5 Weekend Getaway Destinations in Indonesia's Yogyakarta

KOMPAS.com - Lately, Gunungkidul regency has become the prima donna of tourism in Yogyakarta, one of the favorite holiday cities in Indonesia. Located on the south side of Yogyakarta on Java island, this area has a row of beautiful and charming beaches.

However, many people do not know that many new tourist attractions in Gunungkidul are no less interesting than the beach. These places are worth the visit during weekend holidays for tourists who want to relax and unwind for a while.

Here, the highlights from five of the favorite newest attractions in Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta:

1. HeHa Ocean View

HeHa Ocean View is one of the newest tourist attractions, located in Bolang, Girikarto, Panggang, Gunungkidul.

First opened in February 2021, this tourist spot offers a beautiful view of the southern sea. It is located right on the edge of the cliff so that visitors can enjoy the view of the high seas while eating.

Dok. HeHa Ocean View One of the photo spots at HeHa Ocean View, Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta.

It also offers other facilities such as angkringan or the humble food peddling cart, reflexology, prayer room, toilets, parks, music stages, and some interesting photo spots.

HeHa Ocean View is open every day from 10 am to 8 pm. However, visitors can only visit from 1 pm to 8 pm on Friday.

2. HeHa Sky View

HeHa Sky View is located at Dlingo-Patuk Street, Bukit Patuk, Gunungkidul. If HeHa Ocean View has a beautiful view of an open sea, this one presents a view of the city lights.

It has seven high photo spots as it is located in Yogyakarta’s highlands, including Sky Bridge, Sky Plane, Sky Glass, Wall Climbing, Sky Balloon, Suparman, and Sky Love.

On weekdays, HeHa Sky View is open from 11 am to 11 pm. Meanwhile, on Saturdays and Sundays, it is open from 10 am to 12 am.

KOMPAS.com/MARKUS YUWONO Visitors enjoy the glass terrace on Nguluran Beach in Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta.

3. Nguluran Beach Glass Terrace

Nguluran Beach Glass Terrace is also one of the newest attractions, located in Nguluran Beach, Girikarto, Panggang, Gunungkidul. It first opened in early 2018 and since then, the place has been crowded with tourists who want to enjoy the natural atmosphere of the beach.

Not only offering beautiful views of the sea, but the Glass Terrace also provides a variety of interesting photo backgrounds such as a balcony with a glass floor, sky swings, giant crowns, and flying rickshaws.