Hi guys! Have your finished your final test? And… you’ll get your long holiday soon! I’m sure that you can’t wait for that. So if you don’t want to get a boring holiday, just laying down on your bed doing nothing, you can visit exciting places in Jogja. Going to natural tourism places or historic sights? It depends on you!! Don’t forget to invite your family, girlfriend or boyfriend, because happiness is required to share. So here, I have some interesting places to visit:

Kalibiru
This tourist attraction is located in Kulonprogo, a specific place in Manoreh Hills, Kulonprogo, Jogjakarta at the height of 450 m from sea’s surface. This place is suitable to be visited by teenagers, because there are so many exciting photo spots like treehouse without a roof. You can feel the cold weather while having outbond. You also can see a beautiful view there.

Nglambor Beach
This beautiful beach is located in Purwodadi Village, Tepus, Gunungkidul, Jogjakarta, about 70km from the center of Jogjakarta City. But don’t worry. Your long journey will be paid off with the beautiful scenery of this beach. If you like to go snorkling, this place can be your choice to visit. With only IDR 35.000 you can rent a set of snorkling’s equipment, including Go Pro Camera for take a picture underwater. Imagine how fun your holiday over there! Enjoy your underwater tourism with the beautiful scenery just in Nglambor Beach.

Taman Sari
It’s time to share one of historical places in Jogjakarta. This historical tourism is one of the popular destinations in Jogjakarta. Taman Sari is located in Taman Street, Kraton, Jogjakarta. This building was built in Sultan Hamengkubuwono I’s reign. This place gives some interesting spots like bathing pool, artificial lake, suspension bridge, park, underground passageway, and some buildings with European,Chinese, Javanese, Hinduism, Buddhist, and Islamic architectures. You will learn more about this historical sights. It’s not a mistake to learn while having holiday, right?

Candi Ijo (Ijo Temple)
This temple has a highest location in yogyakarta. Located in Dukuh Groyokan, Sambirejo Village, Prambanan, Sleman, Jogjakarta. This temple gives beautiful scenery because we can see rice fields everywhere, beautiful sea scenery, and Adisucipto Airport from the height. And for the sunset hunter, this temple is the best choice to visit. You only need to spend IDR 2000 for parking fees. The rest? Free!! Oh… And also, fill the list of ‘attendance’. Sometimes it’s not comparable with other beautiful views that you’ve ever visited, but that’s Candi Ijo.

Taman Pelangi (Rainbow Garden)
Taman Pelangi is the night tourism place located in Ring Road Utara Street, specifically in Jogja Kembali Monument. It’s very suitable for teenagers who like to take pictures or selfie, because there are so many colorful lanterns and interesting playground. Only take IDR 10000 – IDR 15000, you can enjoy sparkling lanterns that makes the atmosphere feels so romantic.

Always remember: Don’t ever forget to keep those places clean and don’t spoil. Not only there, but also everywhere. Show that you are the best young generation who can conserve natural destination and historical sights in Indonesia. Have a great holiday!

By: Windy Widiawan