Central Java

Central Java Tourism Potentials

Central Java Province is one of the Tourism Destination Region (DTW) in the ProvinceIndonesia, has a diversity of tourist attractions both natural and cultural character, and its location spread over 35 Regency / City. One of the cultural attractions that many known in Central Java

is a relic of archaeological sites in the form of temple buildings in the glory of Hindu-Buddhist kingdom. In addition there are also relics of the glory of the Islamic empire and Java, in the form of buildings Keraton / Palace and Mosque and Tomb of the Kings and the Guardians propagator of Islam in Central Java.

In Central Java can also be visited tourist areas berhawa cool mountains, which can be

utilized for the activities of hiking, camping, exploration of the valley, mountains and

forest. Besides it can be visited recreational parks beaches, natural caves, waterfalls, parks

the sea and others. Central Java, also known as producer of batik and textile products woven with quality of materials and motifs beautiful designs, both traditional and contemporary nuance.

Jepara carving artwork is also a product of the famous handicraft industry in Central Java.

Other typical souvenir products can also be purchased for the baby's hand when you visit the JavaCentral, for example, brass handicrafts, stone carving, ceramics, painting chisel puppets and others.

In addition, you can shop a variety of foods including Wingka Tripe, Milkfish

Presto, Peanut Dieng, Crackers Mushrooms, Carica Kawis and others. To find out more

full of potential for tourism in Central Java, below are some attractions in Java

Central.

1. Borobudur Temple

Borobudur is one of the best ancient monuments in the world preserved, even one of the seven

wonders of the world. This monument is the largest Buddhist temple in world and has claimed as a result of human culture The most frequently visited by tourists, both domestic and abroad so far. Style architect of the temple This was nothing like in the various ancient buildings in the world. Structure inspired by microcosm representation often becomes a questions, such as when, in what way, how long and by whom these nature reserves have been built. Answer right till now still leaves a mystery, because there is no written document to this day. Based inscription found by the researchers, noted that Borobudur was built between the 8th century when Samaratungga (King of Sailendra Dynasty) ruled in Central Java. Meaning of Offices of Bank Indonesia Semarang 2

Borobudur is a combination of words and Budur Bara. Coals from Sanskrit means temple or monastery complex. While the Budur reminds us that the word comes from Bali Beduhur which means the above. In other words, Borobudur means monastery on the hill. Borobudur is full of philosophical ornaments in which clearly symbolizes the unity of the path difference can be followed to achieve the most basic of life. Carved reliefs on temple walls tell the beauty of learning to live.

In other words, Borobudur has a soul of art, philosophy and culture.

2. GUCI hot spring KAB. TEGAL

Starting from folklore, is one of the Vases Sunan petilasan broadcast Gunungjati in the Islamic religion. He left a jar with the intention that local communities can use the water for

daily necessities and cure all diseases, it is still believed to be of benefit and benefits. More particularly the nature of the hot water is clear, odorless and colorless. Vases Sightseeing located in Mount Slamet lerang with a height of about 1050 m from sea. Distance from the town of Tegal bus station 47 km to the south Department Purwokerto, can be reached by public transportation such as buses. Facilities are available between Other accommodation, heated pool and hot spring baths open.

3. Shrine SAM POO KONG (BUILDING STONE)

This pagoda was built by an envoy from China named Sam Poo Tay Djien the visit to Semarang, as one of a series of way stations visits to Asian countries. This Shrine provide inspiration for the development of various legends about the city of Semarang, especially Simongan area. Shrine which has a very beautiful form, the combination Chinese ornaments very thick roof form combined with Joglo similar. Function of the building other than as a sacred place for worship is also an interesting place to visited, especially the Lunar New Year. Location Shrine located on Jl.Simongan, region Gedong Batu Kota Semarang.

4. Ketep Pass

Ketep Pass or Ketep Hill, located in the Village Ketep Kec. Sawangan Kab. Magelang, located at an altitude of 1200 above sea level, the total area of 8,000 m2, located about 17 km from the village Blabak toward the East, 30 km from Kota Magelang and 35 Km from City Boyolali (in point-Selo Solo-Borobudur). From Ketep Pass travelers can enjoy a panoramic view of

Mount Merapi, Merbabu, cleft, Sindoro, Tidar, Andong and Menoreh Mountains and the expanse of agricultural land. Recreational facilities available to tourists such as: (1) for viewing post

see the activity of Merapi to the top of the glass lens, (2) watching a movie about history

activity in the Volcano Theater trim, (3) visit museums presenting visual data about kegunungapian in the form of photographs and miniature Mount Merapi, and (4) information volcanic disaster mitigation, which can take visitors directly operating the monitoring equipment and detection of symptoms and volcanic activity with computer. In addition, Ketep Pass also provides a wide parking area, restaurants, kiosks souvenirs, etc..

5. ISLANDS KARIMUNJAWA

Publications, one of the districts in Jepara Regency is the only district in Central Java

separated from the sea to the mainland of Java, a distance of 45 nautical miles from the capital district and 60 nautical miles from the Provincial capital. He was a string of small islands

which consists of 27 islands with an area of 7129 ha and the area 107,225 ha of water. The name supposedly derived Publications Keremun word or vague, the intention is This group of islands when seen from the mainland of Java look keremun-keremun or vague. The name is supposedly given at Sunan Nyamplungan come to the Publications (first person who came to set foot on the mainland Publications). Sunan Nyamplungan is one son of Sunan Muria a move to Publications, whose name is perpetuated from where his grave is in Mount Nyamplungan Publications village area. Some locations / attractions to visit is the Island Menjangan Kecil, Menjangan Besar, Tanjung Gelam, Legon Lele, Genting, Twins, Parang, Fir and Krakal. Maritime tourism such as sailing, water surfing, water skiing, swimming, sunbathing on white sand beaches, camping, cultural tours, observation of birds and deer and diving / snorkeling. Package tours to visit these islands can be contacted travel agency in Semarang / Jepara (tours 1 to 7 days). Cultural attractions outside the national park namely Durian and Lomban Festival in January / March in Jepara. Season best visit:

month of April s / d in October each year. Access to and from the Publications can be taken either

Offices of Bank Indonesia Semarang 4 by sea with ships Perlabuhan Kartini from Tanjung Mas Semarang and Dewondaru of Jepara coast or through the air with a charter flight.

