Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) 53 min
Mendut Buddhist Monastery (44 min) Small, carved-stone Buddhist temple from the 800s & a monastery offering simple overnight stays. Affandi Museum (33 min) House museum featuring unique architecture & various paintings from namesake Indonesian artist. Pasar Beringharjo (25 min) Traditional marketplace operating since 1758, with merchants selling clothing, souvenirs & more. Fort Vredeburg Museum (24 min) Colonial fortress-turned-museum with history exhibits on Indonesia's struggle for independence. Studio Alam Gamplong (16 min) Open-air attraction featuring period-style buildings recreated for movie shoots & photo ops. Taman Pintar Yogyakarta (22 min) Popular children's education center offering a variety of interactive exhibits & scientific games. Taman Sari (24 min) Architecturally ornate, 18th-century former royal garden with a storied bathing complex. Gembira Loka Zoo (34 min) Opened in 1956, this 54-acre zoo offers a touch pool & animal feedings, plus elephant & camel rides. The Palace of Yogyakarta (22 min) Built in the 18th century, this grand palace is still used by Indonesian royalty. Monumen Yogya Kembali (21 min) Cone-shaped museum featuring dioramas & other exhibits on the Indonesian National Revolution. Sindu Kusuma Edupark (SKE) (22 min) Theme park with rides for kids & adults, including a large observation wheel, ziplines & Segways. Tugu (24 min) History and monument Taman Pelangi Jogja (21 min) Photography is popular at this attraction with nighttime lanterns & some children's rides. Jogja National Museum (18 min) Multi-use building hosting contemporary art exhibitions, rock concerts & other cultural events. Alun Alun Kidul Yogyakarta (24 min) This open grassy area behind the royal palace is a busy spot for recreation during the day & night. |