25 attractions in Yogyakarta must-see

The TravelIndonesia - Yogyakarta or Jogja nicknamed is a very enchanting tourist destinations. The proof, it is always crowded travelers from out of town, especially during the holidays. There are many magnet that becomes the attraction of Yogyakarta. Sights, culinary, culture and the arts, as well as the architecture of the buildings in Yogyakarta could make visitors more and fell in love.

Well, if you are planning a vacation to Yogyakarta in the near future, no need to be confused about to Whither. The following is a complete list of tourist attractions in Yogyakarta which is not to be missed, from history to the present tour, entertainment or knowledge-based, for children or adults.

1. Malioboro

Malioboro, Yogyakarta is one of the tourist attractions in Yogyakarta which is a favorite of tourists. In fact, almost everyone who has ever visited this city is surely never browsed the Malioboro. It is an area that offers a variety of attraction. Visitors can shop for batik, sitting on the benches that are available on the sidewalk, or pamper your tongue with a culinary tour.

To reach Malioboro is very easy because it is located right in the heart of Jogja city. Many public transport connecting it to other regions. In fact, if you are coming from out of town by train and get off at the train station, walking distance to Malioboro since it's possible that the distance is close enough.

Because it is a public space, You don't have to pay to visit Malioboro. Visitors only have to pay the cost of retribution if it comes with a motor vehicle. In order to be convenient to visit Malioboro, choose a time in the afternoon so that the beauty and exoticism of destinations is increasingly felt. In addition, Malioboro is also famous as a hunting place gift shop Jogja lho.

2. the Yogyakarta Palace

The next must-see destinations while on vacation to Jogja is the Palace. This place is a Palace of Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat Kingdom and still become the residence of the Royal family to the present. The Palace can be classified as one of the historical sites that keep many stories from the past.

Tourists can surround the area of the Palace by paying Rp 7,000 tickets only. Every day, the tourist attractions in Yogyakarta was opened to the general public at 9 a.m. EST until 14.00 GMT. Its location right on JL. Rotowijayan Blok No.1 Panembahan, Kraton. Visitors can use public transport like the pedicab or horse or private vehicle to arrive in this historical sights.

While visiting the Palace, visitors will be treated to a view of a typical ancient architectural chic. The buildings are beautiful and artistic backdrop photograph of the exotic. Inside the Palace, visitors can also browse the various collections inherited from the past are on display in a special room.

3. Taman Sari

Allegedly, Taman Sari Water Castle bath is the daughter of the King in the past. No wonder this building looks artistic and attractive though his condition has begun to obsolete edible time. Attractions in Yogyakarta is also often used as a location for photo prewedding by couples who are preparing the wedding.

The location of Taman Sari is situated at JL. Taman, Kraton Yogyakarta. From the Palace, it is only around 1 km away. The cost of the entrance ticket into the Taman Sari only around Rp 5,000 per person. Visitors can come between the hours of 9:00 am EDT until 14.00 GMT each day. For those who simply want to relax in the evening, Taman Sari is also recommended.

4. Smart Park

Unlike the Taman Sari, Taman Pintar is a great vacation spots in Jogja which is appropriate for children and families. In addition to vacation, kabasaran Smart Park will add the little insight. A variety of rides available in it, like the 3D theaters and rides rides bahari, will invite children to learn while playing.

Smart garden can be visited at 09.00 BST until 16.00 per day. Its location is at JL. Panembahan Senopati No.1-3, not too far from Malioboro. There are many transportation modes that can be used to reach the tourist attractions in Yogyakarta, from public buses, Trans Jogja bus, taxi, horse cart, pedicab, or private vehicle.

In addition to can visit rides rides available, children can also make a variety of fun and rewarding activities in the Park. For example, learning batik. It's interesting, isn't it?

5. the Parangtritis Beach

Other attractions in Yogyakarta which is also quite popular among tourists is Parangtritis beach. Many tourists like myself to visit this tourist attraction when it was in Yogyakarta. What the heck is interesting from the Parangtritis Beach?

