Things To Do in Jogjakarta / Yogyakarta

Jogja / Yogya is the city of culture with million of attractions. One day surely is not enough to explore the beauty of Jogja / Yogya. In our experience, you should spend minimum three days in Jogja / Yogya.

Thins To Do in Jogjakarta / Yogyakarta :

1. Visit
You can go to the Splendid Kreton complex that will tell you so much about the lifestyle of the sultans and the royal families of Yogyakarta. Also, there are temples such as Ratu Boko, Borobudur and Prambanan temple. The several beaches with the fishing camps and seafood stalls are also popular tourist attractions. These include the Glagah Beach and Baron Beach. Apart from these, there are several museums in Jogjakarta / Yogyakarta as well.

2. Take Part in Festivals
There are plenty of festivals that take place in Jogjakarta / Yogyakarta all the year round. There is the Labuhan ceremony that involves presenting ceremonial offerings to the sea in order to propitiate the gods and also the Sekaten, Saparan festival that includes colorful parades and often month long night fairs. The most attractive among all these is the Art festival that enables you to witness the cultural richness of Jogjakarta / Yogyakarta.

3. Sports and recreation
You can also enjoy climbing the dangerous Mount Merapi or even go for cycling.

4. Shop or enjoy the nightclubs
Jogjakarta / Yogyakarta has plenty of shopping destinations. You will find everything from local markets to sophisticated malls. The nightlife in Jogjakarta / Yogyakarta is enjoyable too. Hugo’s Nightclub is a popular destination both for the tourists and also the native fun loving crowds. If you are still left with some spare time, do dine at the wonderful restaurants and taste some of the traditional Indonesian delicacies.