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Enjoy Malioboro’s Nightlife
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items As the sun sets, Malioboro Street transforms into a bustling night market. Vendors line the street, selling everything from souvenirs and batik to local snacks and street food.This is a great time to pick up unique items like traditional Javanese han...
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Savor Local Street Food
Visit Alun-Alun Kidul
Night Photography
Ride a Becak or Andong
Street Performances
Dinner at a Traditional Joglo House
Savor Local Street Food
Experience lesehan dining, where you sit on mats on the sidewalk and enjoy a variety of street food
A warm ginger drink with glutinous rice balls, perfect for a night-time treat.
Wedang Ronde
a thick, sweet pancake filled with chocolate, cheese, or peanuts)
Martabak Manis (Indonesian thick sweet pancakes) - Nomadette
sticky rice balls filled with palm sugar and coated with grated coconut).
Klepon - Chewy Indonesian Pandan Balls with Coconut Palm Sugar
For a more authentic experience, visit an angkringan, a traditional Javanese food stall. These are popular gathering spots for locals to enjoy cheap and tasty snacks like nasi kucing, grilled chicken intestines, or quail eggs, while chatting over a h...
Angkringan - Jogja's Culture
Malioboro has several small cafés where you can unwind with a cup of Javanese coffee or kopi joss, a local specialty where hot charcoal is dunked into the coffee. Many of these cafés offer live music, adding to the lively atmosphere.
Angkringan Kopi Jos Lik Man -
There are about 20 Madurese people who are still consistently selling chicken satay in the favorite tourist area of Yogyakarta City.The majority of them are women, with a characteristic when selling satay, the mothers wear headscarves in the origin...
Sate Ayam Khas Ambal, Malioboro Jogja
Nasi kucing is a wrapped rice that is often found in street food stalls. Why is it called nasi kucing because the portion is small like the portion we feed cats. Nasi kucing is usually served with various kinds of satay and various fried foods. Combi...
Nasi Kucing, Nasi Favorit Penikmat Angkringan - Visiting Jogja
Visit Alun-Alun Kidul
Twin Banyan Trees: End your evening at Alun-Alun Kidul (South Square), where you can try the local tradition of walking blindfolded between the two ancient banyan trees. It’s said that if you can walk straight between them, your wish will come true.
The square is also famous for its brightly lit, neon-decorated pedal cars shaped like animals or cartoon characters. Rent one and pedal around the square while enjoying the festive lights and atmosphere.The square often hosts impromptu performances b...
Alun-Alun Kidul Yogyakarta
Night Photography
Malioboro’s vibrant nightlife offers plenty of opportunities for night photography. Capture the colorful market stalls, the glowing neon lights, and the lively street scenes.
Don’t miss the chance to photograph some of the nearby cultural landmarks like the Kraton, which are beautifully illuminated at night.
Malioboro at night - Yogyakarta Region - Tripadvisor
Bank Indonesia is also a perfect backdrop for taking photos.
Bank Indonesia
BNI's Office is also a perfect backdrop for taking photos.
BNI Yogyakarta
Nasional Palace is also a perfect backdrop for taking photos.
Istana Yogyakarta | Sekretariat Negara
Post Office is also a perfect backdrop for taking photos.
Kantor Pos Yogyakarta Istimewa (@kantorposyogyakarta)
Ride a Becak or Andong
A traditional pedicab, or becak or andong, is an iconic way to explore Malioboro at night.
A traditional pedicab, or becak, is an iconic way to explore Malioboro at night. You can hire a becak for a leisurely ride down the street, enjoying the cool evening breeze while taking in the sights and sounds of the area.
Brief, fun and colorful iconic BECAK RIDE - Tripadvisor
For a more traditional experience, opt for a ride in an andong, a horse-drawn carriage. This is especially enchanting at night, as the clip-clop of the horse’s hooves adds to the nostalgic charm of Yogyakarta.
Andong Jogja - Pengalaman Terbaik di Jogja Istimewa
Street Performances
Malioboro is known for its lively street performances. You’ll find local musicians playing traditional Javanese instruments like the angklung or gamelan, as well as modern buskers with guitars and drums. The variety of music adds to the street's dyna...
