18 Must-See Tourist Spots in Yogyakarta

Introducing 18 tourist spots in Yogyakarta city, Prambanan, and Borobudur

1) Malioboro Street
The bustling downtown area of Yogyakarta city

Many hotels, restaurants, and souvenir shops gather here

Taxis, andong (horse-drawn carriages), and becak (pedicabs or motorbike taxis with seats) are easy to catch

A shuttle bus also operates

2) Taman Sari
The site of a former royal garden near the Yogyakarta Palace

Also known as the "Water Castle"

Surprisingly many highlights to see

3) Kraton (Yogyakarta Palace)
The royal family still lives here

Part of it is open to the public for tours

1) Prambanan Temple Complex
Indonesia’s largest Hindu temple, "Prambanan Temple," along with several surrounding temples, collectively called the "Prambanan Temple Complex"

The complex consists of Hindu and Buddhist temples, symbolizing the harmony of the two religions

2) Sewu, Bubrah, and Lumbung Temples
Buddhist temples that are part of the complex

Located on the same grounds as Prambanan Temple

Sewu Temple means "Thousand Temples," relatively large and impressive

Bubrah and Lumbung Temples are smaller and located between Prambanan and Sewu Temples

3) Prambanan Museum
An archaeological museum on the same grounds as Prambanan Temple

Displays artifacts discovered nearby and offers mini-theater performances

4) Ramayana Theater
After sunset, a Ramayana dance show is held in the theater on the grounds

The performance starts at 7:30 PM and lasts about 2 hours

VIP tickets include light snacks and drinks

5) Plaosan Temple
A Buddhist temple standing in the countryside

Its architecture also incorporates Hindu elements

6) Boko Hill
A famous spot for watching sunsets in Prambanan

Called Kraton Ratu Boko, with ruins still remaining

7) Ijo Temple
A temple located on a hill, like Boko Hill

8) Kalasan, Sambisari, and Sari Temples
Besides Plaosan Temple, other famous temples around Prambanan include Kalasan Temple, Sambisari Temple, and Sari Temple

1) Borobudur Temple
One of the world’s three great Buddhist monuments

Together with Pawon and Mendut Temples, it is registered as a World Heritage Site as the "Borobudur Temple Complex"

2) Borobudur Temple Museum
Exhibits various materials related to Borobudur Temple

Many unearthed artifacts are still awaiting restoration

3) Samudra Raksa Museum
Displays the replica ship "Samudra Raksa," built based on the ship reliefs depicted on Borobudur Temple

4) Tagi Hill
A hill within the Borobudur Temple grounds

Offers a view of Borobudur Temple nestled in the dense jungle

5) Pawon and Mendut Temples
Buddhist temples that are part of the complex

Located in a straight line with Borobudur Temple

6) Pawon Luwak Coffee
A luwak coffee shop right next to Pawon Temple

Enjoy delicious luwak coffee at reasonable prices

7) Stumbu Hill
Another popular sunrise spot in Borobudur

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