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...
Klaten Regency is renowned for its abundant water tourism, with dozens of springs scattered across several districts. Ponggok District, for example, is renowned for its stunning underwater scenery and boasts a riverside restaurant with views of thousands of tilapia called Rumah Makan Water Gong. Not only will you be amazed by the ambiance, but the restaurant's opening is also very inspiring. Previously, the river, now part of this tourist attraction, was used as a garbage dump by local residents. This sad situation moved Bagong Margono, often called Mbah Bagong. He poured his own money into transforming the slum river into a trash-free area. He also helped build several facilities and introduced tilapia fish along the river. To date, the fish population at Water Gong is estimated to have reached 2 tons. Mbah Bagong also helped boost the local economy by transforming the river into a tourist attraction and a riverside restaurant. Finally, Mbah Bagong empowered unemployed local resid...