Yogyakarta Attractions

With a rich cultural heritage, history and Javanese tradition, Yogyakarta is popularly known as the soul of Java. This city has numerous cultural attractions like Borobudur Temple, the Kraton and Taman Sari.

Some of the other major attractions of the city are Tugu Monument, Affandi Museum, Central Museum Yogyakarta, Plaosan Temples Yogyakarta and Gembira Loka Zoo, to name a few.

Apart from sightseeing, one can also indulge in outdoor activities like trekking, fishing, rafting and hiking. Tourists can enjoy beach activities like swimming and surfing at the Parangtritis beach, Ngobaran beach and Glagah beach that are located in the southern part of the city.

Tourists can shop for some silver work, leather puppets and batik dyed fabric in the markets of Yogyakarta. Music lovers can catch the gamelan music performances in the style of Gamelan Yogyakarta.

For tasting local delicacies like wingko babat, gudeg, kacang, etc., one can visit the Sosrowijayan area of Yogyakarta. The area houses several eateries and restaurants that serve Indonesian as well as Indian and Chinese cuisines.  

Tourists can opt for tours to the nearby cities of Semarang and Solo. One can also plan a tour for a day or two to Bali. All these sightseeing, activities, shopping and excursions, among others, keep tourists busy during their stay in Yogyakarta.