Bukit Cinta Watu Prahu Gunung Gajah, An Instagramable Romantic Spot In Klaten
Want to see the Klaten Regency from a height? Looking for an Instagramable photo spot? Come to Bukit Cinta Watu Prahu Gunung Gajah.
Bukit Cinta Watu Prahu is located in Gunung Gajah Village, Bayat District, Klaten Regency. To reach this area, you need to take 16 km-far or about 35 minutes driving. It is only about an hour away from Yogyakarta or Solo. The easiest route is via Cawas-Bayat. Don't worry since there are already several signs that will direct you to Bukit Cinta.
An officer, named Yulianto said, before becoming a tourist attraction, Bukit Cinta was just an ordinary hill. It was the Head of Gunung Gajah Village, Yoyok Kartika Cahyo that took the initiative to set up the place.
The idea was coming to other villages around Klaten that were already successful in managing their villages. One of them is Ponggok Village which is famous for its umbul tourism or natural springs. Using the Village Fund, the construction of the Bukit Cinta Watu Prahu area was started in early 2017. Development and arrangement of the Bukit Cinta Watu Prahu area took four months. In April 2017, this tourist attraction was inaugurated and started accepting visitors.
Then, Bukit Cinta Watu Prahu became famous, at least among the Klaten people and its surrounding areas, such as Solo, Sukoharjo, Wonogiri and Yogyakarta. This place also went viral on social media. It's easy to find photos of visitors sharing their travel experiences and enjoying the beauty of Bukit Cinta Watu Prahu.
The facilities at Bukit Cinta Watu Prahu which is open from 07.00 are complete. Starting from a big parking area, prayer rooms, toilets, to food stalls. Even with rides such as swimming pools, fish therapy pools, children's playgrounds, and entertainment stages. There is an interesting site that became the forerunner to the naming of this tourist attraction. It was a big rock that is unique and different from the other rock. This stone has a bee size of approximately 7 meters and a length of 30 meters. The local people call the stone Watu Prahu aka Batu Perahu. The Watu Prahu is close to the entrance.
There are many photo spots you can find here. Starting from the entrance gate, your hand will immediately take a shoot. However, before getting in, visitors must wash their hands. Then the officer will check the visitor's body temperature while reminding him to keep his distance from other visitors.
From checking the health protocols, now, welcome to Bukit Cinta Watu Prahu. To go on top, you have to walk on a path that has been neatly arranged. Even though it's uphill, it doesn't take long to get to the top of the hill. Only about 5 to 10 minutes. There are many foods and drink stalls that can be used as a place to take a rest.
You can also start taking pictures at selfie spots that are available in this area. Don't forget to take pictures with the blue stairs Included the steps are painted blue with the writing of Bukit Cinta Watu Prahu as their background. From here, you can see the Klaten area from a height.
With a little walk uphill, you will reach the top of Bukit Cinta. A number of huts, tree houses, and swings are a sign that you have entered the top area of Bukit Cinta Watu Prahu. Once you reach the peak area, you'll see the panorama of the green rice fields, mountainous, blending with the blue sky, this beauty combines with the view of Klaten and its surrounding from a distance. If the weather is good, you can see the view of Mount Merapi, Mount Merbabu, and Mount Lawu. The morning time is also the best time to visit the Bukit Cinta Watu Prahu since you can see the sunrise appears. But when it comes from noon to evening, it's just as beautiful. In the same area, you can choose Instagramable photo spots. As the name implies, most of the photo spots of Bukit Cinta Watu Prahu have the theme of love. Starting from the pier of love, the nest of love, the viewing post of love, to the newest one, the rainbow spot. Just imagine, that you and your loved one can take pictures together in this romantic spot with a truly enchanting landscape background. It's hard to move on!
To enjoy the beauty and romance of Bukit Cinta Watu Prahu, you only need to spend 5,000 IDR per person and 2,000 IDR for motorbike parking. Very cheap, right? Moreover, the price includes visitor insurance. So, where else you can find a cheap tour in Klaten with romantic photo spots? Save the date to visit Bukit Cinta Watu Prahu. Don't forget to always follow the 3 M health protocol: wash your hands with soap, wear a mask, and keep a distance.
