Shop Till You Drop in Malioboro

Malioboro is perhaps the most famous street in Jogjakarta. Packed with shops selling curios and street vendors offering souvenirs with affordable prices, one is bound to find something of interest in this street.

If you like merchandises made of batik, Jogja is the right place to shop. From house dresses to posh, formal batik shirt for men, this street has them all. Batik can also be made into bags, table cloths, bed sheets, pillow covers, curtains, and a lot more.

There's also the Bering Harjo market where you can get similar products with cheaper prices. Malioboro's also located at the heart of Jogjakarta city. So places like Kraton or Taman Sari are within walking distance.


Getting There

Malioboro is within walking distance from Stasiun Tugu (Tugu Railway Station). You can go to this place on foot or ride a becak (pedicab). For driving (or walking) guide, click "View Map" on the upper part of this article.


Getting Around

On foot, of course. Stalls and stores line up the streets. You won't need a vehicle if the next stall to browse is just next to you, unless you bring a Segway. There are so many wares to pick from, you may have to return the next day.


To Stay

If you plan to spend a night in Malioboro, you can stay at hotels and inns with various kind of prices located on this street. Services ranging from bed and breakfast to star hotels. Two of the most luxurious hotels are located in Malioboro. For a list of hotels in Jogjakarta, just click the "Find Hotel" button. Or see our Travel Directory (DI Yogyakarta --> Kota Yogyakarta).


To Eat

At night, merchants open up tents which serve various kinds of food. You need to sit down cross-legged in the tents, which the locals refer to as "lesehan". Enjoy your meal while observing Malioboro's nightlife. It's an experience you shall not forget.

If you're interested in a culinary adventure across Jogjakarta, you can refer to our Jogjakarta's Dining Guide. Try some local food, like:

* Gudeg, a curry of jackfruit, chicken and egg served with rice, and is the most famous local dish.
* Nasi Langgi (Langgi Rice), warm rice served with various side dishes.
* Kipo, bite size snacks made of green colored tapioca dough filled with sweetened grated coconut. This dish can be found in Kotagede.
* Jadah Tempe, a sandwich of rice cake and sweet bencake. Can be found in Kaliurang.


To Buy

* Batik, batik and have we mentioned batik? There are so many batik merchandises now, especially since batik has been formally declared as an Indonesian heritage by the UNESCO (on October 2nd, 2009). There are batik cloths, clothings (even batik ties!), paintings, tablecloths, and so on. Just browse around.
* Silver jeweleries and silver-plated items can be found in Malioboro. Although you might want to ask around for direction to Kotagede, where the silvery workshop center is located.
* Items made of wood, metals, plastic. They are made into jewelries, bags, keychains, and a lot more.
* Why not try local cookies? Bakpia is filling, tasty, and sweet


Tips

* Malioboro tends to be packed with locals and tourists, so please take care of your belongings
* For more exclusive items, visit stores such as Mirota in Malioboro
* If you buy machine-printed batik, make sure you wash them separately first, using lerak (available on this street) or mild detergent.
* This is the perfect place to use your bargaining skills
* Bring a backpack to store the items that you've bought. It's more environmental friendly than carrying things in plastic bags. And let's face it, if you come here for shopping, you won't be leaving Malioboro before you've bought enough to fill up an entire backpack anyway.

Quoted from : http://www.indonesia.travel/en/destination/268/shop-till-you-drop-in-malioboro

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