From north to south, new tourist destinations keep springing up in Yogyakarta. At Obelix Hills, you can watch the sunset while lounging on the top of a hill. Meanwhile, agrotourism destinations such as Bhumi Merapi offer a variety of family-friendly activities. At The Lost World Castle, you can find replicas of famous landmarks and feel as if transported to other countries. Don't forget to visit Jomblang Cave and get ready to be astonished by its hidden magnificence!

Yogyakarta offers a variety of culinary delights such as gudeg, bakpia, sate klathak, and kopi klotok. If you're looking for cheap places to eat, check out Jalan Malioboro, Alun-alun Selatan, and the eateries along Jalan Kaliurang (Jakal) Bawah leading up to Jalan Persatuan next to the Grha Sabha Pramana Building, Universitas Gadjah Mada.

Like Javanese people in general, Yogyakartans are known to be friendly to newcomers and visitors. They frequently smile and nod when they pass other people. Locals have a calm demeanor and dislike speaking harshly or in a high tone. The most noticeable character is respecting the elders. There is a Javanese phrase, "unggah-ungguh" or manners, which refers to a method of speaking and behaving based on age. When in Yogyakarta, you can show respect to others by paying attention to unggah-ungguh.

Parking rates in Jogja range from Rp3.000 to Rp5.000 for cars and around Rp2.000 for motorbikes, depending on the parking location. In some areas, the more crowded the place, the more you have to pay for parking.

There is one palace in Yogyakarta, namely the Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat Palace. This palace was established during the reign of Sultan Hamengku Buwono I in 1755. Once the residence of the sultan and his family, the palace has now become the most popular cultural tourism attraction in Yogyakarta.