Tempuran Reservoir, Review of Origins, Menu and Food Prices, to the
Enchantment of the Beauty of Blora Tourism

Tempuran Reservoir, Review of Origins, Menu and Food Prices, to the Enchantment of the Beauty of Blora Tourism

Tempuran Reservoir is one of the dams in Blora which has an additional function as a tourist attraction that is worth visiting.

Tempan Reservoir tour is beautiful
Tempan Reservoir tour is beautiful. google maps. source: Eddie S

Tempuran Reservoir is almost the same as other dams which has a basic function as a place for:

  • Water storage for residents and PDAM,
  • Fishery,
  • Agriculture
  • Prevent flood.

It’s just that Tempuran Indah Reservoir Tourism has advantages and is popular as a place for rowing athlete training, family tourism destinations, and culinary tourism.

And here is the review that we have prepared for you, including a brief discussion of the tourist objects on the shores of the Blora Tempuran Reservoir.

See also: Key Hill Tourism

Origin – Origin of Tempuran Reservoir

historical origins of the Tempuran Reservoir
historical origins of the Tempuran Reservoir. google maps. source: Miftahuddin Mubarok

Tempuran Reservoir which is also popular with the name Tempuran Indah Reservoir Tourism is a dam created from 3 springs and a river.

History Tempuran Reservoir was first built in 1912 and completed in 1916 with the following specifications:

  • Volume: 2,092,000 m3
  • Luas Catchment : 4.3 km2
  • Service Area : 923 ha
  • Elevation : 120.60 m

Along with the changing times, the Tempuran Reservoir is not just a guard for water stability for the needs of the community.

The Tempuran Reservoir then developed into a training center for rowing athletes. And now its function has increased to become a popular family tourist spot in Blora, especially water and culinary tourism.

See also: Park of a Thousand Lights

Tempuran Reservoir Location

The Tempuran Reservoir is located at Tempuran Village, Blora District, Blora Regency, Central Java Province.

Tempuran Reservoir Route

the location of the combat reservoir
the location of the combat reservoir. google maps. source: B1312ONG Birong

If your trip starts from the city center or from Alun – Alun Blora, then the route can be via Jalan Jend. A Yani with a distance of 11 kilometers with a travel time of about 30 minutes by car.

For those of you who have never been to the Tempuran Indah Reservoir Tourism area, it is necessary to know that the attraction in the area is not just a dam.

Your vehicle can be directed directly to a tourist attraction called Kampoeng Bluron, or to cafes and restaurants on the edge of the Tempuran Reservoir.

Also see: Replica of Ancient Elephant Fossils

Tempuran Reservoir Entrance Ticket Prices

  • Free Tempuran Reservoir entry ticket,
  • Free entry to the café or restaurant at Tempuran Reservoir (only parking fees apply),
  • Entrance ticket to Kampoeng Bluron Rp. 10,000

Tempuran Reservoir Opening Hours

  • Tempuran Indah Blora Reservoir Tourism is open 24 hours and operates every day.

See also: Shaved Peak

Tempuran Reservoir Facility

boat rental facility
boat rental facility. google maps. source: Char Damaledo

Tourist facilities at Tempuran Blora Reservoir are as follows:

  • Parking area,
  • Toilet,
  • prayer room
  • Coffee give Rest,
  • Swimming pool,
  • Boat, rickshaw and water bike rental.

Tempuran Reservoir Attraction

1. Dams from the Dutch Age

historical dam in blora
historical dam in blora. google maps. source: Erik Kurn

Tempuran Reservoir is one of the historical dams in Blora, because the place was first built when the Dutch were still colonizing Indonesia.

Now the Tempuran Reservoir has become a big home for the tourist objects around it which offer a variety of tourist concepts.

Starting from water tourism, guava picking tours, cultural tours, to culinary tours. In the end the existence of the Tempuran Reservoir was able to have a positive impact on the surrounding community.

But it should also be noted that at certain times the Tempuran Reservoir is in low tide. When the water discharge is stable, the view that is presented combines with the sunset on the land of Tempuran to become a panorama that spoils the eye.

2. Cafe Dan Resto

swimming pool facilities
swimming pool facilities. google maps. source: Naufal Jaya

One of the reasons why the Tempuran Reservoir is recommended as a family tourist destination is because on its banks there are cafes and restaurants equipped with tourist facilities, such as:

  • Swimming pool,
  • Water slide rides.

