Discover the Biggest Tourist Attraction in Yogyakarta

Indonesia is a country with a rich history and culture, and its tourist attractions reflect this diversity. From ancient temples to stunning beaches, there is something for everyone in Indonesia. Here are five of the most popular tourist attractions in the country:

• Borobudur Temple

Borobudur Temple is the world’s largest Buddhist temple, and it is located in Central Java. The temple was built in the 9th century, and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Borobudur is known for its intricate carvings and its stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

• Prambanan Temple

Prambanan Temple is a Hindu temple complex located in Central Java. The temple was built in the 10th century, and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Prambanan is known for its tall spires and its intricate carvings. It is also popular as a venue for traditional dance performances.

• Tanah Lot Temple

Tanah Lot Temple is a Hindu temple located on a small island off the coast of Bali. The temple was built in the 16th century, and it is a popular tourist destination. Tanah Lot is known for its stunning sunsets and its unique location.

• Ubud

Ubud is a town located in Bali. The town is known for its traditional arts and crafts, and it is a popular destination for yoga and meditation. Ubud is also home to a number of temples and rice paddies.

• Raja Ampat Islands

The Raja Ampat Islands are a group of islands located in West Papua. The islands are known for their stunning beaches, coral reefs, and marine life. The Raja Ampat Islands are a popular destination for diving and snorkeling.

The 7 Biggest Tourist Attraction near Yogyakarta

Keraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat

• Address: Jl. Rotowijayan Blok No. 1, Panembahan, Kecamatan Kraton, Kota Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, Indonesia
• Map: Click here
• Rating: 4.6 (36247)
• Phone: +62 274 373721
• Website:
• Opening hours:
  
  Monday: Closed

  Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

  Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

  Thursday: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

  Friday: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

  Saturday: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

  Sunday: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
• Reviews:
  
  Azlan A. Aziz✭✭✭✭

  2 weeks ago

  Beautifully preserved and maintained facility. Well trained staff. Perhaps a layout of the entire facility can be placed at strategic locations, with an indication “You Are Here” placed on it, so people can be better orientated. Perhaps staff members can take turns at each interesting spot to provide some sort of explanation, especially to those travelling without guides. Apart from that, hats off to the Yogyakarta government for presenting such a historical and cultural icon in a very professional setting.

  AMEGAE✭✭✭✭✭

  2 weeks ago

  An iconic royal palace with long time of history, still now is a one of the famous empire lead by Sultan as descendant of his ancestor who lead this monarchy since before the birth Republic of Indonesia. Now as a special region with many history, culture, and legacy to keep and protect, the royal palace opened to introducing it’s wisdom and show how everything works inside and the secret behind the walls. Entering the palace’s like traveling with time machine to the past, everything and everybody work inside still wearing, talking and do thing like old time though not all of them cuz modernity came like nothing can stop it. Some place was restricted and not allowed to pass or enter consider how sacred and important or historical event that happen long time ago, also for the rituals and ceremonies to welcome honorable guest like royal family,head of the state, prime minister or important guest. Many heritage buildings and equipment well preseved, museum with many collection from different era and how it uses, how they live and what act in their time including anything changes. Remember to follow the rules inside the museum such as not taking picture in certain place, do not touch the collection, no food and drinks inside, keep calm, and keep distance with collection. Inside we will accompanied by royal servant (abdi dalem), they will guide about the place, tell us about what allowed or not and free to ask about the collection or the history, sometimes story telling about their life, job, or family. Huge gate, decorative ornament, javanese architecture, traditional music instrument, artistic items, sacred thing, ceremony and rituals equipment, very detail works of art, quiet, clean, and cerene with many trees and vegetation. To entering the palace, first had to buy a ticket and don’t forget to follow important rules like keep quiet, take off ur hat, don’t use stroller and umbrella and get dress modestly (no need to covering ur hair or head for a women). To access or location beware for the scam that offering by bunch of locals because it’s very easy to reach the location. First, use any transportation u can afford like by online, rent, or public by directing to the location and don’t forget to pay as showing on apps with no extra except if u want to gave some tip then do as u please but if ur driver ask more or act rude then leave. I suggest to came early cuz of weather changing fast, sometimes too hot at noon or raining towards afternoon, so came at 8am considering the place will closed at 2pm and as i remember it’s open from Tuesday to Sunday so they off at Monday. Ticket is selling with different price following kind of tourist, for domestic had to pay IDR.15.000 for adult (13 y above) and IDR.10.000 for kids (below 12 y). For international tourist had to pay IDR.25.000 for adult (13 y above) and IDR.20.000 for kids (below 12 y),after buying ticket we got to wear ribbon as a mark for guest. There’s 3 location at the time to visiting while at the location, namely Kedhaton or The Palace like i mention above, the Wahanarata (Royal Carriage) which is not visiting yet, then The Taman Sari (Royal Leisure Garden). Follow for more updated, Happy holidays.!

  Soudamini Mohapatra✭✭✭✭✭

  4 months ago

  It’s a must visit place in Yogyakarta. The entire complex is beautiful. There is a museum with photograph of the royal weddings and clothes which is interesting to see. There is huge hall in the middle where singers sing and musicians play the traditional instruments throughout the day. In between there is dancing too by the dancers in their traditional attire. The expression on the face and the delicate hand movements is a treat for the eyes. Enjoyed my trip thoroughly.

  Loay✭✭

  5 months ago

  I was excited for this due to many good reviews, but I was disappointed. As soon as we entered there was a huge crowd, watching some sort of an Indonesian dance, that’s I wasn’t able to watch properly. I loved their customes though. I tried to have a walk around the place after, people working there were asking me to take off my hat even the sun was super strong for no reason, I was in the middle of a garden and as far as I know, nothing religious. Most of the places are off limits, so there is literally nothing to see much. I don’t think it was worth my time

  Amira M Kamel✭✭✭✭

  2 months ago

  I like the way everyone is dressing like they’re still living in the past. Even the tour guide I was surprised when the tour guide told us the Sultan was still living there and it became a government job. But the bad thing is they don’t provide English information the place only provides Indonesian language ?? and that was weird because there were many tourists in the place. So, if you have a question you always have to ask the tour guide.