One SHOULD check out the "aztec"-like candi Sukuh @ Solo. The only step-pyramid in south-east asia.

Another not-to-be missed is the Ramayana Ballet @ Prambanan temple. Just have the buffet dinner there right b4 the 2hours+ show.

Another 'hidden' secret is the ancient underground mosque in jogja's kraton complex.

happy travelling

@littleprawn your pics bring back good memories!!

This post has been edited by dilvin: Oct 5 2011, 10:19 AM

If only the "tunnel" is re-open..then indonesia will have the world longest man-made tunnel

btw, the name of the masjid is Sumur Gumuling

http://indonesiantourismcentre.blogspot.co...-mosque-in.html

Hi doremifaso

Speaking from own experience altho it was many years back, i find Candi Sukuh is truly unique in its own. Imagine a step-pyramind in this part of the world & very similar to the famous Aztec's albeit on much smaller scale.

My 1st visit began with this Candi Sukuh, then move on to Prambanan and ended with Borobudur.

From the smallest unknown to the most famous candi, there was this overwhelming mix of expectation because amazingly, Sukuh didnt disappoint me although it is not famous, not big and in a remote mountain area.

Next, it was Prambanan (never heard of it b4 this). Boy, if you approach Prambanan from the front and far, the sight is just wow! First thing came to my mind then was, how they built it?! This was before the earthquake in 2006. We were still allowed to went into each 5 main buildings

That night itself, i went back to Prambanan for the Ramayana ballet with the candi's as the backdrop. It was just magical that night. The setting & the performance were easily of highest standard. ** I didnt know it was more than 2.5 hours show with a short break in between

That night i began to worry. Was Prambanan the highlight of my journey? What about Borobudur? Will it be less thrilling than Prambanan?

Hehe..at this point..i shall let everyone to decide on their own

If you r the adventure-sort, the kraton complex in Jogja is a must, especially the "mosque". Having said that, since i went to Solo before Jogja, i also having a great time in Solo's kraton. (Almost bump into the royalty )

Parangtritis beach for sunset view is ok provided you have the time. Is a very run down place. Port Dickson's facility is like 10x better but the view of the Indian ocean, either from the cliff or on the beach..is just differently great!

Have a fantastic time in Jogja

I missed out Cetho My group dont want to venture further (all girls except me)

I am not sure current situation but i have a good 1st impression on this Sekar Kedaton restaurant in Kota Gede.

Didnt have lunch or dinner there. Was just finished touring the silver factory in late afternoon and felt like having yumchar. Our tour guide brought us here. When i see the restaurant i was like whoa! "i am wearing only t-shirt with bermuda pants and a slipper leh!" Can go in ka?! keke

Very nice ambience inside. Almost too classy for my choice of attire

Food wasnt bad as i remembered

This post has been edited by dilvin: Mar 15 2013, 05:58 PM