Indonesia Charts New Routes for Cycle Tourists in Cultural Capital Yogyakarta

Kota Lawas (old city)

The 1.5-kilometer stretch will start from the XT Square to Hygiene Fish Market. Windarto said the cyclists will pass Kota Gede, Singosaren, Warungboto Rejowinangun site, and the traditional herbal drink center.

“When cycle tourists take this route, they can explore the Islamic heritage value of the Great Mataram Mosque [oldest mosque in Yogyakarta] and take a break at Bendung Lepen [narrow waterways],” Windarto said.

KOMPAS.COM/ADHIKA PERTIWI Taman Sari is an ancient royal bathing complex in Yogyakarta, Central Java.

Tilik Jeron Benteng

The next route will start from Klithikan Market to the Yogyakarta Sultanate (palace) for about two kilometers. The tourist attractions along this route comprise Ngasem Market, Taman Sari (ancient royal bathing complex), and one of the two city open squares namely Alun-Alun Kidul.

Visitors can make a pit stop at Wijilan Street to eat the most popular dish in the city called gudeg, unripe jackfruit cooked in coconut milk. This area is where the Sultan palace (keraton) is located.