Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) 1 hr 10
The Palace of Yogyakarta (12 min) Built in the 18th century, this grand palace is still used by Indonesian royalty. Fort Vredeburg Museum (14 min) Colonial fortress-turned-museum with history exhibits on Indonesia's struggle for independence. Affandi Museum (14 min) House museum featuring unique architecture & various paintings from namesake Indonesian artist. Taman Pintar Yogyakarta (11 min) Popular children's education center offering a variety of interactive exhibits & scientific games. Taman Sari (12 min) Architecturally ornate, 18th-century former royal garden with a storied bathing complex. Ratu Boko (35 min) Archaeological site featuring a mix of Buddhist & Hindu structures, stone temples & caves. Gembira Loka Zoo (8 min) Opened in 1956, this 54-acre zoo offers a touch pool & animal feedings, plus elephant & camel rides. Alun Alun Kidul Yogyakarta (9 min) This open grassy area behind the royal palace is a busy spot for recreation during the day & night. Sewu Temple (34 min) Major Buddhist temple complex with numerous buildings, dating from the 8th century. Tugu (15 min) History and monument Sambisari Temple (24 min) Once buried underground, this historic site offers a semi-excavated 9th-century Hindu temple. Pasar Beringharjo (17 min) Traditional marketplace operating since 1758, with merchants selling clothing, souvenirs & more. Hutan Pinus Pengger (35 min) Open-air attraction in a forest setting with unique photo backdrops sculpted from natural materials. Prambanan Temple (31 min) Expansive, 9th-century Hindu temple complex featuring structures with stone spires & sculptures. De Mata Trick Eye Museum (11 min) Whimsical museum featuring exhibits with scenic backdrops to create interactive optical illusions. |