In General, the attractiveness of coastal tourist attraction located on the white sand that stretches. However, Parangtritis beach sand colored instead of black. Nevertheless, the choice of leisure activities which can be carried out at tourist attractions in Yogyakarta is quite numerous and diverse. Some of them are playing water, driving the ATV (All Terrain Vehicle), down the coast with a carriage ride, or just sitting relaxing enjoying the beautiful views in the afternoon.

Not only that, in the evening, visitors can also enjoy the atmosphere of the coast. The lack of light will create a view of the sky at night full of stars look increasingly beautiful. As a complement, you can enjoy the crispness roasted corn while you warm the body with wedang ronde.

To achieve these sights, visitors have to travel so far away from the center of Jogja city toward the South. However, don't worry because there are a lot of public transportation passing through this route.

6. Gembiraloka Zoo

See the diversity of the various wildlife ranging from elephants, snakes, monkeys, and birds, is something that is fun, especially for kids. It can be realized by visit Gembiraloka Zoo, Yogyakarta. Apart from sight-seeing, visitors are also allowed to feed the animals. In fact, there is also the opportunity to take pictures directly with a variety of wildlife.

Gembiraloka Zoo is located at JL. Botanical Gardens No. 2. The area of the Zoo is indeed quite wide so it could accommodate tens even hundreds of species. To get to, visitors can utilize Gembiraloka several means of transportation, including bus. For tourists, it is advisable to arrive after 8 a.m. EST or before 16.00 pm. As the entrance fee, you also have to pay Rp 30,000 per person.

Because of the vastness of the area, you can get around using the mini train called the Fangs. The train is transporting Gembiraloka and rounds on the visitors from one point to another. There are various other keseruan can be felt the moment to visit Gembiraloka Zoo, such as boating, catamaran ship, elephant riding, boat senggol, and so on.

7. The Affandi Museum

Further attractions can be found at Jogja is the Affandi Museum. Located on JL. Laksda Adisucipto 167, the Affandi Museum Store a collection of paintings of Affandi during he is alive and active work. Not just his paintings, there are also some other artists in the museum. If the count, there are about 300 art objects that exist in the Affandi Museum. There are also various objects and a collection of photos depicting the life of the painter.

For those of you who love to paint, don't miss attractions in Yogyakarta on this one. Transportation is very easy because JL. Laksda Adisucipto is one of the main streets in Yogyakarta. Well, to get into the museum, visitors have to pay the entrance ticket costs Rp 20,000 per person. The museum's hours of operation are from 9:00 am EDT until 14.00 GMT each day. Unfortunately, on a national holiday, the museum is not open to the public.

8. Alun-Alun Kidul

During the day, this place doesn't seem so compelling. There is only a broad, airy soil with two enormous Banyan trees growing in the Center. However, the crowd will start to look towards the afternoon. Tandem bicycles and rickshaws crowded the streets encircling ornamental Alun-Alun Kidul.

In this place reputed a local tradition called "it". This is a procession walk straight past the two Banyan trees with eyes closed. Typically, visitors who try this procession is not much works and thus deviated to the left or to the right.

In addition, you can also enjoy the atmosphere of the afternoon to evening and enjoy wedang ronde or roasted corn. The melodious song of the troubadours will be increasingly perfected the experience of visiting Yogyakarta this time.

9. Ullen Sentalu Museum

Ullen Sentalu museum is one of the pride of the citizens of Yogyakarta since never crowned as best museum in Indonesia. Inside the museum, visitors will be invited to trace the history and rich tradition and culture of Indonesia through a diverse collection that is in it.

The Museum is located at JL. Kaliurang 25 Km West of Boyong. to achieve this, paculah your vehicle from the Ground as far as 2 km after arriving at the t-junction Statue shrimp, take the route to the North and then to the right. It's good, you use private vehicles so that more flexible to reach locations.

Ullen Sentalu Museum opened to the public every day, namely at 9 a.m. EDT and before 16.00 pm. For admission, visitors have to pay Rp 25,000 per person. With this price, we can already browse the various collections of batik, traditional musical instruments, letters, up to high, historical paintings. Uniquely, in the museum, visitors are not allowed to carry or use the camera. The visitors were forbidden to photograph the contents in Ullen Sentalu Museum.

