Forest City in Klaten Regency, Central Java Province
Not all tourists are aware of the presence of Hutan Kota in Klaten Regency. In terms of name, it means the city forest, actually. As people may expect, this spot features some plants and trees, which is suitable for relaxation. For the information, this beautiful spot is located in Kwarsa Village at Klaten Utara Sub-District. Also, some locals call this place Hutan Gergunung. The next good thing is that the site resides in a strategic area, so everyone can get there easily from downtown. In fact, it is located on the high road! Another good thing is that visitors can enter the area freely!
The Nuance
In terms of nuance, Forest City combines natural beauty and modern facilities. This is why the site offers a comfy ambiance for visitors. Some types of trees and plants grow beautifully on both sides of the paved road. The most noticeable feature, though, is the presence of local street vendors who offer various types of products including snacks, drinks, and much more! However, there is no official parking area. This explains why visitors often park carelessly and cause a traffic jam. Not to mention the site becomes quite crowded during holidays and weekends!
Exploring Forest City
As for tourist activities, the locals often visit Forest City for relaxation and conduct a family recreation. They take advantage of the clean environment and serenity for making a memorable vacation with their family members, after all. These people usually come in the afternoon and holidays. Thus, tourists should visit only at those times in order to get a merry nuance. On the other hand, they can get a more peaceful ambiance by visiting the site during working days. It can be done either alone or with friends and families, actually.
Forest City also offers a perfect nuance in the morning! This explains why lots of people are seen on the site doing casual sports like jogging and yoga. At the time, the air is fresher and the ambiance is more soothing, as well. Not to mention tourists won’t get disturbed by local street vendors who haven’t arrived yet. What about foods and snacks? As an alternative, tourists can carry some foods and a mat to the site instead of buying ones. Eating together with family members at that comfy site is quite satisfying, isn’t it?
Most visitors are local families who often come with their kids, without a doubt. It is because the site comes with a playground and some comfy facilities. Thus, visitors can simply hang out and chat with others. For those who love photography can also take some good photos during the visit later. Thus, don’t forget to carry a camera when visiting Forest City.
Nearby Attractions
- Sendang Tirto Sinongko
- Umbul Brondong
- Taman Lampion
- Sumber Jangkang
How to Get There
It is easy to reach Forest City, as long as tourists have arrived in Klaten Regency. For those coming from Semarang City, in this case, they should take Semarang – Solo Highway and head to Klaten directly. The distance is 97.7 km, so this trip may take around 1 hour and 33 minutes. Here is another example. Those who come from Jakarta City (the capital of Indonesia) must take Cikopo – Palimanan Highway in order to reach Klaten. Later, after arriving at the destination, they should take Ngaran – Sajen Street and head to Hutan Kota or Forest City directly. The distance is 13.4 km, so this trip may take around 25 minutes or more depending on the traffic.
Where to Stay
- Victoria Hotel
- Rochmad Hotel
- Bima Hotel
- Graha Srikandi Hotel
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