What to do there?
What to do there?
Yogyakarta has many exciting outdoor activities to offer travellers who visit here for a fun holiday with their loved ones such as partner, family and group of friends. If you are bored of floating at the usual waterparks, try cave tubing along the lazy river of Goa Pindul in Gunung Kidul. Feast your eyes on the beauty of the stalactites and stalagmite rock formations carved on the walls over hundreds of years ago, some with special attributes such as the 4th largest stalactite in the world. Adrenaline junkies can try and take a leap of faith off a six-metre tree trunk into a lagoon here in Gunung Kidul too.
Other than that, discover caving in Langse Cave that is about 750 metres in length where explorers will be greeted with a stony pathway surrounded by vegetation zones. There is a natural spring water in the cave that is also refreshing for a peaceful meditation session. Another cave where you can visit here is Goa Jomblang, where you can experience abseiling down to one of nature’s most spectacular views.
Feeling adventurous? Get on an off-road trip to visit one of the most active volcanoes in Asia, Mount Merapi. Take on Mount Merapi Lava Tour and explore the trails by trekking to see abandoned villages that were affected by the eruption of the Mount Merapi volcano back in 2010. There is a museum built to commemorate the victims of eruption here too. Aside from the volcano scenery, you can also check out sand mining activity here as well. Travellers can option for either the sunrise lava tour or night lava tour for this activity.
For foodies, brace yourself as there is a long list of food hunting spots in Yogyakarta where you can try. Javanese meals are known to be spicy and they often eat their main dish with ‘sambal’, a type of hot sauce. Waroeng SS Spesial Sambal is one of the popular places to visit and try the variety of hot sauce offered here in Indonesia. If you wish to go food hunting and find local delicacies, head to places like Alun-Alun Kidul, Prawirotaman Street and Kota Gede or Old Town area.
Other than that, discover caving in Langse Cave that is about 750 metres in length where explorers will be greeted with a stony pathway surrounded by vegetation zones. There is a natural spring water in the cave that is also refreshing for a peaceful meditation session. Another cave where you can visit here is Goa Jomblang, where you can experience abseiling down to one of nature’s most spectacular views.
Feeling adventurous? Get on an off-road trip to visit one of the most active volcanoes in Asia, Mount Merapi. Take on Mount Merapi Lava Tour and explore the trails by trekking to see abandoned villages that were affected by the eruption of the Mount Merapi volcano back in 2010. There is a museum built to commemorate the victims of eruption here too. Aside from the volcano scenery, you can also check out sand mining activity here as well. Travellers can option for either the sunrise lava tour or night lava tour for this activity.
For foodies, brace yourself as there is a long list of food hunting spots in Yogyakarta where you can try. Javanese meals are known to be spicy and they often eat their main dish with ‘sambal’, a type of hot sauce. Waroeng SS Spesial Sambal is one of the popular places to visit and try the variety of hot sauce offered here in Indonesia. If you wish to go food hunting and find local delicacies, head to places like Alun-Alun Kidul, Prawirotaman Street and Kota Gede or Old Town area.
What to see there?
What to see there?
If Jakarta is Java’s financial and industrial powerhouse, Yogyakarta is the homely city, it is the soul. Being the center to the island’s artistic and intellectual heritage, Yogyakarta is where the Javanese language is at its purest, the arts at their brightest and its traditions at their most visible. For exciting cultural exploration opportunities, here is where you will get them.
Take trails to discover the many temples to see various culture and religion. From Buddhist temples such as the majestic Borobudur Temple or Hindu temples like the scenic Prambanan Temple, Yogyakarta is a city filled with world-famous cultural sights and it has interestingly become one of the favourite cultural destinations in Southeast Asia.
Interestingly, the Special Region of Yogyakarta was once the center of the Javanese-Hindu-Buddhist territory known as Kingdom of Mataram. With history traced back from the early 8th century, Yogyakarta is filled with interesting museums, galleries, heritage sites and monuments that will surely be loved by many history buffs!
Must-visit heritage sights include Keraton Yogyakarta Palace and Taman Sari Water Castle. Take museum trips to Jogja National Museum for contemporary arts or check out Museum Batik Yogyakarta for traditional Batik artworks. The people of Jogja is known to be creative. Despite displaying various art influences, most of the art seen proves that traditional techniques are still being well preserved. To see the other side of Jogja’s art, a visit to Affandi Museum will let you see displays of modern artworks from various young local artists. Occasionally, art events and exhibitions are held here too.
