What to do in Mungkid

Activities, attractions and tours

Candi Mendut featuring heritage architecture and a ruin
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Candi Mendut showing heritage architecture
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Mungkid Tourist Attractions & Activities

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Top places to visit

1. Borobudur Temple

Borobudur Temple is an otherworldly Mahayana Buddhist temple compound. The UNESCO site comprises nine layered platforms and myriad shapes that come together to form this astounding complex. Marvel at the sheer invention and variation in the décor and architecture in one of Buddhism’s most prominent and iconic monuments.
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Borobudur Temple

2. Malioboro Street

Visit the innumerable shops, markets, cafés and restaurants of Malioboro Street (Jalan Malioboro), an enthralling and entertaining district. Malioboro Street dissects the heart of Yogyakarta’s city center while its adjoining side streets offer further retail and dining options. During the colonial years, the street was the center for the Dutch government. It was later used as a ceremonial boulevard for the Yogyakarta Sultanate. The name is said to come from the Duke of Marlborough, a prominent figure during the British rule of Indonesia.
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Malioboro Street

3. Gembira Loka Zoo

The Gembira Loka Zoo is a vast complex containing many animal enclosures, a botanical garden and scenic grounds. Spread out across a picturesque region of 54 acres (22 hectares), the zoo contains around 470 animals. Bring the kids to the children’s park for a fun day out with the family.
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Gembira Loka Zoo which includes zoo animals and dangerous animals

4. Tugu Yogyakarta

The Tugu Monument is an elaborate obelisk in the heart of the city that has special meaning for the people of Yogyakarta. The 18th-century structure was built by the first sultan of the city in a symbolic location between the Indian Ocean, Mount Merapi and the Kraton Complex. Use the monument as a practical gathering point to meet friends and family during your vacation here.
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Tugu Monument which includes modern architecture

5. Mendut Temple

Venture inside Candi Mendut, an ancient Buddhist temple that dates back to the early ninth century. Although this sacred place of worship fell into disrepair over the centuries, it was rediscovered as a vegetation-concealed ruin in 1836, and restored. Today, it is once again used for religious ceremonies.
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Candi Mendut featuring heritage architecture and a ruin

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Recommended things to do in Mungkid

Number of things to do
69
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Yogyakarta Borobudur Sunset Shared Guided Tour: AU$37
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What to do in Mungkid

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Candi Mendut featuring heritage architecture and a ruin

Mendut Temple

Explore a Buddhist temple that is more than 1,000 years old, and study its highly detailed statues, carvings and reliefs.

Mendut Temple
Mendut Buddhist Monastery

Mendut Buddhist Monastery

Find out about the history of Mendut when you take a trip to Mendut Buddhist Monastery. While you're in the area, find time to visit its temples.

Mendut Buddhist Monastery

 

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mungkid worth visiting?
One of the most popular things to do in Mungkid is explore Kyai Langgeng Flower Garden. Tick this leading attraction off your itinerary, then experience more of the area's history and culture.
How do I spend a day in Mungkid?
Kyai Langgeng Flower Garden and Mendut Buddhist Monastery are two awesome places to start your getaway adventures. Remember to explore the retail and dining options in Mungkid while you're here too.
What is the top tourist attraction in Mungkid?
Kyai Langgeng Flower Garden is one of the top tourist attractions in Mungkid and deserves a spot on every must-do list of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Mungkid?
Three days will give you time to tick off popular city highlights, such as Kyai Langgeng Flower Garden, Candi Pawon and Mendut Buddhist Monastery. The average stay in Mungkid is two days. If you feel the urge to extend your holiday, Yogyakarta isn't far away.
What are some activities to do in Mungkid with kids?
If you are after sights and activities for all the family, here are some fantastic ideas for what to do in Mungkid with kids.

What to do in Mungkid for adults?
Whether you're a culture enthusiast, food connoisseur or adventure seeker, there are plenty of things to do in Mungkid for adults including Masjid Al-Ikhlas.
Are there free things to do in Mungkid?
One of the easiest ways to find free things to do in Mungkid is to chat to a local tour guide. You'll get insider recommendations on hip neighbourhoods, parks and other highlights you can experience without opening your wallet. Candi Pawon is one spot that doesn't charge an admission fee.