32 places to discover
Air Terjun Sri Gethuk is a limestone waterfall on the Oyo River in Bleberan village, Playen, Gunung Kidul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Formed by three springs (Ngandong, Dong Poh, and Ngumbul) flowing over karst cliffs, it is notable for its year-round flow, terraced cascades, and scenic river gorge. Accessible by footpath and short boat or raft ride, it is a managed nature attraction within the Gunung Kidul karst landscape.
Benteng Vredeburg is a former Dutch colonial fort located in central Yogyakarta, at the intersection of Jalan Margo Mulyo and Titik Nol Kilometer. Built in 1760, it now functions as the Museum Benteng Vredeburg Yogyakarta. The museum preserves four original bastions and colonial-era buildings housing dioramas and collections on Indonesian history and the national struggle for independence, making it a key heritage and educational attraction near the Kraton and Malioboro.
Candi Banyunibo is a 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple located in Cepit Hamlet, Bokoharjo, Prambanan, Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Set in a narrow valley surrounded by rice fields southeast of the Ratu Boko plateau, it is notable for its curved roof and well-preserved main shrine. Built during the Medang Kingdom period, it was discovered in 1940 and subsequently restored, representing classic Central Javanese Buddhist architecture.
Candi Barong is a 9th-10th century Hindu temple located on a hill in Candisari Hamlet, Bokoharjo, Prambanan, Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta. Built during the Medang Mataram Kingdom period, it is notable for its terraced layout, distinctive kala Barong ornamentation, and hilltop position offering views over the Prambanan plain. The temple complex reflects Central Javanese Hindu architecture.
Candi Ijo is a 9th-century Hindu temple compound located on Gumuk Ijo hill in Sambirejo, Prambanan, Sleman, Yogyakarta, at about 410 meters above sea level. It is the highest temple in Yogyakarta and consists of terraced courtyards with a main temple dedicated to Shiva. Notable for its panoramic views over Yogyakarta and Prambanan plain, well-preserved linga-yoni, statues, and sunset vistas.
Candi Sambisari is a 9th-century Hindu temple complex located in Sambisari hamlet, Purwomartani, Kalasan, Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Discovered in 1966 buried under volcanic ash from Mount Merapi, the temple lies about 6.5 meters below the present ground level. Dedicated to Shiva, it is notable for its well-preserved main temple, surrounding courtyard walls, and unique sunken setting among rice fields near Prambanan.
Goa Selarong is a historic cave complex located in Guwosari, Pajangan, Bantul, Yogyakarta, about 14 km south of Yogyakarta city. It is notable as the former headquarters and hideout of Prince Diponegoro during the Java War (1825-1830). The site consists of two main caves, a small waterfall and forested limestone hills, and is designated as a cultural heritage site attracting visitors for history, nature and pilgrimage.
Gumuk Pasir Parangkusumo is a coastal sand dune field located in Parangkusumo, Kretek, Bantul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, near Parangtritis Beach. It is notable as one of the few barchan-type dunes in Southeast Asia, formed from volcanic sand from Mount Merapi carried by the Opak and Progo rivers to the south coast. The expansive desert-like landscape is a distinctive natural attraction for sightseeing, photography and sandboarding.
HeHa Sky View is a modern hilltop tourist attraction located in Patuk, Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta, overlooking the city skyline. Opened in 2019, it is built on a hillside at the border of Yogyakarta and Gunung Kidul. It is notable for its panoramic viewpoints, illuminated installations, glass terraces, and curated selfie spots offering sunset and night views of Yogyakarta.
Kalibiru is a community-managed nature tourism site in Hargowilis, Kokap, Kulon Progo, Special Region of Yogyakarta. Located in the Menoreh Hills at about 450 meters above sea level, it overlooks Waduk Sermo reservoir and surrounding forest. Developed as an ecotourism viewpoint, it is notable for its elevated photo platforms, panoramic hill and reservoir views, and forest-based outbound activities.
