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6 Best Destinations for Photo Enthusiasts in Yogyakarta

6 Best Destinations for Photo Enthusiasts in Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta always remains a favorite destination for tourists. The city offers various attractive, beautiful, unique, and memorable tourist spots. This culturally rich city never runs out of interesting places to explore. Here are 5 Instagrammable tourist spots in Yogyakarta that are perfect for a holiday destination:

6 Best Destinations for Photo Enthusiasts in Yogyakarta

Ibarbo Park

Ibarbo Park
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Ibarbo Park is an interesting educational attraction for children to visit. It will be the largest aviary park in Yogyakarta, featuring over 100 bird species. For just IDR. 15,000 per ticket, children can feed animals, receive education, and entertainment by interacting with many cute animals, taking photos with large animals, and riding the train as much as they want.

Ledok Sambi

Ledok Sambi
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Ledok Sambi is a viral natural tourist spot in Yogyakarta, located along a river with views of valleys and rice fields. There are many fun activities to do, such as playing around in the river, swimming, and picnicking while enjoying local culinary delights.

Studio Alam Gamplong

Studio Alam Gamplong
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Studio Alam Gamplong is a must-visit tourist destination in Yogyakarta. There are many attractive photo spots to explore. Often dubbed Mini Hollywood Indonesia, this place is designed to be a film set with classic-style buildings.

Tumpeng Menoreh

Tumpeng Menoreh
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Tumpeng Menoreh features a hexagonal-shaped building resembling a tumpeng (traditional Javanese rice cone). This restaurant offers views of Mount Merbabu, Merapi, and Sindoro-Sumbing. Come in the morning to see the sunrise or at night to see the twinkling lights of Yogyakarta city.

De Mangol

De Mangol
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De Mangol is a viral spot to watch the sunrise or sunset in Jogja. This new tourist spot is a restaurant with photo spot facilities and picnic areas. Visitors can enjoy views of Yogyakarta city, including Mount Merapi, Ratu Boko Temple, and Breksi Cliff.

Jungwok Blue Ocean

Jungwok Blue Ocean
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Jungwok Blue Ocean resembles the Santorini region in Greece, with a dominance of white and blue colors. We can enjoy the beach and white sand there, for approximately IDR. 25,000, which includes access to free photo spots, playgrounds, and a mini swimming pool. Santorini-style food is also available to enhance the international atmosphere.

These destinations offer a variety of experiences perfect for those who love taking photos and exploring unique cultural and natural attractions in Yogyakarta