Telaga Biru Semin in Gunung Kidul Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region

Gunung Kidul Regency of Yogyakarta Special Region indeed has lots of amazing tourist spots. As for the reference, there is the famous Telaga Biru Semin or Semin’s Blue Lake. As the name suggests, the location is in Semin Sub-District and it belongs to Candi Rejo Village. The popularity is excellent and the beauty is splendid. This explains why many outsiders are also interested to visit the location. They want to see the pure beauty of the lake and enjoy the serene nuance, after all. Moreover, visitors are able to climb a nearby cliff and conduct sightseeing from above.

The Nuance
The lake is located in the middle of lush nature. Also, the environment is both peaceful and comfortable. As people may expect, the lake has a blue color and the water feels so refreshing! The shape is unique and it is surrounded by bushy landscapes. Some parts of the land are dry and rocky, though. That means visitors must wear comfy footwear when exploring the site. As mentioned earlier, the lake features a tall cliff where tourists often conduct sightseeing and photography on it. Plus, the wind feels so strong, breezy, and warm.

Exploring Semin’s Blue Lake
The question is what tourists may do on the site. Well, it can be as simple as relaxation. They only need to sit by the lake and enjoy the atmosphere. This must be done either in the morning or afternoon, though. The reason is to avoid the heat of the sun at noon. Here is the fact. The site has more than one lake! The locals used to conduct mining in that area, which led to the formation of several lakes. According to the locals, 10 small lakes reside in that location and all of them share a similar beauty.

Knowing the fact that Semin’s Blue Lake has increasing popularity, the local government has put some efforts to conduct improvements. No wonder, tourists can enjoy better accessibility and nice facilities like a parking area there. Still, the best allure is none other than the natural beauty. The blue color and serene environment combine well. At a glance, it looks like a mini version of Papua’s Raja Ampat! More people come to the site for photography, therefore.

Well, tourists are also interested to visit Semin’s Blue Lake in order to climb the nearby cliff and conduct sightseeing up there. Even though it costs some stamina and time, tourists won’t regret it at all. After reaching the top of the cliff, the view of the lake becomes prettier! Not to mention the air feels more refreshing and healthier on the cliff!

Nearby Attractions

• Sanggar Wayang
• Telaga Hijau

How to Get There
First things come first. Tourists should head to Yogyakarta City by their preferred transportation service. Taking an airplane is quite recommended, though. For instance, a flight from Soekarno – Hatta International Airport (Jakarta City) to Adisucipto Airport may take around 1 hour and 10 minutes. After tourists arrive at the airport, they must head to Gunung Kidul Regency by taking Nasional III Street. This trip usually takes around 1 hour and 9 minutes, as the distance is 44.8 km. From Gunung Kidul, they can directly head to Telaga Biru Semin by taking Wonosari Semin Street. This time, the trip takes about 55 minutes, as the distance is 33.5 km.

Where to Stay

• Mlati Griya Hotel