Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) 1 hr 8
Gembira Loka Zoo (16 min) Opened in 1956, this 54-acre zoo offers a touch pool & animal feedings, plus elephant & camel rides. Ratu Boko (38 min) Archaeological site featuring a mix of Buddhist & Hindu structures, stone temples & caves. Fort Vredeburg Museum (22 min) Colonial fortress-turned-museum with history exhibits on Indonesia's struggle for independence. Alun Alun Kidul Yogyakarta (17 min) This open grassy area behind the royal palace is a busy spot for recreation during the day & night. Taman Pintar Yogyakarta (19 min) Popular children's education center offering a variety of interactive exhibits & scientific games. Affandi Museum (23 min) House museum featuring unique architecture & various paintings from namesake Indonesian artist. Prambanan Temple (34 min) Expansive, 9th-century Hindu temple complex featuring structures with stone spires & sculptures. Pasar Beringharjo (24 min) Traditional marketplace operating since 1758, with merchants selling clothing, souvenirs & more. Becici Peak (31 min) Forest and nature Sewu Temple (37 min) Major Buddhist temple complex with numerous buildings, dating from the 8th century. Hutan Pinus Pengger (29 min) Open-air attraction in a forest setting with unique photo backdrops sculpted from natural materials. Tugu (24 min) History and monument Taman Sari (19 min) Architecturally ornate, 18th-century former royal garden with a storied bathing complex. De Mata Trick Eye Museum (13 min) Whimsical museum featuring exhibits with scenic backdrops to create interactive optical illusions. The Palace of Yogyakarta (19 min) Built in the 18th century, this grand palace is still used by Indonesian royalty. |