Kaliurang One of Nature Tourism in Yogyakarta
Enjoy the natural charm in the north end of Yogyakarta. Contact with the air cool and the pervading atmosphere of romantic style of the lady and Dutch meneers tempo doeloe in Kaliurang, located at the foot of Mount Merapi.
At the beginning of the 19th century, a Dutch geologist who lives in Yogyakarta, intends to seek a retreat for his family. They are along the northern highlands. Arriving at Kaliurang located at an altitude of 900 meters above sea level, the "meneers"were enchanted by the beauty and natural coolness at the foot of the mountain. They eventually built bungalows and decide the region as their resting place.
Nature tourism Kaliurang and Historical Buildings
The trip to Kaliurang from the direction of Yogyakarta will remind us of landscape painting while still in kindergarten. A mountain with a road in the middle and the green expanse that stretches on both sides are decorated with people's houses, would eliminate fatigue in the frame of the painting of nature tourism.
Covered with the breeze, even when the sun directly overhead, the coolness is still felt. The air is dancing through the trees and down with supple, fresh flavor when it hits the body.Views of Mount Merapi to give the sensation of its own in this natural attractions. Just as a village girl who shut their face when we deliberately considered, this mountain will be covered with fog as if ashamed when we come to see.Along the west side of Bukit Plawangan as 1,100 meters, traveling cross country, through a dirt road flanked by trees and lush slopes, a row of 22 cave relics of Japan became one of the unique natural attractions Kaliurang In addition to its natural tourism
Kaliurang also has some heritage buildings. Among them are House Kaliurang and Pesanggrahan Ngeksigondo Dalem's Sultan Palace that used as the venue for the Three Nation Commission. Or Ullen Sentalu that part of the building is below ground.
This museum reveals the mysteries of culture and values of Javanese history, especially relating to the daughter of Sultan of Yogyakarta and Surakarta in the 19th century.
Tourist areas of natural and Family Recreation
Located 28 kilometers from the city center, Kaliurang now become an area of natural and cultural attractions that lure, as well as being a fun place for family tourism and recreation.Relax with the family, parents can relax while watching the kids play on the Ground.
In an area of 10,000 square meters children can play swing, sliding, or swimming in mini pool. Besides, in the garden is decorated by a statue of a genie-style story of 1001 nights and some types of animals, children can also play mini cars or entering the mouth of a dragon statue and exiting at the tail.
About 300 meters northeast of the park there are recreational Park Plawangan Turgo. In the area theme parks have swimming pools Tlogo Putri whose waters come from springs on the slopes of Mount Plawangan. Playing swing or joking with family in the playground which was in the nature tourism, fatigue will melt in a crowded park perhutani.
Arriving back to the playground, relax in Tlogo Muncar. Relieves tired while enjoying the waterfall at the sidelines of the rocks. Usually, water will flow profusely in the rainy season.
If you want to enjoy the scenery Kaliurang, visitors can get around by train rabbits most popularly called sepoer. These vehicles are usually hung in front of the tourist park that is filled with stalls selling food. Track its path around the tourist area of Kaliurang from east to west. Past the viewing post located on the west, Merapi will be obvious when the weather is nice. Rates for this vehicle climb 0,50 dollar per person if a minimum of seven people. For exclusive trips, 2,35 dollar would make the trip as a nobleman.
If you want to feel the natural attractions, the cool breeze and the quietness of the night on the Ground, a variety of villas, bungalows, inns could be an option. Transit is also diverse, ranging from 25 thousand to 200 thousand. Some of the inn you can enjoy, among others: Bukit Surya (most recommended), Puri Indah Inn (3 star), Wisma Sejahtera, etc..
Before returning from nature tourism Kaliurang sure to bring a little souvenirs are sold. Starting from the fruits of local farmers to food production that is typical sweet, marinated tofu and tempeh and misbegotten (food made from glutinous rice and grated coconut).
Green carpet at the foot of the mountain, the air is cool and all its natural tourist packages, will relieve fatigue and provide all the freshness from the hustle and bustle of urban.
