Arisarmu - Grand Maerakaca is no an ordinary place. It is an educative miniature park where you can explore Central Java, Indonesia, with its beautiful traditional houses, charming cultures and exciting tourist attractions just in a single day.
If you fond of traveling and wish to make a journey to Central Java, yet you have no idea and want to arrange your itinerary list. I suggest you to drop in at Grand Maerakaca where you will get notion about tourist destinations you Intent to visit whether they are related to cultural tourism, culinary tourism, nature tourism and the others.
Furthermore, it will save your time as well as your money from spending at any places which are actually not included into your expectation.
Furthermore, it will save your time as well as your money from spending at any places which are actually not included into your expectation.
Location
Grand Maerakaca
Jalan Puri Anjasmoro
Tawangsari, West Semarang
Central Java, Indonesia
Brief history of Grand Maerakaca
This miniature park, used to be called Puri Maerakaca, was inaugurated in 1993 by Central Java Governor. The name's derived from Mahabarata epic story about a princess who had a desire to possess a beautiful garden.
In the beginning, Puri Maerakaca was popular among tourists and it was considered as the perfect tourist attraction in Semarang before it left behind by its visitors for some reasons, until its name changed to Grand maerakaca to present a different and a good brand image (rebranding), and added more vacilities, including mangrove trekking, which now successfully, attract more visitors.
Central Java Miniature Park
As Central Java Miniature Park, Grand Maerakaca, which lies within complex of PRPP (Recreation and Promotion of Development Center) Central Java has an area of about 23,84 hectares. It consists of 35 pavilions which represent regencies and cities within Central Java Province.
The 35 Pavilions are :
1. Sragen Regency Pavilion
2. Karanganyar Regency Pavilion
3. Surakarta City Pavilion
4. Sukoharjo Regency Pavilion
5. Wonogiri Regency Pavilion
6. Grobogan Regency Pavilion
7. Blora Regency Pavilion
8. Rembang Regency Pavilion
9. Pati Regency Pavilion
10. Jepara Regency Pavilion
11. Kudus Regency Pavilion
12. Demak Regency Pavilion
13. Salatiga City Pavilion
14. Boyolali Regency Pavilion
15. Klaten Regency Pavilion
16. Semarang Regency Pavilion
17. Semarang City Pavilion
18. Kendal Regency Pavilion
19. Batang Regency Pavilion
20. Temanggung Regency Pavilion
21. Magelang City Pavilion
22. Magelang Regency Pavilion
23. Wonosobo Regency Pavilion
24. Banjarnegara Regency Pavilion
25. Purworejo Regency Pavilion
26. Kebumen Regency Pavilion
27. Pekalongan City Pavilion
28. Pekalongan Regency Pavilion
29. Pemalang Regency Paviluon
30. Tegal City Pavilion
31. Tegal Regency Pavilion
32. Brebes Regency Pavilion
33. Purbalingga Regency Pavilion
34. Banyumas Regency Pavilion
35. Cilacap Regency Pavilion
Semarang City Pavilion
Tourist Attractions in Semarang City
1. Grand Maerakaca : Central Java Miniature Park
2. Sam Poo Kong
5. Ronggowarsito Museum
6. Marina Beach
7. Maron Beach
8. Tirang Beach
9. Masjid Agung Jawa Tengah (Agung Mosque Central Java)
10. Taman Lele (Catfish Park)
11. Pagoda Buddhagaya Watugong
12. Wonderia Recreation Park
Semarang Regency Pavilion
Tourist Attractions in Semarang Regency
5. Curug 7 Bidadari (7 Angels Waterfall)
6. Curug Kembar Bolodewo (Bolodewo Twins Waterfall)
Banyumas Regency Pavilion
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| Process of making palm sugar |
Met an old friend at Banyumas Regency Pavilion
I was really surprised and absolutely delighted when i, accidentally, met my old friend, Eko Ismantoro, after hadn't met each other for a long time, since we graduated, we were at a same college, Tourism Academy, in Bendan Ngisor, Sampangan, Semarang.
