Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) 1 hr 24
Tebing Breksi (20 min) Striking limestone cliff offering sweeping views, intricate carvings & an open-air theater. Hutan Pinus Pengger (28 min) Open-air attraction in a forest setting with unique photo backdrops sculpted from natural materials. Plaosan Temple (18 min) 1 of 2 ornate Buddhist temples in a 9th-century complex with many buildings, stupas & shrines. Prambanan Temple (14 min) Expansive, 9th-century Hindu temple complex featuring structures with stone spires & sculptures. Jogja Bay (16 min) Massive theme park in forested mountains with giant water slides, a pirate ship & other attractions. Sambisari Temple (9 min) Once buried underground, this historic site offers a semi-excavated 9th-century Hindu temple. Sewu Temple (17 min) Major Buddhist temple complex with numerous buildings, dating from the 8th century. The Palace of Yogyakarta (27 min) Built in the 18th century, this grand palace is still used by Indonesian royalty. Taman Sari (31 min) Architecturally ornate, 18th-century former royal garden with a storied bathing complex. Taman Pintar Yogyakarta (25 min) Popular children's education center offering a variety of interactive exhibits & scientific games. Fort Vredeburg Museum (25 min) Colonial fortress-turned-museum with history exhibits on Indonesia's struggle for independence. Ratu Boko (20 min) Archaeological site featuring a mix of Buddhist & Hindu structures, stone temples & caves. Tugu (20 min) History and monument Affandi Museum (17 min) House museum featuring unique architecture & various paintings from namesake Indonesian artist. Gembira Loka Zoo (16 min) Opened in 1956, this 54-acre zoo offers a touch pool & animal feedings, plus elephant & camel rides. |