Yogyakarta Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

9th Century Architectural Marvel

My visit to Borobudur Temple in Central Java, Indonesia was eye opening. Located about 1 hours drive to Yogyakarta, it was akin to stepping into a world of ancient wonders. If you have been there, you would agree that this massive temple, built over 1,000 years ago, is truly a breathtaking architectural marvel. And beyond just being a pretty sight, the rich cultural heritage and history makes this a must see for anyone visiting the Yogyakarta region. Currently (as of March 2024), we can now have full access to the temple structure but there is a daily limit of 1,200 visitors. I highly recommend getting the Temple Guided Tour ticket from Trip.com, as opposed to the Borobudur Temple Tickets, as having a guide that explains a brief history of the temple, the carvings on the wall, the religious context etc makes a world of difference. Having made you way there, wouldn’t you want to also go up the temple structure (up the the 9th level)? Also, you get a free pair of sandals when you join the full tour! #WinHKFlight #winhkflight I want to travel to Hong Kong to experience its vibrant city life, delicious cuisine, and breathtaking skyline. From bustling markets to the multitude of shopping malls, Hong Kong offers a perfect blend of culture, history, and modernity that I can't wait to explore.

Borobudur Temple, Yogyakarta

Located on the island of Java, the magnificent Borobudur temple is the world's largest Buddhist monument with 504 Buddha stupas, an ancient site widely considered to be one of the world's seven wonders. Borobudur is a Unesco World Heritage site! Heaven on Earth indeed, one feels blessed and relieves all the tension when you are up there, the feeling of Nirvana.

Catch buddha at sunrise, nature, hidden ones

Should you chance upon the opportuntity to be one of the 1200 allowed to enter the top of this temple, you should really visit. There is nature views to enjoy right at the top and also the chance to see hidden buddha under the stupa. No wonder it is a popular attraction. located at borobudur temple Jl. Badrawati, Kw. Candi Borobudur, Borobudur, Kec. Borobudur, Kabupaten Magelang, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia

Captivated by the Ancient Architecture

Borobudur is the largest Buddhist temple in the world, located on the island of Central Java. This temple was built in the ninth century AD. At that time, Indonesia was still a Buddhist kingdom (Syailendra dynasty). The temple was built to serve as a place of worship for Buddhists. Seen from above, Borobudur looks like a large Mandala, representing the human journey from reincarnation (samsara) to nirvana (nirvana). The Borobudur Temple has 9 floors (6 square terraces and 3 circular terraces). This terraced world is divided into three levels: Kamadhatu (the lowest is the world of desire), Rupadhatu (the middle is the real world) and Arupadhatu (the circular platform is the world of spirit). The platform of Borobudur Temple is higher and smaller. There are also four staircases in four sections (east, south, west, north). Borobudur consists of 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues. There is a main pagoda in the highest upper part, surrounded by 72 pagodas #celebratewithtrip #indonesia #urbanexplorer

Getting There - Yogyakarta , One of a must place to go while you are in Indonesia . Lots of history to learn and exciting activities to do . Attractions - The biggest Buddhist Hindu Temple Hotels - affordable hotels hostel around the area . #awesomepic Food & Restaurants - variety of good food Shopping - everything is very cheap #

Traveling in the Candi Prambanan was really an experience as it gave me a treasured expereince of visiting a UNESCO world heritage site that feature Indonesian. Hindus culture and architecture. Definitely a must see in Yogyakarta. The location of this temple is approximately 30 minutes from the city center. Entrance fee is US$ 18 for adult foreigner. Half for foreign student showing their student card. Local tourist is much cheaper. The site is particularly impressive during the full moon time, seen from the other site. The site where we watch the Ramayana ballet. With special lighting, the Candis is beautifully back dropping the dance, through out. Happy vacation #bucketlistreboot #passionpassport #gooutside #staycation #campingglamping #urbanexplorer #nationalpark #vacation

Catching Sunset with views of Merapi & Temple

Beautiful place with great ambience and priceless atmosphere… #staycation #suwatu #templeofheaven #merapimount #summervacation

