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5 things to do in Yogyakarta

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Yogyakarta is one of the best solo travel destinations in Indonesia. It offers a wide variety of attractions and activities for solo travelers who can enjoy cultural tours, educational tours, nature tours, food tours and more. For those new to traveling alone, here are some things to do in Yogyakarta:

 1| Enjoy the night vibe of Yogyakarta Monument

Yogja Monument (Jogja Monument or Tugu Pal Putih) is located in the center of Yogyakarta and is an important landmark in Yogyakarta. Built 300 years ago, this historic landmark features a unique top that looks like a unicorn's horn. No wonder this place is on everyone's wish list! Tourists usually go to the Yogyakarta Monument to take spectacular night photos. Then take a walk around the monument and buy some street food.

2| Take a walk on Mario Polo Street

Malioboro Street in Yogyakarta is a popular tourist destination for domestic and foreign tourists who love the magical atmosphere of Malioboro. The place can be easily reached by private car or public transport and is safe for those who travel alone. Take a walk in the evening, buy Batik and souvenirs from street vendors, or just sit back and enjoy the atmosphere. You can also try the traditional food here!

 3| Delve into Javanese culture at Ullen Sentalu Museum

Ullen Sentalu is an incredible museum in Yogyakarta. It is quite far from the center of Yogyakarta, near Mount Merapi. This museum houses a large collection of Mataram royal historical heritage, so you can learn a lot about the Mataram kingdom. Your guide will show you around and tell you the history of each item in the collection. Another interesting feature of this museum is its exquisite architecture. Really worth seeing!

4| Have fun at Alun-Alun Kidul

Have a fun night in Yogyakarta: Visit Alun-Alun Kidu. Besides tasting delicious street food, tourists can also play an old game called Masangin here. In this game, they have to walk blindfolded between two banyan trees. There is a saying that only the pure of heart can win this challenge. Are you interested in trying this traditional game?

5| Taste the best Gudeg in Vilan

Gudeg is one of the favorite foods of tourists in Yogyakarta. The legendary Sentra Gudeg Wijilan is a famous place to eat Gudeg. People call it the Gudeg Center. Once you've tasted Gudeg from Wijilan, you'll want to come back again and again! You can also buy dry Gudeg

As a gift to your friends and family. There are many tourist attractions around Viylan, so you can walk around after enjoying Gudeg.

Yogyakarta is the best option for solo travel. It has historic places, beautiful nature, shopping malls, delicious food, and unique places to explore.if you want to know more about Indonesian cuisine, you can check out Yummyadvisor!

 

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