6. BUILDING LAWANG SEWU

This building by the citizens of Semarang better known as Gedung Lawang Sewu term, because the characteristic of the building This stately have doors or 'mace' in Javanese, was 'sewu' means one thousand as the metaphorical meaning of many because it's a lot of doors. Or meaning

in the Indonesian language is the "door of a thousand", approximately wanted to show that the headquarters building railways Dutch has a lot of doors. Not difficult to reach the location of this old building because adjacent to Tugu Muda monument and as one corner of the city of Semarang.

Beautiful monumental building and is designed to follow the rules architecture of the building morphology corner of the twin towers of the gothic model on the right and left of the main gate and

building extends to the back of an impressive solid, big and beautiful. Building This ancient built according to historical records in 1903, and completed or inaugurated

use on July 1, 1907.

7. MOUNTAIN RESORTS TAWAMANGU

Tawangmangu is a tourist attraction mountains that can be taken with vehicle for 1 hour Solo east (Surakarta) through the streets with beautiful scenery. Here the air is cool and fresh with objects such as Air Waterfall (height 81 m), swimming pool, miniature golf courses, hotels, restaurants, etc.

Tawangmangu is a harmonious blend of forest and waterfall which is a power special attraction for tourists. This tourism object repeatedly been Tourism Object Example Central Java provincial level. Kaliurang resort in Yogyakarta, Tawangmangu have a cold air, located on high ground so often hazy, colored with the number of inns and villas or guest house restaurants, restaurant, or sate traders around the favorite foods in this Tawangmangu. In Tawangmangu alone there are sights high Grojogan Sewu with approximately 1000 m above the surface sea .. This tour of forest area covered many different kinds of forest trees and inhabited by a group of tame monkeys.Specification Forest Tourism is a waterfall 81 meters high known as the Waterfall Grojogan Sewu.

8. CURUG SEWU

Sightseeing is a three-story waterfall, 70 m high with a height of each level is 35 m, 15 m and 20 m. Located in Patean district (40 km from the town of Kendal through Weleri and Sukorejo). Curug sewu can also be reached from the city of Semarang (50 km through Mijen, Cambodia and the pass SINGOROJO.) Recreational facilities in the Curug Sewu available for tourists include a children's playground, swimming pool, jet coaster, mini train, etc.. In addition, tourists can camping in Punthuk (hill) Pimple, to enjoy the beauty of the city Kendal from a distance in the viewing post located on the perpendicular rock 60 m high, known as Pagar Alam. Furthermore, trace "Cross-beautiful forest" Curug Sewu to clear a small pond and known as the Blue Lake or Balong Blue. For those who want to stay young, can be washed up in Tuk Lanang. To observer Speleology, Linsang can visit Goa, Goa Goa Gentong and Balarama.

9. MASJID AGUNG DEMAK

Demak Great Mosque is a mosque, the oldest in Indonesia. He is located in Demak, Central Java. Mosque Architecture Agung Demak influenced by ancient Javanese architecture in the Hindu kingdom. Identification of these architectural influences appear on three main aspects of the Hindu Javanese architecture filled by mosques. Three aspects of Meru was the roof, space sacred (Cella) and poles surrounding teacher Cella space. Meru is a typical roof sacred building in Java and Bali. Roof forms that rise and a smaller upward verticality and orientation of the symbol of power up. The building is considered the most sacred and and important to have the roof level and the most high.

10. MASJID HOLY SPIRIT AND TOWERS

Holy Mosque, built by Sunan Kalijaga (one of Walisanga, propagator of the famous Islamic religion in Java) is built in the 16th century. The building of the great mosque is performed with beautiful architectural charm. While building the Great Mosque of Demak is located approximately 26 km from the city of Semarang is believed originated from the Majapahit kingdom. Holy Mosque (also known as the Mosque of Al Aqsa and Al Manar Mosque) is a mosque built by Sunan Ghost in the year 1549 and located in the town of Kudus, Central Java. Mosque This unique form, because it has a similar tower temple. Spirit Tower is a monumental building that archaeological and historical value high. From the aspect of archaeological, Holy Tower is an ancient building of acculturation of the Hindu-Javanese culture and Islam. Ghost Tower was built by Sheikh Ja'far Shodiq (Sunan Kudus, one of the Offices of Bank Indonesia Semarang 6 Wali Songo) in the year 1685 AD is symbolized in candrasengkala "Gapuro damaged ewahing universe "is meaningless in Java in 1609 or 1685 AD Ghost Tower Buildings are not can be separated from the Holy Mosque tower (Masjid Al-Aqsho) and Sunan Kudus for geographically-functional one-third is the inherent unity with the history of the establishment of the Holy City. Pilgrimage Tourism Object is very busy every day of visit pilgrims from various regions, especially in the moment Ceremony "Open Luwur" (Replacement of cloth netting covers the tomb of Sunan Kudus) carried out every 10 Muharram / Syuro. Interesting events in Luwur Open Ceremony is when the visitors / pilgrims seek

rice packets obtain safety and cloth covering the tomb of former luwur a supposedly credible

can give a fortune to get it. In addition to "Open Luwur", region Ghost Tower is also the center of the crowd at the moment "Dhandhangan", which is welcoming tradition arrival of the fasting month of Ramadan.

