Best places to visit in Yogyakarta

Borobudur is the largest Buddhist structure on Earth and one of Indonesia's most important landmarks, featuring numerous statues and stupas.

Prambanan is a complex of intricately decorated temples, the second largest Hindu temple site in Southeast Asia, with carvings dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma.

Borobudur Temple, near Yogyakarta, is a significant Buddhist site known for its stone carvings, stupas, and views; visitors can explore the temple and experience sunrise tours.

Prambanan Temple is a Hindu temple showcasing architecture with towering structures dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma, and visitors can enjoy sunset views and the Ramayana Ballet.

Jomblang Cave is a ginormous cavernous sinkhole that plunges to a considerable depth, offering an unforgettable adventurous experience.

Pindul Cave is a dark karst cave with a slow-flowing underground river, offering activities like river tubing and cliff diving, and featuring rock formations and bat colonies.

Mount Merapi is Indonesia’s most active volcano, offering jeep tours through lava fields and a museum showcasing its eruptions.

Jalan Malioboro is known for its cultural scene, with vendors selling food, handicrafts, and presents.

Taman Sari, also known as the Water Castle or Water Garden, is a beautiful example of Javanese architecture built for the Sultan and his harem to relax, featuring reflecting pools and pavilions.

Mount Merapi is an active volcano and a primary destination for nature lovers seeking activities like 4x4 Jeep rides and witnessing the sunrise.

Timang Beach features wonderful white sands and rugged rock formations, with the main attraction being the incredibly craggy Panang Island just offshore.

The Water Castle (Taman Sari) is the Sultan's pleasure garden with pools and carvings, once used by the Sultan to observe and choose from the ladies bathing.

A beautiful sunrise spot with a view of Mount Merapi and Borobudur covered by fog.

An off-road Jeep tour to explore the aftermath of volcanic eruptions, visiting spots like Museum CA Haraku, Mori Alien Stone and the Kaliadem bunker.

A river offering a rafting experience with stronger currents and views of karst rocks and small waterfalls.

One of the highest waterfalls in Central Java, located inside the national park of Mount Merapi.

A tourist destination at the foot of Mount Mbabu featuring fairy tale-like buildings and rice fields.

A sunrise viewpoint near Borobudur.

The largest Buddhist temple in the world, a popular destination for tourists and pilgrims alike.

A giant stone resulting from the eruption of Mount Merapi.

The most active volcano in Indonesia, featuring breathtaking natural attractions.

A concrete building on the slopes of Mount Merapi, built as an evacuation site during volcanic eruptions.

A 9th-century Buddhist temple located north of Prambanan Temple.

The Ramayana Ballet is a Javanese dance interpretation of an Indian epic poem performed at Prambanan Temple.

Taman Sari, also known as the Water Palace, is a historic bathing complex with remnants of an artificial lake.