Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) 1 hr 17
Jogja Bay (8 min) Massive theme park in forested mountains with giant water slides, a pirate ship & other attractions. Tugu (15 min) History and monument Fort Vredeburg Museum (21 min) Colonial fortress-turned-museum with history exhibits on Indonesia's struggle for independence. Monumen Yogya Kembali (11 min) Cone-shaped museum featuring dioramas & other exhibits on the Indonesian National Revolution. Ratu Boko (25 min) Archaeological site featuring a mix of Buddhist & Hindu structures, stone temples & caves. The Palace of Yogyakarta (23 min) Built in the 18th century, this grand palace is still used by Indonesian royalty. Plaosan Temple (25 min) 1 of 2 ornate Buddhist temples in a 9th-century complex with many buildings, stupas & shrines. Pasar Beringharjo (20 min) Traditional marketplace operating since 1758, with merchants selling clothing, souvenirs & more. Taman Pintar Yogyakarta (21 min) Popular children's education center offering a variety of interactive exhibits & scientific games. Sewu Temple (24 min) Major Buddhist temple complex with numerous buildings, dating from the 8th century. Sambisari Temple (12 min) Once buried underground, this historic site offers a semi-excavated 9th-century Hindu temple. Taman Sari (27 min) Architecturally ornate, 18th-century former royal garden with a storied bathing complex. Prambanan Temple (20 min) Expansive, 9th-century Hindu temple complex featuring structures with stone spires & sculptures. Affandi Museum (9 min) House museum featuring unique architecture & various paintings from namesake Indonesian artist. Gembira Loka Zoo (14 min) Opened in 1956, this 54-acre zoo offers a touch pool & animal feedings, plus elephant & camel rides. |