7 Tourist Attractions in Wonogiri - Wonogiri Regency, which is known as Gaplek City, is one of the districts that has the largest area among the regencies in the Greater Solo area. Besides being famous for its typical food, namely cassava, Wonogiri Regency also has several natural, spiritual, and adventure tourism spots that are worth a visit. Here are 7 Tourist Attractions in Wonogiri Regency:
1. KAHYANGANKahyangan is a spiritual tourist spot in Wonogiri. It is said that this place was the place where Danang Suto Wijoyo, known as Panembahan Senopati, the first king of the Islamic Mataram Kingdom, meditated. Apart from that, there is also a waterfall and the top of Heaven which is said to be the place where Sutowijoyo met Kanjeng Ratu Kidul, so those who believe in this are prohibited from wearing green clothes.
Transportation to Heaven Tour
From Wonogiri City, visitors can take a bus from the Giriwono Bus Terminal and take a minibus from near Ponten (near the Land Agency Office), heading for Tirtomoyo. From Tirtomoyo, you can take village transportation to Kahyangan or Sukarjo. Until now there is no village transportation that can enter Kahyangan, so you have to continue on foot for about 1 km. Visitors can drive directly to the Kahyangan parking lot.
2. PANTAI SEMBUKANWonogiri Regency is the only Regency/city in the Surakarta area that has a beach. Semmbuhan Beach is located in Paranggupito District, approximately 40 Km south of Wonogiri City or 2 hours drive. Semmbuh Beach is famous as a ritual beach that is crowded with people to meditate and pray for blessings.
Sembukan beach, which is approximately 3.5 km from the Parnggupito District Office, also held at certain times by holding a larung event which is also followed by wayang events. If you want to travel to Sembukan beach, don't forget to bring a hook because there are many people fishing for fish while enjoying the beautiful natural scenery of the sea. Besides that, there is also a place of worship on the top of a mountain which is located not far from the Semmbuh beach.
3. PANTAI NAMPUApart from Semmbuhan Beach, in Wonogiri Regency there are also other beaches that are no less interesting for you to visit, namely Nampu Beach. The Nampu Beach Tourism Object offers natural beauty with stretches of white sand and rocks that are still preserved in their naturalness, the waves crashing against the rocks are one of the points of beauty that this beach has. Nampu Beach has about 3 beach points separated by green mounds of land.
During the trip to Nampu Beach, you will be presented with a unique view of karst rocks and hills overgrown with trees that look cool. The air is so clean and refreshing, it becomes an additional panorama for you before entering the beach which is part of the southern ocean.
Access to Nampu Beach Tourism
To go to Nampu Beach Tourism, you can take the route from Ngadirojo District - Baturetno District - Giriwoyo - Giri Tontro - Giri Belah Intersection - Paranggupito. If you are from Surakarta City, you can take the Wonogiri City route to Paranggupito, then you will arrive at the Giri Belah intersection and continue on to Paranggupito District. The entry ticket is only IDR 2,000 and is added with money for vehicle parking of IDR 2,000.
4. ELEPHANT MUNGKUR RESERVOIRGajah Mungkur Reservoir is a reservoir located 3 km south of the city of Wonogiri district, Central Java Province. The waters of this artificial lake were made by damming the longest river on the island of Java, namely the Bengawan Solo river. It was built in the late 1970s and began operating in 1978. The reservoir with an area of approximately 8800 ha in 7 districts can irrigate 23600 ha of rice fields in the areas of Sukoharjo, Klaten, Karanganyar, and Sragen.
Apart from that, the Gajah Mungkur Reservoir also offers the beauty of a cool natural panorama which is equipped with facilities such as floating restaurants, cages, or hotels. Meanwhile, in certain months, the Gajah Mungkur reservoir also often holds ritual and sports tourism events.
5. ALAS KETHUAlas, Kethu Tourism Object is located in the middle of the heart of Wonogiri City with panoramic views of teak, mahogany, and eucalyptus forests covering an area of approximately 40 hectares. Apart from being a tourist spot, it is also the lungs of Wonogiri city with large and shady plants.
Alas, Kethu is very suitable for shooting action films and soap operas, because it is close to the Surakarta and Mangkunegaran palaces, besides that access to the location is very easy to reach.
6. SETREN WATERFALLSetren Waterfall is a tourist attraction of choice that is no less interesting than Tawangmangu Waterfall, located in Slogohimo District, approximately 30 Km east of Wonogiri City towards Ponorogo (East Java). Unspoiled scenery with panoramic views of hills and waterfalls, agro-tourism is very suitable for tourism among young people and nature lovers.
The natural potential of the mountains is a source of domestic foreign exchange, namely the Girimanik waterfall in Setren Village. This area can be said to be similar to the Tawangmangu area, Karanganyar, only the Setren area is not well known by the wider community. However, judging from the natural conditions, the beauty and coolness are the same as the cold Tawangmangu area. Therefore, since 2000, the District Government (Pemkab) of Wonogiri has tried to develop nature tourism in the mountains of the Girimanik waterfall.
In Girimanik nature tourism there are three waterfalls, namely Manikmoyo waterfall, Condromoyo waterfall, and Tejomoyo waterfall. The physical attraction in the form of beautiful and natural mountain scenery makes this waterfall a mainstay of tourism development. "Because it is equipped with Sendang Drajat and Sendang Kanastren so that it becomes a special attraction." The Slogohimo District area is known by the community as a producer of durian fruit. Durian from Slogohimo is often sent to Jakarta or other big cities. Moreover, the durian fruit from Slogohimo has a specialty, which is delicious.
7. GUA PUTRI KENCONOPutri Kencono Cave is located in Wonodadi Village, Pracimantoro District, 40 km from the city of Wonogiri. Which has a very beautiful and unique beauty because it has an area of approximately 1,000 m2 and penetrates the hill on the other side of the hill. This place has the advantage of the beauty of stalactites and stalagmites. The distance between Putri Kencana cave and Pracimantoro District is approximately 9 Km. Also read Nampu Beach, Exotic Wonogiri Beach Tourism