The story likes this. I decided to write about Central Java Miniature Park, Grand Maerakaca, for my blog, after seeing its stunning photos in Titah Listiorini's Instagram. She was, formerly, our lecture, taught us French at the college. And now she is the Director of PRPP, including Grand Maerakaca. Unfortunately, i didn't meet her. If i had met her i would had said, "bonjour madame! Comment allez vous?"
When i was about to enter a clean traditional house at Banyumas Regency Pavilion, a friendly man welcomed me with his hospitality, we talked, not long until we recognized each other that we both, actually studied at a same college in the past. It's really surprising, Eko Ismantoro, i was so delighted to meet you, then we involved in a deep conversation. He even gaved me free CDs, a booklet as well as brochures about tourist attractions in both Purbalingga Regency and Banyumas Regency.
Eko works as a civil servant. He, together with his wife and two daughters, lives behind Purbalingga Regency Pavilion. His main responsibility is to promote Banyumas Regency and its tourist attractions (it's a region where i was born). I'm extremely glad to promote it too.
Thank you very much Eko Ismantoro and family for your kindness. Hope to see you again next time. CU.
When i was about to enter a clean traditional house at Banyumas Regency Pavilion, a friendly man welcomed me with his hospitality, we talked, not long until we recognized each other that we both, actually studied at a same college in the past. It's really surprising, Eko Ismantoro, i was so delighted to meet you, then we involved in a deep conversation. He even gaved me free CDs, a booklet as well as brochures about tourist attractions in both Purbalingga Regency and Banyumas Regency.
Eko works as a civil servant. He, together with his wife and two daughters, lives behind Purbalingga Regency Pavilion. His main responsibility is to promote Banyumas Regency and its tourist attractions (it's a region where i was born). I'm extremely glad to promote it too.
Thank you very much Eko Ismantoro and family for your kindness. Hope to see you again next time. CU.
Tourist Attractions in Banyumas Regency
It lies on the slope of Mount Slamet on the elevation of 640 m above sea level, just 14 km north of Purwokerto City. The average temperature is 18 - 25 celsius. Offers beautiful view of Mount Slamet, Hot Spring Water, Gumawang Waterfall, recreation park and more.
2. Curug Cipendok (Cipendok Waterfall)
The 92-meter waterfall, situated in Cilongok, stated as the most well known in Banyumas Regency. It's just 25 km from Purwokerto City.
3. Museum Wayang Sendang Mas (Sendang Mas Puppet Museum)
Offers many kinds of puppets, including ancient artifacts.
4. Masjid Saka Tunggal (one single pole mosque)
Located in Cikakak, Wangon Sub-district
5. Maria Cave
It lies in Kaliori Village, Kalibagor Sub-district, just 14 km east of Banyumas City.
6. Telaga Sunyi
It is a kind of small lake nestled merely a ten-minute drive (2.6 km) from Ecotourism of Baturraden.
7. Curug Telu
A Three-Waterfall which is a seven-minute drive (2.2 km) from Telaga Sunyi.
2. Curug Cipendok (Cipendok Waterfall)
The 92-meter waterfall, situated in Cilongok, stated as the most well known in Banyumas Regency. It's just 25 km from Purwokerto City.
3. Museum Wayang Sendang Mas (Sendang Mas Puppet Museum)
Offers many kinds of puppets, including ancient artifacts.
4. Masjid Saka Tunggal (one single pole mosque)
Located in Cikakak, Wangon Sub-district
5. Maria Cave
It lies in Kaliori Village, Kalibagor Sub-district, just 14 km east of Banyumas City.
6. Telaga Sunyi
It is a kind of small lake nestled merely a ten-minute drive (2.6 km) from Ecotourism of Baturraden.
7. Curug Telu
A Three-Waterfall which is a seven-minute drive (2.2 km) from Telaga Sunyi.
