Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) 1 hr 15
Taman Pintar Yogyakarta (19 min) Popular children's education center offering a variety of interactive exhibits & scientific games. Fort Vredeburg Museum (18 min) Colonial fortress-turned-museum with history exhibits on Indonesia's struggle for independence. Sindu Kusuma Edupark (SKE) (13 min) Theme park with rides for kids & adults, including a large observation wheel, ziplines & Segways. Gembira Loka Zoo (22 min) Opened in 1956, this 54-acre zoo offers a touch pool & animal feedings, plus elephant & camel rides. The Palace of Yogyakarta (20 min) Built in the 18th century, this grand palace is still used by Indonesian royalty. Ratu Boko (33 min) Archaeological site featuring a mix of Buddhist & Hindu structures, stone temples & caves. Tugu (11 min) History and monument Alun Alun Kidul Yogyakarta (23 min) This open grassy area behind the royal palace is a busy spot for recreation during the day & night. Affandi Museum (15 min) House museum featuring unique architecture & various paintings from namesake Indonesian artist. Monumen Yogya Kembali (9 min) Cone-shaped museum featuring dioramas & other exhibits on the Indonesian National Revolution. Pasar Beringharjo (18 min) Traditional marketplace operating since 1758, with merchants selling clothing, souvenirs & more. Prambanan Temple (28 min) Expansive, 9th-century Hindu temple complex featuring structures with stone spires & sculptures. Taman Pelangi Jogja (9 min) Photography is popular at this attraction with nighttime lanterns & some children's rides. Taman Sari (24 min) Architecturally ornate, 18th-century former royal garden with a storied bathing complex. Jogja Bay (15 min) Massive theme park in forested mountains with giant water slides, a pirate ship & other attractions. |