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 #TrendingOverseas #Yogyakarta #BorobudurTemple #AsiaTravel #SoutheastAsia #Prambanan #WorldHeritageSite