Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) 1 hr 14
Sewu Temple (35 min) Major Buddhist temple complex with numerous buildings, dating from the 8th century. The Palace of Yogyakarta (24 min) Built in the 18th century, this grand palace is still used by Indonesian royalty. Gembira Loka Zoo (30 min) Opened in 1956, this 54-acre zoo offers a touch pool & animal feedings, plus elephant & camel rides. Taman Pelangi Jogja (7 min) Photography is popular at this attraction with nighttime lanterns & some children's rides. Plaosan Temple (36 min) 1 of 2 ornate Buddhist temples in a 9th-century complex with many buildings, stupas & shrines. Fort Vredeburg Museum (24 min) Colonial fortress-turned-museum with history exhibits on Indonesia's struggle for independence. Affandi Museum (22 min) House museum featuring unique architecture & various paintings from namesake Indonesian artist. Taman Pintar Yogyakarta (24 min) Popular children's education center offering a variety of interactive exhibits & scientific games. Tugu (16 min) History and monument Monumen Yogya Kembali (7 min) Cone-shaped museum featuring dioramas & other exhibits on the Indonesian National Revolution. Prambanan Temple (35 min) Expansive, 9th-century Hindu temple complex featuring structures with stone spires & sculptures. Ratu Boko (40 min) Archaeological site featuring a mix of Buddhist & Hindu structures, stone temples & caves. Jogja Bay (18 min) Massive theme park in forested mountains with giant water slides, a pirate ship & other attractions. Taman Sari (26 min) Architecturally ornate, 18th-century former royal garden with a storied bathing complex. Pasar Beringharjo (23 min) Traditional marketplace operating since 1758, with merchants selling clothing, souvenirs & more. |