18 Top Tourist Spots in Yogyakarta
Introducing 18 tourist spots in Yogyakarta city, Prambanan, and Borobudur
1) Malioboro Street
The downtown area in the center of Yogyakarta city
Many hotels, restaurants, and souvenir shops are gathered here
Taxis, andongs (horse-drawn carriages), and becak (bicycles and motorbikes with seats) are easily available
Shuttle buses also operate
2) Tamansari
Remains of a villa near the Yogyakarta Royal Palace
Also known as the "Water Palace"
There are surprisingly many things to see
3) Kraton (Yogyakarta Royal Palace)
The royal family still lives here
Part of the temple is open to the public and can be visited
1) Prambanan Temple Ruins
Indonesia's largest Hindu temple, "Prambanan Temple" " and several surrounding temples are collectively called the "Prambanan Temple Complex."
The complex is made up of Hindu and Buddhist temples, and symbolizes the harmony of the two religions.
2) Sewu, Bublah, and Lumbung Temples
Buddhist temples that make up the complex
Located on the same grounds as Prambanan Temple
Sewu Temple means "a thousand temples," and is relatively large and impressive
Bublah and Lumbung Temples are located between Prambanan Temple and Sewu Temple, and are smaller in scale
3) Prambanan Museum
An archaeological museum located on the same grounds as Prambanan Temple
Displays artifacts discovered in the surrounding area, and hosts mini-theater performances
4) Ramayana Theater
After sunset, a Ramayana dance show is held at the theater on the premises
From 7:30 p.m. for about 2 hours, 1 hour performance
VIP seat tickets include snacks and drinks
5) Praosan Temple
A Buddhist temple in the countryside
Its architecture also incorporates Hindu elements
6) Boko Hill
A famous sunset spot in Prambanan
It is called Kraton Ratu Boko, and ruins remain
7) Ijo Temple
A temple on a hill like Boko Hill
8) Kalasan, Sambisari, and Sari Temples
In addition to Praosan Temple, the temples around Prambanan Temple are also famous, including Kalasan Temple, Sambisari Temple, and Sari Temple
〈Borobudur〉
1) Borobudur Temple
One of the three major Buddhist ruins in the world
Registered as a World Heritage Site as the Borobudur Temple Complex along with Pawon and Mendut Temples
2) Borobudur Temple Museum
Borobudur Temple Museum Various materials related to the Lobudur Temple are on display
Many excavated items have not yet been restored
3) Samudraraksa Museum
The replica ship "Samuduraraksa", built based on the ship relief painted on the Borobudur Temple, is on display
4) Tagi Hill
A hill within the Borobudur Temple grounds
You can see the Borobudur Temple buried in the jungle
5) Pawon and Mendut Temples
Buddhist temples that make up the ruins
Located in a straight line with the Borobudur Temple
6) Pawon Luwak Coffee
A luwak coffee shop right next to Pawon Temple
Enjoy delicious luwak coffee at an affordable price
7) Stembu Hill
Another sunrise spot at Borobudur
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