Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) 1 hr 20
Prambanan Temple (22 min) Expansive, 9th-century Hindu temple complex featuring structures with stone spires & sculptures. The Palace of Yogyakarta (26 min) Built in the 18th century, this grand palace is still used by Indonesian royalty. Affandi Museum (13 min) House museum featuring unique architecture & various paintings from namesake Indonesian artist. Plaosan Temple (27 min) 1 of 2 ornate Buddhist temples in a 9th-century complex with many buildings, stupas & shrines. 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. Taman Pintar Yogyakarta (24 min) Popular children's education center offering a variety of interactive exhibits & scientific games. Tugu (18 min) History and monument Jogja Bay (9 min) Massive theme park in forested mountains with giant water slides, a pirate ship & other attractions. Taman Sari (30 min) Architecturally ornate, 18th-century former royal garden with a storied bathing complex. Sewu Temple (25 min) Major Buddhist temple complex with numerous buildings, dating from the 8th century. Fort Vredeburg Museum (24 min) Colonial fortress-turned-museum with history exhibits on Indonesia's struggle for independence. Ratu Boko (26 min) Archaeological site featuring a mix of Buddhist & Hindu structures, stone temples & caves. Alun Alun Kidul Yogyakarta (28 min) This open grassy area behind the royal palace is a busy spot for recreation during the day & night. Gembira Loka Zoo (15 min) Opened in 1956, this 54-acre zoo offers a touch pool & animal feedings, plus elephant & camel rides. |