Now, Mount Merapi and its surrounding areas are often
visited by local and foreign tourists, because there are many places that offer
extraordinary things. Starting from the beautiful natural scenery, to the
places that smelled of history are all here. Maybe this is the reason groups of
students from outside Jogja come to visit tourist attractions around Mount
Merapi. In addition to picnics, tourist attractions at Merapi do provide educational
trips for visitors.
For you fans of adventure and emotional travel, you will
definitely enjoy doing these things in the area around Merapi. Recommended
tourist attractions in Mount Merapi, Jogjakarta, you must visit.
1. Kaliadem Bunkers
The first is Kaliadem Bunkers or underground holes were used by the community in
Kepuharjo Village, Cangkringan, to protect themselves when hot clouds from Merapi
arrived. Merapi bunkers have only been excavated after three years of being
buried by Mount Merapi material. This trip will be full of emotion when
tourists are presented with sad stories related to the Kaliadem Bunker by the
tour guide there.
Tourists usually capture images in the bunker or outside.
Around the bunker there are also many points for taking photos, such as flower
gates and some old gazebo. Even the area around the bunker is the right spot
for visitors to 'take a picture with Merapi'.
2. Jeep Lava Tour
After enjoying the history of the bunker and the scenery
there, visitors usually rent a jeep provided. The rental price that applies
there is around Rp 350,000-Rp 600,000, depending on the travel package chosen
by visitors. Although the price is quite expensive, there are rarely tourists
who regret dating the Jeep Lava Tour. Maybe it's because Jeep's adventures make
us feel like we're on an adventure TV show, My Trip My Adventure.
3. My Time Remaining Museum
This museum is not like the museums that we know so far,
which is a multi-storey museum built with items stored in a glass cabinet. As
the name suggests, the Museum of the rest of my treasure is a museum for
storing people's belongings that were left after the eruption of Mount Merapi.
The museum is not in the form of a building, but in the form
of a building that was once a house, currently this house has only walls left.
There we can see many everyday tools that are no longer suitable for use,
ranging from motorbikes, TVs, tables, chairs, to various kitchen equipment.
4. Ullen Ndalu Museum
At the foot of Merapi Mountain, Ullen Sentalu Museum comes
with a unique architecture and interior building. Combined with its natural
atmosphere which is cool, shady, and full of natural beauty makes this museum
very comfortable to visit.
Unlike the museum in general, the tour here feels more
exciting. For about 1 hour we will be invited to tour the museum guided by a
very experienced, friendly and informative educator tour. Many historical and
cultural relics of Java, especially about the Yogyakarta and Solo Keraton
families are on display here and no less unique at the end of the tour we will
be treated to anget wedang which is very delicious to drink when the air is
cold.
While inside the museum, we are not allowed to take photos
or videos. But take it easy already provided a special place for photographs
with cool backgrounds outside the museum. When you are hungry, here is also
Beukenhof Restaurant & Cafe which is famous for its delicious menus.
5. Merapi's Stonehenge
No need to go far to England or Australia, because in
Yogyakarta we also have our own Stonehenge. This place is located in Kepuharjo
Village, Cangkringan. The large rocks arranged and stacked there are Merapi
eruption residual rocks in 2010. This uniqueness makes Stonehenge Cangkringan
often dubbed The Lost World Herritage.
Tourists are guaranteed not to regret visiting Stonehenge
Merapi. Aside from washing your eyes and capturing lots of pictures, another
good fortune is free parking fees and affordable entry fees, which are Rp.
7,500.
Tourist attractions in Mount Merapi, Jogjakarta are indeed
full of history, so you can also get additional knowledge. If you go to Jogja,
don't forget to stop by this tourist spot, ShopBackers!
6. Merapi Mountain Museum
Located on Jalan Kaliurang km 22, the Merapi Volcano Museum
is 500 meters from The World Landmarks - Merapi Park Yogyakarta. When entering
the building we will be treated to a large replica of Mount Merapi complete
with smoke at the top and a roar that echoes.
The museum also keeps traces of the ferocity of Wedhus
gembel that crashed into houses on the slopes of Merapi. Scorched motorcycles,
scorched cooking equipment, and many others. Surrounding the showroom will
provide us with many valuable natural lessons and life stories.
The museum is also equipped with a mini cinema that can
accommodate up to 85 people. During the holiday season this museum is usually
visited by school children who are doing study tours to Jogja or family groups.
7. Merapi Park
Ten monumental landmarks from various countries can be seen
at the same time at Merapi Park Tourism Park. Although only a replica, but the
icons of various countries presented are similar to the original. The icons
include Pisa tower, Eiffel tower, Big Ben London, to the Statue of Liberty.
It's just that, for size, some icons are not built as the original. In the park
also presents the green grass that spreads along with flowering plants. The
dashing look of Mount Merapi on one side of the sky makes the beauty of Merapi
Park even more calm.
8. Klangon Hill
The concept of a 5 meter high viewing post located in the
Bukit Klangon tourist area is suitable for enjoying the view of Mount Merapi
and taking pictures with a neat background. Made from bamboo, the viewing post
is quite sturdy even though it is mounted by many people. Come early in the
morning when the sun rises to this hill to see the magnificent Mount Merapi
standing in the north. When it's past 7:00 a.m., the mountain is usually
covered with fog. Klangon Hill itself has the original name of Glagaharjo Hill
Nature Tourism which is located in Kalitengah Lor Hamlet, Glagaharjo Village,
Cangkringan District. Besides having photo spots with the background of Mount
Merapi, Bukit Klangon also has a downhill circuit for mountain bike racers.
9. Tlogo Putri
Unlike Merapi Park and Stonehenge Cangkringan, Tlogo Putri
is a tourist attraction that has long existed in the Kaliurang region. Located
on the slopes of Mount Merapi, this tour offers the charm of natural scenery at
an altitude of 900 meters above sea level. Lush trees seem to be a familiar
sight found in this place. There is also a reservoir which is the main sight
when approaching this tour. The water reservoir in the reservoir becomes a
complement such as canoeing and bicycle paddling ducks. At the edge of the
reservoir, it can be used to sit relaxed with family or friends. If hungry
suddenly attack or want to buy souvenirs, a row of food stalls and souvenirs
are ready to be a champion of tourists. The Tlogo Putri tourism area has also
been developed as a jeep rental center. Rows of parked jeeps, ready to take
visitors around the slopes of Merapi.
10. The Lost World Castle
The Lost World Castle offers tourist attractions with unique
photo spots. With the building in the form of a castle that utilizes Merapi
eruption as a raw material, this tour successfully fascinated visitors. Not
only that, this place also offers interesting photo spots. The most crowded
line is the paradise gate spot and wing background. There's more area with
green grass that stretches broad against the background decorated with cherry
trees. There is also an Indian tribal area with its distinctive tents complete
with fireplaces and statues of dead dinosaurs. However, visiting The Lost World
Castle, located in Petung Hamlet, Kepuharjo Village, Cangkringan District,
needs to be careful because this tour is built in a disaster-prone area if
Mount Merapi erupts at any time.
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