5 days in Yogyakarta Region Itinerary

Take a trip to Yogyakarta to experience life in the cultural epicenter of Javanese culture, founded in the 18th century and boasting a complex history of imperial wrangling, revolutions, and wars.

Head to Hamzah Batik and Chocolate Monggo Factory Outletfor some retail therapy. Visit Borobudur Temple and Plaosan Temple for their historical value. Change things up with these side-trips from Yogyakarta Region: Punthuk Setumbu (in Magelang), Prambanan Temples (in Prambanan) and Cetho Temple (in Karanganyar). There's much more to do: stroll through Parangtritis Beach, delve into the distant past at Ratu Boko, contemplate the long history of Yogyakarta Fortress Museum, and don't miss a visit to General Strike Monument.

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Jakarta to Yogyakarta Region is an approximately 4-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also drive; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.