Embung Tambakboyo — Attraction in Wedomartani

A small dam located among small vilages. You need to pay for entry fee around Rp 2000 per motorcycle. You can circle the dam by cars or motorcycles since if you do it by foot, it will take too long since the track is quite far. Come during morning or late afternoon to get the great view and to avoid the sun. The area is surrounded by lits of trees so if you come at noon there are still shady places to rest. The locals take care of the dam by frequently 'fishing' for garbages on the water but many warnings should be put here and there since many visitors still easily throw trashes to the water :( Some area around the dam are also still dirty like near the food stalls. You can find many local fishermen here as well. The place is quite difficult to go to especially by car, so use the Google Map wisely and...

The Tambakboyo reservoir is a hidden facility for jogging and walking, located about 8km from center of Yogyakarta. There are 2 entrances to the reservoir, but both go through residential areas. The perimeter is about 1,3 km long, roughly 4km for 3 go round. The views are very nice during the early morning sunrise. The conblock pathway is mostly flat and relatively clean, but there are some sunken parts that need repairing. The reservoir is also popular for fishing, honestly I've never seen what they caught. The entry fee is Rp2K for motorcycles. Be forewarned, there's no public...

Isn't just exercise, it's foreplay with the city itself. The track curves around a lake that mirrors the sky, and every step feels like therapy for the body, mind, and soul. It;s refreshing, grounding, and almost too scenic to be real.

But let's be honest, not everything here is about cardio. Sometimes, the real workout is keeping your eyes forward when so many gems lean arms, running shorts, sweat kissed smiles pass you by. Call it research, call it temptation, but I call it.. motivation. Because in Jogja, even a simple jog can turn into a flirtation with...