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Non-Beaches Tourism Destination in Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta



Non-Beaches Tourism Destination in Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta




Yogyakarta is a beautiful place. Exotic culture, friendly people, delicious foods, and precious arts blend in this city. Yogyakarta is the capital of the Yogyakarta Special Region and was the Indonesian capital during the Indonesian National Revolution from 1945 to 1949, with Gedung Agung as the president's office. One of the districts in Yogyakarta, Kotagede, was the capital of the Mataram Sultanate between 1575 and 1640.

Many of tourism destinations lie in Yogyakarta. One of them is in Gunung Kidul. Gunungkidul Regency is a regency in the southeast part of the province of Yogyakarta Special Region. Gunung Kidul is famous for its beaches. But as mountains, there also many nature tours. Here the non-beaches tourism destination in Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta.

1. Sri Gethuk Waterfall



Sri Gethuk Waterfall is located at Dusun Menggoran, Desa Bleberan, Kecamatan Playen, Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta. This waterfall is like the Grand Canyon Arizona in America, that’s why this waterfall very popular. The water always flow smoothly, even in the summer season. Here the visitors can enjoy the natural spring. They can just stand below enjoy the water, snorkeling, and rent a boat to go around the river below.

2. Kedung Kandang



Kedung Kandang is located at Dusun Gunungbutak, Desa Nglanggeran, Patuk, Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta. Kedung Kandang is also called by Nglanggeran Waterfall. Kedung Kandang is a unique hidden waterfall, it has at least six levels of waterfall. The waterfall located between the rice fields. It looks very natural and quiet. But, the water dries up in summer. So, better you visit Kedung Kandang in rainy season.

3. Gunung Api Purba



Gunung Api Purba was an volcano, about 60 – 70 millions years ago but now is inactive. Gunung Api Purba is located at Desa Nglanggeran, Patuk, Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta. This place is good for sunrise/sunset hunter. The height is 700 meters above the sea level. You need 50-60 minutes to reach the top of the mountain. Many visitors can built a tent on the top of mountain.

4. Goa Pindul


Goa Pindul is one of the non-beaches tourism destination located at Desa Bejiharjo, Karangmojo, Gunung Kidul. Goa Pindul is a natural tourism site in underground cave. Goa Pindul has 350 meters long. The visitors can enjoy the cave by using a big tire (tube) and a life jacket, they called this rides “Cave tubing Pindul”. The trip spends 40-60 minutes.





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