There are many interesting places you can visit in Yogyakarta. The city on the Central Java is known for its Javanese culture that is still maintained by the people there as well as the many historical sites that is still remain until present day.
Apart from those aspects, it is a beautiful city that is still known for its mysticism. There are some places that are believed by the local people having the unseen power such as Merapi Volcano and the exist of the Ratu Kidul (Queen of The South Seas).
Instead of the myth, Yogyakarta has many beautiful beaches that is interesting to visit. One of the beach that has a related story with the exist of Ratu Kidul is Parangtritis Beach. Located around 27 km on the south of the city, this sandy beach with its blue sea water surrounded by rocky cliff offers the spectacular view.
Local people believe that the beach is the place where Ratu Kidul met the King of
Mataram. Thus, there are many people come to the beach for meditation. here is also a sacred place near the beach that is still related with Ratu Kidul named Langse Cave. The people usually come to the place to do some meditation.
On certain occasion, you will see a beachside ceremony held by Sultan, the ruler of Yogyakarta called
Labuhan. In this occasion, the sultan makes special offering dedicated to Ratu
Kidul. There are two ways to get to this beach. You may take the challenging route through
Yogyakarta to Siluk Parangtritis where you can enjoy the view of the river and coral reel along the way. The easier route is through Yogyakarta-Parangtritis with the quite smooth road.
It is recommended for you to visit this beach when you go to Yogyakarta. You will enjoy the natural beauty of the beach where you can see the wide ocean surrounded by rocky cliff and the wave crushes the rock. You can enjoy the beach by renting a horse cart named bendi and stroll along the beach. It is advised not to wear green clothes during your visit to this beach to avoid the misfortune.
When you visit Yogyakarta, there are lots of choices of hotels in Yogyakarta. You can book it online and get the discount for the recommended hotel. Check the information and book the hotel at your own choice. Enjoy your time in this cultural city.
