Yogyakarta Tourist Trap Tips by rite_of_spring Top 5 Page for this destination

Batik? Silver?

It's very common for the trishaw riders to try to persuade you to visit the batik shop or silver galery nearby as they'll earn commission if you buy. Some of them can be very persistent.

Unique Suggestions: -Try not to go into the trap, as some vendors are very persistent.

-Tell them you've bought it yesterday.

-Convince that you've run out of money :)

Fun Alternatives: Reject politely.

Borobudur park the labyrinth?

Well, it took me less than 10 minutes to enter the park but I had spent more than half an hour to find my way out. As I arrived at 6am when those souvenir stores were closed but they had already set up at 9am. Upon exit you'll see the 'exit' sign where the adventure begins. You'll have to walk a single path with souvenir stores at your right/ left side and this is a long and tiring way to go.

Unique Suggestions: -Smile and walk patiently.
-Take a look at the souvenirs. In fact they are interesting.
-Bargain before buying.
-Run quickly :)
-Some people are pushy but most of them are ok.

Fun Alternatives: Don't follow the 'exit' sign as it is misleading. I'm sure that there must have a way where this hassle can be avoided.