Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) 1 hr 12
Prambanan Temple (27 min) Expansive, 9th-century Hindu temple complex featuring structures with stone spires & sculptures. Sewu Temple (30 min) Major Buddhist temple complex with numerous buildings, dating from the 8th century. Tugu (14 min) History and monument Hutan Pinus Pengger (34 min) Open-air attraction in a forest setting with unique photo backdrops sculpted from natural materials. Sambisari Temple (21 min) Once buried underground, this historic site offers a semi-excavated 9th-century Hindu temple. Fort Vredeburg Museum (13 min) Colonial fortress-turned-museum with history exhibits on Indonesia's struggle for independence. Gembira Loka Zoo (5 min) Opened in 1956, this 54-acre zoo offers a touch pool & animal feedings, plus elephant & camel rides. Taman Pintar Yogyakarta (10 min) Popular children's education center offering a variety of interactive exhibits & scientific games. The Palace of Yogyakarta (11 min) Built in the 18th century, this grand palace is still used by Indonesian royalty. Ratu Boko (32 min) Archaeological site featuring a mix of Buddhist & Hindu structures, stone temples & caves. Pasar Beringharjo (16 min) Traditional marketplace operating since 1758, with merchants selling clothing, souvenirs & more. De Mata Trick Eye Museum (1 min) Whimsical museum featuring exhibits with scenic backdrops to create interactive optical illusions. Affandi Museum (12 min) House museum featuring unique architecture & various paintings from namesake Indonesian artist. Alun Alun Kidul Yogyakarta (9 min) This open grassy area behind the royal palace is a busy spot for recreation during the day & night. Taman Sari (11 min) Architecturally ornate, 18th-century former royal garden with a storied bathing complex. |