Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) 1 hr 15
Jogja Bay (18 min) Massive theme park in forested mountains with giant water slides, a pirate ship & other attractions. The Palace of Yogyakarta (23 min) Built in the 18th century, this grand palace is still used by Indonesian royalty. Taman Sari (25 min) Architecturally ornate, 18th-century former royal garden with a storied bathing complex. Pasar Beringharjo (21 min) Traditional marketplace operating since 1758, with merchants selling clothing, souvenirs & more. Sindu Kusuma Edupark (SKE) (13 min) Theme park with rides for kids & adults, including a large observation wheel, ziplines & Segways. Monumen Yogya Kembali (9 min) Cone-shaped museum featuring dioramas & other exhibits on the Indonesian National Revolution. Fort Vredeburg Museum (21 min) Colonial fortress-turned-museum with history exhibits on Indonesia's struggle for independence. Gembira Loka Zoo (25 min) Opened in 1956, this 54-acre zoo offers a touch pool & animal feedings, plus elephant & camel rides. Taman Pintar Yogyakarta (22 min) Popular children's education center offering a variety of interactive exhibits & scientific games. Taman Pelangi Jogja (9 min) Photography is popular at this attraction with nighttime lanterns & some children's rides. Affandi Museum (18 min) House museum featuring unique architecture & various paintings from namesake Indonesian artist. Ratu Boko (35 min) Archaeological site featuring a mix of Buddhist & Hindu structures, stone temples & caves. Tugu (14 min) History and monument Prambanan Temple (31 min) Expansive, 9th-century Hindu temple complex featuring structures with stone spires & sculptures. Alun Alun Kidul Yogyakarta (25 min) This open grassy area behind the royal palace is a busy spot for recreation during the day & night. |