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Yogyakarta - new found destination for excitement Part 1

Yogyakarta (also known as Jogjia) has become increasingly popular in recent years. Located just over a 2 hrs flight from Singapore, this place is extremely accessible and hence a good choice for a short vacation.  Famed for its rich cultural heritage of fine arts, Yogyakarta is the only Indonesian royal city still ruled by a monarchy. Still, this place has got much more to offer for those seeking new adventures and mother nature that remains in her untouched glory.    Here are the top 5 activities and places not to be missed in Yogyakarta! 1. Temple hopping  There are many ancient Hindu temples at Yogyakarta but we've decided to visit the top 4 temples highly raved about by the travellers. Borobudur Temple needs no introduction as it is listed as one of the UNESCO heritage. By far, this is the most impressive temple that I've seen in Indonesia. Borobudur is the single largest Buddhist structure and few who visit fail to be taken by both the scale of the pl