Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) 1 hr 20
Sambisari Temple (14 min) Once buried underground, this historic site offers a semi-excavated 9th-century Hindu temple. Pasar Beringharjo (23 min) Traditional marketplace operating since 1758, with merchants selling clothing, souvenirs & more. Tebing Breksi (27 min) Striking limestone cliff offering sweeping views, intricate carvings & an open-air theater. Gembira Loka Zoo (14 min) Opened in 1956, this 54-acre zoo offers a touch pool & animal feedings, plus elephant & camel rides. Ratu Boko (26 min) Archaeological site featuring a mix of Buddhist & Hindu structures, stone temples & caves. Sewu Temple (25 min) Major Buddhist temple complex with numerous buildings, dating from the 8th century. Affandi Museum (12 min) House museum featuring unique architecture & various paintings from namesake Indonesian artist. Taman Pintar Yogyakarta (24 min) Popular children's education center offering a variety of interactive exhibits & scientific games. The Palace of Yogyakarta (26 min) Built in the 18th century, this grand palace is still used by Indonesian royalty. Prambanan Temple (22 min) Expansive, 9th-century Hindu temple complex featuring structures with stone spires & sculptures. Taman Sari (30 min) Architecturally ornate, 18th-century former royal garden with a storied bathing complex. Fort Vredeburg Museum (24 min) Colonial fortress-turned-museum with history exhibits on Indonesia's struggle for independence. Jogja Bay (9 min) Massive theme park in forested mountains with giant water slides, a pirate ship & other attractions. Tugu (19 min) History and monument Plaosan Temple (26 min) 1 of 2 ornate Buddhist temples in a 9th-century complex with many buildings, stupas & shrines. |