Yogyakarta is also famous for its hidden gems and nature. Explore Kalibiru National Park and find the famous tree top view photo spot to get great views of nature. The shoreline of Yogyakarta is adjacent to the Indian Ocean on the south, which makes it home to numerous secret beaches offering unspoiled tropical beauty. Some scenic nature sights worth visiting for a peaceful escape including Jogan Beach, Siung Beach, Wediombo Beach and Sri Gethuk Waterfall. Explore the beautiful Timang Beach to see waves crashing up to your height and get on a gondola maneuvered by the locals to get to the main massive rock where travellers can enjoy a wide view of the Indian Ocean.
The most interesting part of the city of Yogyakarta is the atmosphere of the evening. It is lively at some touristy areas like Alun-Alun Kidul where you can watch performances by the street buskers and be entertained by the local karaoke sessions. Most parts of Jogja are known to be calm and peaceful, which makes it lovely to spend it at Bukit Bintang to dine with a view of the sunset from top of the hill. Bukit Bintang Yogyakarta is also known for its starry night views. Before ending your trip in the lovely city of Jogja, be sure to shop for some local souvenirs like Batik and local Javanese crafts at the famous Malioboro Street where you can also test your bargaining skills.
Take trails to discover the many temples to see various culture and religion. From Buddhist temples such as the majestic Borobudur Temple or Hindu temples like the scenic Prambanan Temple, Yogyakarta is a city filled with world-famous cultural sights and it has interestingly become one of the favourite cultural destinations in Southeast Asia.
Interestingly, the Special Region of Yogyakarta was once the center of the Javanese-Hindu-Buddhist territory known as Kingdom of Mataram. With history traced back from the early 8th century, Yogyakarta is filled with interesting museums, galleries, heritage sites and monuments that will surely be loved by many history buffs!
Must-visit heritage sights include Keraton Yogyakarta Palace and Taman Sari Water Castle. Take museum trips to Jogja National Museum for contemporary arts or check out Museum Batik Yogyakarta for traditional Batik artworks. The people of Jogja is known to be creative. Despite displaying various art influences, most of the art seen proves that traditional techniques are still being well preserved. To see the other side of Jogja’s art, a visit to Affandi Museum will let you see displays of modern artworks from various young local artists. Occasionally, art events and exhibitions are held here too.
Yogyakarta is also famous for its hidden gems and nature. Explore Kalibiru National Park and find the famous tree top view photo spot to get great views of nature. The shoreline of Yogyakarta is adjacent to the Indian Ocean on the south, which makes it home to numerous secret beaches offering unspoiled tropical beauty. Some scenic nature sights worth visiting for a peaceful escape including Jogan Beach, Siung Beach, Wediombo Beach and Sri Gethuk Waterfall. Explore the beautiful Timang Beach to see waves crashing up to your height and get on a gondola maneuvered by the locals to get to the main massive rock where travellers can enjoy a wide view of the Indian Ocean.
The most interesting part of the city of Yogyakarta is the atmosphere of the evening. It is lively at some touristy areas like Alun-Alun Kidul where you can watch performances by the street buskers and be entertained by the local karaoke sessions. Most parts of Jogja are known to be calm and peaceful, which makes it lovely to spend it at Bukit Bintang to dine with a view of the sunset from top of the hill. Bukit Bintang Yogyakarta is also known for its starry night views. Before ending your trip in the lovely city of Jogja, be sure to shop for some local souvenirs like Batik and local Javanese crafts at the famous Malioboro Street where you can also test your bargaining skills.
When is the best time to go there?
When is the best time to go there?
March - October
Who should I travel with?
Who should I travel with?
Solo , Couple , Friends , Family , Group
What to eat?
What to eat?
Gudeg, Rujak Es Krim, Bakso, Tempe, Leker, Satay, Nasi Uduk, Soto
Where to eat?
Where to eat?
Rumah Makan (restaurant), Street markets, Prawirotaman Street, Malioboro Street, Kota Gede (Old Town)
Useful local terms
Useful local terms
- Selamat Pagi = Good morning
- Selamat Siang = Good afternoon
- Selamat malam = Good night
- Apa kabar? = How are you? – Kabar baik: I’m good
- Yes/no = Ia/ Tidak
- Ada/tidak ada = There is/There is not
- Buka/tutup: Open/close
- Harga = Price
- Berapa harganya? = How much does it cost?
- Harganya mahal = Price is expensive
- Boleh/bisa: Sure / can.
- Lebih murah bisa? = Could it be cheaper?
- Mahal sakali = Very expensive!
- Sampai jumpa lagi = See you again
- Selamat jalan = Have a safe journey
- Terima kasih = Thank you
- Sama Sama = You are welcome
Explore Special Region of Yogyakarta, a province in Indonesia uniquely known for its historical attractions, cultural heritage and remarkable tourism sights.
