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Indonesia, Yogyakarta 【Taman Sari Kampung Wisata Taman Sari】 📍Location: Indonesia, 〒55133 Special Region of Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta City, Kraton, Patehan 🕰️Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 💰Price per person: (Foreigners) 25,000 Rupiah Yogyakarta Special Region, where the monarchy still exists today. In the past, it is said that women serving the king used to bathe here. Now, it has become a popular tourist destination. Many coins were found sunk in the water, but there are signs saying "Do not throw coins!" The patterns on the wall in the fifth photo are apparently actual letters. An older guide standing nearby explained this to me. The entrance fee is quite affordable, and you can feel the history here, so I highly recommend visiting.
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[Taman Sari (Water Palace) | Yogyakarta, Indonesia "A paradise for kings. Memories of beauty and darkness remain in the quiet ruins"] — "Taman Sari" means "fragrant garden" in Indonesian. This was once a garden and bathing area created for the royal family of the Kingdom of Yogyakarta to relax in. Built in the 18th century, it now has the serenity of a ruin, but it once had ponds, palaces, secret passages, hidden towers, and more, and was a "dream space" for the king and his concubines. It is now open to the public, and you can freely walk around in the quiet air. ⸻ 📍【Location & Access】 ・Location: 10 minutes by car from the center of Yogyakarta / Walking is also possible ・A short distance from the Royal Palace (Kraton) ・Grab taxi or becak (three-wheeled bicycle taxi) are also convenient 🕰️【Tourist Information】 ・Business hours: 9:00-15:00 (varies depending on the season and day of the week) ・Closed days: None ・Admission fee: Foreigners approx. 15,000 rupiah (approx. 150 yen) + camera usage fee ⸻ 🌿Recommended points • Beautiful remains of a "water bath"  → The central pond and three watchtowers are impressive. A space of beautiful silence and light reflections • Underground tunnel and "secret mosque" → The "Underground Mosque (Sumur Gumuling)" at the end of the underground passage is also famous as a spot for taking pictures on social media • The ruin-like atmosphere is attractive → The partially collapsed walls and peeling paint create a historical atmosphere • Connected to the living area of locals → The surrounding area is lined with artistic murals and local houses, making it fun to walk around ⸻ 📸 Tips ・Morning is recommended (fewer tourists and the light is beautiful) ・The stairs to the underground mosque are steep and dark, so watch your step ・If you hire a local guide (a few hundred yen), you can dig deeper into unknown history ・The surrounding art area is also worth exploring. There are murals and small cafes scattered around ⸻ #Tamansari #Water Palace #Yogyakarta #Indonesia #Absolutely free trip

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