After dropping my bags at the Hyatt Regency Yogyarkarta, I treated myself to one of my all-time travel indulgences, exploring the local market. I can’t possible think of a better (and more fun) way to dive headfirst into a culture. To me, exploring the epicenter of local daily life, the explosion of contrasting colors, the exotic smells and above all getting to discover a country through its people is incredibly thrilling and rewarding.
Yogyakarta‘s Beringharjo is possibly one of the most colorful, lively and heartwarming markets I’ve had the chance to explore during my travels through Southeast Asia. I loved getting lost in its meandering and moody alleys and the Javanese people are most extraordinary. Their amazing warmth and joie de vivre is simply off the charts. Indonesia was love at first sight for me and both the Balinese and Javanese people and culture hold a very special place in my heart.
Jalan Malioboro (Malioboro street in English) is the Champs-Élysées of Yogyakarta. It’s the shopping heart of the city and home to its largest traditional market.
In Yogya (as well as all of Southeast Asia), motorcycles rule.
Pure happiness!
I couldn’t believe the size of these cinnamon barks. Freaky!
Looks like I’m not the only garlic lover in town 😉
I couldn’t keep my eyes off this amazing lady. She had a bigger than life personality and a confident sense of style to match.
A lesson in clashing prints. Move over Paris and Milan, Yogyakarta is the new street style capital of the world.
Spicy heaven.
Even the tuk-tuks in Yogya are special and colorful. Each and every cycle is personalized with gorge custom paintings. I was seriously hoping I could take one back home…
For more Southeast Asia adventures: Escape on a Magical Getaway in Bali’s Canggu Beach | Veggie shop at Khlong Toey Market | Explore this Javanese green oasis in Yogyakarta | Glide up Bangkok’s Chao Phraya river | Catch the sunrise on the Andaman Sea and the sunset at Tanah Lot.
17 thoughts on “At Yogyakarta’s Beringharjo Market”
So that’s what you call the public transport – tuk-tuk.. sounds like a bird lol! DId you ride that? Sweet!
One would think that a life in the market is tiring, but they all seem content.
I’ve seen a lot of those tie-dyed sarongs in the beaches in the Philippines. I guess its popular!
They all look so happy!
Would’ve wanted a closer look at your accessories! Are those bells on your bracelet?
Nope, there are not bells ^_^ You can take a closer look at this piece here: http://theglobalgirl.netgolden-topaz-sterling-silver-bracelet/ x
I like the barely-there makeup Ndoema..
Ooh so motorcycles are a thing there?
The covered walk with hanging plants that was turned to a parking lot would’ve been better with tables and chairs!
I’m asian though I have not gone back home in ages! But I remember the jackfruit. It smells good and tastes delicious!
The basket-like thing where they put all the bananas looks rad!
I thought so too! x
You could never blend in Ndoema, and I mean that in a good way! You’re a natural head-turner 🙂
Ha! Thanks 😉 xo
I like the red-black print that the woman is wearing from the 2nd to the last pic. Nice!
Love it too. The Javanese are truly masters at styling and sporting print. Amazing!
I could not identify some of the herbs and spices there. What are they?