Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) 1 hr 30
Taman Sari (42 min) Architecturally ornate, 18th-century former royal garden with a storied bathing complex. Jogja Bay (15 min) Massive theme park in forested mountains with giant water slides, a pirate ship & other attractions. Tebing Breksi (34 min) Striking limestone cliff offering sweeping views, intricate carvings & an open-air theater. Fort Vredeburg Museum (36 min) Colonial fortress-turned-museum with history exhibits on Indonesia's struggle for independence. Sambisari Temple (19 min) Once buried underground, this historic site offers a semi-excavated 9th-century Hindu temple. Affandi Museum (30 min) House museum featuring unique architecture & various paintings from namesake Indonesian artist. Prambanan Temple (26 min) Expansive, 9th-century Hindu temple complex featuring structures with stone spires & sculptures. Museum Ullen Sentalu (26 min) Artifacts related to the art & culture of Java, plus guided tours, a restaurant & a lush garden. Monumen Yogya Kembali (24 min) Cone-shaped museum featuring dioramas & other exhibits on the Indonesian National Revolution. Gembira Loka Zoo (31 min) Opened in 1956, this 54-acre zoo offers a touch pool & animal feedings, plus elephant & camel rides. Plaosan Temple (24 min) 1 of 2 ornate Buddhist temples in a 9th-century complex with many buildings, stupas & shrines. Sewu Temple (23 min) Major Buddhist temple complex with numerous buildings, dating from the 8th century. Tugu (29 min) History and monument The Palace of Yogyakarta (38 min) Built in the 18th century, this grand palace is still used by Indonesian royalty. Ratu Boko (34 min) Archaeological site featuring a mix of Buddhist & Hindu structures, stone temples & caves. |