Pasar Beringharjo Yogyakarta

Pasar Bering Harjo, the most complete traditional market in Yogyakarta. Pasar Bering Harjo has been used as a place to shop since 1758. The offer is so complete, starting from batik, market items, jajamuan, to Buddha statues worth hundreds of thousands. Pasar Bering Harjo is a part of Malioboro that is unfortunate to be missed. However, this market has been the center of economic activity for hundreds of years and its existence has a philosophical meaning. The market that has been opened many times represents a stage of human life that is still accompanied by the fulfillment of economic needs. In addition, Bering Harjo is also one of the single pillars, consisting of Kraton, Alun-Alun Utara, Kraton, and Pasar Bering Harjo, which symbolizes the economic function of life and so on. On that floor, you can hunt for quality used goods if you want. Various types of imported used goods such as shoes, bags, even clothes are sold at a much cheaper price than the original price with a quality that is still good. Of course, it takes a lot of thinking in choosing. After walking around the market area, it's time to explore the area around the market with an interesting offer. The outskirts of the market area, formerly known as Kampung Penjinan, is the most famous area. You can find old cassette tapes from the 1950s that are rarely found elsewhere. In addition, there is also the craftsmanship of carving several Buddha statues in various positions. For collectors of old money, this place also sells old money from various countries, even those used in the 1930s. If you are thirsty, drinking Yogyakarta's special Jendol Ice is an option. Yogyakarta's Jendol Ice has a richer flavor than Banjar Negara and Bandung's Jendol Ice. It contains not only Jendol, but also Camcau, a kind of root made from Camcau leaves, and white Jendol made from rice flour. Other drinks available are young coconut ice with Javanese sugar syrup and herbs such as turmeric, asam, and Kencur rice. Although the official market closes at 17 o'clock in western Indonesia, but the dynamic of the merchants does not stop at that time. In front of the market area, there are still various types of rice dishes. The market with its various fillings, such as white rice mixed with chocolate and peanuts, and Javanese sugar syrup that is delicious can be purchased every afternoon. Around 18 o'clock in western Indonesia until midnight, there are usually vendors in front of the market that also offer Kikil and Koseng-Koseng variants. While eating, you can listen to Javanese traditional music that is played or chat with vendors who usually prepare food.