Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) 1 hr 2
Fort Vredeburg Museum (32 min) Colonial fortress-turned-museum with history exhibits on Indonesia's struggle for independence. Pasar Beringharjo (34 min) Traditional marketplace operating since 1758, with merchants selling clothing, souvenirs & more. Taman Pelangi Jogja (20 min) Photography is popular at this attraction with nighttime lanterns & some children's rides. Mendut Buddhist Monastery (42 min) Small, carved-stone Buddhist temple from the 800s & a monastery offering simple overnight stays. Pawon Temple (44 min) 9th-century rectangular temple carved with intricate reliefs & built from mountain rocks. Borobudur Temple (47 min) Dating to the 9th century, this site is renowned as the largest Buddhist temple in the world. Taman Pintar Yogyakarta (31 min) Popular children's education center offering a variety of interactive exhibits & scientific games. Taman Sari (33 min) Architecturally ornate, 18th-century former royal garden with a storied bathing complex. Gembira Loka Zoo (42 min) Opened in 1956, this 54-acre zoo offers a touch pool & animal feedings, plus elephant & camel rides. The Palace of Yogyakarta (31 min) Built in the 18th century, this grand palace is still used by Indonesian royalty. Monumen Yogya Kembali (20 min) Cone-shaped museum featuring dioramas & other exhibits on the Indonesian National Revolution. Sindu Kusuma Edupark (SKE) (21 min) Theme park with rides for kids & adults, including a large observation wheel, ziplines & Segways. Affandi Museum (34 min) House museum featuring unique architecture & various paintings from namesake Indonesian artist. Tugu (28 min) History and monument Alun Alun Kidul Yogyakarta (32 min) This open grassy area behind the royal palace is a busy spot for recreation during the day & night. |