Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Yogyakarta (Jogja) Day 2 - Kraton Sultan Palace, Taman Sari Water Castle, bakso

Kraton Sultan Palace

Kraton (royal palace) is where the king and his family stay. 
A large part of the kraton is used as a museum 
and holds an extensive collection, including gifts, gamelan instruments, 
royal family tree, old photographs etc.
There are performances like gamelan or traditional dance, do check as the time varies. 

Entrance = IDR 15,000; Camera = IDR 1,000

Jogja Kraton royal palace

The gate
Jogja Kraton royal palace
  
Jogja Kraton royal palace

Performance area
Jogja Kraton royal palace

Jogja Kraton royal palace

Taman Sari Water Castle

Located near the Kraton, this place was also known as the garden for the Sultan of Yogyakarta. Some of its original functions were a place to rest, to meditate, to work, to hide and to defend the Sultan’s family.

Taman Sari Water Castle
The "photograph hot spot", pool area with Portuguese influence

Today only the central bathing complex is well preserved, while the other areas have been largely occupied by the Kampung Taman settlement.

Entrance = IDR 15,000; Camera = IDR 2,000

Taman Sari Water Castle

  
Taman Sari Water Castle

Tamansari is a combination of eastern and western style building

Taman Sari Water Castle

Taman Sari Water Castle

Local guide blowing bubbles out of a special plant

Enjoyed exploring the alleys and the village area 

Batik shops 
Batik shop at Taman Sari Water Castle

Batik shop at Taman Sari Water Castle

We had lunch at this bakso stall right outside the Taman Sari entrance 
which turn out to be the right decision! 

Bakso stall in front of Taman Sari Water Castle

Bakso stall in front of Taman Sari Water Castle

Bakso is super delicious. 
Paired with the sour & spicy condiments made me crave for more
Bakso at Taman Sari Water Castle

 Assorted fruit with shaved ice
Es/ ice at Taman Sari Water Castle


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