Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) 1 hr 8
Pasar Beringharjo (9 min) Traditional marketplace operating since 1758, with merchants selling clothing, souvenirs & more. Prambanan Temple (32 min) Expansive, 9th-century Hindu temple complex featuring structures with stone spires & sculptures. Monumen Yogya Kembali (11 min) Cone-shaped museum featuring dioramas & other exhibits on the Indonesian National Revolution. De Mata Trick Eye Museum (17 min) Whimsical museum featuring exhibits with scenic backdrops to create interactive optical illusions. Taman Pintar Yogyakarta (11 min) Popular children's education center offering a variety of interactive exhibits & scientific games. The Palace of Yogyakarta (10 min) Built in the 18th century, this grand palace is still used by Indonesian royalty. Affandi Museum (12 min) House museum featuring unique architecture & various paintings from namesake Indonesian artist. Tugu (4 min) History and monument Fort Vredeburg Museum (9 min) Colonial fortress-turned-museum with history exhibits on Indonesia's struggle for independence. Alun Alun Kidul Yogyakarta (13 min) This open grassy area behind the royal palace is a busy spot for recreation during the day & night. Ratu Boko (36 min) Archaeological site featuring a mix of Buddhist & Hindu structures, stone temples & caves. Gembira Loka Zoo (16 min) Opened in 1956, this 54-acre zoo offers a touch pool & animal feedings, plus elephant & camel rides. Taman Sari (13 min) Architecturally ornate, 18th-century former royal garden with a storied bathing complex. Taman Pelangi Jogja (11 min) Photography is popular at this attraction with nighttime lanterns & some children's rides. Sindu Kusuma Edupark (SKE) (6 min) Theme park with rides for kids & adults, including a large observation wheel, ziplines & Segways. |