10. Tlogo Putri Kaliurang

While on vacation to Yogyakarta, have you ever been to the area? This area is located directly on the slopes of Mount Merapi. To get there, it takes about 30 minutes ' drive from the city centre. Well, one of the sights worth visiting in Kaliurang is Tlogo Putri, Kaliurang.

Attractions in Yogyakarta is not too large. It is located right on the Ground Terminal. One of the things they offer is a green natural landscape with hills rising soaring poking behind it. Eve in fresh still can be enjoyed when we visited tourist places in Jogja.

In addition, there is also a small dam which was really a fun a place to hang out. While enjoying tea served and jadah tempe, you can make a tour while communicating with your family or friends. Here, culinary specialties are also residents of the area, namely rabbit Satay.

To get into Kaliurang, visitors only have to pay Rp 3,000 per person. If you are not in a hurry, you can stay for one to two days in the area. Don't worry, there are plenty of choices where to stay that is terekomendasi and the price is affordable.

11. Adventures in Jogja Bay Waterpark

Jogja Bay Adventures Waterpark is located at JL. Maguwoharjo Stadium, Depok. The location is quite far from the main road so it is advisable for visitors to use private vehicles. To achieve this, you can enter through the North Ring Road, both from the direction of Much, nor Maguwoharjo.

Tourist places in Jogja which is a relatively new game offers a variety of challenging enough water. There are various water rides are available, either for adults or for children. Therefore, tourism spots in Yogyakarta is very fit to be members of the family getaways at the weekend.

To enjoy the many keseruan who are in the most magnificent waterpark in Jogja, you need to pay entrance Rp 90,000 on weekdays and 100,000 on weekends. Meanwhile, the entrance ticket for children price is Rp 60,000 to Rp 75,000.

12. the Village Resort

The Village Resort is one of the Tourist attractions in Yogyakarta which were phenomenal in young people lately. It is located at JL. Sermo, Resort, Kulon Progo. These sights into the discussion because a beautiful views ever recorded through one of the cameras of visitors and posts on Instagram.

In the Resort, visitors can indeed pose atop a tall pine tree. Beautiful green trees on the hillside into a very natural background. To enter this area, you must pay $1 per person. These costs do not include parking fees and the cost of the photo. Resort opened to the public starting at 06.00 PM until 17:00 GMT every day.

13. Orchards Mangunan

These sights are located in the area of Mangunan, Dlingo, Bantul. To reach it, visitors need to traverse a distance of approximately 35 km from the city centre or approximately 1 to 1.5 hours drive. Even so, fatigue during the trip will be paid off as already arrived at tourist sites.

The most interesting part of the Orchard Mangunan is a very beautiful natural scenery seen from altitude, i.e. approximately 150 – 200 mdpl. In addition, visitors will be treated to beauty with the charm of the river Oyo that flows meandering.

On the season, visitors can also enjoy the fruits to be learned alone, such as guava, oranges, and mangos. There are also areas for outbound, camping, fishing, which is available even in the tourist area of this nature. To enjoy all the facilities that, visitors only charge Rp 5,000 per person. Attractions in Yogyakarta it will be more memorable if visited in the morning at around 06.00 PM or evening at 17.00 WIB.

14. The peak of Becici

Another location that is ideal for viewing the Yogyakarta from a height is the height of Becici. These sights also became one of the favorite places travelers who want to experience the adventure of a different kind. The peak is located in the hamlet of Becici Little Mountain, a mountain village of Mutuk, Dlingo, Bantul.

To reach the tourist spots in Jogja, you can pass the Road East of Imogiri, then to the Orchards and pine forests Mangunan Mangunan. The directions will direct visitors to a tourist area that is loaded with pine like trees in Bogor. After running for about 15 minutes, you will arrive at the Summit of Becici.

From the top of Becici, looks very stunning natural scenery. Plots of rice fields, Mount Merapi and mount Sindoro, as well as a sky blue, becomes a very difficult garnish is described with words. Attractions in Yogyakarta on this one is indeed not too crowded and the available facilities are still limited and was impressed. However, with all the beauty that was plastered on the front of the eye, it seems to be not a big deal.

