Malioboro, the Legendary Shopping Center in Jogja

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Yogyakarta is indeed synonymous with various tourist attractions that are thick with culture and history. But in fact, the city dubbed the Student City also has tourist attractions that are a dream for women. Malioboro is one of the places that are the center of shopping tourism in the city of Gudeg, Jogja which has become an important part of the economy of the people of Jogja. Besides being known as a souvenir hunting center, this place is also inseparable from the long history of the development of the city of Jogja from time to time. In fact, this one tourist spot seems to represent the face of Jogja in Indonesia and even the world.

Actually, Malioboro is an area which is a combination of three roads, namely Jalan Margo Utomo, Jalan Malioboro and Jalan Margo Mulyo. This legendary area stretches from Tugu Jogja for 2.5 kilometers to the intersection of the Yogyakarta Post Office. Its presence right at the 0 kilometer point of Jogja City makes it very easy for tourists to reach it. If examined more deeply, the area is on a straight line known as the imaginary line. This line connects important elements of the city of Jogja such as Mount Merapi, Tugu Jogja, Yogyakarta Palace to Parangtritis Beach.

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When visiting Malioboro, tourists will be spoiled by the many traders selling various souvenirs typical of Jogja. This tourist spot is indeed very suitable for shopaholic tourists who are dominated by women. So many unique souvenirs that can be obtained at low prices. In addition to being a shopping center in Jogja, this tourist spot also has various historical places around it. You can visit Vredeburg Fort, North Square, the One March General Attack Monument, or the Yogyakarta Palace.

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When night falls, the charm of Malioboro is no less stunning. If during the day this place is crowded with shopping tourism activities, then at night this place becomes an appetizing culinary tourism destination. Many stalls have started to open their stalls with the concept of lesehan. The concept of the lesehan is still maintained and is the hallmark of Jogja’s culinary arts. Tourists can also taste various Jogja specialties such as gudeg, brongkos, mangut catfish, soto, satay klathak, fried chicken etc. Dinner will be even more delicious while enjoying the beauty of Malioboro which seems to never sleep. Not infrequently, street musicians will sing some songs that make the night atmosphere more romantic.

References:

https://www.tempatwisata.pro/wisata/Malioboro 

https://www.yogyes.com/id/yogyakarta-tourism-object/other/malioboro/ 

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