Alam Gamplong Studio, Indonesia’s Mini ‘Hollywood’ Version

There are miniature iconic buildings similar to the Mataram Palace complete with its small village, as well as Javanese houses to Dutch villages.

Studio Alam Gamplong is often used as a location for filming films and advertisements. This destination was originally just an empty field, then it was used as a shooting location for the film Sultan Agung by Hanung Bramantyo. Come on, find out more about Studio Alam Gamplong!

Location

Studio Alam Gamplong is located in Dusun Gamplong, Sumberrahayu Village, Moyudan, Sleman. This new tourist spot is perfect as a photo spot. There, you can pretend to be a famous film actor who is shooting for a film.

Background

Before being used as a tourist attraction, Studio Alam Gamplong was a shooting location for a film by director Hanung Bramantyo entitled Sultan Agung: The Untold Love Story in 2017. Not only that, the film Bumi Manusia was also shot there.

After the filming was completed, the set that had been built was not torn down but was given to the Regent of Sleman at that time, Sri Purnomo, to be used as a new tourist attraction and was inaugurated by President Joko Widodo on July 15, 2018.

Although the natural studio has a temporary set that can be torn down at any time, Studio Alam Gamplong has a permanent set called Pendopo Serbaguna. Inside the tourist attraction, there are several zones that you can visit, such as the Kranggan Surabaya Replica Zone, Chinatown, VOC Fort, and a wooden terraced house.

According to a guide at Studio Alam Gamplong, Hafis Kurniawan, the terraced house is used as a traditional culinary center.

Attractions at Studio Alam Gamplong

There are many attractions at Studio Alam Gamplong. Tourists can ride an old train, take pictures with old buildings as a backdrop, and visit various film locations.

1. Old Tram

When they arrive at the location, tourists can start their journey by riding the old train (tram) St. Soerabaja. Tourists can go around and enjoy the atmosphere like the 16th and 17th centuries.

For fans of the Bumi Manusia film, this tourist destination in Jogja must be familiar. Its name is Studio Alam Gamplong, this place was built specifically as a shooting location for the film ‘Sultan Agung’ by the famous director, Hanung Bramantyo. Then it was also used for shooting the film ‘Bumi Manusia’. Old train (Photo: Lintia Elsi)

2. “Old” Buildings

Tourists can find “old” but very aesthetic buildings at Studio Alam Gamplong. As reported by detikTravel, there is an old hotel, cinema, coffee shop, bookstore and also a police station that was made according to the conditions at that time. Here, tourists can enjoy the atmosphere or take photos in every corner of the existing buildings.

For fans of the film Bumi Manusia, this tourist destination in Jogja must be familiar. Its name is Studio Alam Gamplong, this place was built specifically as a shooting location for the film ‘Sultan Agung’ by the famous director, Hanung Bramantyo. Then it was also used for shooting the film ‘Bumi Manusia’. Vintage buildings

3. Jeep rides

There are Jeeps provided to go around the Studio Alam Gamplong area. Quoting one of the travel agent sites, tourists can pass through forests, villages and rivers.

4. Locations for Various Films

In addition to being the location for the film Sultan Agung, Studio Alam Gamplong is also the shooting location for the films Bumi Manusia, Habibie Ainun, Doa yang Mengancam to Satria Dewa GatotKaca. Tourists can also enter several film sets, such as Ainun’s house in the film Habibie Ainun and Annelies’ house in the film Bumi Manusia.

For fans of the film Bumi Manusia, this tourist destination in Jogja must be familiar. The name is Studio Alam Gamplong, this place was built specifically as a shooting location for the film ‘Sultan Agung’ by the famous director, Hanung Bramantyo. Then it was also used for shooting the film ‘Bumi Manusia’. Annelies’ House Photo: Lintia Elsi

The atmosphere of Ainun’s house is dominated by wooden furniture. There is a living room, dining room and work room. Meanwhile, Annelies’ house has a distinctive style that is a mixture of Indonesia and the Netherlands. Each room still has intact shooting equipment.

5. Antique Gallery

Antique Gallery is located next to Ainun’s house. Inside there are antiques such as weapons, electronic equipment and chemical equipment. This building consists of two buildings connected by a bridge on the second floor. From above, tourists can see the view of Studio Alam Gamplong.

6. Weaving Craft Center

This place is a tourist village that is famous as a center for weaving crafts, which are directly produced with human hand skills.

However, over time, the making of weaving has been modified due to the decline in the number of craftsmen. This tourist attraction has existed since the 1950s, tourists can learn to make beautiful woven cloth.

Operating Hours and Entrance Tickets of Studio Alam Gamplong

This destination is open every day from 09.00-17.00 WIB.
Studio Alam Gamplong Entrance Ticket Price. To enter Studio Alam Gamplong, tourists only need to pay a voluntary fund. However, there is a fee that must be paid if you want to enter certain buildings. Quoting Instagram Studio Alam Gamplong, here are the rates:

• Museum Bumi Manusia: IDR 10,000
• Habibie Ainun Museum: IDR 10,000
• Antique Gallery: IDR 10,000
• Old Train (Tram): IDR 10,000
• Jeep: IDR 150,000

There is also a package of IDR 35,000 for 4 rides, namely Museum Bumi Manusia, Museum Habibie Ainun, Antique Gallery and Old Train. In addition, there are also fees applied for the use of cameras and drones.

Conclusion

Studio Alam Gamplong is a tourist destination that offers a unique and different experience, with a strong historical feel and various interesting photo spots. With complete facilities, free entrance tickets, and an easily accessible location, this place is the right choice for family vacations, historical education, or just hunting for photos. So, don’t hesitate to plan your visit to Studio Alam Gamplong and enjoy the various attractions it offers. Make sure to come when the weather is sunny and bring a camera to capture every precious moment in this place. Are you interested in visiting this destination during the holidays?

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