hindu story with Prambanan temples as the backdrop. We wanted to see the performance but unfortunately our schedule did not allow us to. All the more reasons we are coming back to Yogyakarta one day.
Disclaimer: This is our own personal opinions. The trip is not in any way sponsored or subsidized by any of the places mentioned.
Amanjiwo Resort
Ds. Majaksingi, Borobudur, Sawah, Majaksingi, Borobudur, Magelang, Jawa Tengah 56553, Indonesia
Elo Progo Art House
Dusun 1, Wanurejo, Borobudur, Magelang, Central Java 56553, Indonesia
Mendut Temple
Jalan Magelang Sumberrejo, Mendut, Mungkid, Magelang, Jawa Tengah 56501, Indonesia
Prambanan Temple
Jl. Raya Solo – Yogyakarta No.16, Kranggan, Bokoharjo, Prambanan, Kabupaten Sleman, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55571, Indonesia
