Kebumen may not be well known as a tourist destination city, but did you know that Kebumen has a lot of natural beauty? Here you can visit various tourist attractions ranging from beaches, caves to hills that offer amazing views. For those of you who are curious, here IamIndonesia will discuss tourist attractions in Kebumen that you can visit.
Karang Bolong Beach, Kebumen
This beach is a popular tourist attraction in Kebumen. Located in Buayan District, Karang Bolong Beach has the characteristics of gray sand and many corals that adorn the beach. Besides, there are also high hills around the coast which make the scenery here look different. To enter here you can pay an entrance ticket of only IDR 3,000. Besides, another uniqueness found on this beach is the existence of a cave in which it is a residence for swallows. There are three caves that you can find on this beach, namely Karang Bolong Cave, Sand Cave, and Karangduwur Cave.
Jatijajar Cave
In Jatijajar Cave, you will see many stalactites and stalagmites. Made from limestone, the rocks here are formed from water droplets on the roof of the cave. The formation of a stalactite here takes about a year. Not only that, in the cave, you can see eight dioramas and 32 statues that tell the story of Raden Kamandaka, better known as Lutung Kasarung.
Padegolan Rafting
For those of you who like adrenaline-challenging activities, try Padegolan Rafting. This place is one of the favorite tourist objects in Kebumen. If you have never tried white water rafting, you don't need to worry because several route options have several levels of difficulty. During the rafting, you will see a view of the trees on the right and left of the river as far as 7 km. If you are curious, the location is in Sendang Dalem village.
Jembangan Nature Tourism
For those of you who want to visit integrated nature tourism, Kebumen has Jembangan Nature Tourism. The distance is approximately 20 km from downtown Kebumen. The entrance ticket price is also very affordable, at IDR 3,000. In Jembangan Nature Tourism, you will find three main tourist attractions, namely Green Lake, Pejengkolan Reservoir, and Suspension Bridge. You can go around to see the beauty of Telaga Jembangan by renting a boat for IDR 15,000. Besides, there are also various games available here, such as Jembangan Fantasy Zoo, Water Boat, and other children's games to be enjoyed with family.
Gading Splash Water Kebumen
For those of you who like to play water, Gading Splash Water Kebumen is an attractive choice. Located on the edge of Jalan Raya Soka, this tourist spot is very easy to reach. To enter here you only need to pay an entrance ticket of IDR 12,500. Gading Splash Water operates from 07.30 am to 05.00 pm. The facilities at Gading Splash Water Kebumen are also complete, starting from a children's play area, mini-market, café to a fitness center here.
Petruk Cave
Besides Jatijajar Cave you can also visit Petruk Cave. This tourist spot is still in the Gembong Selayan karst area. The location of Petruk Cave is also not so far from Jatijajar Cave which is only about 4.5 km. With a length of about 100 meters, you can see the beauty of the stalactites and stalagmites in the cave. At the end of the cave, you will be able to see views of the beach and waterfall.
Those are some information about tourist attractions in Kebumen that are interesting for you to visit.
