Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) 1 hr 9
Taman Pintar Yogyakarta (21 min) Popular children's education center offering a variety of interactive exhibits & scientific games. Taman Sari (23 min) Architecturally ornate, 18th-century former royal garden with a storied bathing complex. Prambanan Temple (32 min) Expansive, 9th-century Hindu temple complex featuring structures with stone spires & sculptures. Fort Vredeburg Museum (20 min) Colonial fortress-turned-museum with history exhibits on Indonesia's struggle for independence. Monumen Yogya Kembali (4 min) Cone-shaped museum featuring dioramas & other exhibits on the Indonesian National Revolution. Alun Alun Kidul Yogyakarta (23 min) This open grassy area behind the royal palace is a busy spot for recreation during the day & night. The Palace of Yogyakarta (20 min) Built in the 18th century, this grand palace is still used by Indonesian royalty. Pasar Beringharjo (20 min) Traditional marketplace operating since 1758, with merchants selling clothing, souvenirs & more. Ratu Boko (36 min) Archaeological site featuring a mix of Buddhist & Hindu structures, stone temples & caves. Gembira Loka Zoo (26 min) Opened in 1956, this 54-acre zoo offers a touch pool & animal feedings, plus elephant & camel rides. Jogja Bay (18 min) Massive theme park in forested mountains with giant water slides, a pirate ship & other attractions. Taman Pelangi Jogja (4 min) Photography is popular at this attraction with nighttime lanterns & some children's rides. Tugu (13 min) History and monument Affandi Museum (19 min) House museum featuring unique architecture & various paintings from namesake Indonesian artist. Sindu Kusuma Edupark (SKE) (10 min) Theme park with rides for kids & adults, including a large observation wheel, ziplines & Segways. |