Typical foods of Banyumas Regency
Soup made from chicken/beef stock, eaten with compressed rice cake, then you can choose chicken, beef or tripe (optional), add rice vermicelli, sliced spring onion, soy sauce, fried shallot, crackers of red kanji and chili sauce. Then, what makes Soto Sokaraja different with others? We add peanut sauce. (in my opinion, this makes Soto Sokaraja taste special)
2. Sate Bebek Tambak (Duck Meat Sate from Tambak)
3. Getuk Goreng Sokaraja (Sokaraja fried Getuk)
It is made from casava and palm sugar. It tastes sweet. Best eaten while it's still warm.
4. Mendoan
It is made from soy bean. It is thin, and fried with flour, then served with fresh chili.
Banyumas Palm Sugar
I believe most people will not refuse to be offered "Es Cendol" (Indonesian drink made from rice flour served with coconut milk, palm sugar and ice cubes), but, don't they realize that make the "Es Cendol" tastes delicious is the palm sugar.
Banyumas Regency is renowned as the producer of the finest palm sugar in Indonesia. The palm sugar is distributed within the country and exported to overseas as well.
Purbalingga Regency Pavilion
Tourist Attractions in Purbalingga Regency
1. Owabong Waterboom Park
Located in Bojongsari Village, suitable for all ages.
Interesting rides: Olympic Swimming Pool, Free zone Tsunami Beach, Waterboon Pool,
4D Theatre and more.
Located on Jalan Raya Kutasari Purbalingga.
Interesting rides: Reptile and Insect Fun Park, Money Museum, Fruit Garden and more.
3. Purbasari Pancuran Mas
You can see Arapaima Gigas (giant Amazone fish) and other fish at freshwater aquarium park, many birds and more.
4. Goa Lawa (Lawa Cave)
Located in Karangreja Regency, stores a legend of ancient Islam. The cave is 1300m in length. You will be amazed with its underground river.
5. Pemandian Tirta Asri Walik (Tirta Asri Walik Swimming Pool)
It's considered as one of the oldest swimming pools in Purbalingga Regency. It's 20m X 40m. (my school at junior high school came here during swimming lesson)
6. Bukit Njelir (Njelir Hill)
Lies on the border between Purbalingga Regency and Pemalang Regency.
It offers visitors with its cool air and stunning landscapes.
3. Purbasari Pancuran Mas
You can see Arapaima Gigas (giant Amazone fish) and other fish at freshwater aquarium park, many birds and more.
4. Goa Lawa (Lawa Cave)
Located in Karangreja Regency, stores a legend of ancient Islam. The cave is 1300m in length. You will be amazed with its underground river.
5. Pemandian Tirta Asri Walik (Tirta Asri Walik Swimming Pool)
It's considered as one of the oldest swimming pools in Purbalingga Regency. It's 20m X 40m. (my school at junior high school came here during swimming lesson)
6. Bukit Njelir (Njelir Hill)
Lies on the border between Purbalingga Regency and Pemalang Regency.
It offers visitors with its cool air and stunning landscapes.
7. Klawing Rafting Adventure
Rafting trip as far as 7 km with splendid view of mount Slamet.
8. Strawberry Farm
Located on the highland of Serang where visitors can pick up fresh strawberries directly from the garden.
9. Muhammad Cheng Hoo Mosque
It was built in 2005 in Javanese and Chinese architectural style.
