- Borobudur TempleReligious sites
Massive 9th-century Buddhist temple with intricate stone carvings
- Prambanan TempleReligious sites
Towering Hindu temple complex with three main sanctuaries
- Taman Sari Water CastleHistoric
18th-century royal palace with water gardens and pools
- Sultan's Palace (Kraton)Historic
Living royal palace with traditional Javanese architecture
- Rice TerracesNature
Emerald green paddies perfect for sunrise walks
- Mount Merapi ViewpointViewpoints
Active volcano with hiking trails and panoramic views
- Malioboro StreetMarkets
Main tourist street with shops, cafes, and street energy
- Candi Sewu TempleReligious sites
8th-century Buddhist temple complex with thousands of stones
- Ramayana Ballet VenueCulture
Open-air performance of ancient Hindu epic with amazing backdrop
- Gembira Loka ZooLandmarks
Yogyakarta's riverside city zoo, open since 1956, an easy family half-day on the east side of town.
- Sonobudoyo MuseumMuseums
The classic Javanese culture museum on the north Alun-Alun near the Kraton, with batik, keris and nightly wayang kulit shows.
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