The Enchantment Of Gedongsongo Temple, Offering Nature Tourism And Heritage Of Ancient Javanese Civilization

Visiting Jawa Tengah will not feel complete without going to Gedongsongo Temple. The sounds of birds among the grove of trees covering the Gedongsongo Temple area in Bandungan District, Semarang Regency, welcomed travelers who visited this place.

At 09.00, a thin fog still covers the Gedongsongo area. The aroma of wet earth offers a beautiful sensation of peace.

Gedongsongo Temple occupies an area of ​​230 thousand square meters. From one to another temple, visitors received stories from the tour guide another visitors. Maria, Regina, and their families who visited Gedongsongo Temple were invited to trek from Temple 1 to Temple 5.

Gedongsongo Temple is full of historical and cultural values. Gedongsongo comes from the Javanese language. Gedong means building or house. Meanwhile, the word Songo means nine. This Hindu cultural heritage temple was only discovered by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles in 1804.

Besides enjoying the view, visitors to Gedongsongo can enjoy other tourist activities like soaking in a hot water pool from the springs of Mount Ungaran.

Visitors can also take photos at several photo spots/artificial rides. There are various facilities in the Gedongsongo area like restaurants, toilets, information boards, prayer rooms, rubbish bins, large parking areas, souvenir shops, and accommodations around the Gedongsongo area.

Not far from the Temple I area, travelers will find the Ayanaz Gedongsongo tourist area. This area offers unique and interesting photo spots. At Ayanaz, travelers can enjoy contemporary and instagrammable tourism.

For those who like hot springs, travelers can stop at Vanaprastha, which offers a very beautiful pine tree forest tour. Located right under the slopes of Mount Ungaran. Vanaprastha also offers various activities. Travelers can stay overnight because there are villas, camping grounds, playgrounds for children, gazebos, and lounge chairs.

Every year, at the Gesongsongo Temple area there is also a temple rehearsal ritual. The official moment is labeled the Gedongsongo Festival. In this spectacular series of arts and culture, tourists will be treated to a series of fascinating activities. These include a carnival of agricultural products, dance performances, and the most eagerly awaited, temple rehearsal ritual. The Gedongsongo Festival is one of the main magnets for inviting tourists to visit Gedongsongo.