Lampion Garden in Klaten Regency, Central Java Province
Spending a vacation in Klaten Regency would give lots of experiences to tourists. It is because they would find various types of vacation spots including the simple ones like Taman Lampion. In terms of name, it means the park of lanterns also known as Lampion Garden! As the name suggests, the site gives the best ambiance especially at night due to its beautiful sparkling lightings. The location is in Bareng Lor Village of Klaten Utara Sub-District, actually. This site is quite popular among local teenagers. These people usually hang out and chat with their friends in the evening. Somehow, the park is also suitable for lessening and relaxation!
The Nuance
As people may expect, lots of lanterns or park lightings are installed in Lampion Garden. The environment is quite clean and neat, as well. No wonder, the site offers a soothing nuance to visitors. What are other features, though? Visitors may find lots of plants and palm trees as well. There is even a stunning pond, featuring a fountain and Hanuman statue. The biggest monkey statue is surrounded by 12 smaller ones, in fact. Next, the park also features numerous rides at the playground, including see-saw, swings, and slides!
Exploring Lampion Garden
Lampion Garden has become one of the cheapest vacation spots in Klaten Regency. This explains why the number of visitors is high. These people usually would enjoy family recreation during the visit. As for the best time of the visit, it is definitely in the evening. The purpose is to witness the stunning sparkling lanterns at night. However, at the time, the atmosphere can be colder, so tourists must wear a comfy and warm jacket during the visit.
Aside from witnessing the attractive lightings at night, tourists usually come to Lampion Garden for photography. In this case, they must visit the site during the bright day. The best object to capture is none other than the fountain. This beautiful object features several statues, including the prime and complementary statues. The biggest is called Hanoman or the God of Monkey while the smaller ones are his army. Tourists can take selfies in front of them freely, in fact.
The next common thing to do in Lampion Garden is definitely family recreation. Thanks to the presence of a playground and its various rides. Parents, therefore, can let their kids playing various types of rides, as mentioned above. Here is the good news. They can play those freely! As an alternative, visitors can simply sit under shady trees and enjoy relaxing with family members.
Nearby Attractions
- Alun-Alun Klaten
- Gor Gelarsena
- Taman Gergunung
- Umbul Pokak
- Umbul Pluneng
How to Get There
Lampion Garden is located in downtown, so everyone can get there easily. Still, tourists must reach Klaten Regency first. For example, a trip from Semarang City would take around 1 hour and 33 minutes, as the distance is 97.7 km. For a more comfortable trip, though, it is recommended to take Semarang – Solo Highway. As for another example, the trip would take around 7 hours and 59 minutes for those who come from Jakarta City. The distance is 532 km and the best route is Cikopo – Palimanan Highway. Next, after reaching Klaten, they can take Ngaran – Sajen and Raya Solo – Yogyakarta Street. The destination is indeed Taman Lampion at Bareng Lor Village. The distance is 12.9 km, so the trip may take about 20 minutes.
Where to Stay
- Srikandi Hotel
- Victoria Hotel
- D’Sawah Guesthouse
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