Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) 50 min
Pasar Beringharjo (35 min) Traditional marketplace operating since 1758, with merchants selling clothing, souvenirs & more. Taman Pintar Yogyakarta (30 min) Popular children's education center offering a variety of interactive exhibits & scientific games. Parangkusumo Sand Dunes (18 min) Scenic & unusual sand dune area, a popular destination for photography & sandboarding. Taman Sari (30 min) Architecturally ornate, 18th-century former royal garden with a storied bathing complex. Hutan Pinus Mangunan Dlingo (24 min) Tall Sumatran Pine trees rise into the heavens at this government-administered forest. Fort Vredeburg Museum (33 min) Colonial fortress-turned-museum with history exhibits on Indonesia's struggle for independence. Becici Peak (32 min) Forest and nature The Palace of Yogyakarta (31 min) Built in the 18th century, this grand palace is still used by Indonesian royalty. Tugu (38 min) History and monument Parangtritis Beach (18 min) Lively public beach offering beach chairs/umbrellas, roaring waves & horse drawn–cart rides. Jurang Tembelan Kanigoro (25 min) Spectacular views are on offer from this wooden viewing platform that juts out over a gorge. Puncak Kebun Buah Mangunan (26 min) Impressive hilltop orchard featuring a wide range of fruit trees amid sweeping views of the region. Hutan Pinus Pengger (41 min) Open-air attraction in a forest setting with unique photo backdrops sculpted from natural materials. Sri Gethuk Waterfall (53 min) Amid forest & limestone cliffs, this picturesque natural waterfall is a popular spot for swimming. Gembira Loka Zoo (34 min) Opened in 1956, this 54-acre zoo offers a touch pool & animal feedings, plus elephant & camel rides. |