Not only that, several places there also present a tourism concept that is combined with local Javanese culture.

The menu and food prices offered in the cafes and restaurants there are quite cheap. Food prices start from Rp. 15,000 – Rp. 65,000 per package.

The Park of a Thousand Lights, Instagramable, Historical and
Philosophical Tourism in Cepu Blora

The Park of a Thousand Lights, Instagramable, Historical and Philosophical Tourism in Cepu Blora

The Thousand Lights Park is a mainstay tourist spot as well as an icon of Cepu District, Blora Regency. A modern tourist spot that is really suitable for all people.

Although the Thousand Lights Park is popular as a cheap tourist spot, in fact the concept of the arrangement is indeed not cheap.

garden of a thousand lights cepu blora
garden of a thousand lights cepu blora. google maps. source: Ryan DS

It’s just that Cepu Thousand Lights Park has to fight with the maintenance of tourist attractions, and “fight” irresponsible visitor behavior.

Due to the fact that some of the ornaments and facilities there were damaged. Even so, the Thousand Lights Park is still recommended to visit, especially at night.

And this is the review that we have prepared for you as an initial reference for determining tourist attractions in Blora, Central Java.

Also see: Replica of Ancient Elephant Fossils

Location of the Park of a Thousand Lights

  • The Thousand Lights Park site is located near the Heritage Trainz Loco Tour.
  • The address for the Thousand Lights Park is in Sidomulyo, Cepu, Cepu District, Blora Regency, Central Java Province.

See also: Shaved Peak

Garden of Thousand Lights Route

the location of the park of a thousand lights
the location of the park of a thousand lights. google maps. source: HERMAWAN ADHIKUSUMA

The road to the Thousand Lights Park can be accessed by two-wheeled vehicles or four-wheeled vehicles.

It’s just that you need to know that the park is in the middle of the main road. So look for a parking area that will not disturb other road users.

The distance from the Thousand Lights Park to the Heritage Trainz Loco Tour tourist attraction is quite close, only 3 kilometers and takes 10 minutes by car.

See also: MC Edupark

Price of Entrance Ticket to Thousand Lights Park

Visitors who come to the Thousand Lights Park are not subject to an entrance ticket, or it’s free. So it’s only natural that this tour is really suitable for all people.

See also: Heritage Trainz Loco Tour

Thousand Lights Park Opening Hours

Thousand Lights Park is open 24 hours and operates every day. You can enjoy culinary tours in the Thousand Lights Park from the afternoon to the evening.

Also see: Terawang Cave

Thousand Lights Garden Facility

facilities in the thousand lights park
facilities in the thousand lights park. google maps. source: HERMAWAN ADHIKUSUMA

The facilities in the Thousand Lights Park are as follows:

  • Toilet,
  • Monuments and historical items,
  • comfortable Seat,
  • instagramable selfie spots,
  • Children’s play rental,
  • Water fountain.
  • Culinary shop.

The Attraction of the Garden of a Thousand Lights

1. Philosophical Monuments and Historic Items

historic train
historic train. google maps. source: Rian Harahap

Even though visitors who come to the Thousand Lights Park are not subject to an entry ticket, that doesn’t mean that the attractions there aren’t worth a visit.

In fact there are monuments and historical items (during the Dutch colonial period). The monument in the Thousand Lights Park contains a philosophical value which emphasizes that the shape of the statue has meaning and value.

As for the historic items in the Thousand Lights Park, this is a train produced by the German state in 1921 as well as a fleet of timber carriers (at that time) in Cepu.

2. The current Selfie Spot

selfie spots in the thousand lights garden
selfie spots in the thousand lights garden. google maps. source: HERMAWAN ADHIKUSUMA

Thousand Lights Park presents a contemporary tourism concept with the presence of several selfie spots at several points. The instagramable nuance will be more pronounced if you visit at night.

Because the area along with several selfie spots are decorated with colorful night lights. So don’t be surprised if the tourist visits are more dominated by young people.

3. Culinary Tourism

The Thousand Lights Park is also popular as a night tour and culinary tour in Blora. Because before like now, the area was already known as a cheap culinary tourism area.

