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Parangtritis - The Most Popular Beach in Yogyakarta

Parangtritis is one of the natural beaches. South ‘is also one of the most popular beach in Yogyakarta. The myth that the beach is located 27 Kilometres from the city center is part of the power of  Nyi Roro Kidul, the Queen of South seas, still believed today.

Parangtritis was beautiful and a number of tourist experiences can be felt on this coast. Start enjoying the waves of the sea south of Java to try the fun ride bendi (like a horse carriage) which will take you a walk on the edge of this beautiful beach.

The primary attraction of this beach is its natural view. The enchantment of the coastal scenery can be seen from different angles to give you different experiences. When you are standing at the seashore, you will see the wide ocean with the high waves and steeply mountainside on the east side.

One attraction is the beauty of this beach its sunset as dusk arrived. Every afternoon a lot of young kids gather to simply sit and enjoy the sunset of this beach. There also are spending time with playing football on the beach or playing kite.

On each the fifth day of the fifth month of Chinese calendar, you will be able to see Peh Cun ceremony procession in Parangtritis. Peh Cun, originating from the word Peh that means oar and Cun that means boat, is Chinese expression of gratitude to God. This rite is also meant to commemorate Khut Gwan (Qi Yuan), a loyal patriot as well as a minister who was once betrayed by his colleague so that he committed a suicide.

Peh Cun ceremony is unique since there is no festival of dragon-decorated boats rowing like in other regions, instead there is an attraction of standing egg. The attraction begin at 11:00 a.m. and by afternoon, according to the myth, the egg will stand upright with no means of support are needed. By 01:00 p.m., however, the egg will suddenly fall down and no one can erect it anymore.

Coastal of Parangtritis Beach

Parangtritis beach - Peh Cun Ceremony

Parangtritis Beach - Bendi