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Things to do in Yogyakarta

Java's royal city, with a working sultan's palace, batik and gudeg on Malioboro, and day trips to the temples of Borobudur and Prambanan.

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Neighborhood

Alun-alun Kidul

The southern palace square, with two banyan trees and a lively evening scene of families and snacks.Entry: Free to visit
Market

Beringharjo Market

The city’s main market, in an Art Deco hall, known for batik, spices and snacks.Entry: Pay as you go
Market

Borobudur Market, Magelang

The village market near Borobudur, with produce stalls and simple places for a Javanese lunch.Entry: Pay as you go
TempleBook ahead

Borobudur Temple, Magelang

A vast ninth-century Buddhist monument of carved terraces topped by 72 stupas and a main stupa.Entry: Reserve a structure slot; arrive 30 to 45 min before itSearch tickets and tours on Klook
Neighborhood

Kotagede

The old Mataram capital southeast of the center, known for silver workshops and narrow lanes.Entry: Free to visit; shops pay as you go
Museum

Kraton Yogyakarta

The sultan's palace, still the royal residence, with pavilions, heirlooms and regular performances.Entry: Closed Mondays; no shorts, short skirts or hats inside. Closed MondaysSearch tickets and tours on Klook
Food

Malioboro evening food stalls

In the evening, food stalls along Malioboro serve gudeg, satay and other Javanese dishes.Entry: Pay as you go; check prices first
Neighborhood

Malioboro Street

The main shopping street running north from the palace, busy with batik stalls, becaks and buskers.Entry: Free to visit
Temple

Mendut Temple, Magelang

A Buddhist temple east of Borobudur housing a large stone Buddha flanked by two bodhisattvas.Entry: Rp[fee]Search tickets and tours on Klook
Temple

Pawon Temple, Magelang

A small Buddhist temple on the straight line between Borobudur and Mendut.Entry: Rp[fee]Search tickets and tours on Klook
Temple

Plaosan Temple

Twin Buddhist temples among rice fields a short ride northeast of Prambanan.Entry: Rp[fee]Search tickets and tours on Klook
Market

Prambanan Market

The local market south of the Prambanan park, with produce stalls and simple Javanese food.Entry: Pay as you go
Temple

Prambanan Temple

Ninth-century Hindu temple towers carved with Ramayana reliefs, with Sewu temple in the same park.Entry: Sewu included in the park ticketSearch tickets and tours on Klook
Food

Prawirotaman dining street

A street of cafes, restaurants and guesthouses south of the palace, busy in the evening.Entry: Pay as you go
Ruins

Ratu Boko

Hilltop ruins of a gateway, terraces and bathing pools with views over the Prambanan plain.Entry: Book online or pay at the gateSearch tickets and tours on Klook
Ruins

Taman Sari Water Castle

The former royal pleasure garden, with ornate gateways, courtyards and bathing pools on the open visitor route.Entry: No shorts or short skirtsSearch tickets and tours on Klook
Viewpoint

Tugu Yogyakarta

The white monument at the northern end of the city axis that runs south to the palace.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on Klook
Food

Wijilan gudeg street

A street east of the palace lined with shops selling gudeg, the city’s sweet jackfruit stew.Entry: Pay as you go

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