I often passed this area when I'm going to Pangandaran Beach. It's located in Banjarnegara Area. The drink name is Dawet Ayu. Dawet is the mix of cendol (the green vermicelli) coconut milk and Javanese sugar. And here, in Babharbegara area, it's very famous with the black Dawet. There's so many stall in the side … Continue reading Dawet Ayu, special drink in Banjarnegara Area # Central Java – Indonesia
Sunrise at Punthuk Setumbu, Borobudur Temple, Magelang # Central Java – Indonesia
Woke up at 3 o'clock, and go to Borobudur Temple at 4 o'clock. Me, my brother, and my brother's girlfriend also my brother's friends went to Setumbu to watch sunrise. Punthuk Setumbu located near Borobudur Temple. You can see the sunrise with background Borobudur Temple, Mount Merapi, and Mount Merbabu. Don't forget to bring tripod to take … Continue reading Sunrise at Punthuk Setumbu, Borobudur Temple, Magelang # Central Java – Indonesia
Sunrise at Jumprit Parakan # Central Java – Indonesia
Woke up at 04:30, and go to Jumprit to see sunrise. But we late, when we arrive there, the sun already rise.Jumprit is a ground water resources place. When the Buddhist celebrate Vesakh Day, they took the holy water for the ceremony from Jumprit. Fortunately, it's a clear sky. Just reminder, it's so cold. So … Continue reading Sunrise at Jumprit Parakan # Central Java – Indonesia
Kledung Pass Hotel & Mount Sumbing Parakan # Central Java – Indonesia
Today, I accompany my cousin with her boyfriend, to visit her boyfriend hometown, Parakan. Parakan located at Central Java, sub-disrict of Temanggung City, from Magelang it took approximately 1 hour if not traffic. I've been here many times, but this is the first time I stay in Parakan. Some of my friends in University, also … Continue reading Kledung Pass Hotel & Mount Sumbing Parakan # Central Java – Indonesia
Borobudur Temple Magelang # Central Java – Indonesia
I bring my aunty to here, because she said that she want to go here again. Borobudur located near my city, it's approx 20-30 minutes to go there by car. It's a pity that there's no public transport to go there. It's better if you rent a car from Yogyakarta or Magelang. The ticket entrance … Continue reading Borobudur Temple Magelang # Central Java – Indonesia
WatuGong, Ungaran # Central Java – Indonesia
Watugong is a place at outside Semarang, in Ungaran City (small city, Semarang Regency). It is like a stone with form Gong (an East and SouthEast Asian musical percussion instrument that takes the form of a flat, circular metal disc which is hit with a mallet.). Credit:- http://www.indonesia.travel/id/destination/674/vihara-buddhagaya-watugong- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gong The place is still under improvement. And it … Continue reading WatuGong, Ungaran # Central Java – Indonesia
Lawang Sewu Semarang # Central Java – Indonesia
Lawang Sewu, is a landmark in Semarang, Central Java. It called “Lawang Sewu” from Javanese which means “Thousand Doors”. The name comes from its design, with numerous doors and arc. There’s 4 building in Lawang Sewu, the two main ones name A & B, and the other two smaller ones name C & D. Lawang … Continue reading Lawang Sewu Semarang # Central Java – Indonesia
Sam Poo Kong Temple Semarang # Central Java – Indonesia
Sam Poo Kong （三宝洞）, is the oldest temple in Semarang. Also well known as Gedung Batu Temple. Originally established by Chinese Muslim Explorer and now shared by Indonesians of multiple religious denominations including Muslims and Buddhist, and ethnicities including Chinese and Javanese. Credit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Poo_Kong We have to buy 2 kind of tickets to entering the temple. … Continue reading Sam Poo Kong Temple Semarang # Central Java – Indonesia
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