One Fine Day at the Biggest Hindu Temple in South East Asia

Lies in the same province of Borobudur temple, Prambanan is another magnificent temple the you can visit when you are in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The temple was recognised as UNESCO world heritage in 1991. I bet you will be mesmerised once you arrive at the masterpiece of the Hindu culture of the ninth century. The admission ticket to this temple is quite cheap for local (IDR.48,000), while international tourist should pay IDR.348,000 (around US$.24). #temple #culture #indonesia

Subterranean Oasis

#wheretogo #jogja Address: Patehan, Kecamatan Kraton, Kota Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55133 Price: 15k IDR, for the whole of Taman Sari Points to note: This place is just the bathing house of Taman Sari. Look at the map to figure out the rest of the locations to visit in Taman Sari. There are many rooms and floors to visit in each building so be sure to explore thoroughly for maximum experience. Personal thoughts: This place was so pretty and grand for a bathing house. And it is something that i’ve never seen anywhere else in the world before! It’s definitely worth visiting.

Taman sari Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta Indonesia has a lot of history. Not only natural attractions but also many historical tours. Many historical relics are still preserved in this Student City. If you've been to Yogyakarta, you haven't finished if you haven't visited the Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat Palace. And visiting the Yogyakarta Palace is also not complete if you haven't stopped at Taman Sari Yogyakarta. Taman Sari Yogyakarta was once a water park belonging to the Yogyakarta Palace. And now, you can see the building that is still standing strong. Taman Sari Yogyakarta is a cultural heritage of the Yogyakarta Palace, which was built during the reign of Sri Sultan HB I, in 1758. The tourists can climb the Tamansari tower so they can enjoy the view from above, can see the scenery with relief, observe the two ponds in the north and south. In the tower there is a window with bars made of pristine wood that has not been replaced since the first time the tower was built. From above, tourists can also see the houses of residents located in the vicinity which were previously orchards. #passionpassport

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Always wanted to visit this one. As it's expected it feels magical somehow. I like it very much. The guide explanation is superb, you pay as you wish but please pay them enough. They take photos too! Knew the great spot. #passionpassport

Water Castle@Yogyakarta

Location - Patehan, Kraton, Special Region of Yogyakarta City, Indonesia PC:55133 Getting There - A mere 15minutes walk from Kraton or paying additional small fees for rickshaw services if too tired to walk under the sun😁 Attractions - The main purpose to visit Taman Sari Water Castle is due to the architectural design of the site. Fellow historians or those who love history, the old building holds a lot of stories and tales behind the remaining ruins that perhaps may create the nostalgic atmosphere to some with its charms(at least I felt it though😄). #travellater #travelinspiration #travelphotography #travelwithgeo #wanderlust #yogyakarta #indonesia

Destructive Remnants of Merapi Volcano 🌋

Visiting Museum Omahku Memoriku at Mount Merapi provided me with a peek into the lives of locals during the 2010 Merapi Volcanic Eruption. It revealed the true destructive nature and devastating impact that Mt Merapi can cause when it erupts. The museum is hosted in a typical Javanese house that had been damaged by the 2010 eruption. Immediately, you can see that only about 60% of the house survived the devastation. The exhibits in the museum blended personal artifacts, photographs, and personal narratives, painting a vivid picture of both the tragedy of those living in the shadow of Mount Merapi. I found the half melted clock that stopped at 12:30,m and fused with volcanic ash, the most iconic. It showed the exact time where disaster struck the occupants of the house. #WinHKFlight #winhkflight To me, Hong Kong is a place that offers an eclectic mix of culture, outdoors, nightlife, food and history! I want to travel to Hong Kong to visit Ocean Park, Giant Buddha, take the Ngongping 360 cable car and...so much more!

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

Mount Merapi the gorgeous nature

the best time to go to Merapi is during early morning. take sunrise package & go out as early as 3am from malioboro. it will be worth it & you will not regret. the proce is 200K rupiah per pax. love the view. you can stop by at stonehenge for photos. 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

Mount Merapi Lava Tour@Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Location - North of Yogyakarta in Central Java, Indonesia. Getting There - Sign up for any Jeep Merapi Lava tour in Yogyakarta would be the easiest way without any need to worry about the round trip transportation and the time of departure; all will be included and explained in the package.😎 Attractions - This tour is specially made for us to enjoy the impressive sunrise view on one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia. Besides, trying this lava tour will exposed you to the damages, lava streams and big stones after the major eruption in 2010. Might as well visit the Merapi Museum that displays the leftovers found after the eruption as a remembrance of the moment especially the clock that stopped the time when the eruption came by. Happy travel peeps!🤗 #travellater #travelinspiration #travelphotography #travelwithgeo #wanderlust #mountmerapi #yogyakarta #indonesia

