Travel Guide of Yogyakarta City in Indonesia by Influencers and Travelers

Yogyakarta is the capital city of Special Region of Yogyakarta in Indonesia, on the island of Java. As the only Indonesian royal city still ruled by a monarchy, Yogyakarta is regarded as an important centre for classical Javanese fine arts and culture such as ballet, batik textiles, drama, literature, music, poetry, silversmithing, visual arts, and wayang puppetry.

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1 - Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta is the capital city of Special Region of Yogyakarta in Indonesia, on the island of Java. As the only Indonesian royal city still ruled by a monarchy, Yogyakarta is regarded as an important centre for classical Javanese fine arts and culture such as ballet, batik textiles, drama, literature, music, poetry, silversmithing, visual arts, and wayang puppetry.

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2 - Taman Sari

Taman Sari Water Castle, also known as Taman Sari, is the site of a former royal garden of the Sultanate of Yogyakarta. It is located about 2 km south within the grounds of the Kraton, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

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3 - Trekking | Yogyakarta

Explore the most popular and beautiful gems of Java Island including Mount Bromo and Ijen Crater on this 3-day tour from Yogyakarta and drop-off in Bali Island.

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4 - Taman Sari Tourist Village

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5 - Malioboro Yogyakarta

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6 - Sightseeing | Yogyakarta

Explore Java with a visit to Mount Bromo and Ijen. Stop at Mangkugaran Palace. Drive to Bromo and Pananjakan for stunning views. Travel to Ijen for a volcano hike. Enjoy accommodation with breakfast.

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7 - Imogiri

   13 km away

Imogiri is a royal graveyard complex in Yogyakarta, in south-central Java, Indonesia, as well as a subdistrict under the administration of Bantul Regency.

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8 - Prambanan Temple

   14 km away

Prambanan Temple Compounds is the World Heritage designation of a group of Hindu and Buddhist temple compounds that lie on the border between Yogyakarta and Central Java, Indonesia.

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9 - Hiking | Yogyakarta

Join small-group Merbabu day hike from Yogyakarta. Witness the breathaking views from the top of Mount Merbabu on a hike up Java's most popular mountain.

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10 - PRAMBANAN Temple

   15 km away

Prambanan Temple Compounds is the World Heritage designation of a group of Hindu temple compounds that lie on the border between Yogyakarta and Central Java, Indonesia.

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11 - Candi Bubrah

   15 km away

Bubrah is a 9th-century Buddhist temple located within the complex of the Prambanan Temple Archaeological Park, in Central Java, Indonesia. Experts believe that the temple was designed as a part of the greater Sewu temple compound.

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12 - Gunung Ireng Srumbung

   16 km away
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13 - Merak

   25 km away

Merak temple, or locally known as Candi Merak, is a 10th-century Javanese Shivaist Hindu temple complex located in Karangnongko village, in Klaten Regency, northwest from Klaten town, Central Java, on southeastern slopes of Mount Merapi.

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14 - Parangtritis Beach

   25 km away

Parangtritis Beach is a tourist beach on the southern coast of Java in the Bantul Regency within the province of the Yogyakarta Special Region. There is a road to the area which is about 30 km south of the city of Yogyakarta. This beach is located south of Parangkusumo Beach, which is also a mainstay of tourism in Bantul Regency. This beach is often visited by local and foreign tourists.

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15 - Depok

   26 km away

Cinere is a district of the city of Depok, West Java, Indonesia. It has a population of 113,716. Cinere borders with he northern part borders the Pangkalan Jati sub-district, the western part borders the Pondok Cabe Tangsel City Banten Province, the southern part borders the Limo Sub-district and the eastern side borders the Gandul Sub-district.

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16 - Borobudur Temple

   28 km away

Borobudur Temple Compounds is the World Heritage designation of the area of three Buddhist temples in Central Java, Indonesia. It comprises Borobudur, Mendut, and Pawon.

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17 - Mount Merapi

   30 km away

Mount Merapi, Gunung Merapi, is an active stratovolcano located on the border between Central Java and Special Region of Yogyakarta provinces, Indonesia. It is the most active volcano in Indonesia and has erupted regularly since 1548.

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Yogyakarta is a vibrant city with plenty of shops and trendy restaurants. In fact, it is the most gourmet city in Indonesia. But it also has a long and rich history, with many different civilisations and cultures having passed through the city and left their mark. We invite you to discover this city and tell us about your other favourite places in Yogyakarta. Beringharjo Market Markets are central to city life, and even more so in Southeast Asian cities. Yogyakarta is no exception and you will have the opportunity to visit several markets. The most traditional is the Belinharjo market, located in the middle of Malioboro Street. It occupies the first floor of an old building and it is a pleasure to place yourself among the stalls and bargain. Particularly eye-catching are the fruit stalls, with their exotic and unknown seeds that are a must-try. Some have suggestive names, such as dragon fruit and snake fruit, as their shells resemble the skin of a reptile. Berinharjo Market Malioboro Street This is Yogyakarta's main street and the busiest place in town. Both sides of the street are lined with shops, mostly selling clothes. Most of them also have stalls on the street, trying to attract attention. On weekends in particular, the street is lined with stalls and becomes a busy place. It is also common to see street performers and musicians entertaining with their street art. Sultan's Palace (Krathong) A group of palaces built between 1755 and 1756 to house the sultan's family and entourage, with some European-style outbuildings added in the 1920s. It is one of the best places to admire a typical example of Javanese palace architecture. The Sultan and his entire family, as well as more than 1,000 servants, still live here today. The Sultan of Java has inherited the power of the last century intact. For the Javanese, he is a man of the highest respect and is very representative politically, serving as the incumbent governor without contesting elections. The reason for this is that he played a decisive role in Indonesia's independence. At that time, the Sultan housed the rebels fighting against the Dutch and was admired by the people. Today, the mansion does not belong only to the Sultan's family, but is also home to some 30,000 citizens, some of them from more humble origins. Within the complex there are restaurants, shops and a school. There is also a small museum about the royal family, but it is not of much interest. There are daily shows to enliven your visit: gamelan exhibitions on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays (10am-12noon), puppet shows on Wednesdays (10am-12noon) and Saturdays (9.30am-12.30pm), and Javanese dancing on Sundays (11am-12noon).

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