Explore Special Region of Yogyakarta, a province in Indonesia uniquely known for its historical attractions, cultural heritage and remarkable tourism sights.
What to do there?
What to do there?
Yogyakarta has many exciting outdoor activities to offer travellers who visit here for a fun holiday with their loved ones such as partner, family and group of friends. If you are bored of floating at the usual waterparks, try cave tubing along the lazy river of Goa Pindul in Gunung Kidul. Feast your eyes on the beauty of the stalactites and stalagmite rock formations carved on the walls over hundreds of years ago, some with special attributes such as the 4th largest stalactite in the world. Adrenaline junkies can try and take a leap of faith off a six-metre tree trunk into a lagoon here in Gunung Kidul too.
Other than that, discover caving in Langse Cave that is about 750 metres in length where explorers will be greeted with a stony pathway surrounded by vegetation zones. There is a natural spring water in the cave that is also refreshing for a peaceful meditation session. Another cave where you can visit here is Goa Jomblang, where you can experience abseiling down to one of nature’s most spectacular views.
Feeling adventurous? Get on an off-road trip to visit one of the most active volcanoes in Asia, Mount Merapi. Take on Mount Merapi Lava Tour and explore the trails by trekking to see abandoned villages that were affected by the eruption of the Mount Merapi volcano back in 2010. There is a museum built to commemorate the victims of eruption here too. Aside from the volcano scenery, you can also check out sand mining activity here as well. Travellers can option for either the sunrise lava tour or night lava tour for this activity.
For foodies, brace yourself as there is a long list of food hunting spots in Yogyakarta where you can try. Javanese meals are known to be spicy and they often eat their main dish with ‘sambal’, a type of hot sauce. Waroeng SS Spesial Sambal is one of the popular places to visit and try the variety of hot sauce offered here in Indonesia. If you wish to go food hunting and find local delicacies, head to places like Alun-Alun Kidul, Prawirotaman Street and Kota Gede or Old Town area.
Other than that, discover caving in Langse Cave that is about 750 metres in length where explorers will be greeted with a stony pathway surrounded by vegetation zones. There is a natural spring water in the cave that is also refreshing for a peaceful meditation session. Another cave where you can visit here is Goa Jomblang, where you can experience abseiling down to one of nature’s most spectacular views.
Feeling adventurous? Get on an off-road trip to visit one of the most active volcanoes in Asia, Mount Merapi. Take on Mount Merapi Lava Tour and explore the trails by trekking to see abandoned villages that were affected by the eruption of the Mount Merapi volcano back in 2010. There is a museum built to commemorate the victims of eruption here too. Aside from the volcano scenery, you can also check out sand mining activity here as well. Travellers can option for either the sunrise lava tour or night lava tour for this activity.
For foodies, brace yourself as there is a long list of food hunting spots in Yogyakarta where you can try. Javanese meals are known to be spicy and they often eat their main dish with ‘sambal’, a type of hot sauce. Waroeng SS Spesial Sambal is one of the popular places to visit and try the variety of hot sauce offered here in Indonesia. If you wish to go food hunting and find local delicacies, head to places like Alun-Alun Kidul, Prawirotaman Street and Kota Gede or Old Town area.
What to see there?
What to see there?
If Jakarta is Java’s financial and industrial powerhouse, Yogyakarta is the homely city, it is the soul. Being the center to the island’s artistic and intellectual heritage, Yogyakarta is where the Javanese language is at its purest, the arts at their brightest and its traditions at their most visible. For exciting cultural exploration opportunities, here is where you will get them.
Take trails to discover the many temples to see various culture and religion. From Buddhist temples such as the majestic Borobudur Temple or Hindu temples like the scenic Prambanan Temple, Yogyakarta is a city filled with world-famous cultural sights and it has interestingly become one of the favourite cultural destinations in Southeast Asia.
Interestingly, the Special Region of Yogyakarta was once the center of the Javanese-Hindu-Buddhist territory known as Kingdom of Mataram. With history traced back from the early 8th century, Yogyakarta is filled with interesting museums, galleries, heritage sites and monuments that will surely be loved by many history buffs!
Must-visit heritage sights include Keraton Yogyakarta Palace and Taman Sari Water Castle. Take museum trips to Jogja National Museum for contemporary arts or check out Museum Batik Yogyakarta for traditional Batik artworks. The people of Jogja is known to be creative. Despite displaying various art influences, most of the art seen proves that traditional techniques are still being well preserved. To see the other side of Jogja’s art, a visit to Affandi Museum will let you see displays of modern artworks from various young local artists. Occasionally, art events and exhibitions are held here too.
