Parangtritis

In addition to being the most popular beach in Yogyakarta, Parangtritis worth a visit because it is closely related to tourist objects as the Sultan's Palace in the city of Yogyakarta, Parangkusumo range west of it, and Merapi area on the northern part of Yogyakarta. Located about 27 kilometers from the city center, Beach Parangtritis is also part of the Queen of the South Authority.

Appointment of the beach has its own history. Hundreds of years ago, someone called Dipokusumo, who had fled and Majapahit Kingdom, came to this area to meditate. When he saw the water dripping through the reef, called this "Parangtritis" area, derived from the word parang (stone) and tumaritis (water droplets). Beach, near the area, so the name is the same.

Parangtritis beach is full of myths, believed to be evidence of unity of Merapi Mountain, Yogyakarta Kingdom, and the beach Parangtritis. According to legend, and Sunan Kalijaga Panembahan Senopati once met in this place of meditation after graduation. Panembahan Senopati reminded the ruler is humble despite his supernatural powers.

The main attraction of this beach is its natural position. The enchantment of the coastal scenery can be viewed from different angles to give you different experiences. When you stand at the coast, you will see the vast sea with high waves and steep hill on the east side.

For a view of the square, just walk or hire a horse and cart in the west, and you look south when you reach the place. You can access the site by a horse, you need to rent at negotiable prices.

After enjoying the scenery Parangtritis Beach beach, you can be different experience Langs cave. On the dirt road that leads to the cave, you can look west to see Parangtritis from a different angle. High waves rushing to shore looks silver in the sun, and it looks gold at sunset. We had the chance to see this exotic vision to visit a couple of days ago.

Before they reach the cave Langset, we suggest you pay a visit to the cemetery Belu Syeh Bela gives you spiritual experience. Normally, many pilgrims come on certain days, like some who called for Tuesday Kliwon Javanese calendar as one of the five days of the week Javanese.

The cemetery, you can challenge them to continue their visit to the Cave of Langsa on foot to reach the cave is 3 kilometers in diameter up to 400 meters on the hillside on the slope of about 900. To enter the cave which is also known as the Queen of the South Cave, you must obtain permission from the guard. According to the guardian of Depok beach several times entered the cave when I was young, we have beautiful views of the sea south of the mouth of the cave that leads directly into the sea.

On the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese calendar, will be able to see the procession Peh Cun ceremony in Parangtritis. Peh Cun, from the meaning of the word Peh Cun means rowing boat, China is an expression of gratitude to God. This rite is also intended to commemorate Khut Gwan (Yuan Qi), a patriot and a faithful minister who was betrayed by his colleague when he committed suicide.

Peh Cun ceremony is unique because no party decorated dragon boat rowing, as in other areas, instead there is a standing egg attraction. The walk begins at 11:00 and evening, according to myth, the egg stand, without means of support. At 1:00 pm, however, the egg suddenly drop and you can not build more.

To get to the beach Parangtritis, you can take one of two ways. One is the way to Yogyakarta Imogiri-Siluk-Parangtritis with the river and the landscape of coral reel on the road. The other is the road Parangtritis Yogyakarta which is easier to take the path entirely smooth. It is suggested that you do not wear green clothing to meet local people who believe that green clothes will trouble.