Explore The Natural Wonders: GONG CAVE

When approached Gong Cave, which is visible on the right side of the road is the karst hills are barren. Precisely because these Conditions, gives a different feel, because no one suspected in the karst mountains are stored a pearl of beauty that is created through the stalactite and stalagmite for hundreds of years.

You might never thought that behind the view of barren mountains in Pacitan regency, laid many dazzling nature potentials that you cannot find in any other. One of those potentials is the Gong Cave, One of so many small caves concealed between the mountains and hills in Pacitan. The length of this horizontal cave is about 256 meters. There are stalactites, which are formed by the process of calcium sedimentation, shaping cones hanging on the cave’s ceiling, and stalagmites, also formed by the same process, shaping cones on the cave’s floor. According to some researchers and tourists from foreign. countries, the stalactites and stalagmites in Gong Cave are the most beautiful ones In South East Asia.

The name Gong it self comes from the story spread about the cave. According to the- people living surround, they often hear the sound of gong from, inside, the cave. The Gong Cave was discovered unintentionally. Once upon a time a long dry season caused a drought in Pule Village. Water became rare. People in the village could not cultivate their land or even drink. Two people from the village, Mbah Noyo Seminto and Mbah Joyo, initiated to seek for water to the caves in the Area. They traced every vein in the caves with the help of torchlight. After seven torches, finally they discovered several springs in a cave and bathing there. It. happened in the 1930s.

The cave was ignored for 65 years later until March 5, 1995, in the day of Minggu Pon in Javanese calendar, when the exploration upon the cave began. To shorten the story, there were eight people discovered and traced the lines in the cave. it is their effort now; we can enjoy the beauty of the charming Gong Cave.

Distinctive Features

You can enjoy the beauty of Gong Cave right from your very first: step in the area. The suite of limestone hills and the greenness of thick wood trees, which you can even smell the aroma from the parking area, are too beautiful to miss.

Your first step in the caves nozzle would be welcome by a magnificent view of straw like-ornament, forming such stack of hoses racing each other to fill up the cave's ceiling. The further you step into the cave, the. more beautiful stalactites and stalagmites will spoil your eyes, each of which fulfill every lane in the cave and decoratively stand in every meter of the stairways. In some spots, the stalactites and stalagmites- meet each other forming such huge column looking 'like pillars in gothic buildings.. Those ornaments are estimated attaining the age of hundreds years' old. The beauty of the ornaments is even More dazzling with the colorful lights from the lamps installed-surround.

Another fabulous ornament is a collection of giant drapery fulfilled by fluorescent spots as thousands of fireflies gather to mesmerize every single person looking at them: In the dimness of the cave, the fascinating shimmering spots will be able to make you stand for hours to enjoy its beauty. The names given to those ornaments represent their beauty, such as Selo Cengger Bumi, Selo Gerbang Giri, Selo Citro Cipto Agung, Selo Pakuan Bomo, Selo Adi Citro Buwono, Selo Bantaran Angin, and Selo Susuh Angin.

In addition to the charm of its stalactites and stalagmites, Gong Cave also has five springs, which have magical power for those who believe. Those springs are Sendang Jampi Rogo, Sendang Panguripan, Sendang Relung Jiwo, Sendang Kamulyan, and Sendang Relung Nisto, which are believed for their power of healing.
There are some chambers in Gong Cave. The first one is the chamber of Sandang Bidadari, which has a small spring known for its clean and fresh water. Next to the spring is the bidadari chamber. According to the story about the place, glances of shadowy beautiful woman often emerge in the chamber. The third and the fourth chambers are the chambers of crystal and marble. In those chambers laid crystal and marble stones with almost perfect quality. The fifth chamber is the largest one. The chamber was once used as the concert hail of four countries (Indonesia, Switzerland, England, and France), in order to promote the Gang Cave abroad. The next is the chamber of asceticism, while the last chamber is the chamber of Batu Gong (Gong stones). In the chamber, you can find the stones, each of which will produce the sound of a set of gamelan when hit.

Location
The Gong Cave is located in Bomo Vilages, sub district of Punung, Pacitan Regency, East Java, Indonesia




Access Transportation
The Gong Cave is 30 kilometers away from the city of Pacitan. Smooth road and direction will ease. your trip to the cave. You can choose one of two ways to reach the cave. The first way, you can choose to go through Pracimantoro, Wonosari Gunung Kidul. Another way, you can start from the city of Pacitan. The easiest way to reach the city of Pacitan. is through Solo, because there are many buses to Pacitan from Solo. If you are from Surabaya, the first bus you should take is the bus to Madiun. From Madiun, take the bus to Ponorogo, and then change your bus to those going on direction of Pacitan.
You do not need to spend a lot of money to enjoy the beauty of Gong Cave. The price of the ticket is very cheap, it is only IDR 4,000. If you want to use flash light, you can rent it only with IDR 3,000.

Accommodation and other Facilities

The Gong Gave is already facilitated with souvenir counter, restaurants, parking area, restroom, and mosque. To know more about the cave, you can use the service of tour-guides you can meet in the cave area. However, you can also get the detail information by buying the book contains everything about the cave. If you want to spend several days in this area, you can stay in the hotels or lodges in Pacitan.

