Local Tourism, Why not?

Everyone loves travelling because it can release distress about our daily problems. Travelling is one action from travel, in addition travel has correlation with the tourism. Tourism is a social, cultural and economic phenomenon which entails the movement of people to countries or places outside their usual environment for personal or business professional purposes (UNWTO). Tourism may affects state’s identity and reputations as well, for instance Greece. Well, the common people will only know that Greece is a beautiful place and everyone wants to go there without know the fact economic crisis in Greece. This economic crisis has raised dissatisfactory state’s reputation in international affairs. However, the most of people do not know and care about that. They still have one mindset Greece is mesmerizing. Through this example tourism can reduce state defects for sure.   

            Quite far from Greece, the world knows another beautiful destination. It is Indonesia part of Southeast Asia. Indonesia ranks 8 world travel and tourism because it has many tourist destinations. We all know Toba Lake, Prambanan, Borobudur, and also Raja Ampat. Besides that fame tourism, there is a lot of place like hidden gems. Especially in Central Java as the cultural center, it is provide plentiful places we must visit. Sure peoples are not familiar with Grobogan city in Central Java, but here the most beautiful place you will find. The name is Bukit Lamping, it is located in Sumber Jatipohon Village Grobogan Central Java. At first, hearing the name “Sumber Jatipohon” has already gave us unique thought. This village has higher elevations compared with other villages in grobogan. So, we can predict that the air is not bad as we could feel in urban areas.

            Origin name Sumber Jatipohon from “sumber” and “jatipohon”. Sumber is fountain and jatipohon is a kind of tree. Previous time, there was a lot of fountain under Jati tree so the people gave this place Sumber Jatipohon. Accessibility reach this place is easy, through Semarang city then just follow street named jl.mranggen. Go ahead and there will be sign Purwodadi City. The track from Purwodadi to Sumber Jatipohon is uphill because Sumber Jatipohon located in ridge, indeed. Sumber Jatipohon is not directly form into tourism village. At first in 1921 there was a flashflood that destroyed most of the building in Sumber Jatipohon. As the time goes by, they gradually repair themselves into current tourism villages. Sumber Jatipohon consists of 7 areas, Mambe, Krajan, Kuncen, Ngrijo, Ngulakan and Krajan I & II. Meanwhile, Bukit lamping is located in Krajan areas in the middle of the village.

            Bukit Lamping is being prominent icon in Sumber Jatipohon. It offers picturesque views from upperside Sumber Jatipohon village. For people who loves photography it will be nice to be there. Moreover we can just sit, looking at beautiful scenery relaxing our brain about hustle of the city. Mini zoo is provided by bukit lamping too. Some of monkeys, snake and paradise bird are being another attractive things. We do not to be worried about public service. All of the basic human needs like the toilet, rest area and food corner complete. In regard to parking area, this tourism park provides a large yard to accommodate many tourists. At certain times, bukit lamping held interesting event such as flying lantern in New Year and short marathon.

            First, when someone comes into Bukit Lamping tourism they will see symbolic words “I love Jatipohon Indah”. Word “Indah” refers to beautiful. In line with the symbolic words, this tourism offers the beautiful scenery of this nature. Next, entering next areas is ticket center. People need to spend just 5000 rupiahs enjoying this tourism. After that, person can see mini zoo in the right side. Walk around in this area, we can find playground that enough for the kids. Primary thing is about the scenery and photo spots. People need to climb every single stairs.  Even though some people feel tired because of the stairs, it is worth it to do that. Mesmerizing view has await for every people who visit Bukit Lamping. There are several spot photos around 7 spots. If someone climb up higher, they will get much beautiful scenery and photos for sure. Aside from beautiful scenery, Bukit lamping provides fishing ponds and swimming pool in different side. So what are you waiting for? Let visit Bukit Lamping in Sumber Jatipohon Grobogan.

Sumber Jatipohon is one of the best destinations to refreshing your day after such a hard work. It is located in Grobogan, Jawa Tengah. Yes, it is quite far from capital province Central Java. But trust me its worth it to be there!