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Occasionally, you might come across traditional dance performances or even spontaneous theater acts. Some performers also offer to sketch quick portraits for a small fee, making for a memorable souvenir.
Tarian Angguk is one of the many types of folk arts in Yogyakarta ...
One of the most common performances you’ll encounter is traditional Javanese music, including gamelan ensembles. Gamelan music, with its distinctive metallic tones and intricate rhythms, provides a deep cultural ambiance as you walk along the street.
Gamelan Music & Traditional Dance - Hotel Tentrem Yogyakarta
Occasionally, you might stumble upon a wayang kulit performance, where skilled puppeteers bring to life stories from the Mahabharata and Ramayana using intricately carved leather puppets. This ancient art form is usually accompanied by gamelan music.
Javanese performance of Wayang Kulit (shadow puppets)
Another traditional musical performance involves the angklung, a bamboo instrument that creates harmonious melodies. Performers often invite the audience to participate, creating a fun and interactive experience.
Angklung Orchestra | Exhilarating performance | Wonderful Indonesia
Traditional Javanese dances, such as serimpi or bedhaya, are occasionally performed on the streets. These dances are characterized by graceful, slow movements and are often accompanied by gamelan music. You might also see more modern dance groups per...
Pertunjukan Seni di Jogja Ada Tari Klasik Yogyakarta yang Rutin Digelar di Hamzah Batik, Catat Jadwalnya!
Some street performers engage in small theatrical acts or mime performances, often incorporating local humor and social commentary. These acts are popular with both locals and tourists and can be highly entertaining.
Raminten Cabaret Show, Sensasi Wisata Hiburan Unik di Malioboro Jogja yang Wajib Dikunjungi - Radar Malioboro
In addition to traditional music, you’ll also find modern buskers playing everything from acoustic guitar to contemporary pop hits. These performances can range from solo acts to small bands, often drawing crowds with their renditions of popular songs.Dance Performances: Traditional
Pertunjukan Musik Dari Berbagai Genre Manjakan Pecinta Musik Di Selasa Wage Malioboro - Dinas Pariwisata Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta
Dinner at a Traditional Joglo House
Recommend having dinner at a traditional joglo-style restaurant, where the architecture itself is a cultural experience. Highlight restaurants that serve authentic Javanese cuisine in a traditional setting. If possible, suggest places where dinner is...
Close to the Kraton, Bale Raos is the only restaurant serving royal Javanese cuisine inspired by the dishes of the sultans.
Bale Raos - The Sultan's Dishes
Tugu Yogyakarta
The monument, built in 1755 by Hamengkubuwono I, the founder of the Yogyakarta Palace, has symbolic value and is a magical line connecting the southern sea, the Yogyakarta Palace, and Mount Merapi.
Tugu Jogja is one of the main icons of Yogyakarta. Tugu Jogja is located right in the middle of the intersection between Jl. Mangkubumi, Jl. General Sudirman, Jl. A.M Sangaji, and Jl. Diponegoro.
Yogyakarta Monument
Zero Kilometer Point of Jogja
Yogyakarta's zero kilometer point is at an intersection that connects four roads, namely Jalan KH. Ahmad Dahlan from the west side, Jalan Margo Mulyo from the north side, Jalan Panembahan Senopati from the east side, and Jalan Pangurakan from the sou...
The location is at an intersection that connects four roads, namely Jalan KH. Ahmad Dahlan from the west side, Jalan Margo Mulyo from the north side, Jalan Panembahan Senopati from the east side, and Jalan Pangurakan from the south side.
Titik Nol Kilometer Yogyakarta
March 1, 1949 General Attack Monument
A historical event monument located around the 0 (zero) kilometer point of Jogja. Strategic, easy to reach, a tourist area, many culinary areas
The March 1 General Attack Monument is a public space that is usually used to hold arts or entertainment events.
1 March 1949 Monument
Sonobudoyo Museum
During the day and evening, visitors can see various museum collections. Then at night, tourists can watch a puppet show at the Sonobudoyo Museum.

There are shadow puppet, mask puppet and human puppet performances.
Museum Sonobudoyo Unit I