9 Affordable Night Tours in Jogja to Perfect Your Vacation

Kapanlagi.com - Which night tours in Jogja have you visited? Or, are you confused about where to go during the nights in Jogja? As one of the favorite tourist destinations in Indonesia, Jogja indeed has a lot of attractions.

Not only offering various tourist attractions that can be enjoyed during the day, Jogja also presents various exciting night tours to perfect every tourist's vacation.

Interestingly, night tours in Jogja are not only filled with culinary tourism. There are several unique tourist attractions, such as cultural parades that you can enjoy during the night in Jogja. Moreover, these night tours in Jogja can be enjoyed at an affordable price.

Furthermore, here are some affordable night tours in Jogja to perfect your vacation with your special people.

1. Yogyakarta Monument

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Known as the icon of Yogyakarta, the presence of Yogyakarta Monument becomes more attractive at night. This 15-meter high landmark is white with several gold accents.

During the day, its color contrasts with the surrounding buildings, making it stand out. Interestingly, at night, this building appears to glow with the lights around it.

This makes the appearance of Yogyakarta Monument even more beautiful. Many people want to take photos in this area. Although it is free, it is still important to be cautious as the location of Yogyakarta Monument is right in the middle of a busy intersection.

2. South Square of Yogyakarta

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This place is very famous in Yogyakarta, especially at night. It's no wonder that the South Square of Yogyakarta has become one of the favorite night attractions for tourists. Usually, visitors who come here will try a unique challenge, which is walking with their eyes closed towards two twin banyan trees.

Whoever can pass between the two twin banyan trees, it is said that their wishes will come true. Regardless of whether it's true or not, this activity is fun to try, to make your vacation in Yogyakarta even more perfect.

In addition, the South Square of Yogyakarta is also decorated with various colorful lights that you can rent to go around there.

3. Rainbow Park Jogja

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Want to enjoy a night tour in Jogja full of sparkling lights? Just come to Taman Pelangi located at Monumen Jogja Kembali (Monjali).

In the evening, Taman Pelangi located in the courtyard of Monjali will light up with colorful lights. You can enjoy it for free when you come there with special people.

In addition, around Monjali and Taman Pelangi, you can also visit the museum of the history of the independence of the Republic of Indonesia, so you can increase your knowledge of the nation's history while traveling.

4. North Alun-Alun Jogja

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In addition to South Alun-Alun, another affordable night tour in Jogja that you must visit is North Alun-Alun Jogja. Because, in the evening this square is more lively with various folk festivals.

There are many traditional rides that you can try, such as kora-kora, ferris wheel, ombak banyu, and even haunted house. Moreover, when the commemoration of the Birthday of Prophet Muhammad arrives, North Alun-Alun Jogja becomes even more festive with the presence of Sekaten Night Market which is held annually.

Meanwhile, if you're hungry, you can indulge in various traditional Jogja foods there.

5. Bukit Bintang Jogja

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Jogja also has interesting night attractions that offer a sparkling city lights panorama from a height. You can find these night attractions in Bukit Bintang.

With a location at an altitude of 150 meters above sea level, you can enjoy delicious grilled corn and various hot drinks from Bukit Bintang. Interestingly, all the food there is relatively cheap, but the panorama and taste of the food served are guaranteed not cheap.

6. Titik Nol Kilometer Jogja

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Not all zero kilometer areas in every city in Indonesia become tourist attractions. However, it is different with the zero kilometer point in Jogja which is increasingly crowded with tourists at night.

This is because around the zero kilometer point in Jogja, there are many historical buildings left by the Dutch. The local people usually refer to these buildings as 'loji'.

At night, the zero kilometer point in Jogja becomes even more beautiful with the golden glow from street lights, as well as spotlights directed at the historical buildings.

In addition, you can also find many street artists performing there, including iconic statues of people.

7. Kaliurang Lantern Park in Jogja

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If you stay in the Kaliurang area, make sure to visit the Kaliurang Lantern Park in Jogja. Located at Gardu Pandang Kaliurang, Sleman, you can enjoy the beauty of the Festival of Light in Kaliurang.

There, you can admire various lanterns with beautiful themes and colors without having to spend a lot of money. In addition, at the Kaliurang Lantern Park in Jogja, you can also enjoy the enchanting dancing fountain.

The night attractions in Jogja are further complemented by a variety of traditional and modern snacks that are ready to satisfy the hunger of every tourist.

8. Papermoon Puppet Theatre

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It's raining outside, and do you want to enjoy a peaceful night tour in Jogja? You can visit Papermoon Puppet Theatre. As the name suggests, you can enjoy the excitement of puppet theater, which is so popular thanks to one scene in the movie Ada Apa Dengan Cinta 2.

Despite the simplicity of each puppet, the meaning of the story presented in Papermoon Puppet Theatre is very profound. The location itself is in the Papermoon Puppet Theatre Studio located in Bangunjiwo, Bantul.

This night tour in Jogja will leave a fascinating impression on your vacation in Gudeg City.

9. Malioboro

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Many say that the Malioboro area never sleeps in Jogja. Indeed, from the best sunrise to sunset, tourists flock to this super popular place in Jogja.

Interestingly, the later it gets, the more fun and entertaining Malioboro becomes. That's why you shouldn't miss visiting Malioboro when enjoying a night tour in Jogja.

With city lights illuminating the legendary street, the nightlife in Malioboro feels more alive with the sound of street orchestras. What's even better, you don't have to pay to enjoy various night attractions in Malioboro.

Have you visited any of these night tours in Jogja? If not, you can include them in your vacation itinerary in Jogja.

That way, your vacation there will be more complete, not only exploring during the day but also enjoying a night tour in Jogja.

(kly/tmi)