Cilacap Regency Pavilion
Tourist Attractions in Cilacap Regency
3. Teluk Penyu Beach
4. Widarapayung Beach
5. Permisan Beach
6. Jetis Beach
7. Gunung Srandil (Mount Srandil)
Kendal Regency Pavilion
Tourist Attractions in Kendal Regency
1. Cahaya Beach
2. Curug Sewu (Sewu Waterfall)
3. Curug Semawur (Semawur Waterfall)
4. Curug Panglebur Gongso (Panglebur Gongso Waterfall)
5. Ngebum Beach
6. Jomblom Beach
7. Gonoharjo Hot Spring Water
8. Medina Tea Plantation
9. Agro Tourism of Ngebruk Patean
10. Agro Tourism of Tirta Arum Baru
3. Curug Semawur (Semawur Waterfall)
4. Curug Panglebur Gongso (Panglebur Gongso Waterfall)
5. Ngebum Beach
6. Jomblom Beach
7. Gonoharjo Hot Spring Water
8. Medina Tea Plantation
9. Agro Tourism of Ngebruk Patean
10. Agro Tourism of Tirta Arum Baru
Batang Regency Pavilion
Tourist Attractions in Batang Regency
1. River Tubing Pandansari
2. Batang Dolphin Center
3. Agro Tourism of Pagilaran
4. Pagilaran Tea Plantation
5. Ujung Negoro Beach
6. Sigandu Beach
7. Celong Beach
8. Curug Bidadari (Bidadari Waterfall)
9. Curug Gombong (Gombong Waterfall)
10. Jodo Beach
Banjarnegara Regency Pavilion
Tourist Attractions in Banjarnegara Regency
1. Curug Pitu (Pitu Waterfall)
2. Curug Sikopel (Sikopel Waterfall)
3. Seruling Mas Zoo
4. Waduk Mrica (Mrica Dam)
5. Surya Yudha Park
6. Serayu River Rafting
Sragen Regency Pavilion
Tourist Attractions in Sragen Regency
1. Sangiran Museum
2. Dayu Alam Asri Park
3. Waduk Kedung Ombo (Kedung Ombo Dam)
4. Gunung Kemukus (Mount Kemukus)
5. Dewi Arum Batik Center
Rembang Regency Pavilion
Tourist Attractions in Rembang Regency
1. Raden Adjeng Kartini Tomb
2. Dampo Awang Beach
3. Karang Jahe Beach
4. Jatisari Beach
5. Karangsari Park
Blora Regency Pavilion
Tourist Attractions in Blora Regency
1. Terawang Cave
2. Waduk Bentolo (Bentolo Dam)
3. Waduk Tempuran (Tempuran Dam)
4. Waduk Greneng
5. Water Splash Blora
Pati Regency Pavilion
Tourist Attractions in Pati Regency
1. Waduk Seloromo
2. Coffee Plantation Jolong
3. Waduk Gunung Romo
4. Santi Waterfall
5. Tretes Waterfall
6. Grenjengan Sewu Waterfall
7. Wareh Cave
8. Pancur Cave
Mangrove Trekking
The most favorite ride at Grand Maerakaca is mangrove trekking. It's a nice to walk along bamboo walkways surrounded by a milkfish pond, especially after the dusk when lights have been lighted up. Its romantic atmosphere attract many visitors, especially teenagers to spend more time here.
Soon, when it's getting dark, about twilight, i did mangrove trekking through a bamboo walkway next to the mangrove trees. The walkway was about two meters in width. I saw many people, especially teenagers with their own activities, sitting, walking, taking photos, chatting and laughing. They looked so cheerful, while on the milkfish pond i could see some people boating around the pond and looked so excited as well.
On the other side, the silent love bridge with its cafe witnessed its customers who absolutely enjoyed their time having food and drink in the wonderful night shade with little lights.
Soon, when it's getting dark, about twilight, i did mangrove trekking through a bamboo walkway next to the mangrove trees. The walkway was about two meters in width. I saw many people, especially teenagers with their own activities, sitting, walking, taking photos, chatting and laughing. They looked so cheerful, while on the milkfish pond i could see some people boating around the pond and looked so excited as well.
On the other side, the silent love bridge with its cafe witnessed its customers who absolutely enjoyed their time having food and drink in the wonderful night shade with little lights.
Grand Maerakaca
Opening Hours
Daily 07.00 am -10.00 pm (according to a ticket officer)
(note : Pavilions close at 05.00 pm, so i suggest you to come earlier, except if you merely want to have dinner at Jembatan Harapan Cafe and do mangrove trakking that opens till night)
Entrance Fee
Adult/Child IDR 10k (USD 0.75)
For more detail information
PT PRPP Jawa Tengah
Jalan Anjasmoro-Tawangsari, Semarang
Central Java - Indonesia
Phone : 024-7606286, 76174333, 7617434
Fax : 024-7617433, 7606282
Email : info@prppjawatengah.com