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April 29, 2016
7 Places in Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia that Worth to Visit 

Dear all the travellers, thanks for reading my article, and in this time i want to share some of knowledge about some others place that existed in Yogyakarta area near by, Klaten is a regency part were existed in the central java province, klaten has a bunch of religious site (paranormal activity / kejawen and some of another kind spiritual activities) and natural site also existed at there, some of them are artificial kind of travel, for the family part also existed kind of natural water springs in every district, almost all sub-district it had some of them. At present time, periodically, the travel activity has become a staple need for some community layer in Indonesia (especially for teenagers and families), with a trip then all the fatigue and boredom through the world of work can be a little relieved (refresh your mind ... oh and then they just realize it). Therefore, on holidays or sunday normally are almost in the various locations where some natural and religious is always full of visitors. Visitors who come not only local tourists from locals but also from various surrounding some city near by klaten regency.



Klaten regency located between two great cultural centers, are the Kasunanan Surakarta (Solo Regency / Solo Kingdom) and Kasultanan Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat (Kraton Jogja / Sultan Palace in Jogja). It causes in the klaten regency are still thick with the indigenous culture based from cultural effect and religion effect, which is still largely conserved as "nyadran" celebration activity (they do visit, clean up around the cemetery, pray for the family member that already past away), another activities are "apeman" (kind of thanksgiving but in javanese culture, that they do to give handmate food they cook by themselves and presented to neighbors), "kupatan" (same like apeman but normally this event are happened after ramadhan month), in addition to nature and cultural tourism, some touristic spot which is not less important in klaten district which is religious tourism actvities, the religious tourism activities means that we do clean our hearts of people who believe to a place that can bring blessing in our life (attract positive energy). the place is usually a tomb of famous figures in the past (muslims missionaries or javanese missionaries or some others believers missionaries). there are two tombs site are very popular in the district, that namely Sunan Bayat Klaten in sub-district bayat and the tomb of Ki Ageng Gribig in Jatinom sub-district,
here we'll discuss 7 among the tourist attractions in the klaten regency arguably very beautiful so it is a pity if it were not visit in the future i think.


Prambanan Temple

F
irst of all are Prambanan Temple could be said of a tourist spot that is worldwide that is already well known such as Borobudur Temple in magelang, this tourist spot visited by many foreign tourists. also Prambanan temple is placed in the borderline between Central Java province and Yogyakarta province, that's why 2 of them make an aggrement that for the profit that come from Prambanan temple would be shared to improve infrastructure in and for each province. Thus, in this explanation we try to put that include in the list of seven sites in Klaten that must be visited. We never talked about the tourist attractions Prambanan before. So if you want to know more about Prambanan temple you can see on our posts following :
The beauty of Prambanan Temple and The Legend about Roro Jonggrang.

Candi Prambanan
7 Places in Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia that Worth to Visit 


Warung Apung / Floating Restaurant at Rowo Jombor Lake / Jimbung

It seems not many place or lake in Indonesia that provide floating restaurant on the water (like in the Rowo Jombor lake area). It was precisely in the Klaten district Rowo Jombor were existed. Here you can find so many, lined up dozens of floating point which provides a wide variety of dishes made from freshwater fish, some of them are from catfish, tilapia, Gourami etc. To enjoy the atmosphere around these free floating stalls, but of course you have to buy food in this restaurant. Based on our experience, there a lot of choice, how the way to cook it, or how the cuisine were serve. Evenly in some restaurant who accompanied with entertainment in the form of dangdut music or javanese music on certain days. Oh yes ... The precise location for floating restaurant Rowo Jombor / Jimbung is located in the village of Bayat, Klaten, Jombor Krakitan or approximately 6 km to the south of the city center of Klaten, i hope you can ask me if you want to visit this place.

Jimbung Lake
7 Places in Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia that Worth to Visit 


Sugar Museum Central Java

Next Place are : Sugar Museum in Central Java more known to the public as a museum or a SUGAR museum Gondang Winangoen. That's because the museum is located in the gondang winangoen sugar museum PTPN IX. Precise location is located in the side of Yogyakarta - Solo - Kilometer. 25 street, Klaten - Central Java. Because from history that who build it are VOC (Verenigde Oost Indische Compagnie), then this place is maintained for the purpose one of them are for depository some wide variety of historical objects that are related to the sugar industry and its development. Among the antiquities collection of Gondang Sugar Museum is a unused milling machine tools, locomotive transporting sugarcane from the ancient times, mockups sugar factory, the explanation about different types of sugar cane and etc. In addition to the museum, in sugar factory complex also contained agrotourism that offer some exciting family attractions as well as a rest area and a cup of coffee in Banaran Cafe. For those of you who were passing on the road Yogya - Solo also possible to stop by here just for unwind and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, tell me if you want to know about this.

Sugar Museum
7 Places in Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia that Worth to Visit 


Natural Pond at Cokro Tulung area 

H
ere it's the next fresh place are : Cokro Tulung Natural Pond is fresh water swimming pool were located in the cokro village and tulung sub-district of Klaten district. In this swiming pool there is a pond with a source of fresh water that comes from the very natural groundwater. This creates its own freshness when bathing in this swimming pool, this place normally will full of visitorsduring the day before Ramadhan Month / Fasting month. That's because in Klaten district there is a tradition that before fasting month come then we recommended to do "Padusan" clean our body and soul that must be. Padusan activity was basically purify our minds and bodies in welcoming the fasting month that we believe the month that will give full of blessings. Even when you can enjoy a padusan activity with dangdut music which is usually provided by the manager, i knew it's kind of marketing way to attract more visitors.

