Tips before traveling to Yogyakarta, Indonesia

All those who previously visited the beautiful city of Yogyakarta on the famous Indonesian island of Java, often agree that Yogyakarta is indeed the most prominent cultural destination in Java, as it is said about it, and it is one of the best tourist destinations in Indonesia, and is home to many historical temples Scenic natural areas, galleries and restaurants.

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Today we will review together a set of important and quick tips that must be borne in mind before traveling in Yogyakarta:

Be sure to ensure the integrity of your official documents well before heading to Yogyakarta or entry to Indonesia in general, and make sure to bring an official document proving that you are planning to leave Indonesia at a predetermined date, also be sure to collect enough information about the visa or visa you need to obtain To enter Indonesia.
Addisuspo International Airport in Yogyakarta is very small and congested, so be sure to be prepared with all the paperwork you need to finish check-in as quickly as possible.
Avoid trusting strangers easily in the streets of the city, and pay attention to the fraud scams directed at tourists, the most famous of which is the art exhibit trick in which a friendly person on the street tries to attract tourists to an art gallery, and once they get there they will find themselves almost detained and are only allowed to leave after purchasing artworks Poor and expensive.
Don’t put in too many plans based on accurate hourly hours, because city traffic is bad because of crowding.
Use a taxi on the move, provided that you book it in advance using one of the approved applications or through the hotel in which you reside or an approved tourist office, and if you have to use a taxi without reservation, be sure to check the taxi prices in advance and agree with the taxi driver on the price before entering To the taxi.
With regard to the use of the Uber service or similar services it is present in the city of Yogyakarta, except that in the case of the Uber service it does not provide taxis but rather the transportation service using motorcycles, the alternative is a similar service known as “Grab” which is a preferred option in the city, except that you You will find it very difficult to use the application if you are not fluent in Bahasa Indonesia.
The majority of Indonesian society is conservative, and he expects that you will only find Islamic swimwear such as “burkini”, while the usual swimwear is not available.
Do not attempt to drink tap water and, if possible, only use it for washing purposes.
Make sure to visit the tourist places during relatively early times and avoid visiting during the afternoons to avoid crowds.
Avoid wandering around slums and narrow streets, and be sure to wander around in crowds and with others for your safety.
Do a good search and prepare a list of places you want to visit in the city and arrange them according to the timing of the visit if possible, and be sure to include one of the most famous and beautiful temples of the city at all, which is the Borobudur Temple.
If you are a light-skinned person or a Western-looking person, or it seems that you are a tourist, expect that many locals will stop you and ask to take pictures of your company, especially in the famous tourist places.
Don’t forget to watch and take pictures of the sunrise scene in Yogyakarta, and among the best places to do this in the city is Borobudur Temple and it is said that the sunrise scenery there is more beautiful than any other temple in Asia.