8 Best Places to See a Sunset in Bantul Yogyakarta, Obama has been Visited

TRIBUNBATAM.id, YOGYAKARTA - The sunset view is one of the tourist attractions that travelers are looking for when visiting Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. 

In order to get a beautiful sunset panorama, the location is very decisive. Because, not all tourist attractions have a sunset spot. 

Here are eight recommendations for the best places to see the sunset in Bantul. In fact, one of them was visited by former US president, Barack Obama. 

• Puncak Becici 

Puncak Becici  is a 4.4 hectare pine forest area. 

The location is in Gunungcilik Hamlet, Muntuk Village, Dlingo District, Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta.

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Based on information from the Bantulpedia of Bantul Regency Government, Puncak Becici is an ideal place to enjoy the sunset.

Visitors can see the sunset panorama from wooden benches, swings, viewing posts, and gazebos.

To reach the top, tourists have to climb about 300 meters with a travel time of about 20 minutes. From this location, visitors can enjoy the beauty of Prambanan Temple and the southern sea cluster.

The beauty of the panorama is combined with the friction of the pine leaves.

Puncak Becici had become a byword after the visit of former US President, Barack Obama to this tourist attraction.

• Pinus Pengger/Pine Pengger

Another tourist attraction in Bantul that offers sunset views from the pine forest is Pinus Pengger.

The location is in Terong Village, Dlingo District, Bantul Regency.

Pinus Pengger Forest has a number of photo spots with pine forest backgrounds and city views. For example, a photo spot in the shape of a giant hand and a typical Indian house.

In addition to the sunset panorama, you can see the flickering lights that adorn the city from a height.

Make sure you capture the photo moment with the light background.

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• Watu Goyang

Watu Goyang is a tourist attraction located in the highlands, so visitors can enjoy the sunset.

Citing the Visiting Jogja site, the Yogyakarta Special Region Tourism Office, the name Watu Goyang came from because at the top of this area there used to be a boulder.

When touched or pushed, the stone can sway.

So that tourists can enjoy the sunset panorama, the manager provides several viewing posts at different locations.

• Jurang Tembelan/Tembelan cliff

As the name suggests, this tourist attraction is on the edge of a cliff.

However, Jurang Tembelan is not an extreme tourist spot. 

Based on information, Jurang Tembelan provides many Instagramable photo spots. 

One of the favorite spots for tourists is a replica of a boat made of bamboo.

• Little Tokyo

Little Tokyo carries the concept of a resort and recreational restaurant.

This tourist destination which is also popularly known as Litto is inspired by Okutama, an area west of Tokyo, Japan.

The area is known as a quiet area and is suitable for relieving fatigue.

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Tourists can also see the sunset panorama from this location. 

• Puncak Sosok

Puncak Sosok is a tourist attraction that offers a panoramic view of the city of Yogyakarta from the top of the mountains. 

The location is in Jambon Hamlet, Bawuran Village, Pleret District, Bantul Regency.

There are many activities that visitors can do at Puncak Sosok . This includes enjoying the sunset, taking pictures at Instagramable spots, enjoying culinary delights, listening to live music, and more.

The manager of Puncak Sosok also provides a downhill bike path in this area. Then, there are also camping ground and outbound available.

• Puncak Kayangan

Puncak Kayangan presents a unique panorama from the top of the hill, namely the southern coast.

The location is in Padukuhan Ngreco, Seloharjo Village, Pundong District, Bantul Regency of Yogyakarta.

There are a number of Instagramable photo spots in Puncak Kayangan.

This location is perfect for enjoying the sunset panorama from a height.

Visitors do have to pass through an uphill road to get to this tourist attraction.

However, fatigue will be paid off with a beautiful view after reaching the top.

(TRIBUNBATAM.id/LIA SISVITA DINATRI)