Visit the ancient Hindu temple of Prambanan which is 19 km (12 mi) from Yogya. The majestic Buddhist temple Borobudur can be reached by car from Yogya within one hour.

Yogya’s palace or keraton (also known as kraton or karaton) is a splendid example of traditional Javanese architecture, there is simply no other place like it.

With a collection of precious artifacts and relics which could rival museums the world over, the Sonobudoyo Museum is a treasure trove of ancient wonders.

The Taman Sari complex is a remarkable collection of ancient ruins, which were once a grand palace built in the center of a huge, man made lake.

Visit the museum of Affandi, one of Indonesia’s famous modern painters.

From Yoga visit traditional villages like Kasongan, a village of pottery makers that produce traditional as well as modern handicrafts in pottery.

From Yogya have an adventure and can climb up the active volcano Mt. Merapi, or enjoy eco-tours visiting rural villages like Candirejo near Borobudur, or Kembang Arum in Sleman, Yogyakarta.