Hotelupwell.com – Jogja offers various tourist locations that are worth visiting by tourists, one of which is various tourist villages that are worth choosing. Here are 11 recommendations for tourist villages in Jogja that are suitable for family vacation destinations.
As is known, tourist villages are often chosen as mainstay destinations for tourists because they offer various interesting things in them. Not only can you see beautiful panoramas and delicious culinary delights, by visiting a tourist village someone can also get to know more closely the traditions and arts that are often performed by local residents.
Quoting from the official Jadesta DIY page, it is recorded that there are at least a total of 203 tourist villages in the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY). There are at least 100 tourist villages with pioneering status, 45 developing tourist villages, 42 advanced tourist villages, and 16 independent tourist villages.
Then if the details are done in each district, there are at least 24 tourist villages in Kulon Progo. Meanwhile, in Bantul Regency there are 44 tourist villages, Gunungkidul with 40 tourist villages, Sleman with 70 tourist villages, and Yogyakarta City which has 25 tourist villages.
Now, for who are interested in visiting Jogja tourist villages, there are a number of recommendations that are a shame to miss. Let’s find the following options.
8 Recommendations for Jogja Tourist Villages
Considering the many tourist villages that can be found in Jogja, there are several choices among them that can be used as considerations for tourists. Compiled from the official Visiting Jogja page managed by the Yogyakarta Special Region Tourism Office, here is a summary of 8 recommendations for Jogja tourist villages.
1. Taman Sari Tourist Village
The first recommendation for a Jogja tourist village comes from Taman Sari Tourist Village. Maybe the name of this place is already familiar to some people, because it is included in one of the popular destinations in Jogja.
Not only can you explore inside a historical building of Taman Sari, Taman Sari Tourism Village also offers a tour that will invite visitors to explore the surrounding area which is no less interesting to see.
- Location: Patehan, Kraton District, Yogyakarta City
- Ticket price: IDR 10,000 to IDR 15,000 per person
2. Kaki Langit Tourism Village
Want to visit a tourist village destination in Jogja that offers a strong local culture? Kaki Langit Tourism Village might be the right choice. Through this place, visitors will be greeted by a market called Kaki Langit which has a unique transaction process.
Visitors will be asked to exchange cash into coins to be used as a means of exchange at Kaki Langit Market. There are various culinary specialties of Jogja that can be found there. Not only that, there are also homestays available for visitors who want to stay overnight.
- Location: Cempluk, Mangunan, Dlingo District, Bantul Regency
- Ticket price: charged parking fee
3. Kulit Manding Tourism Village
It doesn’t feel complete to visit Jogja if you haven’t brought souvenirs. This is what makes Manding Leather Tourism Village a suitable location to visit.
When visiting this place, visitors can see leather crafts in the form of shoes, bags, wallets, and jackets. There are various leather craft shops that can be found in this area, so visitors can compare prices and quality according to their wishes.
- Location: Jalan Dr Wahidin Sudiro Husodo, Manding, Sabdodadi, Bantul District, Bantul
- Ticket price: charged parking fee
4. Garongan Tourism Village or Jaka Garong
Next, there is a tourist location that can be filled with camping or outbound activities with family. The location is called Garongan Tourism Village or now better known as Jaka Garong.
Not only decorated with trees that are still pristine, Jaka Garong also provides various rides that can be used by visitors. Then in this tourist spot there is also a small river with the sound of trickling water that adds to the natural impression.
- Location: Garongan, Kembang, Wono Kerto, Turi District, Sleman
- Ticket price: based on reservation
5. Nglanggeran Tourism Village
Witnessing a tourist location with a beautiful panorama may be a desire for most people. One location that offers it is Nglanggeran Village. In this area there is an Ancient Volcano and Nglanggeran Reservoir which are favorites for tourists.
Through these two tourist destinations, visitors can enjoy the natural beauty that is still pristine and the cool air. In fact, these two locations are the mainstay spots for visitors to watch the sunrise or sunset because they display beautiful views.
- Location: Nglanggeran Village, Patuk District, Gunung Kidul
- Ticket price: IDR 10,000 to IDR 15,000 (parking fee is also charged)
6. Kasongan Pottery Tourism Village
If earlier there was a tourist village where some of the people are leather craftsmen, there are also pottery craftsmen who can be found in one of the tourist villages in Jogja. The village is called Kasongan Pottery Tourism Village.
In addition to being able to see various pottery works, visitors can also get to know the manufacturing process more closely. Then in this tourist village, visitors can also see rows of pottery crafts to home decor made from rattan to water hyacinth.
- Location: Jalan Kasongan, Kajen, Bangunjiwo, Kasihan District, Bantul Regency
- Ticket price: parking fee is charged
7. Sambi Tourism Village or Ledok Sambi
It doesn’t feel complete if you visit the Pakem area if you don’t stop by Sambi Tourism Village or what is now better known as Ledok Sambi. This location offers a beautiful family tourist destination close to nature.
Not only can you play in the small river area with natural rocks, visitors will also be spoiled with various rides available at this location. Such as flying fox, kayak, gel gun, and paintball.
- Location: Jalan Kaliurang, Sambi, Pakembinangun, Pakem, Sleman
- Ticket price: free or voluntary (charged parking fee of IDR 3,000 to IDR 5,000)
8. Warungboto Tourism Village
Not only Taman Sari, there are other historical heritage sites that can be found in the Jogja area. One of them can be found through the Warungboto Tourism Village.
There is an umbul in the tourist village which is a special attraction for visitors. Not only that, Warungboto Tourism Village is also close to a popular tourist spot, namely the Gembira Loka Botanical Gardens.
Location: Jalan Umbul Raya, Warungboto, Umbulharjo District, Yogyakarta
Ticket price: charged parking fee
Well, that was the summary of 8 recommendations for Jogja tourist villages that are suitable to be chosen as holiday destinations with family. Don’t forget to stop by these places when you are in Jogja.
