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The Beauty of Sojiwan Temple Tourism and Its History

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Sojiwan Temple Tourism: Perhaps not many people have heard of it, especially when asked where it is located. Indeed, Sojiwan Temple is not as well-known as Prambanan Temple, let alone Borobudur Temple. It's actually not far from Prambanan Temple, taking perhaps half an hour on foot. Recently restored in 2011, this temple is relatively new compared to the other temples. What's most striking about this temple is its similar shape to Prambanan: tall with a pyramid-like structure on top, but the upper part of the temple consists of stupas similar to those at Borobudur. It could be said that this temple is like a "marriage" between Prambanan and Borobudur. This temple is situated within a fairly extensive complex with beautiful, well-maintained gardens. It turns out that this complex was only inaugurated after being restored in December 2011 by the Minister of Education and Culture, Mohammad Nuh. Initially, this temple was only a half-finished structure that looked like a ...
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Umbul Kapilaler Klaten: Offering the Sensation of Swimming in Super Clear Water Source

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Klaten is a paradise for umbul tourism. One umbul that is interesting to visit is Umbul Kapilaler. This place is also known as Umbul Sigedang. The location is in Umbulsari, Ponggok, Polanharjo District, Klaten Regency, Central Java.

Umbul Kapilaler Klaten: Offering the Sensation of Swimming in Super Clear Water Source

Like umbul-umbul in general, the water in this place is also very clear. However, one of the attractions of this tourist spot is the existence of a banyan tree on the edge of the pond. This banyan tree is one of the visitors' favorite spots for photos. Because it comes from a natural spring, the water here does not smell of chlorine but its clarity is maintained.

The color is crystal clear blue. It is even more charming with the koi fish that swim freely here. The combination creates a refreshing and aesthetic natural scenery when photographed. This Umbul has the nickname of a thousand-gallon spring. That's because this place is one of the springs from a famous bottled mineral water factory in Indonesia.

Umbul Kapilaler Klaten: Offering the Sensation of Swimming in Super Clear Water Source

For tours here, visitors are charged an entrance ticket of IDR 10,000 per person. By paying the ticket, visitors have received mineral water and insurance. This tourist spot already has complete facilities ranging from bathrooms, gazebos, to food stalls. For the opening hours, tourists can come from morning to evening, or 07.00 to 17.00 WIB.

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