15. Pine forest Mangunan

Other attractions are also being discussed is the pine forest Mangunan. The location is about 23 km from the city centre. Visitors can get there by walking along the Road East of Imogiri and looking for the village of Dlingo, Mangunan.

What is interesting from the attractions in Yogyakarta? As the name suggests, in the pine forests of Mangunan there is a row of pine trees towering up to cover the entire area. The fresh atmosphere and make the experience of entering the increasingly shady forests become more fun at the same time challenging. Here even there is an outdoor stage that its material overall is made of wood. There is also a circular seating made from tree trunks. This unique stage presence, often held literary events, theater and live music.

The most appropriate time for a visit to Mangunan is a pine forest in the morning around 06.00 PM until 10.00 am or afternoon at 15.00 PM to 18.00 pm. There is no entry fee, you only need to pay for parking at Rp 3,000 to Rp 10,000 for the motor and the car. In addition, you are allowed to take picture till you drop.

16. Sri Gethuk water

For those who are happy with the natural scenery combined with the freshness of the water that is still clear, kabasaran Sri Gethuk water is the right choice. This is one of the waterfalls in the village of Bleberan, Gunungkidul Playen. It is about 40 km from the city centre.

There are two route options for visitors who want to water Sri Gethuk. First, down the Street adjacent to paddy fields and rows of Palm trees. The second option is passing through the river Oyo with a simple machine-powered raft. During this brief trip, guests will be pampered with natural nuances of scenery around the river.

Waterfall flowing between karst cliffs. Its size is not too high. However, the interesting things that are clearly visible is the color Lichen is composed is very pretty. In addition, visitors can also feel a natural massage of water flowing. In addition, it was refreshing to visit Sri Gethuk water is also healthy.

Other activities that can be done is to swim. The depth of the river Oyo around the waterfall is about 10 m For which no expert swim buoy is available. To access natural attractions in Yogyakarta, you only have to pay Rp 5,000 per person. Meanwhile, the rental boat is $10,000 per person.

17. Ancient volcano, which

The unique sights and exotic is a village in the region Which, Gunungkidul, Pathuk. Distance from the town center is about 25 km. ancient volcano, which is an area that has a very beautiful landscape. According to research, this mountain was the ancient mountains that are formed due to magma that solidifies around 60 million years ago.

From the height, the visitor can enjoy the beauty of a sunrise or sunset. Enchanting natural scenery that stretches wide became one of the tourist attraction to come to the tourist places in Jogja. To get into this area, entrance pegged Rp 7,000 on the morning and Rp 9,000 at night. Yes, if you want to stay in this place, there is also a simple lodgings.

This location can also serve as a place to camp, do rock climbing, or just feel the different atmosphere. There are three viewing available, ranging from low, medium, and high along the road to the mountaintop. The peak known as mount Gede is a challenging journey for 1 hour. Along the way, it would seem the chunk-chunk of stone. Don't worry, there are ropes and ladders to help we arrived safely reach the top.

18. The cave of Pindul

Pindul cave is one of the tourist area in Gunungkidul which offers its own uniqueness. The cave has a length of 300 metres away and there is a very large stalactites inside. Allegedly, these stalactites is one of the greatest in the world. At the bottom of the cave, there is water flowing so that visitors must use tires and safety tool for caving.

A visit to the cave of Pindul is very fun and challenging, especially for lovers of adventure tourism. By claiming that, the journey for almost 30 minutes this will not be felt for long. In the cave also lived many bats that hang between stalactites-stalactites. In the darkness, the guide will help you to see using the help of a flashlight.

To experience this fun, you only have to pay Rp 30,000 per person. This already includes the cost of tires, protective jackets, and guide during your stay in the cave Pindul. Oh, yeah, don't forget to capture this exciting tour package with photos are available.

19. Reservoir

Sermo is one dam water which has an area of approximately 21.3 sq km. Its location in the village of Hargowilis, Kokap, Kulon Progo, not too far from the tourist Resort. Water from the reservoir is used for irrigation of the rice fields are located in the vicinity. In fact, the locals also make it as a source of clean water for household needs.