11. TEMPLE PRAMBANAN

Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia, and is located on the island of Java, approximately 20 km east of Yogyakarta, 40 km west of Surakarta and 120

km south of Semarang, right on the border between Central Java Province and the Special Region Yogyakarta. Prambanan temple is located in the village Prambanan whose territory is divided between district Sleman and Klaten. This temple was built in about in 850 AD by one of these two, namely Rakai Pikatan (second King Mataram dynasty I) or Balitung Maha Sambu during the Sanjaya dynasty. Shortly after built, this temple was abandoned and began to corrupt. Renovation of this temple began in 1918, and until now not yet finished. New main building completed in 1953. Many the temple is renovated, with new stones, because the original stones were stolen many or reused elsewhere. A temple would be restored only if at least 75% stone the original is still there. Therefore, many small temples are not rebuilt and only was the foundation course. Now, this temple is a world heritage site protected by UNESCO started in 1991. Among other things this means that this compound protected and has a special status, for example also in situations of war. Prambanan is largest Hindu temple in Southeast Asia, with the main building height is 47 m. Complex This temple consists of 8 major temple or temples and more than 250 small temples. Three main temples called Trisakti and dedicated to Sang Hyang Trimurti: Shiva's Batara Destroyer, Vishnu the Preserver Batara and Batara Brahma the Creator.

12. BATURADEN

Baturaden is a tourist destination in Banyumas regency, Central Java. Baturaden lies in the northern town of Purwokerto right slopes south of Mount Slamet. Because of its location on the slopes of the mountain makes this region has a cool air tend to be very cold especially at night. Baturaden is also a lot of tourist area visited by local tourists, especially on the day week and holidays. These conditions cause many hotels and villas built here. Baturaden is within a using private vehicles and public. The distance from the town of Purwokerto, about 20 km and can be completed in 15 minutes with traffic that is not too crowded. If want using public transport tourists can ride the city transit from the terminal in Purwokerto and get off at the terminal lokawisata Baturaden. If you want more practical tourists can using a taxi. If you decide to use private vehicles, should be careful because of the way up the slope about 30 degrees. Pitu shower Baturaden, Shower Telu, Lonely Pond, camping grounds, Hot Water Baths, Curug Cheng.

13. Gedongsongo temple

Entering this temple area began to feel the cool air with a typical mountain breeze lilting.

Shelter large enough to contain dozens of cars, as well as temple entrance is only a few meters from the location lot more easier for tourists to reach this location. However, just setting foot in

The first temple, feeling tired legs began to feel. It was then the grooms began to offer his horse to hired up to the next temples that the higher in accordance with the order. Gedong Songo, which means nine temples with the highest location is the temple with the greatest number. The word means buildings and Gedong Songo means nine so roughly means nine temples. Temple is located in Mount Ungaran with altitude 1200 - 1800 meters above sea level this is very unique. In originally called Gedong Pitoe was first discovered by Rafles only consists of seven temple. But later found two more temples in the state, although not complete. Temples made of andesite stone has been restored by the Department of Antiquities, which I & II of the temple was restored in 1928 - 1929, while the temple III, IV, V redeveloped in 1977 to 1983. Temples are located in Mount Ungaran this Hindu temple is believed to be the discovery of the Hindu statues are located in and around the temple site. Among with the discovery of statues Ciwa Mahadeva, Mahaguru Ciwa, Ganefa, Durga Mahesasura Mardhini, Swara Nandi, Mahakala and Yoni that is in the booth of the temple. Another privilege Offices of Bank Indonesia Semarang 8 Gedong Songo Temple is located on the elephant statue in the squatting position at the foot of Gedong III, and Yoni in a rectangular shape in the booth Gedong I.

14. RAWA dizzy

Dizziness Swamp Park is in the Ambarawa. Dizziness Swamp Road to have the Semarang roadway - Salatiga. Beauty Swamp Dizziness can be enjoyed at the time of the morning, because Swamp Tours Dizziness place offers the beauty lake. The outlets opened at 8:30 s.d. At 21:00 morning. Tourists can relax with the family at Marsh Park Dizziness, because it design a beautiful park in Slough Park Dizziness is suitable for recreation with family, besides enjoying the beauty of the lake in the Swamp Dizziness. Tourists can rent a boat that has been provided on the dock of the lake, to get around the lake and see the number of water hyacinth and fishermen living in the Swamp Dizziness. At night many people came to Dizziness swamp is to enjoy a dish of grilled fish, because the area outside the park there are many shops and traditional restaurants that provide many Gurame grilled fish.

15. AREA Bandungan

Bandungan is a mountain attractions are in Kelurahan Bandungan, Ambarawa Sub-district, Semarang. This tourism object is within a vehicle for 1 hour at south of Semarang, or about 20 minutes from Ungaran, or approximately 15 minutes from Ambarawa through the mountains. Bandungan has a cool air and fresh so there are lots of hotels and motels. Bandungan

attraction large enough for the air here is famous for mountains of cool, many hotels and inns, and villas for tourists visiting here. If the Jakarta has a peak as a tourist destination, as well as the Ambarawa and Semarang has a Bandungan to spend the weekend with the family. In Bandungan It can also be found in tourist attractions such as swimming pools, horse cart ride around the tourist attraction, ride horses, and others. For tourists who maintain ornamental plants hobby, Bandungan is a paradise because there can be found many beautiful ornamental plants from small to large sizes. The price is also not too expensive, depending on the skill when

bid.

16. AMBARAWA Railway Museum

The train can also be used as a means of travel. Not believe? Just come to Station

Ambarawa. At this station there is an old railway jagged usually used for tourism. This tour is calledRailway Mountain Tour. Travel along ± 9 km of this It took an hour. The speed trains (KA.) is simply can not be compared with other railways. Very slow. Maximum speed is only 10 km / hour.

