Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) 1 hr 22
Prambanan Temple (21 min) Expansive, 9th-century Hindu temple complex featuring structures with stone spires & sculptures. Pasar Beringharjo (21 min) Traditional marketplace operating since 1758, with merchants selling clothing, souvenirs & more. Ratu Boko (25 min) Archaeological site featuring a mix of Buddhist & Hindu structures, stone temples & caves. Tebing Breksi (26 min) Striking limestone cliff offering sweeping views, intricate carvings & an open-air theater. Jogja Bay (11 min) Massive theme park in forested mountains with giant water slides, a pirate ship & other attractions. Plaosan Temple (26 min) 1 of 2 ornate Buddhist temples in a 9th-century complex with many buildings, stupas & shrines. Taman Sari (28 min) Architecturally ornate, 18th-century former royal garden with a storied bathing complex. Sambisari Temple (14 min) Once buried underground, this historic site offers a semi-excavated 9th-century Hindu temple. Sewu Temple (24 min) Major Buddhist temple complex with numerous buildings, dating from the 8th century. Fort Vredeburg Museum (21 min) Colonial fortress-turned-museum with history exhibits on Indonesia's struggle for independence. Gembira Loka Zoo (13 min) Opened in 1956, this 54-acre zoo offers a touch pool & animal feedings, plus elephant & camel rides. Affandi Museum (11 min) House museum featuring unique architecture & various paintings from namesake Indonesian artist. Taman Pintar Yogyakarta (22 min) Popular children's education center offering a variety of interactive exhibits & scientific games. The Palace of Yogyakarta (24 min) Built in the 18th century, this grand palace is still used by Indonesian royalty. Tugu (16 min) History and monument |