Malioboro
Jalan Malioboro is a famous shopping street in Yogyakarta. The name is also used more generally for the neighbourhood around the street. It lies North-south axis in the line between Yogyakarta Kraton and Mount Merapi. Across the road is the Vredenburg fort which used to be the barracks of Dutch soldiers and is now a center for arts and painting exhibitions. On the same side of the road is Beringharjo market. The street comes alive with merchants opening up stalls selling handicrafts, souvenirs, and batiks, while in the evening, people can enjoy all the local cuisines in the tents along the streets.