Travel between the station-Station Cashew Ambarawa not feel special, considering the track still flat. While the left-right view of the visible tracks only township population. New between-station Cashew Station Bedono felt something was different. Because of the way already started to climb the locomotive's position changed. Whereas in the past is in front, then the position locomotives now in the rear. Be the first railway locomotive was not withdrawn, but driven by locomotive. Cashew-Line Station is located Bedono station at an altitude of 693 meters above sea. Panorama along the journey more remarkable. Expanse Mount Ungaran and Mount Merbabu a fascinating background. While the two cars passenger entire walls were made of wood. Similarly, the passenger seat everything from wood. On the wall there was no car windows. So that passengers can nan enjoying the cool breeze and the view during the trip. Because it was is high enough along the path Cashew Station-Station Bedono have jagged rail. Its function is to hold that KA had no difficulty in the climb path. Rail in a rail line was the only teeth in Indonesia, which until now still enabled. In terms of age it's jagged railway will be considered as elderly. Lokomotifnya made in the Netherlands in 1902. Mean age was more than 100 years. While the two cars passengers was made in 1907. Younger than five years lokomotifnya.

17. KERATON SOLO

Solo, one of the central city in Central Java after the Yogyakarta, which still upholds traditional customs and culture. Keraton Solo, building This is most often visited by foreign tourists a visit to Solo because they still contain historical values. Not forgetting the foreign tourists to try

some typical food-Solo and by him as liwet rice, pancakes, abon cows, tengkleng, peek, and

timlo solo. Many tourist attractions can be visited as Jurug Park, Manahan, Sriwedari, Klewer Market, and for a particular month, in the square Solo are often held Sekaten event. Keraton Solo in the library are also named Sasana Offices of Bank Indonesia Semarang 10 Library or the Library of Surakarta, who is now 79 years old. The library was founded at the initiative of the dalem Sampeyan ingkang Sinuhun ingkang Minulya Saha ingkang susuhunan Wicaksana Pakoe Kanjeng Boewono X, with the purpose as a place keep the books, the books of the Qur'an and others. Sasana Library is located in the Surakarta, occupied room 2 (two) floors in the south Handrawina Sasana. Karaton library holds books Chronicle of the Kings of Surakarta and Dynasty Mataram, history and knowledge of the Royal Palace of Royal Palace of culture and other information. Almost all the books in the Library Sasana and letters written by Java language.

18. Puro Mangkunegaran

Puro Mangkunagaran built in 1757, two years after Negotiations conducted a content divide Gijanti Java administration became the Sultanate of Yogyakarta and Kesunanan Surakarta. Surakarta kingdom separated after Prince Raden Mas Said rebellion and for his support sunan

establish their own kingdom. Raden Mas Said put title Mangkunegoro I and establish turf on the west bank of the river Pepe in yan city center now named Solo. Puro Mangkunagaran is actually more appropriate initial is called the prince's residence rather than the palace, which was built following the model of the palace but smaller form. This building has the same architectural features with the court, namely the pamedan, pavilion, Pringgitan, dalem and kaputran, which completely surrounded by a wall sturdy. The remnants are still visible today is the library founded in 1867 by Mangkunegoro IV. The library is located on the floor two, Affairs Office on the left of the Palace pamedan.

19. PURI Maerokoco

Maerokoco Castle Park Central Java Cultural Tourism is one of an integral part of the whole region PRPP (Recreation Center Development and Promotion) is located in Central Java Tawang complex Mas Semarang is the complex development of new areas in Semarang

west of the settlement, offices, commerce, sports, recreation and tourism. Development Maerokoco Castle Park Central Javanese culture conducted between the years 1988-1993, while

other recreational facilities completed in 1996. Ideas and Castle Maerokoco development comes from the Governor in order introduced the area and culture or identity central Java with cheap, short and easy. So Central Java built in mini scale similar to the real. In addition Maerokoco Castle Park Central Java Cultural Tourism is expected to be recreational mainstay of Central Java and, more important this park is expected to becomes a potential promotion to the Second Level Region all Central Java. The park is realized the island is a miniature image of Central Java is limited by the lake in the North and Offices of Bank Indonesia Semarang 11 South as a picture of sea and land Ocean Indonesia and West Java and East Java filled with rare plants, being outside this lake there is a way around the 6 m wide which can used for the mini train and so on.

20. Monument TUGU YOUNG

A candle-shaped monument standing in the middle of the intersection of Jl. Sutomo, Jl.Pandanaran, Jl. Imam Bonjol and Jl. Soegiyopranoto. This monument was built as a monument to commemorate the heroic fighters against the occupiers Semarang Japan is known as the battle for five days in the city of Semarang from the date of 14-19 October 1945. Laying the first stone made Governor Java Budiyono and inaugurated by the first President Sukarno in dated May 20, 1953. Shaped candle with meaning endless enthusiasm out for the fighters who defend freedom. On foot

monuments are reliefs depicting the suffering people of Indonesia at the time of Japanese occupation, such as Hongeroedem relief, relief of battle, attack relief, relief memory of the victims and relief.

21. TOMB Ki Ageng Pandanaran

Ki Ageng Pandanaran is the first Duke of Semarang and the date of his appointment as the duke made the day so the City Semarang. Thus he was regarded as a pioneer in the establishment city of Semarang. Ki Ageng Pandanaran Pandan Arang or die in the year 1496. This place is much visited by pilgrims, especially khol's death on his event. Ki Ageng Pandanaran Grave is located on Jl. Mugas In the II / 4 of Semarang.

