Jumat, 04 Desember 2009

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.


[=Here 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.

[=Moving Around=]
Walk around while browsing the wares. There are so many to see.

[=Dining Guide=]
Various restaurants throughout Jogjakarta. Try some local foods, 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. Can be found in Kotagede.
  • Jadah Tempe, sandwich of rice cake and sweet bencake. Can be found in Kaliurang.

[=Souvenir Tips=]

  • 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. If you buy machine-printed batik, make sure you wash them separately first, using lerak (available on this street) or mild detergent.
  • Silver jeweleries and silver-plated items can be found here.
  • 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.

[=Other Things to See or Do=]
Visit Bering Harjo market for cheaper products. Visit Kraton or Taman Sari, they're within walking distance.

[=Travel 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.
  • Use your bargaining skills.
  • Bring a bagpack to store the items that you've bought.

Malioboro is within walking distance from Stasiun Tugu (Tugu Railway Station). You can go to this place on foot or ride a becak (pedicab).

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