Keraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat — Attraction in Yogyakarta

An iconic royal palace with long time of history, still now is a one of the famous empire lead by Sultan as descendant of his ancestor who lead this monarchy since before the birth Republic of Indonesia. Now as a special region with many history, culture, and legacy to keep and protect, the royal palace opened to introducing it's wisdom and show how everything works inside and the secret behind the walls. Entering the palace's like traveling with time machine to the past, everything and everybody work inside still wearing, talking and do thing like old time though not all of them cuz modernity came like nothing can stop it. Some place was restricted and not allowed to pass or enter consider how sacred and important or historical event that happen long time ago, also for the rituals and ceremonies to welcome honorable guest like royal family,head of the state, prime minister or important guest. Many heritage buildings and equipment well preseved, museum with many collection from different era and how it uses, how they live and what act in their time including anything changes. Remember to follow the rules inside the museum such as not taking picture in certain place, do not touch the collection, no food and drinks inside, keep calm, and keep distance with collection. Inside we will accompanied by royal servant (abdi dalem), they will guide about the place, tell us about what allowed or not and free to ask about the collection or the history, sometimes story telling about their life, job, or family. Huge gate, decorative ornament, javanese architecture, traditional music instrument, artistic items, sacred thing, ceremony and rituals equipment, very detail works of art, quiet, clean, and cerene with many trees and vegetation. To entering the palace, first had to buy a ticket and don't forget to follow important rules like keep quiet, take off ur hat, don't use stroller and umbrella and get dress modestly (no need to covering ur hair or head for a women). To access or location beware for the scam that offering by bunch of locals because it's very easy to reach the location. First, use any transportation u can afford like by online, rent, or public by directing to the location and don't forget to pay as showing on apps with no extra except if u want to gave some tip then do as u please but if ur driver ask more or act rude then leave. I suggest to came early cuz of weather changing fast, sometimes too hot at noon or raining towards afternoon, so came at 8am considering the place will closed at 2pm and as i remember it's open from Tuesday to Sunday so they off at Monday. Ticket is selling with different price following kind of tourist, for domestic had to pay IDR.15.000 for adult (13 y above) and IDR.10.000 for kids (below 12 y). For international tourist had to pay IDR.25.000 for adult (13 y above) and IDR.20.000 for kids (below 12 y),after buying ticket we got to wear ribbon as a mark for guest. There's 3 location at the time to visiting while at the location, namely Kedhaton or The Palace like i mention above, the Wahanarata (Royal Carriage) which is not visiting yet, then The Taman Sari (Royal Leisure Garden). Follow for more updated,...

!!BEWARE OF SCAM!! Was approached by a man that we thought was official standing by the ticket informing us that the Keraton is closed now due to lunch and prayer break till 1.30pm or so, however he said that while we wait we can check out the batik art gallery where students commissioned by the sultan show their work. Coincidentally, he is also going to the mosque to pray nearby the batik art gallery and can show the way. As we arrived at the ‘batik gallery’ in a small shop in an alley, a new man from the shop took over and gave batik intro to us like real batik must have 2 same sides and in art gallery, all proceeds go to the orphanage. We were initially not aware of the scam and was genuinely interested in buying 1 (currently A3 sized is 1.5 million rupiah). During that time some red flags have also popped up, for pricing they have a list based on size. During that time, there was also another Indonesian family and as I understood Indonesian I am trying to overhear how much are they offered, this was of course much lower than prices we have. While it looked like I was overhearing that conversation, the man attending us noticed and tried to strike conversations with me. however after 30 mins of discussion we still have doubts because we do not have any space to display it. Telling the man we are leaving and need time to think, now he became aggressive and start lowering the price. If all proceeds go to the orphanage you would wonder why he would be so aggressive. And I also now asked why the indo family is offered less for way bigger batik, his reply is now batik price is not by size but artist. Now the price has dropped from 1.5m rupiah to 1.1 rupiah. However as the main concern is where to put it, we continued to walk out, of course this man chased us outside and now offered 750k rupiah without caring that our issue is not with price but where to put it. Rejecting this, he is now pissed and said we have wasted 2 hours of his time (hyperbole) and if we walk away now don’t come back and the 750k price is gone and they have enough tourists. He is also starting to get more rude and heated up by saying this is bad behaviour, etc. luckily we walked away still and does not have to be constantly reminded by the aggression if we would have purchased. This batik art gallery scam can also be found in some blog posts so please be aware and don’t fall...

Keraton Yogyakarta, also known as the Yogyakarta Palace, is a significant cultural and historical landmark in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Visiting the Keraton is like stepping back in time and immersing oneself in the rich Javanese heritage and royal traditions.

The architecture of the Keraton is awe-inspiring. The palace complex showcases a beautiful blend of Javanese and Dutch colonial architectural styles. The intricate carvings, grand halls, and elegant courtyards reflect the grandeur of Javanese royal palaces. As you explore the palace grounds, you'll come across various pavilions, museums, and traditional structures that provide insight into the rich history and culture of the region.

Inside the Keraton, you can witness the preservation of Javanese royal traditions. The palace serves as the residence of the Sultan of Yogyakarta, who still holds a revered position in the local community. Traditional ceremonies, dance performances, and cultural events are regularly held within the palace premises, offering visitors a glimpse into the royal customs and artistic heritage of Yogyakarta.

The museum within the Keraton houses a vast collection of royal artifacts, including ancient manuscripts, gamelan instruments, traditional costumes, and historical treasures. Exploring the exhibits provides a deeper understanding of the kingdom's history and the cultural significance attached to the royal family.

Visiting the Keraton is a truly enriching experience, but it's important to respect the palace's cultural norms and etiquette. Modest dress is required, and it is customary to remove your shoes before entering certain areas of the palace. Additionally, guided tours are available to provide a comprehensive understanding of the historical and cultural significance...