From food to culture, Yogyakarta (or Jogja for short) offers many interesting things. Here are some things you absolutely need to try if you're in Jogja or plan to visit someday.
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History & Culture
Bookstores
Foodies
History & Culture
Ullen Setalu is about the history and culture, but make it fancy. Their tours and guides are super.
Museum Ullen Sentalu
Epic. Reliving the past while listening to stories behind this water castle and The Sultanate of Yogyakarta.
Tamansari (Water Castle)
Bookstores
If you're looking for book with unique topics, from indie publishers or university presses, this place is a must visit. Love the ambience, tho.
Theotraphi
Infamous Buku Akik has so many interesting collections. You'll find both newest Indonesian books and the classic ones, also books in English too.
Buku Akik
Nice place to hang out with your books (or friends). Their collections are curated with interesting picks.
Berdikari Book
Foodies
Pawon is “kitchen”, gudeg is the traditional javanese food. The main ingredients are jackfruit, coconut milk, and palm sugar. Love love this food, especially if you love something sweet.
