12 Trendy and Instagenic Tourist Attractions in Jogja that Must Be on Your Traveling List This Year

Kapanlagi.com - Yogyakarta, a city with a million memories. Anyone who has ever lived or just stopped by in this city would definitely agree with that statement. Jogja always has its own story, through the friendliness of its local residents, delicious culinary offerings, and various tourist attractions that make you always miss and want to go back there.

Talking about tourism, Jogja indeed has a series of legendary spots that are the strength of the city. But, not only that, Jogja also develops by presenting modern tourism that is loved by trendy people on social media. These 12 trendy and Instagenic attractions in Jogja must be included in your travel list this year. Take note before traveling there, okay!

1. HeHa Sky View

Want to visit trendy and Instagenic attractions in Jogja where you can enjoy the view from a height? HeHa Sky View is one of the recommended spots. Located in Gunung Kidul Regency, this place offers beauty that will surely make your vacation enjoyable.

During the day, you can enjoy the view of green hills from a height. While as night approaches, the flickering lights add to the pleasant atmosphere in this trendy and Instagenic tourist spot in Jogja. There are 3 concepts of tourism offered by this place, namely selfie, garden, and restaurant. Every corner can be a cool photo background. One of the most interesting attractions for visitors is the glass terrace and hot air balloon. Don't forget to prepare your best outfit when visiting there!

2. Seribu Batu Songgo Langit

Trendy and Instagenic tourist spots in Jogja offer many unique spots. Just come to Lava Tour Kaliadem where you can witness firsthand the remnants of the eruption of Mount Merapi in 2006 and 2010, which turned the surrounding pine forest into barren land. If you're in the mood for an adventure, there's no harm in trying this one.

There are several tour packages offered. The spots to visit include two canyons resulting from the eruption and the Museum of My Remaining Belongings. In this museum, you can see various objects that were affected by the eruption, such as vehicles, livestock skeletons, furniture, and many more.

12.Romantic Garden Bantul

A flower garden is one of the trendy and Instagrammable tourist destinations that is definitely the favorite of trendy people. The next spot to visit when vacationing in Jogja is Romantic Garden Bantul, where you can be pampered by various colorful blooming flowers. In addition to being filled with various beautiful flowers, there are also several Instagrammable buildings that can be a trendy selfie spot.

For those who want to visit there, it is recommended to come early in the morning when the location is not too crowded and the sun is not too hot. By paying only Rp 8,000, each visitor will get a hat to block the sunlight and make their style even more beautiful when taking photos.

Those were the series of trendy and Instagenic attractions in Jogja that must be visited when vacationing in the Student City. Which one is your favorite, KLovers?

If you want to experience entering a fairy tale land, just visit Seribu Batu Songgo Langit. Located in the Pine Forest area of Dlingo, which is one of the holiday destinations in Jogja, Seribu Batu Songgo Langit offers a different concept of tourism because it has many unique spots.

Experience the adventure of a fairy tale when entering the area. You will be greeted with a hobbit house, a wooden house, and even a giant bear made entirely of twigs. The other corners in this trendy and Instagenic tourist spot in Jogja are also amazing. There is a set that resembles an open amphitheater that can be a beautiful photo background. Don't forget to make sure your smartphone or camera battery is fully charged when visiting this place if you want to capture every angle.

3. The Lost World Castle

Want to experience a luxurious European-style vacation in a castle? No need to go far abroad. Because, now there is a trendy and Instagenic tourist attraction in Jogja that carries that concept, namely The Lost World Castle. Located in Kepuharjo Village, Sleman, Yogyakarta, The Lost World Castle offers various wonders that make vacations more memorable.

Get ready to be greeted with castles and fortresses complete with medieval decorations. Walking to another area, you will find spots covered with cherry blossom trees, Indian tribe tents, and dinosaur replicas. There is also a hobbit house, a replica of Stonehenge, and an Iron Throne similar to the set in the GAME OF THRONES series. It will definitely be an Instagrammable photo spot that makes your posts even cooler.

4. Ngrawe Beach

It's no longer a secret that the Gunung Kidul area is a paradise for beach lovers in Jogja. Well, one of the newest and recommended trendy and Instagenic tourist attractions in Jogja is Ngrawe Beach. This white sandy beach with clear seawater is indeed a perfect entertainment to relieve fatigue.

