Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) 59 min
Affandi Museum (27 min) House museum featuring unique architecture & various paintings from namesake Indonesian artist. Tugu (22 min) History and monument Fort Vredeburg Museum (17 min) Colonial fortress-turned-museum with history exhibits on Indonesia's struggle for independence. Sindu Kusuma Edupark (SKE) (24 min) Theme park with rides for kids & adults, including a large observation wheel, ziplines & Segways. The Palace of Yogyakarta (13 min) Built in the 18th century, this grand palace is still used by Indonesian royalty. Taman Pintar Yogyakarta (15 min) Popular children's education center offering a variety of interactive exhibits & scientific games. Pasar Beringharjo (17 min) Traditional marketplace operating since 1758, with merchants selling clothing, souvenirs & more. Hutan Pinus Pengger (40 min) Open-air attraction in a forest setting with unique photo backdrops sculpted from natural materials. Alun Alun Kidul Yogyakarta (10 min) This open grassy area behind the royal palace is a busy spot for recreation during the day & night. Gembira Loka Zoo (20 min) Opened in 1956, this 54-acre zoo offers a touch pool & animal feedings, plus elephant & camel rides. Prambanan Temple (39 min) Expansive, 9th-century Hindu temple complex featuring structures with stone spires & sculptures. De Mata Trick Eye Museum (17 min) Whimsical museum featuring exhibits with scenic backdrops to create interactive optical illusions. Taman Sari (12 min) Architecturally ornate, 18th-century former royal garden with a storied bathing complex. Ratu Boko (43 min) Archaeological site featuring a mix of Buddhist & Hindu structures, stone temples & caves. Sambisari Temple (32 min) Once buried underground, this historic site offers a semi-excavated 9th-century Hindu temple. |