Please visit Yogyakarta

Wed, 17 Feb 1999, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

Referring to the letter from Mr. Deddy B. Simanjuntak entitled
"Sales pitch for Yogyakarta" in The Jakarta Post on Feb. 3,
1999, I fully agree that places like Yogyakarta are safest for
visitors and there is a lot to see. In Yogyakarta one can see
places of historical and cultural value such as Borobudur Temple
and the magnificent Prambanan, Mendut and Kalasan temples. A
visit to Sultan Palace on a Sunday has the added attraction of
traditional dances performed by Indonesian artists. There is
also, of course, the shopping opportunities. I really feel that
places like Yogyakarta are worth visiting and are totally risk
free.

While in the city a few days back, I was more than surprised
that a becak (pedicab) offered to take me around the city for the
whole day for only Rp 4,000. Even the official city tours are
very cheap, costing between US$3 to less than $10 for a full-day
tour. I agree with Pak Deddy that to really learn about
Yogyakarta requires more than just one visit.

P.K. BANSAL

New Delhi, India

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