Dream - Traveling is not only about visiting tourist attractions that can please the eyes and stomach. Traveling can be done in areas with a mystical atmosphere. Moreover, Indonesia is very rich in culture that can support this tourism. Furthermore, many people are interested in experiencing the mystical through traveling. The proof is that every release of a horror film, the audience is always crowded. From these films, a number of locations known for their mystical nature are becoming known to the public and gaining popularity. People are interested in stopping by to experience the horror sensation.

The situation apparently was read by Agoda. This digital travel platform reveals five interesting locations in Indonesia based on booking data in March and September 2023. Each destination has various mystical places and urban legend stories. Regardless of whether you believe it or not, these places will certainly add a touch of excitement and mystery to your journey, Sahabat Dream.

One of the haunted places is TPU Jeruk Purut, where there is a story about a headless pastor wandering around this cemetery at night while holding his severed head. Another place is Taman Langsat, which is said to be haunted by kuntilanak, a female ghost with long black hair and a white dress. Allegedly, her terrifying cries echo among the trees at night, and some people have even seen her apparition in the shadows.

Then there is Menara Saidah, once a bustling office building, now empty, with tightly closed windows and echoing hallways. Legend has it that this tower is haunted by a woman in a red dress who cries and wanders the corridors. Another mysterious location is Toko Merah, a red building that witnessed tragic events during the Japanese occupation. The community believes that this place is haunted by the ghosts of Chinese people who were killed and buried within its walls.

Then Vredeburg Fortress, which is located not far from Malioboro Street, is said to be haunted by a Dutch woman ghost riding a horse and a group of headless soldiers. Fortress visitors have reported seeing these supernatural figures marching in the fortress area at night. Mount Merapi, an active volcano located near Yogyakarta, also holds mystical significance.

According to local legends, there is a supernatural market on the slopes of a volcano, where buying and selling transactions are conducted not by humans, but by supernatural beings. There is also the Plunyon Kalikuning Bridge, which used to be a beautiful natural tourist attraction, but now has become a haunted tourist destination in Yogyakarta. Allegedly, this place is home to various kinds of ghosts and other supernatural beings, including those depicted in the horror film 'KKN di Desa Penari'.