Yogyakarta is one of the smallest province in Indonesia which is also the only province that still governed by pre-colonial sultanate. Yogyakarta is located south central java where the foot of active merapi volcano. In ethnicity side, this region is still foremost cultural of java such as traditional and modern Javanese dances, wayang kulit or well known as leather puppet theatre. Moreover, Yogyakarta Indonesia also is the key attraction for tourism during summer holiday. The best attraction in Yogyakarta is Candi Borobudur or known as Borobudur temple where the best remarkable historical and cultural heritage

Candi Borobudur or Temple of Borobudur.

Why to visit Candi Borobudur? This question mark might appear for those not familiar with it. This is because Borobudur is the biggest and abundant Buddhist temple over the world. Besides, Borobudur is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. How amazing of this temple where built up over thousand years ago approximately in 750 – 850 AD

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Do you know that at Cambodia, Angkor Wat is the seven wonders in the world? Many people, when they hear the name Angkor in a conversation, they ask: “Angkor what?” Angkor Wat is one of the most beautiful and fascinating places on the planet. Made by the Khmer kings in a process that lasts almost 4 centuries, this magnificent area has been abandoned and hidden by the forest. Rediscovered by a French man about 150 years ago, Angkor Wat is ready to become one of the most visited archaeological and artistic sites on the planet.

Main entrance to the temple

Legends and symbolism are also included whenever feasible to give the visitor additional background for a better appreciation of Angkor. Angkor provides wonderful photographic opportunities. The tombstones and the surrounding jungle afford unlimited textural and lighting opportunities for composing a picture. Clouds are common and tend to spread the light, which is somewhat flat, even though it is intense.

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