Yogyakarta tour EP5--Kraton Yogyakarta (Yogyakarta palace)
Channel: Lost in Indonesia
Date: 23/06/2023

Yogyakarta tour EP5---The Yogyakarta palace, The Taman Sari water palace, The Grebeg Besar parade

On my last day in Yogyakarta, I visited the renowned Yogyakarta Palace, also known as Kraton Yogyakarta. Built in 1756, the Yogyakarta Palace holds great significance as it serves not only as the residence for the current 10th Sultan and his family, but also as the government office for the Yogyakarta special region. Additionally, it is a highly popular tourist attraction.
Around 50% of the palace area is open to visitors, showcasing a vast collection of photographs, artifacts, documents, and royal paraphernalia, which is truly awe-inspiring.
During my visit at the Palace, I unintentionally stumbled upon the rehearsal for the upcoming "Grebeg Besar" event, which is scheduled to take place four days later during the Eid al-Fitr celebration. This discovery filled me with excitement, prompting me to make a spontaneous decision to return to Yogyakarta after completing my business in Cilacap, just so I can witness the "Grebeg Besar" event.
Later, I made my way to Taman Sari Water Palace, which is located not far from the palace. This was once the royal bathing complex of the Sultanate royal family, and it is absolutely stunning, a perfect place for photography.
4 later, I returned to Yogyakarta at the day of Hari Raya Idul Fitri, also known as Eid al-Fitr. I had the opportunity to witness the grand Grebeg Besar procession organized by the palace. The spirit of "giving and sharing" during this event deeply moved me, and it marked a perfect ending to my journey in Yogyakarta.

All subtitles are translated by Google Translate, I apologize if there are any mistakes. 

Chapters: 

00:00 Introduction
00:20 Kraton Yogyakarta (Yogyakarta Palace) tour
07:40 Taman Sair (Water Palace)
10:25 Grebeg Besar parade
25:46 Train back to Jakarta