22. LOSARI COFFEE PLANTATION RESORT AND SPA

Sejong Coffee Plantation Resort and Spa is a place where the visitors can discover the romance of the past. When the Dutch meneer own making and enjoying coffee in the middle mountain mist. Set foot in Losari Coffee Plantation Resort and Spa, such as entering the gateway to peace. Cool

the piercing, the smell of coffee beans, and wet soil provide typical rural tranquility. Sejong is a resort that use the building and the area legacy of the past. Starting as the location of coffee production, the existing buildings and renovated. Surrounding area is a beautiful mountain where the mountain eight rounds arrange the beads. The mountains are Mount Ungaran, Sindoro, cleft, Boat, Merapi, Andong, Merbabu, and Telomoyo. The resort is made of plantation area Coffee and landscapes are magnificent as the main bid. Anyone not can deny, Sejong area was destined to be a hidden paradise. The touch of his hand Dutch horticulturist who helped shape the region located in Grabag, Magelang which started in July 1828. Since the beginning, all around it lay Offices of Bank Indonesia Semarang 12 berhektar coffee plantations as a livelihood of local farmers. Sejong now has 26 units buildings, divided into various functions. Everything is built in Java architecture. Touches Jogja style, Holy, and Jepara very thick, especially in the wood accents. There are 18 villas, club houses, restaurants, galleries, spas, and various other facilities. The lobby of this resort is a train station The old fire in 1928 made a named Mayong. Fitness center, tennis courts, and swimming pool is also available. In the harvest season, visitors can become part of the farmers who coffee picking reveler. If you come during the harvest had not yet arrived, there was quite a lot of packages offered, ranging from enjoying the old train in Ambarawa, around the area Losari, visit to Dieng, and Borobudur.

23. Amanjiwo resort

Enjoying Borobudur, nature, and the surrounding communities can be done differently. Amanjiwo create different shades of it, through the touch resort and world class service Amanresort typical. Amanjiwo, which means "Peace of mind", was opened in 1997. This is a landmark resort built with limestone or limestone and inspired from the culture of Central Java. Located between a natural amphitheater, with Menoreh limestone hills standing in a row behind him, the plain Kedu in front, and four mountain; cleft, Sundoro, Merbabu, and Merapi reach towering horizon. Borobudur, the Buddhist shrine largest in the world, reflected in the design and the main dome of this resort. This scene can be seen directly to the building entrance and the stone corridor that divides Amanjiwo resort. Corridor It went up to the bell-shaped building towering, downward toward Dinning Room, to the front to the porch, and back if you want to enjoy the existing rice field in a straight line towards Borobudur. Besides enjoying the beauty of this resort, the visitors also be adventurous, including enjoying Borobudur from different sides. Elephant provided for visitors who want to feel the sensation of a small adventure between Amanjiwo to Borobudur. These large animals will bring visitors during the 2-hour overland journey through the village with beautiful scenery.

24. GUA Jatijajar

Jatijajar Cave is one object of the belle of the District Kebumen. This cave runs along ± 250 meters with a width The average height of 25 meters by 15 meters, so makes it easy for visitors to enter. In this cave there are still bottom of the river is still active and there are also 4 the fruit is being namely: kantil, roses, Jombor and navel of the earth. Sendang Rose believed kantil and youth can make to anyone who would wash his face with water in a second it is being. To enjoy the contents of this Jatijajar Cave, is not Offices of Bank Indonesia Semarang 13 requires high skills and must be equipped with a complete caving equipment. In in this cave has installed a variety of colored lights that will add its own impression time to enjoy it. Not only the installation of lighting, in this cave has also been charged with various life-size statues that tell the story of Raden Kamandaka or more known Lutung Kasarung story. These sculptures of pure white color and placed clusters in various corners of the cave represents a fragment of the story.

25. VAN DER BENTENG Wijck

Location Fort Van der Wijck close enough from the highway Kebumen-Yogya, ie approximately 300 meters, is very dear if passed away. Ancient fortress with the dominant red color is quite

conspicuous among the other buildings, but veiled from The main road entrance to remember the location of this tour quite far from the castle gate. Provided train fire is ready to deliver mini visitors from the gate around the main object of this historic tour. Visitors do not have to worry that the object located in This historical tour, will be served only the ancient buildings which tend to be boring and less desirable children. Some means of child's play has been built around fort like a swan boat, turn the wheel and various other kids games. Fortress Van der Wijck actually built in the early 19th century or around the year of 1820, together Diponegoro revolt spread. At that time, many of the fort that was built with rodi working system (forced labor) because there are rules that residents must pay taxes in form of labor. Viewed from the physical size of the building which is 3606.62 m2 renovation is pretty good. Unfortunately, this lack of attention to renovation rules conservation of historic buildings since this building as one of the potential heritage culture (cultural heritage).

26. MUSEUM KRETEK

Tourism Object Kretek Museum is located about 3 km to the south of the Holy city center, exactly in the village of ductile Pejaten Holy Jati subdistrict. Kretek Museum was built as a symbol Holy City as the City of Kretek, based on the idea of Governor of Central Java at that time, H. Soepardjo Roestam and inaugurated the opening on October 3, 1986 by Minister of Affairs, H. Soepardjo Roestam. Purpose Kretek Museum of development is to present a collection of objects related with the development of cigarette companies as an effort to increase the values entrepreneurial past and present for continued and intensified during future. Thus the young generation in the present and future are expected to have entrepreneurial spirit is strong. Kretek Museum is the place to reconstruct the Offices of Bank Indonesia Semarang 14

Kretek Cigarettes history from the era of the triumph of the Holy King Holy Kretek Cigarettes, Niti Semito, until with the development of tobacco industry Ghost this modern era. So Kretek Museum has a function as a means of education, research, and recreation.