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Shopping Batik on Pekalongan, Indonesian Batik City

Batik (Javanese pronunciation: [ˈbateʔ]; Indonesian: [ˈbatɪʔ]; English: /ˈbætɪk/ or /bəˈtiːk/) is a cloth that traditionally uses a manual wax-resist dyeing technique.
Javanese traditional batik, especially from Yogyakarta and Surakarta, has notable meanings rooted to the Javanese conceptualization of the universe. Traditional colours include indigo, dark brown, and white, which represent the three major Hindu Gods (Brahmā, Visnu, and Śiva). This is related to the fact that natural dyes are most commonly available in indigo and brown. Certain patterns can only be worn by nobility; traditionally, wider stripes or wavy lines of greater width indicated higher rank. Consequently, during Javanese ceremonies, one could determine the royal lineage of a person by the cloth he or she was wearing.
Other regions of Indonesia have their own unique patterns that normally take themes from everyday lives, incorporating patterns such as flowers, nature, animals, folklore or people. The colours of pesisir batik, from the coastal cities of northern Java, is especially vibrant, and it absorbs influence from the Javanese, Arab, Chinese and Dutch cultures. In the colonial times pesisir batik was a favourite of the Peranakan Chinese, Dutch and Eurasians.
UNESCO designated Indonesian batik as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity on October 2, 2009. As part of the acknowledgment, UNESCO insisted that Indonesia preserve their heritage.
Batik or fabrics with the traditional batik patterns are also found in several countries such as Malaysia, Japan, China, Azerbaijan, India, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Nigeria, Senegal, and Singapore. Malaysian batik often displays plants and flowers to avoid the interpretation of human and animal images as idolatry, in accordance with local Islamic doctrine.

Shopping Batik on the largest batik market, “PASAR GROSIR SETONO” PEKALONGAN

Pekalongan, Indonesian Batik City
Pekalongan batik is batik made by people who mostly live Pekalongan north coast of Java island. Although no official records began to be known when the batik in Pekalongan, but according to estimates existing in Pekalongan batik around the year 1800. Even according to data recorded at the Ministry, batik was made 1802, like a small tree motif in the form of clothes.

But significant progress is expected to occur after a major war in 1825-1830 in the kingdom of Mataram which is often referred to as Diponegoro war or Java war. With the onset of this battle royal family and urged his followers were many who left the kingdom. They then spread towards the East and West. Later in the area - a new area that the family and followers develop batik.

To the east of Solo and Yogyakarta Batik, batik patterns that have been perfected in Mojokerto and Tulungagung to spread to Gresik, Surabaya and Madura. Other way westward batik developed in Banyumas, Kebumen, Tegal, Cirebon and Pekalongan. With this migration, the batik Pekalongan that have been there before growing.

Over time, Batik Pekalongan experiencing rapid development compared to other regions. In this region batik evolved around the coastal areas, namely in Pekalongan city and regional areas Buaran, Pekajangan and Wonopringgo.

Pekalongan public encounter with the various nations such as China, Dutch, Arabic, Indian, Malay and Japanese in ancient times has colored the dynamics of color motifs and batik art.

In connection with the several types of batik motif result of the influence of various countries came to be known as the identity of Pekalongan batik. As for motive, among others Jlamprang inspired batik from India and Arabia, and batik Encim Klengenan, influenced by the Peranakan Chinese, batik Morning Afternoon by the Dutch, and batik Hokokai, grown rapidly since the Japanese occupation.

The development of print culture techniques using dye motifs cover the night (candles) on the fabric which is then called batik, is inseparable from the influence of those countries. This shows the context of the flexibility of batik from time to time.

Pekalongan batik is very unique because it relies entirely on hundreds of small entrepreneurs, rather than on a handful of large employers have capital. Since many decades ago until now, most of Pekalongan batik production process is done in homes. As a result, closely united with batik Pekalongan Pekalongan community life that is now divided into two administrative regions, namely Pekalongan Municipality and Regency of Pekalongan.

Pekalongan batik tidal development, showing Pekalongan eligible to become an icon for the development of batik in Indonesia. Icon for works of art that never gave up with the times and always dynamic. Now, batik has become a breath of everyday life Pekalongan residents and is one superior product. This is because many industries which produce batik. Because the product is known for his batik, known as the City of Pekalongan Batik. The nickname came from a long tradition rooted in Pekalongan. During that long period, various properties, the variety of uses, type design, as well as batik quality is determined by the climate and the presence of fibers of local, historical factors, trade and community readiness to accept and understand new ideas.

Batik is an art culture that admired the world, among the traditional varieties produced with dye technology hurdles, none of which can be present as beautiful and as smooth as batik Pekalongan.

