Discover Yogyakarta

Dating from the 9th century, the Prambanan complex is Indonesia's largest Hindu temple and consists of over 240 slender, richly decorated towers dedicated to the gods Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma.

The Kraton is the still-inhabited palace of the Sultan of Yogyakarta and combines Javanese court architecture with museum halls full of royal artifacts, while traditional gamelan music and dance are regularly performed in the courtyard.

The bustling shopping street Malioboro forms the pulsing heart of Yogyakarta with batik shops, street stalls and musicians, and is the ideal starting point to experience everyday Javanese culture on a ride in the traditional Andong horse-drawn carriage.

Early-morning tours to nearby Borobudur depart from Yogyakarta, letting visitors experience sunrise over the world's largest Buddhist temple as mist slowly clears over the surrounding volcanoes.

Yogyakarta International Airport is served several times a day by domestic flights from Jakarta or Bali, with a flight time of about one to one and a half hours. Alternatively, comfortable overnight trains run between Jakarta and Yogyakarta.

Dating from the 9th century, the Prambanan complex is Indonesia's largest Hindu temple and consists of over 240 slender, richly decorated towers dedicated to the gods Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma.

The Kraton is the still-inhabited palace of the Sultan of Yogyakarta and combines Javanese court architecture with museum halls full of royal artifacts, while traditional gamelan music and dance are regularly performed in the courtyard.

The bustling shopping street Malioboro forms the pulsing heart of Yogyakarta with batik shops, street stalls and musicians, and is the ideal starting point to experience everyday Javanese culture on a ride in the traditional Andong horse-drawn carriage.