Umbul Brintik is a water tourism attraction located not far from the center of Klaten City. There are around 10 springs that flow into a main pool and other pools. What sets it apart from other springs in Klaten is the health therapy offered at Umbul Brintik. However, there are also pools specifically for play, not therapy. Many tourists from around Klaten and beyond come here for sightseeing or for health therapy. If you're interested, check out the information about Umbul Brintik Klaten below. History of Umbul Brintik Klaten Like other springs in Klaten, Umbul Brintik is a natural bathing spot whose water comes from a mountain spring. It's said that the name comes from the bubbling at the base of the spring. The natural pool at Umbul Brintik is different from Umbul Manten or Umbul Ponggok. While both use sand and rocks as the base, Umbul Brintik uses a layer of black sand and small andesite stones. Now used as a therapy location, it turns out this isn't just a myth. Many...
Ponggok Village, located in Klaten Regency, Indonesia , has a long history dating back over 100 years. In the 1920s, the village was known for its industrial activity, thanks to the presence of the Ponggok Sugar Factory. This factory, along with other sugar factories in the area, brought many Dutch families to live in Ponggok as employees. The village was administratively part of the Ponggok Kawedanan at that time. However, the economic and socio-political crises of the 1930s, as well as Indonesia's struggle for independence, led to the closure of the sugar factories, including the Ponggok Sugar Factory. Today, one of the remnants of this former industrial glory is Umbul Ponggok. Umbul Ponggok was originally a spring that was transformed into a water reservoir to supply the operational needs of the Ponggok Sugar Factory and the Karanganom Sugar Factory. It also served as irrigation for the nearby sugar cane plantations. Despite the closure of the factories, the Ponggok water reserv...