Yogyakarta is a beautiful place in Indonesia where you can spend a few days with your friends and family on a vacation. The food is great, the people are friendly, and the countryside is absolutely scenic and gorgeous. Very close to Borobudur, this famous UNESCO World Heritage Site is also known as Jogja. It is a sprawling town in Java. There are many places to visit in Yogyakarta on your trip to Indonesia.
Top 5 Places To Visit In Yogyakarta
We present to you a list of top 10 places to visit in Yogyakarta. From Borobudur Temple to Pinus Pengger, there’s something for everybody at this world-class tourist destination.
1. Borobudur Temple
Begin your Yogyakarta sightseeing with a visit to Borobudur Temple. This attraction tops the list of the top 10 places to visit in Yogyakarta, and for good reason. This huge Buddhist temple is located in a gorgeous setting amidst beautiful mountains and landscape. It also houses the largest Buddhist structure in the world. The temple is a mere hours drive from the town center and is easily accessible by public transport.
Entrance Fee: INR 1480/-
Timings: 6 AM – 5 PM
2. Prambanan Temple
Wondering what to see in Yogyakarta when sorting out your itinerary- Be sure to include the impressive Prambanan temple in your plans. This massive and impressive Hindu complex comprises of several smaller temples set around the main cluster. Each of the temples is slightly different from each other and yet beautiful in its own way. This temple is a great example of Hindu Architecture and attracts a number of history and architecture lovers.
Entrance Fee: INR 1331/-
Timings: 6 AM – 5 PM
3. Sewu Temple
Whilst most parts of the complex are undergoing restoration, the best-preserved structure that stands high and tall in the three antennae temple complex beside Prambanan temple is the Sewi Temple also known as Sewi Chandi. Two giant statues will welcome you at the entrance and lead your way toward the main shrine. Chandi Sewu is said to be the second largest Buddhist temple complex in all of Java and is without doubt one of the best places to visit at Yogyakarta.
Timings: 6 AM – 5 PM
4. Pinus Pengger
A relatively new addition to the top places to visit in Yogyakarta, Pinus Pengger is just an hours drive from Yogyakarta city center. It is a cute and quirky forest themed park that has interesting sculptures such as The Hand which is truly Instagram worthy and a great place to click a few memorable selfies, especially during sunset. We strongly recommend using a hired car or motorbike as this area is out of the Uber operating zone. Though in the outskirts of the city, Pinus Pengger is one of the best places to visit near Yogyakarta.
Entrance Fee: INR 73/-
Timings: 6:30 AM – 11 PM
5. The Taman Sari
Also known as the Water Castle, Taman Sari – A Yogyakarta tourism jewel, is a former royal castle in the Kraton district that was once the actual royal palace in itself. It is one of the many popular historical places in Yogyakarta that you must definitely visit. Taman Sari is divided into 4 separate areas the most interesting of them being the bathing area. This area is hard to miss, being the very first section you will enter into. It comprises of two rather large pools of water, each separated by an impressive 3-storey watch tower. As you venture further into the beautiful surrounding gardens, you will walk past yet another highlight of the royal complex the underground mosque. You will have to walk down a steep flight of staircase and find your way through a set of tunnels that open onto a central courtyard and a beautiful mosque.
Entrance Fee: INR 73/- per person
Timings: 9 AM – 6 PM
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