A strategically placed motorcycle is perfect for underwater poses at Umbul Ponggok, Indonesia. Photo: James Wendlinger
How a village pond became a quirky tourist attraction in Indonesia in the social media age
- Villagers sank their money into a pond, and made it Insta-famous. In the process, they enriched themselves, wiped out unemployment, and became a model village
- Visitors flock to Umbul Ponggok in Central Java every weekend to take tongue-in-cheek underwater selfies, feed its fish, and buy food and souvenirs
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A strategically placed motorcycle is perfect for underwater poses at Umbul Ponggok, Indonesia. Photo: James Wendlinger