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Yogyakarta travel guide

What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.

Last updated 2026-08-11

Borobudur, Yogyakarta
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Common scams in Yogyakarta

8 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Yogyakarta, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.

Common scams in Yogyakarta — and how to avoid them →

Top places to visit in Yogyakarta

6 places worth your time in Yogyakarta, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Top places to visit in Yogyakarta →

Top food to try in Yogyakarta

6 dishes to eat in Yogyakarta, what is in them, and where they belong.

Top food to try in Yogyakarta →

Traditions and customs in Yogyakarta

5 customs and traditions in Yogyakarta — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Traditional things to do in Yogyakarta →

Getting around Yogyakarta

How to travel around Yogyakarta — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Getting around Yogyakarta: transport and taxi apps →

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