tourism in yogyakarta

In the national tourism map, the potential DIY ranked second after Bali. The assessment was based on several factors into force of tourism development in DIY. First, with regard to the diversity of objects. With a variety of predicate, DIY has a variety of attractions that are relatively comprehensive in terms of both physical and non physical, in addition to the readiness of tourism support facilities. As an educational city, Yogyakarta has a relatively high quality human resources.

In addition, there are no fewer than 70,000 handicraft industry, and other means, such as highly conducive to accommodation and transport facilities which is highly diverse, various catering services, general travel agency, tour guides as well as adequate support, tour security team called the Bhayangkara Tour. Potential is still coupled with the location that is adjacent to the Central Java Province, thereby increasing the diversity of objects that already exist. Second, related to an object with a specificity range of steady and unique characters such as the Palace, Prambanan Temple, in Kota Gede silver. This object specification msih supported by a combination of physical objects and non-physical objects in a harmonious blend. All these factors strengthen the competitiveness of the province of DIY as a primary goal (primary destination), not only for domestic tourists and foreign tourists. Prawirotaman and Sosrowijayan designation as an 'international village' atmosphere Yogyakarta prove closeness with 'taste exotic' foreign tourists.

According to the Center for Tourism Research in 1980, tourism in Yogyakarta has some power of attraction, such as favorable climate, varied scenery attractions, exciting culture and history, the people welcoming and friendly, unique accommodation, lifestyle, at a reasonable price.
Variety of attractions in Yogyakarta total of 31 cultural attractions and 19 natural attractions. Viewed from the region has achieved, above all tourism objects are divided into seven zones, namely:

Zona 1 Wilayah Sleman Utara di daerah lereng Gunung Merapi
             Obyek Wisata Wisata alam dan pegunungan
             Hutan wisata Kaliurang, bumi perkemahan, tempat pendakian
             Bebeng, pemandian, taman rekreasi anak-anak
Zona 2 Wilayah Sleman bagian Timur dan Gunungkidul bagian Utara
            Obyek Wisata Wisata peninggalan purbakala
            Candi-candi (Hindu dan Budha); situs purbakala
            Atraksi Sendratari ramayana
Zona 3 Wilayah (sebagian) Kabupaten Bantul dan (sebagian) Kabupaten Gunungkidul
            Obyek Wisata Wisata pendidikan dan alam pantai
            Hutan Wanagama, Hutan Rancang Kencono, Goa Ngglanggeran,
            Pantai Baron-Kukup-Krakal, Pantai Wediombo
Zona 4 Wilayah (sebagian) Kabupaten Bantul
             Obyek Wisata Wisata rekreasi dan budaya di pantai
             Pantai Parangtritis, Goa Langse
             Atraksi Upacara Adat Kraton Yogyakarta (insidental)
Zona 5 Wilayah Kabupaten Kulonprogo bagian Selatan dan (sebagian) Kabupaten Bantul
             Obyek Wisata Wisata budaya, alam pantai, olahraga pantai
             Pantai Congot, Pantai Glagah, Pantai Samas, Goa Selarong
Zona 6 Wilayah Kabupaten Kulonprogo bagian barat
            Obyek Wisata Wisata ala, dan spritual
            Goa Kiskendo, Sendangsono, Pegunungan Samigaluh,
            Pegunungan Kalibawang
Zona 7 Wilayah Kotamadya Yogyakarta dan sekitarnya
            Obyek Wisata Wisata budaya
            Pantai Congot, Pantai Glagah, Pantai Samas, Goa Selarong