Cultural Sight

Tour & Attraction

A great variety of outdoor attractions and activities are waiting to venture on. The rich volcanic soils sprout up forests at the north side and sandy coastlines bordered with limestone hills on the south end. They offer great and diverse natural charms as also open fields for challenging experiences and sports.

Water Attractions

Parangtritis has long been famous, not only as a beach resort where world class sand-dunes, black-sandy beach and rocky cliffs meet, but it is also a centre for the worship of Nyai Roro Kidul, the Queen of the South Seas. Her mystical union with the sultans of Yogyakarta and Surakarta requires regular offerings and attracts all sort of mystics. Geologically the beach is quite dangerous since the beach's platform is formed by rigid reefs. The waves cause turbulent currents and bury everything beneath the sand. Please do not think about swimming here, many victims have fallen.

Samas. Take a bicycle or motorcycle to experience a pleasant trip through the countryside toward the beach. Situated some 26 km south of Jogja, only kilometers away west of Parangtritis.

Krakal. A white sandy beach with shallow shorelines. Close to it, four other interesting beaches also worth to visit, i.e. Baron, Drini, Kukup, Wediombo and Ngrenehan. The beaches are among the best coastlines along the south coast of Java.

Leafy Attractions

Kaliurang lies at the foot of Plawangan hill on the southern slope of mount Merapi, some 28 km, north of Jogja. This is a refreshing holiday resort, equipped with villas, a natural reserve parks, a camping ground, and pools, just a perfect place for those seeking refuge and tranquility amidst the lush green tropical splendor. Hike up the Plawangan hill to have a clear view of Mt. Merapi's peak. About three kilometers eastward, after an hour stroll along shadowy tracks, you will find quiet village of Kinahrejo and Kali Adem camping ground, the easier base to climb Merapi.

Mt. Merapi is one of Java's most dangerous volcanoes and has erupted numerous times. The last major eruption on 22 November 1994 killed 69 people. Since then, the 2,960 meters Merapi keeps to rumble and spew lava down its flank. Climbing and trekking are popular activity and it is possible to climb to a viewpoint to see the breathtaking flows of gleaming lava.

Gembira Loka Zoo is a spacious garden with numerous animal collections. Heavily packed during weekend and holidays, the zoo organized popular dangdut performances in the upper park.

Caving is a popular activity among student in Jogja. Several tour operators offer caving packages to visitors, including to the challenging earth-holes at the south limestone hills Pegunungan Seribu (Thousand Hills). Cereme Cave at Imogiri is a popular one, for it being easily waded through. More challenging caves are Luweng Jaran, Grubug and Jati, with more than a hundred meters deep vertical tunnels.

Operated since 1998, Yogya Go Kart at Jalan Wonosari km. 10 is the first and only karting circuit in Jogja and Central Java. It offers 460 meters national class racing track and experienced tutors. A kid fun parks is on the location.

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