Tourism Destinatons
Gumul Paradise Island in Kediri Regency, East Java Province
What comes to tourists mind when hearing the name Gumul Paradise Island? Most of them would think about a beautiful island, for sure. However, they are wrong. This Kediri’s famous recreational place features a nice water park with numerous types of facilities. That means tourists would find swimming pools, water rides, and similar things there. The location is at Sumberejo Village at Ngasem Sub-District. To be exact, it is located in Simpang Lima Gumul complex! No wonder, everyone can easily notice the site. This man-made vacation area is suitable to spend a happy family recreation, playing water, and relaxation! Not to mention parents can give a memorable weekend experience to their kids.
The Nuance
Both the nuance and environment are excellent. The site is quite clean and it provides an amazing landscape. It comes with gardens and accommodating facilities, too. Still, the main feature is the presence of various types of pools! These include kiddy and adult pools. Visitors only need to choose the right one to enjoy swimming and playing water. What is more? The waterways also become an interesting allure there. Plus, the site comes with beautiful and colorful water slides!
Exploring Gumul Paradise Island
First-timers would wonder what they can do in Gumul Paradise Island. Thanks to the local government. They have done several improvements as the time goes by. Let’s start from Rumah Hantu or the house of ghosts! As the name suggests, tourists would see numerous types of ghosts inside the building. It is suitable for those who love surprises and creepy things, for sure. During the exploration, it is also possible to take photos! Thus, don’t forget to carry a camera later.
It is, without a doubt, swimming and playing water become the most popular things to do in Gumul Paradise Island. The size of the site is vast and it features many pools, after all. As mentioned earlier, the swimming pools come with numerous depths and sizes, so tourists can choose the most suitable one. The shallowest one has the depth only about 20 cm! It is meant for toddlers, after all. Don’t forget to take advantage of the waterslides during the visit, as well.
Aside from swimming, tourists can do other things in Gumul Paradise Island. For instance, there is the 4D Cinema! In order to enjoy the best experience, tourists need to wear special glasses while watching movies. Have no worries. The management provides it to them. Other recommended facilities to try are the 3D Art Studio, flying fox, and jungle adventure! Everyone should try these all!
Nearby Attractions
- Gumul Skate Park
- SLG Green Garden
- Gumul Park
How to Get There
The prime destination would be Kediri City. For those coming from Surabaya City, in this case, they must take Raya Wates – Kediri and Mojokerto – Kertosono Highway in order to get there fast. For the information, the distance is 120 km, so this trip may take around 1 hour and 59 minutes. After arriving at Kediri, they can simply head to the recreational area directly. The distance is 42.5 km, so the trip would take around 1 hour and 12 minutes. For a faster trip, it is recommended to take Raya Wates – Kediri Street.
Where to Stay
- Front One Inn
- Star Suite Hotel
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