Umbul Ponggok — Attraction in Central Java

review in English:

It's not sea. Umbul Ponggok is kind of water park in the middle of rice field area, Klaten (Java Island).

Please don't judge by it's cover, if you just arrived there for your first time. Why? cos You would be definitely disappointed. (People will think they will swim in the giant fish pond) but, do not stop there! You need to come into it, so that you can understand.

According to its history, the pool already exist from 'Dutch period' (colonial period) ... It's water also comes from the pure water springs, not artificial. Then how about the fish inside ? well yess, all fish already lives there from the beginning.. not deliberately placed into the pool.

(+) There is no odor of those fish, the water is so clear. You won't feel itchy swimming here! It's chlorine-free and free of other chem .. You can having fun (feel freely inside pool), when morning to noon (8AM-11AM), I suggested you to come when it's an ordinary day/ weekday (not Vacation time of Indonesia's people) you better to ask local community about this before you decided to come here..

Price? incredibly CHEAP ! (entrance fee $1 USD/ person, sure you need to pay in IDR 15000)

every positive come with negative

(-) The place is far from Yogyakarta (might takes 1-2 hours without traffic's issue), Looks from the outside isn't cool at all (really look as artificial fish pond or pond in the middle of rice field), Its slippery because of moss, so please b careful. This pool are so shallow, (1.5-2 meter only). For people who can't swim. It will be hard to take pictures. From cheap to expensive. They will cost you more than $1 USD (entrance) if you want to take a pict under water (its sure our purpose to come here). $4 USD/unique photo 'SPOT' (IDR 50000).. When there is too much people come here, it goin to be to crowded to get even only 1 great picture. As foreign, you might have difficulties to communication with locals here...

So in the end, thankyou for read my opinion of Umbul Ponggok, Klaten.. I'm sorry if there is a lot of mistake (english grammar), I hope this review helpful for all travelers having wonderful time in Indonesia 🇮🇩...

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Bukan laut. Umbul Ponggok ada di tengah" persawahan daerah Klaten gengs, kl kalian baru sampe di sana dan cm ngeliat dari luarnya aj.. emng bakal kecewa (krn pikir akn berenang di kolam ikan) tapi, jangan smpe berhenti di sana yaa.. Kalian hrs masuk spy bisa mengerti. Menurut sejarahnya, itu kolam udah ada dr zaman Belanda loh gengs.. air nya juga berasal dari mata air yang murni, bukan dgn sengaja di isi.. trs gmn dgn ikan" ny? ya, ikan nya juga udah aslinya di sana.. bukansengaja di masukin ke kolam, hha!

(+) ga ada bau" ikan yg amis gitu di sana, airnya jernih bgt, yg pst ga bikin badan gatal" karena bebas kaporit dan zat" kimia lain.. sepi, leluasa banget ketika? pagi-siang, hari biasa.. atauawal" bulan puasa.harganya?murah !(tiket masuk 15.000 rupiah/org)

(-) tempatnya jauuh dari pusat" kota, tampak luar gak keren sama sekali (bnr" kyk kolam ikan or empang tengah sawah), liciin krn lumut, airnya dangkal (1-2 meter doang). Kl yg ga bisa berenang sulit utk berfoto.MAHAL, kok mahal?iya.. utk foto sekitar 40-50ribu/ spot.. kalo yang suka foto (mau di semua spot, yaa jd mahal) hhe.. kalo lg ramai, foto bakal kena bnyk kaki orang..

oke, kira" gitu review dr gw.. semoga bermanfaat 🙏

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If you wish to have a great underwater photos, you must get there early morning as you need the bright sunlight penetration. You can rent a waterproof camera to take pictures yourself or ask them to take it for you (recommended). The props are not free of charge! The price varies from 5k rupiah to 35k rupiah depend on prop.

This park opens at 8pm and closes around 4pm. If you're not a good swimmer, you should get a life vest because the depth is estimated to be around 2 meters.

Important note to those who wanted to perform wall climbing at the bouncy castle (Ponggok Warrior). Make sure you climb to the top from the less steep side first to check all the hand grips are in correct place, especially the last one. If it's not, you're most certainly gonna be terribly disappointed seeing the hand grip is out of your reach. Besides, this thing is exhausting. Make sure you have sufficient energy before even try it.

Last but not least, you absolutely must have this place on your bucket list. But be mindful that the full package is not cheap but affordable. Go for it if you have extra bucks. Anyway, if you're out of budget for all the additional cool stuffs, the entrance fee is only 15k rupiah per person and you can still enjoy swimming around...

More than just a fresh water pool With 1-1,5 hours drive from Yogyakarta (Jogja), you’ll reach this place. Nice drive through the country side after you pass the town of Klaten. The place is quite easy to find. If you are not sure, you can always ask direction to the people you see on the street. Now the pool, the entrance fee is quite cheap IDR15k if I’m not wrong. Once you get in, you can rent a life vest, or arrange the underwater photo and video through one of the booth. The size of the pool is quite big, perhaps Olympic size pool -maybe slightly bigger- and there is also small pool for children. In the big pool, literally you swim with the fish. You can also do snorkeling. In the bottom of the pool, you can find some photo spots with chair, motorbike and other things for underwater photo and video. The water is fresh, as it comes from natural source. You can also feed the fish if you get tired with swimming. You can eat some local snacks as well from the booth with cheap price while you sit beside the pool. Would be great if the operator can improve the cleanliness, and make the washing room more appealing. I’d say it worth the drive from Jogja

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