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Best Things to Do
Top 10 Best Things to Do in Special Region of Yogyakarta [2025]
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Prambanan Temple
4.7
/5
280 reviews
6.7
From AU$ 4.63
14.2 km from downtown
Phone +62 274 496401
Address: Jl. Raya Solo - Yogyakarta No.16, Kranggan, Bokoharjo, Kec. Prambanan, Kabupaten Sleman, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55571, Indonesia
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Ancient Hindu architecture showcase
6 temples for Hindu deities & mounts
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Overall, Prambanan doesn't feel as good as Borobudur, and you still need a tour guide. The park is indeed very large, and you can take the tram in the park to travel around different areas.
Prambanan, the largest Hindu temple complex in Southeast Asia, is magnificent. Each tower is engraved with vivid stories and legends. Under the setting sun, it looks even more mysterious and glorious. It is also a great time to take photos and is well worth a visit.
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Ramayana Ballet Purawisata - Jogja
4.7
/5
18 reviews
5.2
From AU$ 22.14
Based on 278 reviews
Mergangsan | 1.3 km from downtown
Phone +62 274 371333
Address: Jl. Brigjen Katamso Jl. Ireda, Keparakan, Kec. Mergangsan, Kota Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55152, Indonesia
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.1 of Night Attractions in Special Region of Yogyakarta
Highlights:
Epic Ramayana in four acts
Epic Indonesian show with effects
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It was my first time watching such a performance, and I loved it!!! The plot was familiar to me because I had learned it when I was in school, and the actors' performances were also wonderful! There were some "breaking the fourth wall" interactions from time to time, I loved it! I took a photo with the leading actors after the performance hehehe
(What made me a little distracted was that I felt that the actor who played Rama was too thin🤣 He was too thin and weak, and it seemed that he couldn't protect Sita, and it was not easy for him to perform that kind of decent momentum (Dan still acted well!))
The Ramayana dance show was very interesting. I think it's something everyone should see at least once. It also included a buffet, which seemed like a good deal, but I was concerned about the hygiene. I gave the address displayed to the taxi driver, but he dropped me off about 400 meters away. It would be helpful if the address or facility name was written correctly. The show itself was very good.
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Taman Sari
4.3
/5
97 reviews
4.5
Based on 3,305 reviews
Kraton | 1.9 km from downtown
Phone +62-274-374500
Address: Patehan, Kraton, Yogyakarta City, Special Region of Yogyakarta 55133, Indonesia
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Unique water palace by architect
Sultan's Royal Garden & Pools
36% positive reviews
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Saya ke sana naik becak dari sekitar keraton 22ribu sudah termasuk taman sari, toko pia, toko batik.Buka setiap hari jam 9 sampai jam 3 sore.tiket masuk murah untuk turis domestik.Disarankan bawa topi dan kipas karena panas sekalu.
The Water Palace in Yogyakarta is small in size but has a unique style. It was once a royal garden, a European-style building, designed and built by the Portuguese. It opens at 9 am and is worth checking out. The Water Palace is close to the Royal Palace and can be reached on foot.
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Kraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat
4.6
/5
75 reviews
4.3
Based on 2,870 reviews
Kraton | 1.1 km from downtown
Phone +62 274 373721
Address: Jl. Rotowijayan Blok No. 1, Panembahan, Kecamatan Kraton, Kota Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Gamelan music & court dance
Royal Cultural Center, 1756
25% positive reviews
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The original royal family, servants and staff still live in the Yogyakarta Sultanate Palace, and they all wear ancient clothes. The palace is located at the end of Malioboro Street. After shopping, you can take an electric tricycle to get there quickly.
The palace is not very large. The architecture is traditional Javanese, European, and Islamic architectural features can also be seen. The main attraction is the ancient gamelan musical instruments. It is said that one set is a relic of the Majapahit Dynasty and the other is from the Demu Kingdom. There is a monument donated by overseas Chinese in the palace. The door opens at 8:30 in the morning. An old man at the ticket office has served the palace for decades and has received many Chinese tourists. Chat with him and get some information.
The ticket is a package ticket, including air tickets, a total of 8RMB. It takes about an hour to visit. From another exit, you can walk or take a tricycle to the water palace.
The Royal Palace of Yogyakarta is the most important part of Yogyakarta's history. There is a lot of history to explore. Part of the palace complex is an open museum that houses various collections belonging to the Sultanate, including various gifts from European kings, replicas of the palace and gamelan heritage, batiks of various patterns, and photos of various activities of the Sultan and Abdul Rahman.
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Yogyakarta Monument
5.0
/5
7 reviews
4.2
Based on 389 reviews
Tugu | 1.7 km from downtown
Address: Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Gowongan, Kec. Jetis, Kota Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55233, Indonesia
Highlights:
Learn Indonesian Independence War history & culture
White spire towers in the Yogyakarta skyline
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Good vibes to have a walk here, lot of traditional food with low cost. Really enjoy the night here
good place. and will be back to here again soon
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