Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) 1 hr 4
Taman Pelangi Jogja (20 min) Photography is popular at this attraction with nighttime lanterns & some children's rides. Sindu Kusuma Edupark (SKE) (16 min) Theme park with rides for kids & adults, including a large observation wheel, ziplines & Segways. Tugu (13 min) History and monument Alun Alun Kidul Yogyakarta (4 min) This open grassy area behind the royal palace is a busy spot for recreation during the day & night. Gembira Loka Zoo (16 min) Opened in 1956, this 54-acre zoo offers a touch pool & animal feedings, plus elephant & camel rides. Affandi Museum (20 min) House museum featuring unique architecture & various paintings from namesake Indonesian artist. Pasar Beringharjo (11 min) Traditional marketplace operating since 1758, with merchants selling clothing, souvenirs & more. De Mata Trick Eye Museum (11 min) Whimsical museum featuring exhibits with scenic backdrops to create interactive optical illusions. Monumen Yogya Kembali (20 min) Cone-shaped museum featuring dioramas & other exhibits on the Indonesian National Revolution. Ratu Boko (43 min) Archaeological site featuring a mix of Buddhist & Hindu structures, stone temples & caves. Fort Vredeburg Museum (10 min) Colonial fortress-turned-museum with history exhibits on Indonesia's struggle for independence. Prambanan Temple (38 min) Expansive, 9th-century Hindu temple complex featuring structures with stone spires & sculptures. The Palace of Yogyakarta (7 min) Built in the 18th century, this grand palace is still used by Indonesian royalty. Taman Sari (7 min) Architecturally ornate, 18th-century former royal garden with a storied bathing complex. Taman Pintar Yogyakarta (9 min) Popular children's education center offering a variety of interactive exhibits & scientific games. |