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As Bali becomes an increasingly popular travel destination, travelers are beginning to expand their horizons to more parts of the Indonesian archipelago.
As culture, authentic connections and accessibility become more important than ever to tourists, Indonesia offers explorers the opportunity to check all of these travel itinerary criteria boxes and more.
The average length of stay in Bali for an international tourist is only 3 nights. Indeed, many tourists from neighboring countries visit Bali for a long weekend.
However, most long-haul international tourists will stay in the country for 10 to 14 nights.
With this in mind, there are plenty of opportunities to travel to all of Bali's must-see cultural and historical sites, as well as the most famous beaches, and have some free time.
This extra time could be spent visiting lesser-known areas of the province, such as Amed, Lovina or West Bali National Park, or it could be an opportunity to visit a completely different Indonesian province and delve a little deeper into the wonders of the archipelago.
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Travel platform Agoda has confirmed that Yogyakarta in Central Java offers some of the most competitive and best value deals. great value room rates throughout Indonesia.
The cultural city of Yogyakarta offers tourists the chance to visit incredible destinations like the temples of Borobudur, stroll through the historic markets of Jalan Malioboro, and set foot on the mighty volcano of Mount Merapi.
Latest travel figures show that Yogyakarta has replaced Surabaya as the most affordable travel destination in Indonesia, and it is ranked among the most affordable travel destinations in all of Asia.
The list of the nine most affordable destinations in Southeast Asia includes Hat Yai in Thailand, which recorded the lowest average rate of IDR 570,000, followed by Yogyakarta, Kuching in Malaysia and Siargao Island in the Philippines.
With an average hotel room rate of IDR 603,000 throughout the year, Yogyakarta offers Bali lovers the chance to connect the dots between two of Indonesia's most important cultural and spiritual destinations.
In a press interview, Gede Gunawan, Senior Director of Agoda Indonesia, said: “In the midst of global economic challenges, tourists are certainly looking for enriching experiences without having to dig deep into their pockets. Yogyakarta, with all its charm, offers a unique experience that is not only rich in culture but also affordable.”
Other destinations on Agoda's list of cheapest hotels in Asia include Dalat in Vietnam, Narita in Japan, Goa in India, Taichung in Taiwan and Busan in South Korea.
For Bali lovers looking to add an extra budget-friendly country to their long-haul Bali trip, South Korea and, more specifically, the city of Busan are ideal options.
Jeju Air has launched a new direct flight service between I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport and Busan, making it easier than ever for tourists to explore the wonders of Indonesia and the vibrant culture of South Korea.
Tourism leaders in Bali and within the central government are on a mission to promote Bali as a culturally sensitive and sustainable tourism destination.
They are also working to make the province a tourism launch pad, a gateway to even more incredible destinations across the country.
In the coming months and years, Bali lovers will be offered more opportunities to deepen their Bali travel experiences and travel to more neighboring provinces.
It is possible to fly direct from Bali to Yogyakarta on cheap daily flights. For a more land-based adventure, tourists can drive from central Bali to the west, take a ferry from Gilimanuk and explore the East Java region, including Mount Ijen, before continuing on to Yogyakarta.
Looking east from Bali, tourists will soon have even more opportunities to explore the East and West Nusa Tenggara Islands, provinces that are home to world-famous wonders like Lombok, Komodo National Park and Kelimutu National Park.
Under a new partnership, Bali tourism leaders will share their expertise with tourism developers in the Lesser Munda region to raise the standard of living in the area. newly named Bali Nusra region as a world-class travel destination.
