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Showing posts with label central java. Show all posts
Showing posts with label central java. Show all posts

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Natural charm 'Bledug Kuwu' The Magic

Indonesia is rich in natural and cultural diversity. Lots of tourist attractions in Indonesia is that not many people know, one of which is Kuwu Bleduk .Tourist Attractions in the area of ​​Central Java Purwodadi. Sights on this one is very unique, very different from other tours where, this resort named Bleduk Kuwu. Kuwu Bleduk is a phenomenon of volcanic mud (Mud Volcanoes) located in the Village Kuwu, District Kradenan, Purwodadi regency, Central Java Province. Can be taken approximately 28 km to the east of Purwodadi. Objects of interest from Bleduk  is bang-bang mud containing salt and place on an almost continuous.

Places to go through this week kuwu Bleduk  we have to travel overland, from Semarang through Kluwu Purwodadi to reach the village. During the trip we were treated to a lot of very beautiful natural scenery, the green rice field and blue sky. Views of the hills are so beautiful, so the journey to get to the point of this tour is not boring. Because our eyes because it looked very fresh all-natural landscape green and beautiful.
Once Bleduk Kuwu, there is a very noticeable difference. During the trip we were treated to the beautiful natural scenery and fertile, but the very opposite of Kuwu Bleduk . Area that is barren, hot, and not fertile. But this makes it very beautiful, two different sides. Besides enjoying the beauty of Bleduk Kuwu tour, there were many villagers who seek a living as a farmer from Bleduk kuwu salt. From salt water sources Bleduk kuwu, salt farmers to process them into salt. Fame of salt gledug kuwu ever recorded Surakarta Palace. This can be evidenced through a variety of information from the surrounding community. This area there is a small mountain of mountains whose top brass issued a yellowish-colored mud.


Kuwu Bleduk has its own privileges, that the lands there is a kind bledugnya Alluvial Plains (endapatan soil or soil sediment) along with seizing Bleduk , go out steam, gas and salt water. Bleduk vomit sounds occur because the crater of a mud with gray or dusky gray victimization, but when mixed with water it will be white. If the water deposited sediments Bleduk kuwu is ground limestone and exactly once when there was once a land of sea and then, due to erosion of the limestone mountain of course, the deposits containing limestone soil.


That Bleduk Kuwu, a regional tourism potential if developed more broadly will be one of the natural phenomena with the potential to be developed and become the mainstay of tourism in Indonesia.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Legend of the city Semarang

Semarang is a city located on the north coast of Java and became the capital of Central Java Province. Since the VIII century, Semarang who was then still called Pragota has become the main port of Old Mataram Kingdom, based in Yogyakarta. 
  
This port is a point of departure of the Mataram Ancient mariners who sailed to the Cape of Good Hope, Africa, and Madagascar, long before European sailors sail across the ocean and Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas. As a dealer of Java, Semarang is not only a haven archipelago boats, but also foreign ships coming from all over the world and become a gateway of international trade lane.  

Through the Port of Pragota, ancient Mataram rice exporting and importing cotton print fabric from India. This interaction then continues into the realm of culture and beliefs. This is evidenced by the establishment of Gedong Songo Temple complex on the slopes of Mount Ungaran within 13 miles of Slough Pening.
In the XV century, Pragota visited a large sailing ship, led by Lakshman Cheng Ho, a Chinese admiral known for his voyages he was doing with the goal of peaceful diplomacy to various regions in the world using a fleet of colossal. To commemorate and honor Laksmana Cheng Ho, was built a temple called the Great Sam Poo Kong temple. Chinese culture brought by Cheng Ho and his men then intersect with the local culture and acculturation created (mixing two or more cultures and influence each other) in various fields, especially in the world of gastronomy (cookery). Soto Bangkong the legendary, Know Pong, and Lumpia, a blend of Javanese and Chinese cuisine. Tongkok descendants who settled in Semarang and then inhabit a separate area known as Chinatown.


