Yogyakarta / Jogjakarta / Jogja is a second main tourist destination in Indonesia. The city is one of the oldest in Indonesia and has a great collection of monuments and old buildings. The highlight is the Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono's palace, also known as Kraton Ngayogyakarta, Water Palace and many more. From Yogyakarta is the easiest way to go Borobudur Temple.

Around 40 kilometres from Yogyakarta lies the Borobudur. The Borobudur is a giant Buddist temple complex in Central Java, Indonesia. Also Near Yogyakarta City is the Hindust Prambanan Temple, which is also on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Getting to Yogyakarta

By Flight

Adisucipto International Airport (JOG) has a few direct international connections, including flights with Air Asia from/to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. All other flights are domestic, including those to Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya (all on Java), Balikpapan, Banjarmasin. Pontianak (all on Kalimantan), Denpasar (Bali) and Makassar (Sulawesi). To book online tickets service : http://traveloka.com.

By Train

There are two main train stations in Yogyakarta, namely Stasiun Tugu (Tugu Railway Station) and Lempuyangan Railway Station. Depending on the type of class of train you are taking, you will have to get on and off on either one of these station. Tugu Station serves all Executive (best class) class and business (second class) class trains and Lempuyangan serves local connections and economy class from other cities. For reservations and schedule check the PT. KAI website or http://padiciti.com

By Land

It' s about 10 hours from Bandung, 2 hours from Surakarta, 12 hours from Jakarta and 10 hours from Surabaya.

By Bus ( Public Bus )

There are two bus stations in Yogyakarta, namely Giwangan Bus Station and Jombor Bus Station. Destinations to Bandung, Surabaya, Surakarta and some place in East Java and West Java you should go to Giwangan Bus Station. Destination to Jakarta, Sumatra, Bali and Semarang, you should go to Jombor Bus Station.

To Explore Yogyakarta

By Private Car

This is the best thing to use if you want to explore Yogyakarta. Only 45 minutes to Prambanan Temple, or 1 hour to Borobudur Temple if you'd like to go to temple. 1 hour to Parangtritis Beach (you can also visit Depok Beach to find some sea food and Parangkusumo Beach for some beautifull view to take picture with sand desert ( Sand Dune ), its all before you're in to Parangtritis Beach). Then, 2 hours to Baron Beach (You can also visit Kukup, Krakal, Sundak, Indrayanti, Poktunggal and also Siung Beach in a row), in the middle of your trip you can also visiting Sri Gethuk Waterfall or Pindul Cave (its all in a row) and the Vertical Cave Jomblang.

By Public Transport

Trans Jogja is the best public transport if you wanna go to Prambanan or whole city. Becak is the most tourist useful to enjoy the city or Andong (Delman) but its quite expensive from Becak.

On Foot

Yogyakarta is a small and safe city, you can walk from one spot to another spot but dont forget to ask if you dont understand, most people can speak English. Its healthy and cheaper way.

By Bike

Another alternatife sollution if you'd like to around city. Using motorbike also a good solution, many places rent motorbike for usually 50k/day.

Hotel / Accommodation

There are many choices of hotel / accommodation for you. From budget to the star hotels.

Related Tours:

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Yogyakarta is a Javanese Cultural Centre and a second major tourist destination and the world's welknown city closer to Borobudur Temple, Here old tradition are still existing. The sacred mountains and the secular beaches on Gunung Kidul / Wonosari, Pindul Cave Tubing and also Jomblang Cave, the shadow puppets, Borobudur & Prambanan temples and palaces, are always something for everyone.

Posted on Oct 17, 2016


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