5 Haunted Tourism Places in Indonesia with the Scariest Story
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VoxPop – Indonesia has a lot of destinations for holidays. Tourism places are usually identical to the happiest place, but there are some tourist places in Indonesia that are known for the scariest story. Although, these places have something beautiful, also have a creepy vibe.
So, here are some haunted tourism places in Indonesia with the scariest story.
1. Coban Rondo Waterfall
Air Terjun Coban Rondo, Malang.
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Behind the beauty of Coban Rondo Waterfall in Batu City, Malang Regency, East Java, there is a mystical story. Coban Rondo Waterfall is known to be 'haunted' for dating couples. The myth is that young couples who are not married do not expect their relationship to last if they visit this tourist spot.
It is said that it is because of the curse of Dewi Anjarwati who does not want other people to happy on top of her suffering as a widow who was left dead by her husband, Raden Baron Kusumo after a duel with Joko Lelono who tried to snatch the goddess. On certain nights, Dewi Anjarwati is also said to often appear around the waterfall crying bitterly.
2. Alas Purwo National Park
Alas Purwo, Banyuwangi, Jawa Timur.
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This place is a natural rainforest tour, located on Banyuwangi – one of the haunted cities in Indonesia – East Java. Many people said that Alas Purwo is referred to as one of the supernatural kingdoms in Indonesia.
Many cases of visitors getting lost while in this forest have been attributed to disturbances from disturbing astral creatures.
3. Lawang Sewu
Lawang Sewu.
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Lawang Sewu is one of the historical places and icons of Semarang City in Central Java. In the past, this place was known as the administrative office of Indische Spoorweg Maatschappij (NIS), a private railroad company from the Netherlands.
However, this place was not only once an office, but also a prison during the Japanese colonization. In addition, the many doors (429 doors) make Lawang Sewu have a creepy vibe.
