The Sido Factory Appears To Be One Of The Recommended Destinations By The Ministry Of Tourism And Creative Economy Regarding Welness Tourism

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy calls wellness tourism a promising tourism sector. Moreover, in the current pandemic situation, wellness tourism can be an alternative for tourists who not only want to travel but also get a healthy feel on their journey.

The Global Wellness Institute reports that in 2017 it was estimated that global health tourism was worth 639 billion US dollars. That value grew twice as fast as general tourism from 2015 to 2017.

The concept of wellness tourism is tourism that prioritizes health and body fitness. By providing supporting facilities, the following fitness tourism destinations can be recommended, as written from the kemenparekraf.go.id page, quoted Monday, November 8:

1. Sido Muncul Jamu Factory, Semarang, Central Java

For tourists who want to gain knowledge about making modern herbal medicine, or see the long history of Sido Muncul herbal medicine, they can visit the Sido Muncul Herbal Medicine Factory in Semarang.

2. Mangkunegaran Palace, Solo, Central Java

Several things can be done here, namely, enjoying the beauty of historical heritage buildings in Javanese and European styles, learning the Gambyong Retno Kusumo traditional dance, and workshops on making herbal medicine.

3. The Yoga Barn, Ubud, Bali

Some of the things that can be done here include Yoga and meditation, aquatic bodywork therapy or the sensation of massage in warm water, and painting therapy.

4. Atsiri House, Karang Anyar, Central Java

At Rumah Atsiri, visitors can carry out activities such as learning about aromatherapy plants, educational recreation, and essential oil production.

5. Nurkadhatyan Spa Ambarukmo, Yogyakarta

Nurkadhatyan Spa Ambarukmo can be visited for tourists who want to enjoy the sensation of a traditional spa typical of the palace.