Yogyakarta is also famous for its hidden gems and nature. Explore Kalibiru National Park and find the famous tree top view photo spot to get great views of nature. The shoreline of Yogyakarta is adjacent to the Indian Ocean on the south, which makes it home to numerous secret beaches offering unspoiled tropical beauty. Some scenic nature sights worth visiting for a peaceful escape including Jogan Beach, Siung Beach, Wediombo Beach and Sri Gethuk Waterfall. Explore the beautiful Timang Beach to see waves crashing up to your height and get on a gondola maneuvered by the locals to get to the main massive rock where travellers can enjoy a wide view of the Indian Ocean.
The most interesting part of the city of Yogyakarta is the atmosphere of the evening. It is lively at some touristy areas like Alun-Alun Kidul where you can watch performances by the street buskers and be entertained by the local karaoke sessions. Most parts of Jogja are known to be calm and peaceful, which makes it lovely to spend it at Bukit Bintang to dine with a view of the sunset from top of the hill. Bukit Bintang Yogyakarta is also known for its starry night views. Before ending your trip in the lovely city of Jogja, be sure to shop for some local souvenirs like Batik and local Javanese crafts at the famous Malioboro Street where you can also test your bargaining skills.
Take trails to discover the many temples to see various culture and religion. From Buddhist temples such as the majestic Borobudur Temple or Hindu temples like the scenic Prambanan Temple, Yogyakarta is a city filled with world-famous cultural sights and it has interestingly become one of the favourite cultural destinations in Southeast Asia.
Interestingly, the Special Region of Yogyakarta was once the center of the Javanese-Hindu-Buddhist territory known as Kingdom of Mataram. With history traced back from the early 8th century, Yogyakarta is filled with interesting museums, galleries, heritage sites and monuments that will surely be loved by many history buffs!
Must-visit heritage sights include Keraton Yogyakarta Palace and Taman Sari Water Castle. Take museum trips to Jogja National Museum for contemporary arts or check out Museum Batik Yogyakarta for traditional Batik artworks. The people of Jogja is known to be creative. Despite displaying various art influences, most of the art seen proves that traditional techniques are still being well preserved. To see the other side of Jogja’s art, a visit to Affandi Museum will let you see displays of modern artworks from various young local artists. Occasionally, art events and exhibitions are held here too.
Yogyakarta is also famous for its hidden gems and nature. Explore Kalibiru National Park and find the famous tree top view photo spot to get great views of nature. The shoreline of Yogyakarta is adjacent to the Indian Ocean on the south, which makes it home to numerous secret beaches offering unspoiled tropical beauty. Some scenic nature sights worth visiting for a peaceful escape including Jogan Beach, Siung Beach, Wediombo Beach and Sri Gethuk Waterfall. Explore the beautiful Timang Beach to see waves crashing up to your height and get on a gondola maneuvered by the locals to get to the main massive rock where travellers can enjoy a wide view of the Indian Ocean.
The most interesting part of the city of Yogyakarta is the atmosphere of the evening. It is lively at some touristy areas like Alun-Alun Kidul where you can watch performances by the street buskers and be entertained by the local karaoke sessions. Most parts of Jogja are known to be calm and peaceful, which makes it lovely to spend it at Bukit Bintang to dine with a view of the sunset from top of the hill. Bukit Bintang Yogyakarta is also known for its starry night views. Before ending your trip in the lovely city of Jogja, be sure to shop for some local souvenirs like Batik and local Javanese crafts at the famous Malioboro Street where you can also test your bargaining skills.
When is the best time to go there?
When is the best time to go there?
March - October
Who should I travel with?
Who should I travel with?
Solo , Couple , Friends , Family , Group
What to eat?
What to eat?
Gudeg, Rujak Es Krim, Bakso, Tempe, Leker, Satay, Nasi Uduk, Soto
Where to eat?
Where to eat?
Rumah Makan (restaurant), Street markets, Prawirotaman Street, Malioboro Street, Kota Gede (Old Town)
Useful local terms
Useful local terms
- Selamat Pagi = Good morning
- Selamat Siang = Good afternoon
- Selamat malam = Good night
- Apa kabar? = How are you? – Kabar baik: I’m good
- Yes/no = Ia/ Tidak
- Ada/tidak ada = There is/There is not
- Buka/tutup: Open/close
- Harga = Price
- Berapa harganya? = How much does it cost?
- Harganya mahal = Price is expensive
- Boleh/bisa: Sure / can.
- Lebih murah bisa? = Could it be cheaper?
- Mahal sakali = Very expensive!
- Sampai jumpa lagi = See you again
- Selamat jalan = Have a safe journey
- Terima kasih = Thank you
- Sama Sama = You are welcome
