Five Thousand Years of Miracles You Must Visit in Yogyakarta

Explore Indonesia's Yogyakarta in a 5-day deep tour, taking you into the heart of Javanese culture ❤️ This art-filled ancient city boasts millennia-old monuments and an active volcano, plus you can watch shadow puppetry at night!

🚩Must-visit spots:
- Borobudur: The world's largest Buddhist temple complex, remember to wake up early for the sunrise🌅 (Address: Borobudur Temple)
- Prambanan: Stunning Hindu temple complex, beautiful light and shadows at dusk🕌
- Mount Merapi: Exciting active volcano hiking, recommended to go with a local guide (currently stable volcanic activity, remember to check announcements in advance🌋)
- Yogyakarta Palace: The Sultan's palace where you can also see traditional batik-making processes
- Water Castle: Perfect for photos with its Arabian-style architecture📸

🍛Food recommendations:
1. Gudeg: Yogyakarta’s signature sweet jackfruit stew, recommended at Warung Gudeg Wijilan (Address: Jl. Wijilan)
2. Sate Klatak: Unique satay grilled on iron skewers, the most authentic at night street stalls
3. Angkringan: 24-hour street food stalls, all-you-can-eat for about 10,000 IDR per person!

⚠️Useful tips:
- Borobudur ticket includes sarong rental, no need to bring your own
- Taking Grab in the city is cheaper than Blue Bird taxis
- Buy souvenirs on Malioboro Street, remember to bargain halfway
- Shadow puppet shows are held at different venues weekly, you can ask the hotel front desk

Post by ZoeyRodriguez_26 | Aug 10, 2025