Saturday, January 29, 2011

Mountains and Botanical Gardens of Yogyakarta (Pemandian Clereng)




This bathhouse is one of tourist objects in the presence of a natural pond that comes from springs Clereng which is supported by a swimming pool. The surroundings are hilly Clereng bathing underneath the clear spring water flows continue to be used for drinking water and agricultural irrigation. Location of these attractions visitors can take a shower other than washing the face or just to feel the fresh pure water from springs Clereng, tourists can enjoy delicious typical food called "Geblek and tempeh besengek".
Not far from this spring have the tomb of Kyai Pakujati and Sunan Kalijaga a crowded trail visited by pilgrims from within and outside the city of Yogyakarta.
The location of these baths are in Sendangsari village, Pengasih district and is approximately 5 kilometers from the city Wates toward the north.
Let's visit the tourist Clereng because of cool water, its fresh and comfortable atmosphere the main attraction for every visitor who comes in this natural water attractions ...






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Mountains and Botanical Gardens of Yogyakarta (Gembiraloka Zoo)





Situated on the outskirts of the city of Yogyakarta. Zoos and botanical gardens are open to the public, open from 7:00 AM until 6:00 PM.
At the zoo there are various types of animals from within and outside the country, to complement existing local wildlife zoo this Gembiraloka have a collection of rare animals in the world, such as veranus komodoensis (giant lizard from the island of Komodo), snake-legged and so forth.
Besides this Gembiraloka available various entertainment facilities such as: boating on the artificial lake, pond fishing and so forth. On holidays and feast day the zoo held a music performance, singing contest macapat (typical song of Javanese culture), art exhibition gamelan (Javanese culture distinctive art music) and other entertainment attractions. So the zoo Gembiraloka a comfortable place for family recreation.
Gembiraloka easily accessed by all types of public transport such as becak (three-wheeled vehicles with no engine that can run when the paddles), carriage (general vehicle shaped like a train pulled by a horse / carriage horses) and a city bus.

Visit and enjoy the zoo with native animals typical of the people of Indonesia and entertainment of yogyakarta....





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