Java's cultural heart, with the vast Buddhist temple of Borobudur, the Hindu spires of Prambanan, batik workshops and a smoking volcano. Here's what Yogyakarta is like, when to go and how long to stay.
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May to September is the dry season and the best time to visit, sunny and slightly less humid. October to April brings heavy afternoon rain, but mornings are often clear and it's quieter. Avoid big Indonesian holidays such as the end of Ramadan, when the city gets very busy.
The world's largest Buddhist temple. Climbing to the top needs a timed ticket bought ahead.
Soaring 9th-century Hindu temples, with a Ramayana ballet on an open-air stage some evenings.
Ride a jeep across the lava fields of one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes.
The Sultan's palace, with gamelan music and dance performances most mornings.
The ruins of the Sultan's water palace and its underground mosque.
Learn to draw with hot wax on cloth, a traditional Javanese craft.
Abseil into a sinkhole where beams of light fall through the forest canopy.
Three to five days covers Borobudur, Prambanan, the city and a volcano or cave trip. It pairs well with Bali, an hour's flight away.
May to September, the dry season. The rainy season brings afternoon storms but quieter temples.
Fly into Yogyakarta International from Jakarta, Bali or Singapore, among others. It's about an hour from the city by train. Trains also run from Jakarta in about 7 hours.
Yes, but only on a guided timed visit with a separate ticket, and you'll be given special sandals to protect the stones. Book ahead online.
They're different. Yogyakarta is about temples, culture and volcanoes, and has no real beach holiday scene. Many people do both.
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