HILL Ketep

Pass or Ketep Ketep Hill is a hill located in the village Ketep, Magelang and an altitude of about 1,200 meters above sea level. Ketep pass has an area of 8,000 m2 and is about 30 km from the city of Manila or 35 km from the City Boyolali (in the path of Solo-Selo-Borobudur). Plus the value of this place is the tourists who visit can enjoy the panoramic view of Mount Merapi, Merbabu, Cleft, Sindoro, Tidar, Andong and Menoreh Mountains and expanse of agricultural land in the distance, very beautiful.

In this place also been equipped with some tourist facilities and infrastructure such as:
• Substation of view to see the peak of Merapi activity using binoculars.
• Volcano Theater to watch a film about the activities of Mount Merapi in the past.
• Museum
• The area of ​​parking space, restaurants, souvenir shops, etc..

Read more »

Shrine SAM POO KONG (BUILDING STONE)

It is said that an envoy from the Chinese by the name of Sam Poo Tay Djien in the trip to Semarang had built a temple a place of worship. At that time he was on his way to the countries in Asia.

Sam Poo Kong temple has architectural blend of Chinese culture is steeped in Javanese culture, which looks like a pagoda roofs of buildings joglo. Besides being used as a place of worship, this temple is also a very interesting attractions to visit, especially at certain times such as the lunar new year. Pagoda is located on Jl. Simongan, Stone Gedong area of Semarang.

Read more »

Hot water bath jar, KAB. TEGAL

Jar is a hot spring which is the attraction petilasan Sunan Gunungjati in spreading Islam in Indonesia. According to public confidence, Sunan Gunung teak never left a jar of water that can be utilized by the public, but it was until now the people believe the efficacy and benefits of one of them is able to cure various diseases.

This attraction is a true spa which has clear water, clean and odorless, located at the foot of Mount Slamet with a height of about 1050 m above sea level. Distance attraction of hot spring town tegal jars about 47 km to the south, or toward the town of Navan, can be reached by public transport such as buses. Available facilities include accommodation, swimming pool and a hot water bath of hot water open.

Read more »

Borobudur Temple

Borobudur Temple is one of the relics of ancient objects in the world, even Borobudur had been named as one of the seven wonders of the world. Borobudur is actually the largest Buddhist temple and a site frequented by tourists, both domestic and abroad to date. Borobudur unique shape makes it addictive no one past the building in the world like it.

Based on the inscriptions found in the record, Borobudur was built between the 8th century when Samaratungga (King of the dynasty dynasty) reigned. Borobudur is the meaning of the language itself is sansakerta monastery on the hill. Borobudur is filled with philosophical ornaments which includes philosophical and cultural life in the past.

To reach the temple Burubudur, from Yogyakarta you can use the services of travel of the many attractions here are relatively affordable prices. Borobudur temple tour packages usually combined with other attractions, such as Prambanan. Some travel packages also offers Borobudur Sunrise, sunrise views temple and among the splendor of his statues became a spectacular view that will not be forgotten.

In addition to using the travel, if you want a little adventurous you can try to reach Borobudur by using public transport. Try to walk to the terminal Jombor in Yogyakarta, and then boarded a mini bus terminal direct to Borobudur, the next trip is with a rickshaw ride through the gate of the temple of Borobudur.

Read more »