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Shopping in Yogyakarta

Shopping in Yogyakarta is an experience in itself, because the city blends two complementary worlds: story-filled traditional markets and comfortable modern malls. The icon is of course Malioboro, with Beringharjo Market at its end, the city's oldest market, where you can hunt for batik, fabric, herbal jamu, and traditional snacks at prices you can still haggle. Beyond Beringharjo there are craft centers selling straight from the artisans: silver in Kotagede, pottery in Kasongan, and hand-drawn batik around Imogiri. For those after air-conditioned comfort, Jogja also has several large malls across the city and Sleman, complete with cinemas, food courts, and national and international brands. Souvenir hunting usually lands on the final day, and it slots in naturally as a closing stop on a curated Yogyakarta tour. This page gathers shopping guides, from malls to traditional tourist markets, so you know where to go.