27. PARK KYAI LANGGENG

Kyai Langgeng Park is a park that built over the tomb of Kyai Langgeng, which was built

as a natural tourist attractions for families. In Park Kyai Langgeng there are various birds, and

a variety of toys for children, such ank lightning, jet coaster, carousel, etc.. Taman Kyai

Lasting a beautiful background and experience, where pengunung can take my eyes toward the slopes of Mount cleft in the West. Indonesia typical natural scenery, rice paddies stretching to the terraces, houses and settlements can be integrated in a single row of stunning panoramic views, and in the morning, widely used as an arena jogging. In the area of Taman Kyai Langgeng

there are ± 160 kinds of rare plant species and almost rare, and approximately 30 kinds of animals. Since 2002, in the Kyai Langgeng Park has built a Village Books. Kyai Park Village Book Langgeng, or Kyai-Book Langgeng Park Village is the first in Indonesia, both in Southeast Asia, and the 21 in the world. Village / City's first book established in Wales, England, by Richard Booth, and called Hay-on-Wey Book Town. Concept Kyai Park Village Book Langgeng, Magelang is to integrate the development of mood and rural tourism as a vehicle for community convergence of books, the arts community and culture, and society book lovers in Indonesia, especially Java. Uniqueness Village Taman Kyai Langgeng book display of the creation of the rural atmosphere; community involvement art and culture of Central Java; festival of traditional games that accompany the event the village of books; utilization of open spaces in nature as a book village background.

28. Ronggowarsito Museum

The museum is located on Jl. Abdul Rahman Saleh is a museum most complete in Semarang has a collection of history, nature, archeology, culture, development and insight era archipelago. With

name derived from one of Indonesia's famous poets with the results of his work in philosophy and culture, this museum occupies the area of land 1.8 ha. The museum is open every day at 08.00-14.00 pm except Monday.

29. JAGO AND MUSEUM JAMU MURI

The museum has a collection of photographs, slides and traditional tools manufacture of herbal medicine in the past is located at Jl. 179 Setiabudi Srondol Semarang. The museum was founded by the company as a center of Jamu Jago information and promotion of herbal medicine. Meanwhile, the museum collects MURI track record and remarkable achievement owned Indonesian people. Here visitors Offices of Bank Indonesia Semarang 15 registration is free and open on Monday - Friday from 08.00-16.00 pm.

30. MARINA BEACH

Marina beach is a place of recreation in the form of a swimming pool and a view the beach because the beach is located in Semarang. In addition to offering swimming pool guests can also enjoy the park facilities play, gazebo, beach volleyball field and recreational water. Marina beach

located in the northern part of the city, adjacent to the Area Week Raya Promotion and Development (PRPP) in Central Java and Puri Maerokoco (Miniature Park Central Java).

31. Blenduk Church

Built in 1750 and renovated in the year 1894 HPA de Wilde Westmas, this church is Dutch heritage. Church called Blenduk because of its dome-like slice the ball, then the

say 'mblenduk'. Occupies an area about 400 m², this building irregular octagonal (hexagonal) with a viewer in the form chambers rectangular shape and cross the other side of Greece. Betuk ineriornya Dutch characterized entirely decorated with vine-ordered plants from the material while the balcony has a beauty of a unique interior. As one of the buildings the ancient Old City neighborhood, this building can be visited every day.

32. GOA Kreo

Kreo Goa is a small cave which is believed to be petilasan Sunan Kalijogo when looking for teak wood to build the Great Mosque of Demak. As legend has it that Sunan Kalijogo met with a flock

apes, and then told to keep the teak wood. The word "Kreo" derived from the word "Mangreho" which means guard or guard. Word then this is what makes this cave called Cave Kreo and since then the herd ape inhabiting this region considered pennggu. Besides enjoying the natural scenery beautiful and the cool air and met with monkey spirits this area, visitors also can enjoy a cold streams and fresh at the bottom of this area. Tourism Regions Kreo Goa is an area of forest areas? 5 acres located in the hills (Mount Krincing) and Kreo River valley, precisely in Hamlet Copenhagen Kandri Kelurahan Nuts Sub Mijen, a distance of about? 13 km from the roundabout Tugu Muda to the south.

33. COLO TOURISM

Tourism Tourism in Colo., visitors / tourists can enjoy the natural scenery of beautiful mountains dazzling with clean air and cool, so other than as a location for recreation and pilgrimage destination to Sunan Muria, Colo. also often used as a location Offices of Bank Indonesia Semarang 16 counseling, guidance, conventions, training (education and training), meetings (Raker, coordination meetings, etc.) which include tourism activities MICE (Meeting, Incentive, Convention, and Exhibition) which held at Convention Hall Guesthouse Colo. In this area there Colo Tourism Object some interesting sights, namely? Waterfall Monthel Waterfall with a height ± 25 meters, from the Guesthouse or from the mosque Colo. and Sunan Muria, can be reached by walking for ± 30 minutes down the road path in the midst of coffee plantations while enjoying the fresh air and cool. In water jump Monthel, visitors can bathe or play enjoy the cool water and Mount Muria fresh water. Sunan Muria Sunan Muria (R. Omar Saeed Sheikh, one of Wali Songo) together with Sunan Muria mosque is located in one of the top of Mount Muria. Sunan Muria became one of Pilgrimage Tourism destination. This tomb is visited by pilgrims who crowded came from various regions, especially at Ceremony "Open Luwur" which held every year on 6 Muharrom / Syuro.

34. RAHTAWU

Tourism Object Nature / Eco Tourism "Rahtawu" located in the Mountain West Muria ± 20 Km North-West direction from the city center Holy (Alon-alon / Simpang Tujuh), precisely in the Village Rahtawu Holy Gebog Sub. Nature Tourism in the region "Rahtawu", with ± 1627 m altitude above sea level, visitors can enjoy the natural panorama of mountains and beautiful dazzling with clean air, fresh and cool. In many Rahtawu petilasan world leaders puppet, for example petilasan Sakri Begawan, Pandu Dewonoto, Dewi Kunti, Jonggring Saloko, Semar Grandmother, Grandmother Abiyoso, etc.. In addition, students, teenagers, and young people who berhobi nature lovers (nature exploration, hiking, mountain climbing, etc..) along the path can explore mountainous terrain to conquer Rahtawu Peak "Likur Songo".