One of the attractions of this trendy and Instagenic tourist attraction in Jogja is a park located not far from the beach. The park with green grass complete with rows of palm trees and benches resembles a park concept that can be found abroad. No wonder Ngrawe Beach is often a spot for couples to take pre-wedding photos, because of its beautiful nature and captivating charm.

5. Selopamioro Adventure Waterpark

You can experience the excitement of river tubing at Selopamioro Adventure Waterpark, also known as SPark. Although relatively new, this trendy and Instagenic tourist attraction in Jogja is always crowded because of its affordable price. Located in Oya River, Bantul, the experience of playing in the water will definitely be a lot of fun. Starting from outbound, rafting, canoeing down the river, to fun games like sack racing can also be tried when visiting SPark.

In addition to enjoying water activities, visitors can also indulge in several corners of Spark that are suitable as trendy photo spots. You won't regret visiting this trendy and Instagenic tourist spot in Jogja.

6. Kalinampu Natural Park

Almost every year, there are always new trendy and Instagenic tourist spots in Jogja. One of them is Kalinampu Natural Waterpark located in Kalinampu Hamlet, Seloharjo Village, Pundong District, Yogyakarta, which was recently opened to the public in October 2019.

Would you believe that the expanse of water hyacinth flowers growing around the Opak River has made this place one of the trendy and Instagenic tourist spots in Jogja that is currently popular? From circulating photos, the location is no less beautiful than Kyoto in Japan. In fact, there is also a Japanese-style gate or torii at the location. To attract visitors, the management also rents out kimonos and Japanese-style umbrellas so that your photos here can be maximized.

7. Jiwa Jawi Restaurant

Feeling lazy to go on an adventure and just want to relax while enjoying the atmosphere? In that case, just go to Jiwa Jawi Restaurant, which is one of the trendy and Instagenic tourist spots in Jogja that you shouldn't miss. This restaurant has a very unique concept. When you step inside, you will be greeted by an ancient wooden gate that gives a strong vintage impression. 

There are several dining areas to choose from, such as indoor, outdoor, or you can even have a picnic-style sitting in the park in the evening. The green surroundings of this trendy and Instagenic tourist spot in Jogja create a serene and cool atmosphere that makes anyone feel comfortable hanging out. The prices of food and drinks served are quite affordable. The menu includes dishes such as nasi rawon, somay, tahu gejrot, and various refreshing drinks. Jawi Javanese Restaurant is located in the Bantul area, Yogyakarta.

8.Dolan Ndeso Boro

This trendy and Instagenic tourist destination in Jogja is perfect for a family vacation in Yogyakarta. As the name suggests, dolan, which means playing, this place provides various games that can add excitement to your vacation. For example, rafting, tubing, or cycling around the village. What's unique is that this place has a special mission, which is to enjoy the beauty of the values and harmonization between humans, the environment, and nature.

If you want to enjoy a more immersive experience, just try the Live In Package. By participating in this package, you can experience living and activities like a local resident, starting from staying in a local resident's house, participating in rice field activities, and doing art crafts. This trendy and Instagenic tourist destination in Jogja is located in the Kulonprogo area.

9. History of Java Museum

Who says visiting a museum is boring? This trendy and Instagenic tourist destination in Jogja also presents a modern museum that offers a new way to make learning history more exciting. Just come to the History of Java Museum located in Bantul Regency. It is about 30 minutes away from Parangtritis Beach, and this museum offers advanced technology!

Don't forget to download the museum application when visiting because through the application, static images can come to life and have sound. There is also a show in a mini theater that tells the history of Java, starting from the ruling kingdoms to the spread of religion. This museum is also becoming a trendy and Instagenic tourist destination in Jogja because there are several selfie spots with Mataram nuances from the past, complete with replica forts and Malioboro. It's really cool!

10. Leyeh Leyeh

Sick of going out and just want to relax? Just drop by Leyeh Leyeh, which is the trendiest and most Instagrammable tourist spot in Jogja. As its name suggests, this place is perfect for those who want to enjoy a more chill vacation atmosphere.

The spots provided are also really cool. Besides being able to sit nicely in the available chairs and tables, there is also a Bali-style hanging net. While relaxing there, listen to the sound of the flowing river below. Super fun!

11.Lava Tour Kaliadem

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