Visit Pentingsari in Yogyakarta to Experience Village Life in Indonesia

Setting itself apart

Doto realized that Pentingsari Tourism Village was less attractive than other tourist attractions in Yogyakarta, thus together with the community, they agreed to highlight the village’s daily life to bring in tourists.

“As it turns out, travelers are genuinely interested in living in a village often choosing a homestay option, eating food like the locals, and conducting activities like people of this village. To them, those made for an interesting tourism experience whilst we get to interact with travelers.”

Their hard work in promoting their way of life has earned Pentingsari Tourism Village numerous accolades including the Indonesia Sustainable Tourism Award in the ‘Economy’ category in 2017.

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More importantly, this tourist attraction in Yogyakarta made it into Global Green Destinations Days 2019’s list of the ‘Top-100 Sustainable Tourism Destination in the World’.

The Yogyakarta tourist attraction was only one of four villages in Indonesia that made it to the list.

“Why did we win that award? Because there is a balance here where the environment is maintained, our culture is preserved, and our economy thrives.”

Things to do

The immersive experience at Pentingsari Tourism Village in Yogyakarta, Indonesia includes learning about nature, farming, gardening, local culture, and its numerous traditional crafts.