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- When you go shopping to traditional markets, do not hesitate to bargain over a half of the price offered.
- Before determining at which shop you want to buy something, carefully observe some stores for a low price and good quality things.
- Always make sure that your bag and purse are safe from pickpockets. Besides, do not wear any glaring jewelries since it might invite cruel intentions.
- Avoid accepting unexpected helps from unknown people. If you need any help, please contact the nearby security immediately.
- Go to the shops you want to visit, never follow any coaxing from becak operators that will take you to certain shops only. They do so because of being paid by the shop owners and maybe you do not need the goods they offer you.
- Keep alert when you travel around Jogja with bus. City buses in Jogja are unsafe, for there might be thieves in it, especially city bus no. 4, 7, 12, and 15.
- If you want to buy earthenware vessels, Kasongan is the right place. And for you who are fans of silver, just visit Kotagede to buy it.
- Before you get back to your hometown, don't forget to buy your family or friends some souvenirs. You can find many kinds of traditional foods such as bakpia, geplak, and intip easily on jalan Mataram.
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