Things to Do in Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta is home to Borobudur, the world's largest Buddhist temple complex, built in the 8th century with over 500,000 stone blocks.

The city is the cultural heart of Java and remains the only Indonesian city still ruled by a sultanate, with the Sultan serving as both spiritual and political leader.

Mount Merapi, one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes, looms just 28 km north of Yogyakarta and has shaped the region's geology and mythology for centuries.

Batik fabric—now a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage—originates from Java, and Yogyakarta is one of the world's finest centres for hand-drawn batik production.

The city was briefly Indonesia's capital in the 1940s during the independence struggle against Dutch colonial rule.

Yogyakarta's Ramayana Ballet, performed against the backdrop of Prambanan Temple during full moons, is one of Southeast Asia's most spectacular cultural performances.