Kaliurang is a highland resort town on the southern slopes of Mount Merapi in Hargobinangun, Pakem, Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, about 25 km north of Yogyakarta city. Developed during the Dutch colonial period as a cool-climate retreat, it is notable for its pine forests, cool mountain air and views of Merapi. The area includes parks, lakes, museums and serves as a base for Merapi jeep tours and nature recreation.
Keraton Yogyakarta, formally Keraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat, is the royal palace of the Yogyakarta Sultanate located in Kraton District, Yogyakarta City, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Established in 1755 by Sultan Hamengkubuwono I, it serves as the residence of the reigning Sultan and a living center of Javanese culture. The complex features traditional Javanese architecture, courtyards, pavilions, museums, and cultural performances, reflecting its historical and cultural importance.
Kotagede Heritage District is a historic urban area in southeastern Yogyakarta City, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Established in the late 16th century as the first capital of the Islamic Mataram Sultanate founded by Panembahan Senopati, it is notable for its preserved Javanese town layout, traditional Joglo and Kalang houses, the Masjid Gedhe Mataram and Royal Cemetery complex, and its centuries-old silver craft industry.
Makam Imogiri is the royal cemetery of the Mataram Sultanate located on a hill in Imogiri, Bantul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta. Built between 1632 and 1640 by Sultan Agung, it serves as the burial place for rulers of Mataram and later the royal houses of Yogyakarta and Surakarta. Notable for its traditional Javanese-Islamic architecture, hilltop setting, and 409-step stairway.
Malioboro Street is the most famous shopping and cultural thoroughfare in Yogyakarta City, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Stretching about 1.5 kilometers between Tugu Yogyakarta and the Yogyakarta Kraton, it forms the city's historic north-south axis. Known for batik shops, street vendors, souvenir stalls, and colonial-era buildings, it serves as the commercial and tourist heart of Yogyakarta and a center for Javanese crafts and street culture.
Monumen Jogja Kembali, commonly called Monjali, is a pyramid-shaped history museum and monument located in Ngaglik, Sleman, north of Yogyakarta city. Built to commemorate the return of Yogyakarta as capital of Indonesia on 6 July 1949 and the events of the Indonesian National Revolution, it houses dioramas, artifacts, and documents. Set within landscaped gardens, it serves as a major educational and historical tourism site in Yogyakarta.
Museum Ullen Sentalu is a private Javanese art and culture museum located in Kaliurang, Pakem, Sleman, on the southern slopes of Mount Merapi, Yogyakarta. Established in 1994 and opened in 1997, it preserves heritage of the Mataram dynasty, including the royal houses of Yogyakarta and Surakarta. Notable for its collection of batik, photographs, letters, and royal artifacts displayed in underground and hillside galleries amid cool mountain forest surroundings.
Obelix Hills is a hilltop viewpoint and leisure park located in Wukirharjo, Prambanan, Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Perched on the Prambanan highlands, it offers panoramic views of the surrounding hills and Prambanan area. Opened in 2021, it is notable for its 30 curated photo spots, sunset viewpoints, and integrated restaurants and cafes, making it a popular modern tourism destination near Yogyakarta.
Pantai Depok is a black-sand beach on the Indian Ocean coast in Parangtritis, Kretek, Bantul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta. Located at the mouth of the Opak River, it is notable as a fishing beach with an active fish auction (TPI) and a long row of seafood restaurants. It is adjacent to Parangtritis Beach and is known for its wide shoreline, fishing boats, and sunset views.
Pantai Drini is a white-sand beach in Banjarejo, Tanjungsari, Gunung Kidul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. It is notable for a small karst island (Pulau Drini) just offshore that divides the beach into two bays and is accessible on foot at low tide. The beach is known for clear water, snorkeling, fishing boat activity, and seafood stalls, and forms part of the southern Gunung Kidul coastline alongside Baron and Kukup beaches.
Pantai Glagah Indah is a black-sand beach in Glagah village, Temon District, Kulon Progo Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, located adjacent to Yogyakarta International Airport. Notable for its extensive tetrapod breakwater, large coastal lagoon, and wide shoreline, the beach is a developed tourism area offering lagoon boating, fishing, and sunset views. It is known for its distinctive coastal protection structures and surrounding dragon fruit agrotourism area.
