Famous Tourist Attractions in Yogyakarta

Famous Tourist Attractions in Jogja Must Visit

Yogyakarta is one of the tourist destination cities in Indonesia which is visited by many foreign tourists. Directly adjacent to the southern Central Java province, Yogyakarta has many interesting tourist attractions. What are the tourist attractions in Yogyakarta that must be visited? The following are the recommendations.

1. Borobudur Temple

BorobudurTemple, located in Magelang, is one of the prima donnas around Yogyakarta. Famous to various parts of the world, Borobudur Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in the world. Located about 40 KM from Yogyakarta, Borobudur Temple is still visited by monks on pilgrimage because Borobudur Temple is a model monument of the universe which is a holy place.

To be able to enter the Borobudur Temple area, you are required to use a sarong that will be lent at the entrance of Borobudur Temple. Borobudur Temple is a temple that has the most relief and Buddha statue in the world. Even though it is not in Jogja, Borobudur Temple is always visited by tourists visiting Jogja.

2. Prambanan Temple

Prambanan Temple is one of the tourist attractions in Yogyakarta that must be visited because Prambanan Temple is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia. In addition, Prambanan Temple is also decorated with reliefs carved around the temple and tells the story of Ramayana and Krishnayana. Prambanan Temple is located around 17 KM from the Yogyakarta city center. If you don't bring a private vehicle, to reach Prambanan Temple you can simply take a bus and get off at the Prambanan stop, it is very easy to reach Prambanan Temple.

3. Malioboro Street

Malioboro is the name of a street in Yogyakarta. Malioboro Street is very famous and has become one of the tourist attractions in Yogyakarta that must be visited, even to take pictures on the Malioboro Street marker, we often have to queue up first. The name Malioboro Street is derived from Sanskrit and has the meaning of a bouquet of flowers. What makes Malioboro Street so famous?

Malioboro Street offers an endless shopping and culinary experience. During the day, along Jalan Malioboro you will find lots of sellers of clothes, bags, sandals, key chains, handicrafts, batik, accessories, and other unique items that can be bought at low prices. Whereas at night, you will find lots of sellers of Yogyakarta traditional food along Malioboro Street.

The thing that I like the most on Jalan Malioboro is that there are some people who dress uniquely, for example dressing like soldiers, pocong, zombies, and others. We can take pictures with them at voluntary costs.

4. Parangtritis Beach

Parangtritis Beach is the most famous beach in Yogyakarta, so Parangtritis Beach is worth mentioning as one of the tourist attractions in Yogyakarta that must be visited. Located about 25 KM south of the city center of Yogyakarta, Parangtritis Beach is a beach located on the edge of the Indian Ocean so that it has the characteristics of large and strong waves and currents. The uniqueness of Parangtritis Beach is the existence of sand dunes called dunes around the coast. If you want a different experience, you can try playing paragliding at Bukit Parangndog, Parangtritis Beach.

5. Yogyakarta Palace

Yogyakarta Palace is one of the tourist attractions in Yogyakarta that is crowded. The Yogyakarta Palace is a historic building of the Sultanate of Yogyakarta which is inhabited by the Sultan and his family. Besides being able to enjoy the architecture of the ancient empire, you can also visit the museum which has a collection of items from the Sultanate of Yogyakarta, some of which are gifts from the king of Europe. If you want to come visit these tourist attractions, come a bit early because the Yogyakarta Palace is open from 8 am to 2 pm only.

6. Jomblang Cave

Jomblang Cave is a tourist cave located in Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta. Jomblang Cave is a vertical cave that has an ancient forest in it. In addition, if you come to Goa Jomblang at 10 to 12 noon, you will be able to see the light penetrating the cave which is often referred to as the light of heaven. The beauty and uniqueness of Jomblang Cave makes it one of the tourist attractions in Yogyakarta that must be visited.

7. Mount Merapi

Mount Merapi is one of the mountains around Yogyakarta. Mount Merapipakan is the most famous mountain in Yogyakarta, and is one of the favorite locations of nature lovers who like to climb mountains and enjoy the beauty of the sun rising at its peak. The price of admission to the Mount Merapi tourist area is 3,000 Rupiah per person.

8. Taman Sari Water Palace

Taman Sari Water Palace was a place of recreation and meditation for the royal family of Yogyakarta in ancient times. In addition, Taman Sari Water Palace also functions as a stronghold against enemies who attack. At present, Taman Sari Water Palace is one of the tourist attractions in Yogyakarta which is famous for its uniqueness. The air around Taman Sari Water Palace is also cool because there are many artificial ponds accompanied by fragrant flower gardens. The price of admission to Taman Sari Water Palace is 5,000 Rupiah.

9. Kalibiru Tourism Village

Kalibiru Tourism Village is one of the tourist attractions in Jogja that is phenomenal among young people lately. It is located on Jl. Reservoir Sermo, Kalibiru, Kulonprogo. This tourist spot became a conversation because of a beautiful view that was recorded through one of the visitors' cameras and posted on Instagram.

In Kalibiru, visitors can indeed pose in a tall pine tree. The beautiful green color of the trees on the hillside becomes a very natural background. To enter this tourist area, you have to pay IDR 10,000 per person. This fee does not include parking fees and photo fees. Kalibiru starts to be opened to the public at 06.00 WIB until 17.00 WIB every day.