35. KRIDA GARDEN TOUR

Park Activities of Tourism is a family recreation park with atmosphere of beautiful, cool and shady because of dense and bushy leaves of trees in this park. This recreational park is equipped

with a variety of interesting sculptures of animals and nature educational for children, including Dinosaur statue, Hippopotamus, Elephant, Giraffe, Lion, Tiger, and Zebra. In addition, this park

The building is also equipped with a representative for the Open Offices of Bank Indonesia Semarang 17 various events / activities, such as: seminars / workshops, cultural performances, art, creativity contest teenagers and students, wedding reception, farewell schools, etc.. The park is also often used as a location Berkicau Bird Race. In July 2003, this recreational park equipped with a collection of animals of 5 (five) tail deer from the President Palace in the Bogor Botanical Gardens.

36. API MRAPEN NATURE TOURISM

Visiting the tourist Mrapen Natural Fire is not an difficult because of this tourist object is located lane highway Purwodadi - Semarang. Entrance fee is set at a price cheap. Vehicles can be parked in an open area of sufficient wide to accommodate two-wheeled vehicles and four. Thing

first look for is where the location of the fire Mrapen. Brief eye can see does not exist at all flames in this area, because it was just a pile of white stones forming compact cone. "Where's the fire?" maybe that's the question that arises because there is no visible fire. However, when tested with a bundle of dried leaves carefully placed in the cavity and not forgetting to blow it, passing a burning flames visible leaves it. Apparently there was a fire that is too small to be seen immediately, is necessary to "fuel" first to appear more flared. Not far from the location there is a raging fire stone weight, which is believed by local residents will be able to grant all request anyone who can lift the rock while sitting. the rock itself is in a bell jar and locked tight. Besides the weight of stone, at tourist sites Eternal Fire Mrapen also have a small pond with green water and the water gurgles in the center. Although the water looks like a boil, but it is not hot because gelembunggelembung air comes from gas that is in the ground. Natural fire never Mrapen used to light the torch in international sports carnival activities (GANEFO I) on November 1, 1963 in Jakarta as well as for the National Sports Week (PON) X in 1989, and PON XIV in 1996. In addition to the lighting of fires sports activities are also used for ceremonies Vesak Day.

37. Bramara KUWU

Nature Indonesia is very rich in natural diversity and culture, many attractions in

Indonesia is that not many people know, one of them Tourism is the place bramara Kuwu available in the area Purwodadi Central Java. Sights on this one very unique, very different to the tours another. If the United States can be found Salt Lake (plain salt) derived from the shallow sea and then turned into a vast land, other the case with shallow sea in Indonesia and is a miracle of nature Offices of Bank Indonesia Semarang 18 not shared by other countries, his name bramara Kuwu. In bramara named Kuwu because the village is located in Kuwu, Sub KRADENAN, Grobogan district, as well as cause voices that periodically blow bramara sound (like the sound of cannon distance) from the mud bubbles as his smoke, gas and salt water. Through process makes the land that used to bramara at the bottom of the sea, now a land that has a height less than 53m from the sea surface. Size 45 ha arealnya 31derajat minimum temperatures celcius.

38. VILLAGE TOURISM

Village tourism is a rural area that has some special characteristics become a tourist destination. In this area, people still have the traditions and culture relatively pristine. In addition, several supporting factors such as special food, the system agricultural and social system helped paint a rural area of tourism. Outside factors , the natural and pristine environment, and maintained is one of the most important factor of a tourism destination area. In addition to a variety of unique, rural tourism areas should also be has various facilities for menunjangnya as a tourist destination area. Various This facility will allow the visitor attractions in rural tourism activities. Facilities should be owned by the village area attractions include the means transportation, telecommunications, health, and also accommodation. Especially for accommodation facilities, tourist villages provide accommodation facilities of tourist lodges (homestay), so the visitors were helped to feel the atmosphere pristine countryside. Currently, Java Province Central has seven regional tourism villages scattered in various districts. Villages rural tourism is tourism Publications, Dieng, Candirejo, Duwet, Karangbanjar, Ketenger, and Selo.

a. Publications

Natural scenic beauty such as coral reefs, sea grass, and seagrass in marine biota diverse, forest

mangroves, mountains and the remaining lowland tropical forests, all in an unspoiled expanse of making Karimunjawa islands as a Marine National Park. Islands It is administratively a district of the region Jepara district, which is located about 45 miles northwest of the city Jepara. The wealth of flora and fauna makes Publications be so fascinating. This area has several types

ecosystem of flora, ecosystems of coral reefs, mangrove forests (seagrass), coastal forests, and lowland forest. On the other hand, the fauna also varied, such as deer and long-tailed monkeys and aquatic fauna that consists of 242 species of ornamental fish and 133 genera of aquatic. In addition, in this location there is also a rare species of fauna berhabitat on Bird Island and the island Geleang, such as the sea eagle and white chest and two species of turtle, the hawksbill and green turtles.

b. Dieng

Dieng derived from the Sanskrit "On" which means the place high or mountain and "Hyang" which means heaven. By combining these two words, it can be interpreted that "Dieng" is a mountainous region where the gods and the goddess dwells. Dieng area, there is one tourist attraction is given

name Dieng Plateau Theater (DPT), which became the center of interpretation natural and cultural potential of Dieng Plateau region. Dieng Plateau Theater was built on the initiative of Central Java Governor H. Mardiyanto. The reason, because the slope of the hill can be Sikendil strong magnets to develop tourism in Central Java Province. Expected with the construction of the DPT, Dieng valley tourist destination can be tour of Central Java after Borobudur temple. As the center of nature and the potential interpretation highland areas of culture, DPT is equipped with a set of audio-visual equipment (film), as well as visitors seating capacity of 100 seats. Serves as means of education, culture, knowledge and entertainment tourism potential to reduce saturation, DPT is located on the hillside village Sikendil Dieng Kejajar district, district Wonosobo, located west of Lake Nature Park.

