Explore Yogyakarta: Must-Visit Cultural Gems in Indonesia for an Unforgettable Trip

Yogyakarta is one of the oldest cities on the island of Java, where you can not only visit world heritage sites but also experience authentic Indonesian culture. It’s really suitable to spend two to three days exploring Yogyakarta! Spend one day visiting famous attractions and another day walking around the city, fully experiencing the local culture and cuisine.

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🔹Attractions to visit:
❶ Borobudur: The largest Buddhist monument in the world, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and one of the four great wonders of the East along with the Great Wall, Angkor Wat, and the Taj Mahal.
❷ Prambanan: The largest Hindu temple complex in Southeast Asia, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

❸ Mount Merapi: Known as the most active volcano, with frequent eruptions, offering a high chance to witness the spectacular sight of a volcanic eruption. Be sure to find a good spot for taking photos.
❹ Malioboro Street: The best choice for a city walk, with many local delicacies and unique shops.
❺ Water Palace: A place where ancient Javanese royalty bathed and played, featuring distinctive architectural styles.

❻ Sultan’s Palace: The official palace of the sultanate, housing various collections of the sultanate.
❼ Chicken Church: Originally intended to be built as a dove-shaped prayer house symbolizing peace and the Holy Spirit, it was mistaken for a chicken due to its unique crown-like structure, hence the name.

❽ Puppet Museum: Collects various wooden puppets and shadow puppets, very interesting!
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🏨 Accommodation recommendation (Figures 10-13)
📍The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta
A century-old five-star hotel located in the bustling area of the city, close to the train station and Malioboro Street. The overall decoration is an exquisite European-style design, both classical and elegant, priced at over 600.

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For a city walk, you can use Grab for transportation or walk. However, Borobudur, Prambanan, and Mount Merapi are in the suburbs, some distance from the city, so it is more recommended to hire a car for a day tour.
Route 1️⃣: Half-day tour of Borobudur and the Water Palace
Route 2️⃣: Full-day tour of Borobudur and Prambanan
Route 3️⃣: Full-day tour of Borobudur, Mount Merapi, and Prambanan
Borobudur ➨ Merapi Scenic Area (passing by the Merapi Volcano Museum, Batu Alien volcanic face stone, and Merapi air-raid shelters) ➨ Prambanan
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