Thousand Lights Park can also be used as a family tourist destination, because there are also rentals for children’s games.

Replica of Ancient Elephant Fossils, Spectacular Discoveries That
Become Educational Tourism in Blora

Replica of Ancient Elephant Fossils, Spectacular Discoveries That Become Educational Tourism in Blora

Replica of Ancient Elephant Fossils can be an alternative tourist destination in Blora. Because the place presents a spectacular discovery as a picture of life in ancient times.

The replica of the Ancient Elephant Fossil is very suitable as a family tourist destination, another reason is because of its location near other tourist objects such as Blora Square and the Tomb of Sunan Pojok.

Don't forget to cut photos
Don’t forget to cut photos. google maps. source: Heri Abdurohman

In several previous articles the author has stated several times that the challenges of historical tourism change a very saturated impression.

But for those who are thirsty for knowledge, historical tourism will be excellent, including the existence of museums.

Therefore, parents and teachers (study tours) are the starting point for children or students to become interested or not in these tourist attractions, including visits to the Ancient Elephant Fossil Replica.

Location of the Ancient Elephant Fossil Replica

  • The location of the Ancient Elephant Fossil Replica is located close to Alun – Alun Blora, and the Tomb of Sunan Sunan Pojok.
  • The address of the Ancient Elephant Fossil Replica is in Kunden Village, Blora District, Blora Regency, Central Java Province.
the location of the blora ancient elephant fossil replica
the location of the blora ancient elephant fossil replica. google maps. source: gonnies 7881

see also: open cave

Ancient Elephant Fossil Replica Route

The route or road to the Ancient Elephant Fossil Replica is very easy to access because of its strategic location in the city center.

The road to the Ancient Elephant Fossil Replica can be accessed by using two-wheeled vehicles, four-wheeled vehicles, or public transportation.

Ticket Prices for Replicas of Ancient Elephant Fossils

  • Entrance to the Ancient Elephant Fossil Replica is free.

Opening Hours of Ancient Elephant Fossil Replica

  • The Museum or Replica of Ancient Elephant Fossils is open 24 hours and operates every day.
near the Blora square
near the Blora square. google maps. source: Ahmad Addzahabi

see also: heritage trainz loco tour

Ancient Elephant Fossil Replica Facility

It should be noted that the Museum of Ancient Elephant Fossil Replicas is not too large in size which impacts public facilities.

The facilities in the Ancient Elephant Fossil Replica are as follows:

  • Replica of Ancient Elephant Fossils hundreds of thousands of years old,
  • Information and knowledge center related to the discovery of Ancient Elephant Fossils in Blora,
  • Other public facilities can be found in the Alun – Alun Blora area.

History of the Discovery of Ancient Elephant Fossils in Blora

Ancient elephant fossils were discovered in 2009 in Sunggun Hamlet, Mendalem Village, Kradenan District, Blora Regency, Central Java Province.

This discovery can be regarded as a spectacular discovery, and really attracted the attention of researchers, because the condition is almost intact (90%),

In fact, in some sources it is said that the fossil is the largest in the world, even its age is said to have existed before the first humans were on earth.

other collections
other collections. google maps. source: Aprilia

see also: mc edupark

Naturally these sources say so, because the elephant fossils are very large, and hundreds of thousands of years old (800 thousand – 200 thousand years).

Now, Mendalem Village and Kradenan Sub-District have become one of the areas that have become research destinations for national-level researchers.

The Attraction of Ancient Elephant Fossil Replicas

Maybe some readers are confused, why is it called a replica? While the original Ancient Elephant Fossils found in Blora are now stored in the Bandung Geological Museum?

So it turns out why the original fossils are kept in Bandung, because Blora does not yet have the facilities and human resources to study this big discovery.

Even so, the Blora Ancient Elephant Fossil Replica is still very interesting to visit. The name is also a replica, of course, describes what it imitates, including length, height, and weight.

The replica of the Ancient Elephant Fossil is 5 meters high and weighs about 8 tons. The author considers that this discovery also confirms that Blora has the earliest traces of human civilization.

elephant fossil replica
replica of an ancient elephant fossil. google maps. source: Budi Ahmadi

see also: peak drawstring

Therefore a tourist visit to the Ancient Elephant Fossil Replica is highly recommended. There are also officers who are ready to provide complete information regarding this major discovery.