In the Reservoir, visitors can unwind along the banks of the dam are overgrown with lush trees. Visitors also can walk, jog, or bike down the edge of the reservoir. For those who want a different experience, boat facilities are simple machines that could deliver You surround the reservoir while feeling the wonderful blend of the creation of God and man.

20. The Garden of rainbows

Have you ever been to the garden of rainbows in Jogja Monument area again? Instead, this place is not the arena to see the Rainbow which is usually formed in the sky. The garden of rainbows is a tourist spot in Jogja which consists of a variety of ornate lanterns with colorful lights. Therefore, this place is ideal to visit at night.

Rainbow Park attractions appropriate serve as relaxation for the whole family. Visitors can enter into this with the sights through the streets of the Northern Ring Road after the intersection of Kaliurang. In addition to using your own vehicle, you can also avail of public transport because transport to access this place quite easily.

21. Nglambor Beach

ALAH one of a dozen beaches found on the southern coast of Gunungkidul is the beach Nglambor. In contrast to other beaches, beach Nglambor presents natural beauty under the sea inhabited by diverse sea life.

Visitors can interact directly with various types of fish that are very pretty. Sea water on the coast of Nglambor is very clear so that divers can see clearly underwater creatures. Another advantage of the beach Nglambor is the atmosphere's natural and white sandy beaches.

22. Sand dune Parangkusumo

Parangkusumo sand dune is one of the unique attractions in Yogyakarta. The location was not too far from the Parangtritis beach. The sand pile or dune is formed of sand that comes from volcanic ash is a result of the eruption of Mount Merapi.

Common activity seen in Parangkusumo sand dune is sandboarding. This is the kind of sports such as skateboarding, it's just using the special tool and performed on the sand. Tool rental is also available so that you only need to come and enjoy the stylish keseruan sandboarding at tourist places in Yogyakarta are unique.

The sand dunes are also often used as a place for photo prewedding for couples who are preparing the wedding. Exotic and exciting atmosphere make the sand dunes become a magnet for tourists.

23. Bukit Bintang

Bukit Bintang is a favorite tourist sites of young boys. It is located in the area of Piyungan or on JL. Wonosari. This is an area on the edge of a cliff which buildings are equipped with a simple, but sturdy. Here, visitors can see the beauty of the City from a height.

The right time for a visit to the Hill of the star is in the afternoon. Visitors will be treated to the beautiful panorama from the Sun that is being set. Furthermore, when night falls, the lights of the vehicle and the building in the distance will look berkelip-kelip like fireflies which amounted to thousands.

On the Hill of the star, you can be at once a romantic dinner together couples. A simple menu selection, i.e. hot tea and roasted corn. Both will perfectly accompany time at night.

24. Cliff Breksi

The cliffs of Breksi including the kind of attractions that are formed due to human activity. It is said that, in the 1980 's, there was a breksi limestone mining activity carried out by locals in the village Groyokan, Village Sambirejo, Prambanan. By Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X, in may 2015, the place was established as the cultural heritage.

Interestingly, visitors can enjoy a variety of local artists engravings on a cliff Breksi. There is an assortment of images, such as carved puppets. Due to its unique appearance, Cliff Breksi else is often utilized as a location photo prewedding or selfie.

In addition to being able to enjoy the unique works of art, visitors can also see the breathtaking views from the top of the cliff, including Ijo Temple panorama and Ratu Boko Temple. In fact, at the bottom there is an amphitheatre called Tlatar Seneng and serves as a venue. These sights are very suitable visited in the afternoon because the weather is more friendly.

25. Ijo Temple

There are many attractions in the form of a temple in Yogyakarta in the vicinity such as the Prambanan and Borobudur Temple. However, this one is very different, particularly due to its location. The temple is located about 410 m above sea level, i.e. on a Hill named the Ijo Dune or green hills. This temple complex, there are about 17 structures and divided into 11 terraces shaped stair steps. Purportedly, this temple was built in the 9th century.

In addition to being able to enjoy the beauty of the temple building, visitors can see the panoramic view of the surroundings from a height. From this location, you can see directly the process of landing or take off the plane at the airport of Adi Sutjipto. Not just because of its location, the Majesty of the Ijo has also become an attraction for lovers of the history of the past.

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