Malioboro Yogyakarta - Shopping and Culinary Destination

Derived from Sanskrit which means Bouquet, Malioboro become charm destination that is attracting tourists. If you come to Yogyakarta and only visit Parangtritis Beach or Prambanan Temple, it won’t complete if you have not stopped at Malioboro.

Malioboro area has 2.5 kilometers length and close to Yogyakarta palace. The Road located in the heart of Yogyakarta is indeed the most visited spot by both local and foreign tourists.

Walk along Malioboro Street became special experience for you. Along the way, you can find variety souvenirs such as silver, rattan, leather puppets, batik and also “blangkon”. The various kinds souvenirs you can get at an affordable price.

If you arrive at night, then you can find many roadside stalls selling typical culinary of Yogyakarta that is “Gudeg”. You can enjoy a variety culinary and accompanied by the songs from street singer.

HISTORY

Origin name of Malioboro has two versions. First, the name is taken from Sanskrit, meaning “bouquet”. This is because along the way filled with flowers bouquet every time Yogyakarta palace held a traditional ceremony. The second version said that the name is taken from an English nobleman, Marlborough, who lives in Yogyakarta between the years 1881-1916.

Dutch colonial built Malioboro in 19th century as center of government activity and economy. Symbolically also intends to match the power of Yogyakarta palace that dominates the region.

Malioboro area is close to other interesting historical sites. After you shopping at Malioboro you can continue to visit other attractions that were located quite close such as Dutch colonial architectural and other traditional market.

Colonial historical architectures that can still be seen are “Siciatet Building” (now become Cultural Park), Indonesian Bank, Inna Garuda and BNI'46 Bank. While traditional shopping fairly close to Malioboro are Ngasem market and Beringharjo market. There is also a public library for tourists who love to read belonging to Yogyakarta’s Provincial Government.

HOW TO GET TO MALIOBORO?

Not too difficult to find Malioboro street. Because it located at the center of Yogyakarta city, so we can get there from any direction. If you are from out of town and use train, then get off at “Tugu station”. Then simply walk approximately 100 meters to the east of exit, you will find Malioboro street.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

1.    Shopping

Along Malioboro street there are a lot traders who sell goods such as “blangkon“, Yogyakarta handicrafts, local t-shirts, batik, bags, bracelets and other unique attractive trinkets as a souvenir.

Besides handicrafts, typical food of Yogyakarta such as Bakpia Patok, Yangko and Geplak can be found here.

2.    Culinary

If you're hunting culinary in Yogyakarta, then you can find a variety of special menus offered. Nasi Gudeg could be first choice as it special foods of Yogyakarta that you should try while visiting Yogyakarta.

Along Malioboro Street, you can also enjoy “Ice Dawet” with palm sugar mixed with coconut milk. Interspersed with occasional strains of melodious voices by street singers will make your culinary experience more exciting. It shows the true beauty of Yogyakarta that peaceful and friendly.

3.    Art Performance

Almost every time, Malioboro Street decorated with works of art that unique and interesting form of sculptures or other art performances. Display and performances which officially organized and spontaneity are exist from time to time. So prepare your camera to capture the best pictures.

4.    Enjoying Night at Malioboro

Tourist activity in Malioboro not only during daylight, but ​​tourism activities will continue within the night, especially after 21:00 pm. There are many food stalls with various menus.

TOURIST DESTINATIONS AROUND MALIOBORO

If you are visiting Malioboro, you can visit other tourist attractions around Malioboro that is not too far away.

Beringharjo Market

First tourist attraction closest to Malioboro Street is Beringharjo market which is a traditional market and become the most popular shopping destination in Yogyakarta. The main entrance of this traditional market is on east of Malioboro Street. There you can satisfy shopping batik and other unique trinkets.

This market was a forest with a lot of banyan trees. From here Beringhardjo was obtained. 'Bering' which means “banyan tree” and 'Hardjo' mean “prosperity”. Beringhardjo market becomes center of economic activity in Yogyakarta at that time.

Fort Vredeberg

Nearby attractions after Beringharjo market is Fort Vandenberg. The fort is located at the intersection of southern end of Malioboro. This historic fort built by the Dutch government as the government center and military defense.

Fort Vredeburg is museum as well as tourist attractions are located at Jalan Malioboro. Just like a museum, there are collections of various wars relics. In addition, there is a screening room and a diorama depicting Indonesian state battle during colonial period.

This fort was originally built under the orders of “Sultan Hamengkubuwono I”. The original building was very simple, just clay and wood. Because Dutch felt threatened of progress and development from Yogyakarta palace, they eventually take over it and named Fort Rustenburg which later became Fort Vredeburg or Fort of Peace until now. Read more >>>

Yogyakarta Palace

Yogyakarta Palace is the cultural and administrative center in Yogyakarta province. Become a royal palace and residence of Sultan’s family. The palace was built with a very mature calculation. Each building layout and details are set according to the Javanese philosophy.

Not only become government center and residence of sultan and his family, this palace also became one of cultural attractions in Yogyakarta. It is open to public every day starting from 08:30 to 12:30. For Friday and Saturday the palace closes early at 11:00. Read more >>>

Taman Sari

Taman Sari is located in the southern of Yogyakarta palace. Taman Sari was a bathing place for kings and queens of Yogyakarta royal palace. Taman Sari consists of several bathing pool, each has its own function.

You can use rickshaw services to get there with the distance approximately 15 minutes. Taman Sari is part of palace building which consist several buildings and underground tunnels with a touch of Dutch architect that beautiful and unique. Read more >>>

Tugu Yogyakarta

The last which I think you should go when visit Malioboro is Tugu Yogyakarta. This landmark usually crowded at night because of the beauty and uniqueness if used as photo background. However, this place is a quite far compared with other tourist attractions around Malioboro. To get here you can ride rickshaw for 30 minutes heading to north of Malioboro street.

FACILITY

1.     Parking Spaces

There are plenty of parking space can be found around Malioboro street. If you drive car you can directly to ​​Malioboro Street, then you can park your car in Mall.

There are several points of car park around Malioboro as your alternatives, namely in north square in front of Yogyakarta palace, on the east side of Indonesia Bank and near Tugu station.

2.     Food Stalls

You do not need to worry because many malls and stalls along Malioboro street. You can choose to enjoy fast food or culinary cuisine of Yogyakarta that is Gudeg.

3.     Hotels in Malioboro

Malioboro is one of famous tourist destinations in Yogyakarta because it located at the center of Yogyakarta city. Therefore, you can very easily find the hotels near Malioboro. Some hotels that popular in Malioboro are :

MUTIARA MALIOBORO HOTEL

MELIA PUROSANI HOTEL

IBIS MALIOBORO HOTEL

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