Visit Kraton (Sultan Palace) & Tamansari Water Castle
Half day | Easy | Entrance tickets for foreigners
Where to visit
Where to visit in Yogyakarta City (Malioboro, Kraton)?
Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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Yogyakarta City is the cultural capital of Java, governed by a traditional sultanate. It features Malioboro Street, a famous open-air market and avenue, the Kraton (the active Sultan's Palace), and Tamansari Water Castle, presenting a wonderful showcase of Javanese arts, shadows puppets, batik, and traditional silverwork.
Yogyakarta City is the cultural capital of Java, governed by a traditional sultanate. It features Malioboro Street, a famous open-air market and...
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Bargain hunt on Malioboro Street
2 hours | Easy | Batik and souvenir shopping prices vary
Ride a Becak (Traditional Cyclo)
1 hour | Easy | Standard tourist ride fare
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Visit to experience traditional royal Javanese heritage, shop for hand-made batik on Malioboro, explore imperial water baths, and eat sweet gudeg.
Best time
May to October
How to reach
The city is easily accessed by regular trains from Jakarta, Bandung, or Surabaya. Once in the city, you can use local TransJogja buses, Grab, Gojek, or traditional cyclos (Becak).
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