Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) 1 hr 33
Gembira Loka Zoo (41 min) Opened in 1956, this 54-acre zoo offers a touch pool & animal feedings, plus elephant & camel rides. Prambanan Temple (31 min) Expansive, 9th-century Hindu temple complex featuring structures with stone spires & sculptures. Jogja Bay (25 min) Massive theme park in forested mountains with giant water slides, a pirate ship & other attractions. Tugu (35 min) History and monument Merapi Volcano Museum (12 min) Museum with exhibits dedicated to Mt. Merapi volcano & other Indonesian & international volcanoes. The Palace of Yogyakarta (44 min) Built in the 18th century, this grand palace is still used by Indonesian royalty. Taman Sari (45 min) Architecturally ornate, 18th-century former royal garden with a storied bathing complex. Ratu Boko (39 min) Archaeological site featuring a mix of Buddhist & Hindu structures, stone temples & caves. Museum Ullen Sentalu (17 min) Artifacts related to the art & culture of Java, plus guided tours, a restaurant & a lush garden. The World Landmarks - Merapi Park Yogyakarta (11 min) Park & picnic area with mini versions of sites like Big Ben & the Eiffel Tower, plus a water park. Sewu Temple (28 min) Major Buddhist temple complex with numerous buildings, dating from the 8th century. Affandi Museum (36 min) House museum featuring unique architecture & various paintings from namesake Indonesian artist. Sambisari Temple (28 min) Once buried underground, this historic site offers a semi-excavated 9th-century Hindu temple. Plaosan Temple (30 min) 1 of 2 ornate Buddhist temples in a 9th-century complex with many buildings, stupas & shrines. The Lost World Castle (23 min) |