Visit “PASAR GROSIR SETONO” on Pekalongan Batik City, Central Java Indonesia.
Enjoy Shopping, it can improve your Health

Galery Batik Motif

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Malioboro Street Jogjakarta, the Longest Stores of Batik, Handycraft, Fashion, and so Many Unique Art Products

Jalan Malioboro (English: Malioboro Street) is a major shopping street in Yogyakarta, Indonesia; the name is also used more generally for the neighborhood around the street. It lies north-south axis in the line between Yogyakarta Kraton and Mount Merapi. This is in itself is significant to many of the local population, the north south orientation between the palace and the volcano being of importance.
The street is the centre of Yogyakarta's largest tourist district surrounded with many hotels and restaurants nearby. Sidewalks on both sides of the street are crowded with small stalls selling a variety of goods. In the evening several open-air streetside restaurants, called lesehan, operate along the street. Less obvious to the tourist, but more for the local population, side streets, lanes and structures that lead on to Malioboro are as important as the street itself.

Souvenirs Paradise

Enjoy the experience of shopping, souvenir hunting of Jogja, tourists can walk along the shoulder of the road which berkoridor (arcade). Here you will find many vendors that hold merchandise. Ranging from local handicrafts such as batik, rattan ornament, leather puppets, bamboo crafts (key chains, decorative lamps, etc.) also blangkon (hat typical Java / Yogyakarta) and silver goods, to merchants who sell a lot of knick knacks general found in other trading places. Throughout the arcade, tourists can shop in peace in a sunny or rainy conditions, also can enjoy a pleasant shopping experience at bargain prices. If lucky, can be reduced for a third or even half.

Do not forget to leave little energy. There is still a traditional market that should be visited. In the place known as Beringharjo market, in addition, tourists can find similar goods are sold along the arcade, this market provides a variety of traditional products is more complete. In addition to local products Jogja, neighboring areas are also available products such as batik or batik Pekalongan Solo. Looking for batik or batik print, or just looking for curtains decorating the windows with unique motifs and batik bed sheets beautiful. This place will satisfy your shopping desires unique items with a cheaper price.

Vredeburg and Great House

At the end of the road "bouquets" of this, tourists can stop briefly at Fort Vredeburg are dealing with the Great House. The fort was once a base of protection from possible attacks by troops Dutch Palace. As usual every fortress, a place built in this 1765 square-shaped high wall encircling the area inside the tower monitors at four penjurunya used as a patrol. From the south tower, YogYES enjoy views over the Sultan of Yogyakarta and several other historical buildings.

While the Great House which is located in front of it had been a place of residence of the Head of the Dutch Colonial Administration since 1946 to 1949. In addition, he became the Presidential Palace during Sukarno's presidency when the State Capital was moved to Yogyakarta.

Lesehan Malioboro

As the sun began to set, when the lights lit streets and shops began adding to the beauty of the atmosphere of Malioboro, one by one stall lesehan were held. Jogja typical food such as warm or pecel catfish can be enjoyed here in addition to oriental cuisine or sea food and cuisine of Padang. And entertainment hits or memorable songs by the street singer when dining.

For tourists who want to taste the cuisine along Malioboro street, ask for price list and make sure the seller, to avoid the rising prices are not fair.

Visiting Yogyakarta, known as "Living Museum Javanese Culture", was not complete without a stop at the road that has many historical stories of struggle to save the Indonesian nation and filled with various souvenirs. A paradise for lovers of history and souvenir hunters. enjoy it.

Location on the MAP

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One Leather Shopping Tour in Central Java, Indonesia

Government Batang, Central Java, Indonesia would develop cow leather carving craft as one of his populist economic-based businesses in the area.
Cattle leather craft center is located in the village of Masin, District Warungasem Batang, Central Java, Indonesia.
The resulting product of the artisans village of Masin, such as belts, slippers, hats, wallets, bags, and jackets.
the products produced by each house in a village. visit and enjoy it.

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Relationship between shopping and health

Shopping creates a sense of fun that can improve health. Shopping is the examining of goods or services from retailers with the intent to purchase at that time. Shopping is an activity of selection and/or purchase. In some contexts it is considered a leisure activity as well as an economic one.

Shopping is fun for the average person. Lots of pleasant feeling to be gained from there, ranging from praise to be received when our friends see us using these items, have fun new stuff, and a feeling of power

Previous studies had revealed the benefits of laughter to decrease cholesterol levels and blood pressure, now there is another study that found the efficacy of a smile.

From the results of the study was drawn so closely the relationship between body with the mind. It was seen if the mind is always influenced by negative things, then the body is believed to not be able to work optimally.

According to researchers from Columbia University, that the simple effective way for the body to work optimally is to smile.

Amazingly, even when you are reluctant to smile, the smile that was already happening in the body. In his study which looked at the relationship between feelings of pleasure with heart health, the research team found that pretend to smile or try to keep happy will keep your cardiovascular system healthy.

There is also Dr. Karina Davidson and colleagues from Columbia University Medical Center to measure the level of happiness a person, who later was associated with age, smoking habits, sex of each study participant. As a result, those with higher happiness scale seems to have a smaller potential for heart disease.

So for those of you who are familiar arrogant and grumpy in the routine, start now leave the habit, scatter smile and work in a happy mood.

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