Pantai Kukup is a white-sand beach in Kemadang village, Tanjungsari, Gunungkidul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Part of the southern karst coastline, it is known for a small coral islet connected to the shore by a footbridge, clear turquoise water and tide pools at low tide. The beach is a popular day-trip destination from Yogyakarta city, offering coastal scenery, seaweed farming views and access to neighboring Gunungkidul beaches.
Pantai Ngobaran is a rocky coastal beach located in Kanigoro, Saptosari, Gunung Kidul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. It is notable for its dramatic limestone cliffs, coral reef formations exposed at low tide, and a small Hindu temple complex situated on the shoreline. The beach combines natural coastal scenery with cultural and religious elements, attracting visitors for sightseeing, photography, and cultural observation along the southern Java coastline.
Pantai Ngrenehan is a small bay beach in Kanigoro village, Saptosari, Gunung Kidul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Sheltered by limestone hills, it functions as a traditional fishing harbor with colorful boats moored in the bay. Notable for its calm bay waters, fresh seafood stalls, and fish auction, it offers a quiet coastal setting distinct from larger tourist beaches in Gunung Kidul.
Pantai Wediombo is a bay-shaped white-sand beach located in Jepitu village, Girisubo sub-district, Gunung Kidul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Enclosed by green hills and coral rock formations, it is notable for its wide sandy shoreline, clear waters and natural harbor used by local fishing boats. The beach is recognized for surfing, snorkeling, fishing and camping, and offers sunset views and hilltop panoramas.
Parangkusumo Beach is a black-sand beach in Kretek, Bantul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, located west of Parangtritis Beach. It is known for its expansive sandy shoreline, adjacent Gumuk Pasir sand dunes, and strong Indian Ocean waves. The beach is notable for the historic Cepuri Parangkusumo stone structure and its role in Javanese spiritual traditions linked to the Mataram Kingdom and the annual Labuhan ceremony conducted by the Yogyakarta Palace.
Parangtritis Beach is a well-known black-sand beach on the southern coast of Java in Parangtritis village, Kretek, Bantul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Located about 27 kilometers south of Yogyakarta city, it faces the Indian Ocean and is noted for its wide sandy shoreline, coastal dunes, and strong waves. The beach is culturally associated with Javanese legends and is a popular destination for sightseeing, sunset viewing, and coastal recreation.
Pinus Pengger is a managed pine forest tourism site in Dlingo, Bantul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Located on the hills southeast of Yogyakarta city, it is known for its tall pine trees, artistic photo installations including a giant hand platform, and panoramic views over the city. Developed as a community-based ecotourism destination, it offers forest walks, photography spots, and evening city-light views within a cool upland environment.
Prambanan Temple is a 9th-century Hindu temple compound located in Prambanan, Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, near the border with Central Java. It is the largest Hindu temple site in Indonesia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dedicated to the Trimurti of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, it is noted for its tall, pointed architecture, intricate stone reliefs depicting the Ramayana, and its central Shiva temple rising 47 meters.
Seribu Batu Songgo Langit is a nature tourism park located in Sukorame, Mangunan, Dlingo, Bantul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Developed within a pine forest on rocky terrain, it features wooden houses, hobbit-style dwellings, bridges and viewing platforms. The site is known for its forest scenery, creative photo spots and hilltop views, and is managed as a community-based attraction near other Mangunan forest destinations.
Taman Sari Water Castle is a former royal garden and bathing complex of the Yogyakarta Sultanate located in the Kraton district of Yogyakarta City, Special Region of Yogyakarta. Built between 1758 and 1765 during the reign of Sultan Hamengkubuwono I, it served as a pleasure garden, meditation area, and defense structure. The site features pools, pavilions, underground tunnels and a distinctive underground mosque, reflecting Javanese and European architectural influences.
Tebing Breksi is a limestone cliff park in Sambirejo, Prambanan, Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Developed from a former community limestone quarry closed in 2014, it was opened as a tourist destination in 2015. The site is notable for its towering white limestone walls adorned with large wayang and decorative carvings, panoramic views over Yogyakarta and Prambanan plain, and an open-air amphitheatre used for cultural events.