10. Mangunan Fruit Garden

These tourist attractions are in the Mangunan area, Dlingo, Bantul. To achieve this, visitors need to travel a distance of about 35 km from the city center or approximately 1 to 1.5 hours drive. Even so, fatigue during the trip will pay off when it arrives at the tourist site.

The most interesting part of the Fruit Garden Mangunan is a very beautiful natural scenery seen from a height, which is approximately 150-200 meters above sea level. In addition, visitors will be treated to the beauty of the winding, flowing Oyo River.

In certain seasons, visitors can also enjoy fruits that can be picked by themselves, such as guava, oranges, and mangoes. There are also areas for outbound, camping, even fishing, which are available in this natural tourist area. To enjoy all the facilities, visitors are only charged an entrance fee of Rp 5,000 per person. Tourist attractions in Yogyakarta will be more memorable if visited in the morning around 06.00 WIB or in the afternoon at 17.00 WIB.

11. Becici Peak

Another location that is ideal for seeing Jogja from a height is Becici Peak. This tourist spot has become one of the favorite places for tourists who want to experience a different adventure. Becici Peak is located in Gunung Cilik Hamlet, Gunung Mutuk Village, Dlingo, Bantul.

To reach this tourist spot in Jogja, visitors can pass East Imogiri Street, then head towards the Mangunan Fruit Garden and the M Pine Forest. Directions will direct visitors to a tourist area laden with pine trees like in Bogor. After walking for about 15 minutes, you will arrive at Puncak Becici.

From Becici Peak, you can see the amazing natural scenery. Paddy fields, Mount Merapi and Sindoro, as well as the blue sky, are very difficult decorations to describe with words. Tourist attractions in Yogyakarta this one is not too crowded and the facilities available are also still limited and seem simple. However, with all the beauty that is displayed in plain sight, it does not seem to be a big problem.

12. Mangunan Pine Forest

Another tourist spot that also had a chance to be in conversation was the Pine Forest Mangunan. The location is about 23 km from the city center. Visitors can get there by walking along the East Imogiri street and looking for Mangunan Village, Dlingo.

What is interesting about this tourist spot in Jogja? As the name suggests, in this Mangunan Pine Forest there are rows of pine trees soaring high that they cover the entire area. The fresh and shady natural atmosphere makes the experience of entering the forest more enjoyable and challenging. Here there is even an open stage whose material is made entirely of wood. There is also a circular seat made of tree trunks. On this unique stage, literary, theater and musical performances are often held.

The best time to visit the Pinus Mangunan Forest is in the morning around 06:00 WIB until 10:00 WIB or in the afternoon at 15.00 WIB until 18.00 WIB. There is no entrance fee, you only need to pay parking of Rp. 3,000 for motorbikes and Rp. 10,000 for cars. In addition, you are allowed to take pictures as much as you like.

13. Sri Gethuk Waterfall

For those who like natural scenery combined with fresh clear water, visiting Sri Gethuk Waterfall is the right choice. This is one of the waterfalls in Bleberan Village, Playen, Gunungkidul. It is located about 40 km from downtown Jogja.

There are two route options for visitors who want to go to Sri Gethuk Waterfall. First, down the road next to rice fields and rows of coconut trees. The second option is to cross the Oyo River with a simple engine-powered raft. During this short trip, visitors will be spoiled with the natural feel of the scenery around the river.

Waterfalls flow between the karst cliffs. The size is indeed not too high. However, the interesting thing that is clearly seen is the color of the rocks which are arranged very pretty. In addition, visitors can also feel the natural massage from running water. Besides refreshing, it turns out visiting Sri Gethuk Waterfall is also healthy.

Another activity that can be done is swimming. The depth of the Oyo River around the waterfall is about 10 m. For those who are not experts in swimming, buoys are available. To access the natural attractions in Yogyakarta, you only need to pay Rp 5,000 per person. Meanwhile, boat rent is IDR 10,000 per person.

14. Bukit Bintang

Bukit Bintang is a favorite tourist location for young people in Jogja. It is located in the Piyungan area or on Jl. Wonosari. This is an area on the edge of a cliff equipped with simple but sturdy buildings. Here, visitors can see the beauty of the City of Jogja from a height.

The right time to visit Bukit Bintang is in the afternoon. Visitors will be treated to a beautiful panorama of the setting sun. Furthermore, when night falls, the lights of vehicles and buildings in the distance will look flickering like thousands of fireflies.

At Bukit Bintang, you can also have a romantic dinner with your partner. The menu choice is simple, namely warm tea and delicious roasted corn. Both will perfectly accompany your relaxing time at night.

15. Breksi Cliff

Breksi cliff is a type of tourist attraction formed by human activities. It is said that in the 1980s, there was breccia limestone mining activity carried out by local residents in Groyokan Hamlet, Sambirejo Village, Prambanan. By Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X, in May 2015, this place was inaugurated as a cultural preservation.

Interestingly, visitors can enjoy various sculptures of local artists in Breksi Cliff. There are various sculptured images, for example puppets. Because of its unique appearance, Breksi Cliff is often used as a location for photo prewedding or selfies.

Besides being able to enjoy unique works of art, visitors can also see stunning views from the top of the cliff, including the panorama of Ijo Temple and Ratu Boko Temple. In fact, at the bottom there is an amphitheater called Tlatar Seneng and functions as a performance venue. This tourist spot is very suitable to visit in the afternoon because the weather is more friendly.