WONDERS OF YOGYAKARTAMuhamad Dzaki Albiruni

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Indonesia has more than 17.000 islands, millions of beautiful sceneries from thousand of tourism places. If we think we’ll be bored to stay at Indonesia because of the sight, maybe we don’t know the “Hidden Paradise” that located in Indonesia. That’s why people from around the world believe Indonesia is the best country for tourists.

Java, the most populated Island in Indonesia, is usually well known as because of the capital city development or famous places. However, we still need to explore Indonesia more to attract tourism. Here are some of the “Hidden Paradise” of Java especially Yogyakarta:

1. Imogiri Pine Forest

The pine forest in Imogiri is located in Dlingo, Bantul. It has lush trees and fresh grass that will be the great shady sceneries. This pine forest is famous because of the beauty and its uniqueness, so it usually used by photographer for photo brands and location of film shots by several of national television stations. Besides of taking the pictures, we can also set up a tent for camping with family and an edu-place for child.

2. Kalibiru National Park, Kulonprogo

Kalibiru forest park is located on the Menoreh hills precisely in the Village Hagrowilis, Kokap, Kulonprogro. If we’re from Wates (Kulon Progo capital) just follow the road within 10 kilometers. Kalibiru stretched of 450 meters above sea level. If the weather is clear, from the forest behind Kalibiru we can see the great view of Mount Merapi, the South Coast, and Sermo Reservoir.

After that, we can see the attraction of social culture from people around Kalibiru. The people really maintain the traditional arts and culture, so the visitors can see the

historical and exotic arts. Then, various buildings are provided in Kalibiru such as cottage, substation view, joglo and the library. Don’t forget to try the outbond, lane tracking, and the stunning trajectory of the flying fox.

3. Mangunan Fruit Garden

Mangunan Fruit Garden is located in Dlingo district, Bantul regency. This place built on 2003 on land 23.3415 ha and 200 metres above the sea level. Tourist can feel the exciment of fruit garden, sight of Parangtritis beach on south, appereance of Bantul on west and the amazing Oyo River.

We also can get various kinds of fruits equal to the height such as durian, mango, rambutan, guava, orange, chocolate and etc. After that we’ll be allowed to enter the jati, rumput raja and magium pine. Mangunan also has the good facilities to stay such as hotels, meeting house and swimming pool.

4. Historical Temples

Yogyakarta also has the historical sites especially temple. We can see the biggest Buddhist Temple in Asia and Largest Hindu Temple Southeast Asia. Firstly, the Borobudur Temple that located in Magelang, Central Java. This temple became famous after UNESCO World Heritage Site and 7 Wonder of the World put Borobudur on their list. We can get beautiful sight on the top especially when the sun rises. Secondly, Prambanan Temple also famous because of its legend (Bandung Bondowoso and Roro Jonggrang). Some of visitors would like to enter the educational cinema for improving their knowledge about History. After visit Prambanan, don’t forget to see the beautiful sceneries of sunset in Ratu Boko Temple. In Ratu Boko, we can see Yogyakarta completely including Prambanan or Downtown.

5. Parangtritis Beach Area

Want to complete the holiday by getting fresh air and see the amazing beach in South Coast of Indonesia? Parangtritis has everything that we want for making our holiday will be memorized. First, it has the big wave with semi-diurnal type so it’s suitable for surfing. There are several stores that sells surfing tools but we need to bring our own if we want to safe our money. However, don’t do surfing at night because the waves can reach 5 meters above. Second, there is largest sand dunes in Southeast Asia located in Parangkusumo that open for public. Many visitors would like to take photos because of its uniqueness, like in Middle East. Finally, don’t forget to see the beautiful sunset or build the sand castle on the beach. The sand has volcanic materials from Opak River so the structure also stronger and suitable for build sand castle

6. Malioboro Street

Malioboro is the famous area for shopping in Yogyakarta. There are many kinds of street food and souvenirs available on the road. The price for every items also cheap, sometimes we cannot find it in another place. We also can see the uniqueness of Malioboro by taking “Andong” and “Becak Gowes” just for five thousand rupiah. That’s why Malioboro must be visited for tourists who’ve completed the journey in Yogyakarta.