Cokro Tulung Natural Water Spring
7 Places in Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia that Worth to Visit 


Umbul Ponggok / Ponggok Natural Swimming Pool

U
mbul Ponggok is a natural pond that developed into water tourism, is quite famous nowadays in Klaten district. Various colorful fish that live in Umbul Ponggok also possible to see and make this natural site to be one of the favorite snorkeling locations. Wait ... wait ... wait, Not only that, Umbul Ponggok also often to used for diving improvement skill.

Ponggok Natural Water Spring
7 Places in Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia that Worth to Visit 

However you don't have the opportunity to snorkel in the beautiful marine parks ... maybe, so ..., there are now in Klaten district existed and i can say "found" a fun snorkelling location. You don't need to scare, because possibility of floating away by the waves like in ocean, for the snorkeling spot this time i want to share are is not the sea, but rather a source of natural spring water is fresh named Umbul Ponggok natural swimming pool. This Natural swimming pool were existed since long time ago or since indonesia in the part of dutch colony, with a size approx 50 x 25 meters and an average depth of 1.5 to 2.6 meters this place suitable for snorkeling locations.

Umbul Ponggok
7 Places in Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia that Worth to Visit 
In contrast to the bottom of a swimming pool that made by tiled floors, the bottom Umbul Ponggok are look still very natural with expanse of sand, rocks, and thousands of colorful fish, and the atmosphere was really like under the sea of course if you dive into it. Although filled with fish, the quality of water in Umbul Ponggok is not fishy because the water flows continuously or good circulated naturally, because the water from here are used by the citizens for irrigation to the paddy field near by and to the river near by.

Ponggok Natural Water Spring
7 Places in Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia that Worth to Visit 
Besides being a place for snorkeling, Umbul Ponggok also often used as locations for the beginner diver diving training before they actually dive in the sea. for the visitors who don't had skills to swim or do not want to snorkel there is another way that visitors can ride paddle boats and around the pool. As for the children also provided a short-sized pool that can be used as the location of swimming and water play.

Ponggok Natural Water Spring
7 Places in Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia that Worth to Visit 

Info about Location and Ticket at Umbul Ponggok

Umbul Ponggok located in the village Ponggok, District Polanharjo, Klaten, Central Java. if you come from Yogyakarta can be taken approximately 1 hour trip by private vehicle. Umbul Ponggok open every day starting at 07:00 am to 17:00 pm.

Ponggok Natural Water Spring
7 Places in Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia that Worth to Visit 
To get into the Umbul Ponggok all visitors obliged to pay the charged IDR 5,000 per person. For tourists who want to snorkel but did not carry the equipment, in Umbul Ponggok also provided a snorkel equipment rental place. Here's the list price: IDR 5,000 frog legs, snorkel, IDR 10,000, buoys IDR 5,000, IDR 5,000 tires.

Tips Photographing in Bannerman Ponggok

One of the interesting activity to do while in Umbul Ponggok are doing some photo shoot in the water. For tourists who do not have an underwater camera does not need to worry. At Umbul Ponggok provided some underwater camera rental services, and the details are : IDR 60.000 for 30 minutes and IDR 100.000 for one hour. If you want to take photo shoot with the specifics concept, in this place there are also underwater photography services at relatively inexpensive prices.

If you want to do a photo shoot in Bannerman Ponggok, travelers are advised to come on Monday - Friday 07.00 - 09.00 or 14.00 - 16.00. While on weekends Saturday - Sunday for a satisfactory outcome advised to come at 7:00 to 09:00 pm. Photographing in the morning or late afternoon will produce a better picture because pond water clearer and the sun is still on the side rather than directly overhead. Additionally during the day the number of visitors is usually a lot, so can't freely search for a great photo spot.


Pilgrimage to the Tomb of Ki Ageng Gribig Jatinom

K
i Ageng Gribig are the spreader is a scholar of Islam in Klaten are still descendants of King Brawijaya of Majapahit Kingdom. This tomb normally be visited on Friday "legi" and Friday "kliwon" (javanese calendar). Also in this location there is a unique tradition of dividing apem (traditional food in java, kind of small pancake) held on every Friday, around the 15th month in the Javanese calendar Sapar, located near the tomb of Ki Ageng Gribig. This event called with "Ya qowiyu".

The Tomb Of Ki Ageng Gribig
7 Places in Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia that Worth to Visit 

Religious Tourism to Sunan Tembayat

Tomb of Sunan Tembayat located in District Bayat, Klaten regency. Sunan Tembayat is a cleric who spread Islam in Klaten. Sunan Tembayat originally named the Duke in Semarang Pandanaran. Duke Pandanaran moved to Bayat as planned to study Islam to Sunan Kalijaga. Still remember the origins of Salatiga city? Yes Sunan Tembayat a part of this story.

The Tomb Of Sunan Tembayat / Pandanaran
7 Places in Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia that Worth to Visit 

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