Gong

Yogyakarta


A hole-in-the-wall storefront with an exciting collection of authentic antique wooden puppets and masks from across the archipelago, though most are from Java. Some are 50 years old. To the discerning collector this is a treasure chest.


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1. Kedai Kebun Forum

0.33 MILES

This fun, bohemian space is a key haunt for Yogya's arts community. The gallery curates mixed-media exhibitions and hosts pop-up shops, film screenings…

2. Kraton

0.82 MILES

Beside the southern alun-alun (main square), Yogya's enormous kraton (palace) is the cultural and political heart of this fascinating city. Effectively a…

3. Taman Sari

0.87 MILES

This once-splendid pleasure park of palaces, pools and waterways, built between 1758 and 1765, functioned as the playground of the sultan and his…

4. Pagelaran Pavilion

0.97 MILES

Due to a schism in the ruling royal family, there is a small portion of the kraton, overlooking the northern alun-alun, that is walled off from the main…

5. Museum Kareta Kraton

0.99 MILES

This wonderful old carriage house exhibits the opulent chariots of the sultan. The leather-upholstered and intricately painted carriages tell their own…

6. Mesjid Besar

1.1 MILES

This central, open-air mosque, built in a traditional Javanese architectural style, is the largest in the city.

7. Sono-Budoyo Museum

1.18 MILES

This treasure chest is one of the best museums in Yogya. It is only small but is home to a first-class collection of Javanese art, including wayang kulit…

8. Benteng Vredeburg

1.3 MILES

The old Dutch fort, with its impressive moat, is a popular destination for school outings, as it communicates Indonesia's recent history through engaging…