The heart of Jogja City 🌆❤️

Google "things to do in Yogyakarta" and I am sure that Jalan Malioboro would come up. Indeed, when I visited this street in March 2024, I found Jalan Malioboro to be akin to a bustling artery that pulsated within the heart of the city. Jalan Malioboro is like the main shopping street of the city. Strolling down the nicely paved pedestrian walkway, you come across many clothing, food and souvenir shops (if you have been here, you would know that continous stretch of pedestrian walkway is hard to come by, much less one that is so wide and nicely maintained). Passing by Roti Boy, I couldn't help but get my hands on oen of those coffee buns that smelled so heavenly. Another interesting sight along this street is the iconic horse carts/ carraiges that ply along the road. The iconic horse carts offered a nostalgic journey through the bustling streets, evoking a sense of old-world charm amidst modernity. We also chanced upon a night bazaar (called Teras Malioboro 2) where we found a lot of small shops selling handicrafts, local wares, t-shirts and other souvenirs. At the back, there was a food market where families were seated enjoying dinner together. It was probably especially busy when we visited as they had just broke fast. So indeed, I think every tourist visiting Jogja should come to Jalan Malioboro and visit the heart of the city! #WinHKFlight #winhkflight To me, Hong Kong is a city that has so much to offer - culture, outdoors, nightlife, food and history! I want to travel to Hong Kong to visit Kowloon West Cultural Park, go shopping at Tung Chung City Outlets, eat some Bo Lo Buns at a local cafe eatery and...so much more!

Gelato Dreams on Malioboro Street

Location: Malio Gelato Jl. Malioboro No.129A, Sosromenduran, Gedong Tengen, Kota Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55271, Indonesia In Malioboro's bustling embrace, Alone with gelato, a tranquil space. Peach Yogurt's tang and Roasted Almond's grace, Time suspended in a flavorful chase. Afternoons linger, moments unfold, Gelato in hand, stories untold. Malioboro's charm, a tale to be told, Two flavors dance, a symphony bold. Peach Yogurt whispers of sun-kissed delight, Roasted Almond's warmth, a comforting sight. In solitude's embrace, everything feels right, Gelato and time, harmonizing in flight. Amidst the mundane, a sweet escape, Gelato in hand, dreams take shape. Malioboro's melody, a memory to drape, A serene afternoon, a masterpiece to tape. #2023travel #2023trip #2023travelwish #gelato

Malioboro Street, Jogjakarta

#wecreate Malioboro Street is a shopper's paradise, offering a wide array of goods and an immersive cultural experience. The street is lined with shops, boutiques, and stalls selling a diverse range of products, including batik clothing, handicrafts, traditional snacks, and souvenirs. It's a great place to shop for unique gifts or mementos that reflect the local Javanese culture. One of the highlights of Malioboro Street is the lively atmosphere. The street is always abuzz with activity, especially in the evenings when street performers, musicians, and food vendors come to life. You can enjoy the sounds of traditional Javanese music, savor local delicacies, and witness the vibrant street life of Yogyakarta. #mytripvlog#urbanexplorer#tripblazers#awesomepic#summervacation#2023travelwish#jogja##wonderfulindonesia

Malioboro Night car free day

Disepanjang jalan Malioboro jika dimalam hari mulai pukul 18.00 sampai pukul 22.00 dilakukan penutupan jalan untuk kendaraan bermotor atau car free day. Maka dari itu banyak pengujung yang datang untuk sekedar jalan jalan dan menikmati waktu malam hari diseputaran jalan malioboro yogyakarta. Banyak tempat menarik untuk dikunjungi dan beberapa aktifitas seperti music tradisional dan juka tarian tradisional. Anda juga bisa menemukan banyak oleh oleh dan souvenirs disana. Terkenal dengan harga yang murah. Semoga informasi ini berguna. Cheers 😁 #urbanexplorer #tripblazers #mytripvlog #fallingforfall