Friday 22 January 2016

Taman Sari, Yogyakarta


Taman Sari

When you visit Taman Sari or the Water Castle, do not miss to see the Sumur Gumuling mosque and Gedhung Kenanga as well. The 'water castle' used to be one big complex but the one most tourists will see is the bathing pool. 

Operating Hours : 0900 - 1400 

Entrance Fee : IDR 13000 per adult

Parking Fee : IDR 5000 

Taman Sari

Taman Sari

Taman Sari

Taman Sari

Taman Sari

Taman Sari

Taman Sari

Taman Sari

Taman Sari

Hire a guide who can show you around. Although you can see the bathing complex on your own, getting around the maze of village can be quite a challenge. You might be able to find Gedhung Kenanga but finding the underground Sumur Gumuling mosque was tricky!

Usually the (local) guide will not set a rate. You decide how much tips to give.

The guide I hired explained did not know much about the historical value of the complex but he was very good at getting around. He took me back to the front gate using a shortcut when I told him that I was in a hurry :)

Read more about Taman Sari here so you'll know about the story of the complex better than the guide ;)

Taman Sari
Entrance to tunnel towards Sumur Gumuling mosque

Taman Sari

Taman Sari

Taman Sari
Place for imam and muezzin

Taman Sari
The restored Gedhung Kenanga

Taman Sari

Taman Sari



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