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Parangtritis beach is one that must be visited, not just because it is the most popular beach in Yogyakarta, but also has close linkages with various other objects of interest, such as the Kraton Yogyakarta, Merapi Parangkusumo Beach and the region. The beach is located 27 kilometers from the city center is also part of the power of the Queen of South.

Naming Parangtritis has its own history. It is said that someone named Dipokusumo that an escape from the kingdom of Majapahit came to this area hundreds of years ago to do meditation. When he saw droplets of water flowing from a crack rock, he named the area became the South ', from the word machete (= stone) and Tumaritis (= drop of water). The beach is located in an area that was eventually named the same.

Parangtritis is a beach full of myth, believed to be a manifestation of the unity among which consists of Mount Merapi, the Kraton Yogyakarta and Parangtritis. This beach is also believed to be a meeting place with Sunan Kalijaga Panembahan Senopati shortly after undergoing the hermitage. In that meeting, Senopati reminded to stay humble ruler despite his supernatural powers.

A number of tourist experiences can be felt on this coast. Enjoy the natural view of the most major. Natural charms could diintip from different locations and ways that are seen more varied scenery and you also have a different experience. When you are standing on the edge of beaches, natural charm that appears is the view of vast open sea with strong waves and high cliffs on the east side.

To enjoy it, you can simply walk from east to west and look toward the south. In addition, you can also hire the services of gig that will take you through a similar route tirelessly. There is also a bid to explore the beaches on horseback. The cost, you can discuss with the tenant services.

After enjoying the scenery Parangtritis from the shore, you can go to the Cave Langse for a different experience. On the dirt road toward the Cave Langse, you can look west and see Parangtritis. High waves rushing to the shore will look silvery as the sun, and will be golden when the sun starts burning or at dusk. This exotic scenery could be enjoyed YogYES when visiting a few days ago.

Satisfied with the landscape you can enjoy the experience of other tours to historic sites to which there are around Parangtritis. One of them is Sheikh Bela Belu Cemetery located on the road to the beach. You can ride through the staircase that connects the highway with this sacred hill where the tomb. General, many pilgrims come on Tuesday Kliwon.

From the graveyard, you can challenge yourself to go Langse Cave, a cave that must be reached on foot as far as 3 km and through the 400-meter-high cliff with a slope of almost 900. To enter the cave which is also called the Queen of South Cave, you must request permission from the tomb guard first. According to the guard at the time of Depok Beach youth often down the cave, you can see the scenery more beautiful south sea so successfully into the cave.

On December 5 five months in the Chinese calendar, you can see the Peh Cun ceremony procession in Parangtritis. Peh Cun, derived from the word Peh which means rowing and cun which means boat, is a form of thanksgiving to God Tioghoa community. This celebration is also meant to commemorate Khut Gwan (Yuan Qi), a patriot and also ministers in the kingdom, known loyalty to the king until he was vilified by colleagues and chose to commit suicide.

Peh Cun Parangtritis celebration is unique because it is not filled with attractions such as rowing boats decorated with dragon elsewhere, but an attraction of egg stand. Attractions started around 11:00 and peaked at 12.00. At noon, according to myth, the egg can stand upright without support are needed. However, once entered at 13:00, the eggs will fall down and can not be established anymore.

To achieve Parangtritis, you can choose two routes. First, the route of Yogyakarta - Imogiri - siluk - Parangtritis offering spectacular river and mountain rock. Second, the route of Yogyakarta - Parangtritis which can be reached by mdah because the road is relatively good. Recommended, you do not wear green to honor local residents who believe that green dress could be a catastrophe.