Not far from the Chinatown area of ​​the complex there is an old building with a distinctive European architecture known as the Old Town or Little Netherland. Berok River located in the vicinity, the area that is surrounded by canals and polders is the center of Semarang under the Dutch occupation. One of the buildings in the Old Town and the famous landmark (landmark) Semarang to this day is the Church Blenduk. After visiting the Old City, you'll want to stop for a moment to Toko Oen, a legendary restaurant that was founded in 1936 with the main menu of various typical Dutch food which is cooked using a classic recipe.
Semarang glory as the bustling port city does not only happen in the past, but still continues to this day. If the first Pragota a sailing boat berths Cheng Ho, now Port of Tanjung Mas became berths luxury cruise ships carrying foreign tourists. Semarang also continues to develop into industrial city.


Besides having a rich history, Semarang is also full of magnificent buildings with interesting architecture that is worth visiting. Shrine of various sizes in the area of ​​Chinatown can be used as a reference architecture pilgrimage. Neither is the case with Lawang Sewu building that embraces art deco style with two twin towers in front of him. Buildings that have a real name Spoorweg Nederlandsch-Indische Maatschappij (NIS) was built as a Dutch Railway Bureau office. For you fans of architecture tours, do not miss a visit to the Great Mosque of Central Java (MAJT) in Jalan Gajah. The mosque is equipped with 6 hydraulic umbrella and 99 m tall tower view of this architectural style blends Middle Eastern, Roman, and Java.


To conclude the visit to Semarang, come to Pandang Gombel Substation located in the Upper Semarang. From this place you can see the landscape of the city of Semarang in twilight complete with boat and down the harbor. Sunshine crept down but not fully ruyup will create a mega color golden yellow, purple, or red Sepang. Before you actually leave the Semarang, do not forget to buy souvenirs in the form of typical Semarang Wingko Tripe and milkfish Presto at the center souvenirs Pandanaran Road.
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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Heaven Central Java in Indonesia

The atmosphere is fresh and cool things that you will feel when you are near the waterfall. What if there is a waterfall that is not the only one? Sure will add freshness. That's what will you feel when you're in the waterfall Grojogan Sewu, Karanganyar, Central Java. Tourist spot is a tourist jungle with waterfalls and several other facilities offered by the management can you make one of the destinations .Enter this tourist area, you must pay the entrance fee of Rp 6.000, -. Booth entrance there are 2 pieces.  

The first is located at the top, while down the road to the first window, you can look around ornamental plants sold in the side of the road. You can also ride horses to get to the counter when you're lazy to walk away. You will also be a bit surprised when there are monkeys on the side of the road. While the second door is located on the slopes below. 

When you enter through the first door on the top, you should be neatly arranged down the stairs and bare rocks to the waterfall. Staircase by the hundreds, maybe can make your feet sore. To overcome this problem, the manager provides a gazebo at some point, so you can rest for a moment. Within this region, there is a long-tailed monkeys that live free, so do not be surprised when you'll see him on the way.  

The amount is quite a lot, but you do not need to fear because the monkeys here generally will not interfere.Forest Grojogan Sewu Grojogan Sewu it self means a thousand waterfalls. Indeed, the waterfall here does not amount to a thousand, but there are some points waterfall that you can enjoy here.  

The highest waterfall there are about 80 meters high. There is also a waterfall that is not too high but widespread shower and form branches. When is the rainy season, around the waterfall cliff will be caught, but during the summer, many waterfalls are dry. Visitor who want to approach the waterfall, have to be careful because they have to pass through large rocks are slippery. 

After enjoying aitr plunge, you can get around to enjoy the cool forests of this tour. With an area of ​​20 hectares, this area provides a swimming pool for children and adults. There are also stalls that sell food at an affordable price. The other side is a forest of pine and other trees aged hundreds of years. Neat paths and rocky can make you enjoy the beautiful scenery presented.
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