From time to time, there have always been interesting stories about Yogyakarta that will surely make people want to return to this “student city”. In addition to its warm atmosphere, Yogyakarta also has various culinary and cultural specialties that are always interesting to discuss. However, when you are busy walking around Yogyakarta, don’t forget to buy souvenirs that are the city’s hallmark. Well, if you want to find recommendations about typical Yogyakarta souvenirs that tourists most purchase, just take a look at the list of recommended souvenirs from Yogyakarta below.
- Yogyakarta Batik Clothes
It is very easy to find batik clothes in Yogyakarta, especially if the hotel where you stay during your Yogyakarta trip is in the Malioboro area. You can easily shop for batik in Malioboro. Besides Malioboro, you can also hunt for batik at Beringharjo Market. Batik in Yogyakarta is available in the form of clothes and in the form of other products such as bags, sandals, and even scarves. Yogyakarta’s timeless batiks can also be found in a tourist village called Karebet Village. You can choose batik if you are looking for souvenirs that you intend to give to women, men and children, because they certainly are available in a variety of patterns and colors that will suit all genders and ages.
- Bakpia
It’s not complete if you visit Yogyakarta without buying bakpia. In the past, bakpia only contained green beans, but now you can find bakpia with filling cheese, chocolate, and durian flavors. Bakpia cake itself is a cake that comes from residents of Chinese descent, but over time bakpia has become a legendary icon of souvenirs from Yogyakarta. There are many brands of bakpia sold in Yogyakarta, but the most famous one is Bakpia Pathok.
- Yangko
Yangko is a snack made from glutinous rice flour with a chewy texture, similar to mochi cake. To make it more delicious, Yangko is given colorful food coloring. One box of yangko generally consists of 30 different flavors. Like bakpia, there are several famous yangko brands in Yogyakarta, and the famous brand is Yangko Pak Prapto because it has been legendary since 1921.
- Kasongan pottery
If you want souvenirs that are durable and don’t get stale easily like foods, then you can consider buying Kasongan Pottery. Kasongan village in Yogyakarta is a center for making crafts from clay, so you can find various pottery forms when visiting this village. These typical Yogyakarta souvenirs can be used as souvenirs for your family and friends where you live. Moreover, If you are lucky enough, you can even see the process of making this pottery while visiting Kasongan Village.
- Gudeg
Hunting for delicious culinary delights while in Yogyakarta is something that you absolutely must do, and of course, Gudeg is a food that must be on your culinary tour list. You can bring this speciality for your family at home. Nowadays, many restaurants in Yogyakarta pack gudeg neatly to make it more lasting and can be taken as souvenirs. However, if you want a more practical way of bringing gifts in the form of this food, then you can buy a dry gudeg that is not soupy so that it lasts way longer.
- Silver Craft
Kotagede, is only about 5 KM from the center of Yogyakarta. It is a town where you can buy souvenirs in the form of silver crafts. This silver-producing center has been around since the days of the Mataram kingdom. You can find various silver handicrafts with beautiful shapes here, of course, the price of silver accessories sold here is also quite affordable. If you buy in bulk, don’t forget to bid because there is a chance you will get them way cheaper than usual. You don’t need to doubt the quality of silver handicrafts from Kotagede, due to the fact that even these silver crafts have been exported to various countries all over the world since the Dutch colonial era.
Whether your trips take you to a long stroll on beaches, delicious cuisines, relaxing spas and resorts or urban attractions, extra research will give you the best experience for your visit. Get to know more about Yogyakarta by visiting Wonderful Indonesia.
