Things to see & do in Yogyakarta
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Things to do in Yogyakarta
Visit the Kraton
Yogya's vast palace, the kraton is its true cultural center. Essentially a walled city, it’s made up of a series of plush halls, sweeping courtyards and pavilions built in the 18th century, and is guarded by two enormous dragons, which signified separate entrances for men and women back in the day. As well as being a hub of royal architecture, it’s also home to some 20,000 people, around 1,000 of whom work for the sultan, and includes a market, shops, schools and mosques.There are daily performances held in the kraton's inner pavilion included in the price of the entrance fee. You could get to see wayang golek (puppetry), Javanese poetry readings or hear some gamelan music, depending on the day you choose to visit.
Tour the temples
Borobudur
Prambanan
Your first glimpse of Prambanan is unforgettable. After driving some time along the route from Yogya, three soaring, intricately carved temples emerge from the surrounding jungle, evidence that you’re about to explore the largest Hindu complex in Java.Just as spectacular as Borobudur, the World Heritage-listed Prambanan complex is made up of six temples in a raised inner courtyard, surrounded by the scattered remains of 240 other minor temples. The three largest and most impressive are dedicated to the three main Hindu divinities: Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, whose temple Candi Shiva Mahadeva is the tallest of the three at 47m. Lying in their shadows are three smaller temples dedicated to their animal companions: Hamsa the swan, Nandi the bull and Garuda the sunbird.
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This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Practicalities
You’ll need at least a full day to explore Yogya’s highlights, plus a half a day each at Prambanan and Borobudur. If visiting on a small group or tailor-made tour, you’ll arrive either by train, by road or by domestic flight. You’re likely be based here for around three days, exploring both the city and the surrounding countryside and ancient sites, before moving on to explore the rest of Java and beyond. Most tours that include Yogya on their itinerary last between two and three weeks, and explore other islands such as Bali and Sumatra.