Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) 1 hr 28
Affandi Museum (19 min) House museum featuring unique architecture & various paintings from namesake Indonesian artist. Plaosan Temple (10 min) 1 of 2 ornate Buddhist temples in a 9th-century complex with many buildings, stupas & shrines. The Palace of Yogyakarta (29 min) Built in the 18th century, this grand palace is still used by Indonesian royalty. Tugu (22 min) History and monument Sewu Temple (9 min) Major Buddhist temple complex with numerous buildings, dating from the 8th century. Prambanan Temple (6 min) Expansive, 9th-century Hindu temple complex featuring structures with stone spires & sculptures. Ratu Boko (12 min) Archaeological site featuring a mix of Buddhist & Hindu structures, stone temples & caves. Ijo Temple (14 min) Hindu temple complex built on the slopes of a hill during the Mataram Kingdom period. Hutan Pinus Pengger (30 min) Open-air attraction in a forest setting with unique photo backdrops sculpted from natural materials. Taman Sari (33 min) Architecturally ornate, 18th-century former royal garden with a storied bathing complex. Jogja Bay (18 min) Massive theme park in forested mountains with giant water slides, a pirate ship & other attractions. Sambisari Temple (9 min) Once buried underground, this historic site offers a semi-excavated 9th-century Hindu temple. Tebing Breksi (12 min) Striking limestone cliff offering sweeping views, intricate carvings & an open-air theater. Fort Vredeburg Museum (27 min) Colonial fortress-turned-museum with history exhibits on Indonesia's struggle for independence. Gembira Loka Zoo (17 min) Opened in 1956, this 54-acre zoo offers a touch pool & animal feedings, plus elephant & camel rides. |