International Heritage Walk Jogya ready held back in 2010. Even the third time this will take place in the area of Borobudur Temple, Prambanan Temple, and surrounding areas.
Head of Tourism in Yogyakarta, DIY Tazbir mention the possibility of activities in locations around Prambanan Sleman regency, and the Borobudur temple in Magelang regency, Central Java. “Both locations can be relied upon. Both the temple area has an atmosphere that fits with the pedestrian tourist, because the temple is a heritage building that is recognized the world after the established UNESCO as world cultural heritage, “said Tazbir, recently.
Target number of participants of an international event this year will be more than last year. Since it was first held in 2008 the number of participants approximately 500 people, and in 2009 increased to approximately 1,000 people. “Expected number of participants Jogja Heritage International Walk this year a lot, not only from China and Japan, but hopefully also from several countries in ASEAN, Europe and America on holiday in Yogyakarta,” he said.
Tazbir said it would attract tourists to a brisk walking tour activities, especially from Japan and China.
Walking tour is a favorite destination for Japanese and Chinese communities. They turned out to have been a secret that not much public knowledge, that by extending on foot, one not only has excellent fitness, but also the brain become active.
Through this activity, foreign tourists are expected to increase menginapnya day. If previously only one to two days, and with this activity, spend time getting up to three or four days. (Pusformas)