c. Candirejo

According to Mr tinular (hereditary words), a name derived Candirejo from Candighra said. As time went on, a change said or reference, Candighra later became Candirga and then changed again into Candirja, and on akhirya such as the village's name at the moment, namely Candirejo. When broken down, said Temple (Javanese) means stone in the Indonesian language, and in fact half of the total area of the village Candirejo hilly areas in the mountainous area Menoreh which is a former volcano. The presence of stone tersimbolkan also in some place names associated with a local myth about the rocks like Kendhil Watu, Watu Ambeng, Watu Dandang located in the hamlet takes, Watu Embankment, Watu stack, Watu Asin, Watu Cekathak located in the hamlet Sangen and Kaliduren. Rejo own words and this is fertile soil fertility typify Candirejo plains, although a dry soil. Candirejo ultimately be defined as areas many of the stones, but fertile.

d. Duwet

Based on the narrative village elders, village development begins from the history of the Diponegoro war escape from Yogyakarta who called Joyokusumo. Regions crossed by

Joyokusumo was then made according to the village with the name of experienced / perceived by Joyokusumo during the run. For example Mansuran hamlet, naming the village because the breath Joyokusumo the run of "ngansur-ansur", hamlets Soran because urgency lost / "kasoran" Hail Rejo village because it was began to feel safe. The history above shows the relationship between villages Duwet the Yogyakarta palace. It also shown from the first position of village headman Duwet who run government and devote themselves to the palace of Yogyakarta. Village Duwet including agrarian villages, because lives of most citizens rely on agriculture, especially rice, although This time shift has occurred, where most villagers prefer to work outside agricultural sector. Duwet Villagers who work outside the agricultural sector, among others in field of carpentry, trade and household handicraft industry

e. Karangbanjar

Currently, the village Karangbanjar is the only tourist village there Purbalingga regency, Central Java Province. Village Karangbanjar are approximately 2 miles west Bojongsari district capital and 5 km north Purbalingga regency capital. In the north, bordering Sumingkir village and Beji, in the south, with the village Munjul, on the east by the village Bojongsori and Kajongan, and in the west to the village Kutasari. The area of the village Karangbanjar is that 148.35 hectares of rice field acreage area of 110.16 hectares, the garden area covering 271.35 hectares, and the other covering 10.85 hectares. The population of the village is 3731 inhabitants Karangbanjar (per year 2006). Population as many male inhabitants in 1814, while the ladies as much as 1818 people. Some large population of their livelihood as farmers.

f. Selo

Ecotourism dicanangkannya year with 2002 and SSB lines (Solo, Selo, Borobudur) on 17

October 2002 by the President of Indonesia, Ibu Megawati Sukarnoputri and Central Java Governor H. Mardiyanto, the beginning of the availability of pondok, pondok tourism (homestay) belonging to the community of 1,000 units. Concepts presented hut very different tour of the hotel, inn, or lodging places that Offices of Bank Indonesia Semarang 21 other. In the cottage tour, guests will feel the atmosphere of warmth, comfort, and family-like family. Ecotourism declaration by the president of RI and Governor of Central Java is intended to improve the tourism sector which has its roots on the authenticity of environmental ecosystems and communities. And declaration of SSB lines (Solo, Selo, Borobudur) is one concrete manifestation was the implementation of ecotourism. Regions Selo tourist village located on the SSB line is one area that has ecosystem with good management.

g. Ketenger

Regions Baturaden is a tourism is quite popular in the community, especially the Central Java. Until the year 2006, the region This is the only tourist resort Banyumas district. With the increasing number of visitors to this area, then necessary supporting facilities that serve to support the main tourist areas Baturaden. With this background, the concept of village tourism and rotated Ketenger then realized. This tourist village serves to support tourism activities in the main tourist sites Baturaden. Besides the attractive landscape, the village also Ketenger have some past heritage sites, among which are: (1) Rails Lori, who was the site of Dutch colonial past, and can be developed into Lori Tourism, and (2) Dam relic of the occupation, which now has built back into the water tourist sites.

39. TEMPLE AND TEMPLE Ceto SUKUH

Temple Sukuh distance is 20 km to the east of the City Karanganyar. One - the only erotic temple in Unique indonesia, nearly matching the existing temples in Guatemala (USA), the shape of a truncated pyramid picture limitations of human knowledge, was built in the 15th century. Temple Ceto is a temple-like building mock in Bali, each 910 m and 1400 m above sea level, with a distance of 9 km to the north Sukuh Temple. A number of reliefs that decorated the temple is the image of human life, living and dead. Among the traditional ceremony and also Ruwatan human sexual life. Both temples are located right on the west slope of Mount Lawu, surrounded by pine forests, as well as a relay to the scene of View fascinating in the slopes of Mount Lawu. Both temples are often visited by foreign tourists from various countries, because besides having a special appeal, too easily accessible.

40. Pasar Klewer

Pasar Klewer is a market center where most of the

Solo citizen-centered activities there. Of clothing or textiles dominate, food, knick knacks to sell jewelry there. Located adjacent to the Kraton of Solo and the square, so almost every day this area was never devoid of the hustle bustle of the street. Since built in 1970, market development

Klewer Solo like an arrow that apart from the bow. Sped to later become large textile market. In fact, perhaps one of the largest in Indonesia. Therefore no surprising that now, according to data from Klewer Market Traders Association (HPPK) and the Office Klewer Market, the number of traders in these markets are traders 1467. Remarkably again, from the number of traders that much, the money that rotates each day (running transaction) USD $ 5 billion - USD 6 billion.

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