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Wonderful of "Maninjau Lake" -Sumatera Barat"

Posted by Unknown Monday, March 11, 2013 0 Comment

Maninjau is one stunning lake in Indonesia. This lake is a volcanic lake located at an altitude of 461.50 meters above sea level. The extent of about 99.5 km and 495 meters depth.
The lake is located in the district of Tanjung Raya, Agam regency, West Sumatra. Location nature Maninjau also consists of hills and peaks called Puncak Lawang. Maninjau is also known as Single Nine legend.
Nine Single legend is said to be the origin Maninjau formed. Legend tells of one family consisting of 9 men and 1 woman flunky. Prempuan named Sani, its beauty captured the heart of a young man named Sigiran.

They are both having an affair, but one day they were accused of immorality by the footmen. To prove these allegations, they both jump into the crater of Mount Preview. If they are guilty of the volcano will not erupt but when innocent volcano will erupt. Apparently Mountain Review erupted and formed a large crater, the eruption gradually filled with water and called the lake.
Painted beauty of nature is not in doubt. Tourists visiting this place as well admit it. To express his admiration of the scenery Maninjau beautiful and exotic Indonesian First President Ir. Soekarno wrote poem which reads "If you eat arai nut, eat green betel, do not come to the Minang aspect, if you drop into Maninjau".
Nature tourism is very friendly with pockets. To enter visitor attraction is no charge for admission.
For access to Maninjau very winding. For those of you who have drunk trips should prepare themselves to pass this way. This road is known as Curved 44, the road as there are along the 10 km starting from the morning until the Maninjau Ambun.
There are two routes that can be taken to reach this lake. The first route starts from Padang to Pariaman then Lubuk cone with a journey time of 1.5 hours. It could be through the route to Padang to Bukittinggi by passing Curved Danan Maninjau 44 with time travel for 3 hours.
Amenities at this place can be quite complete. Around the hotel, there are many locations to be used as places to stay, ranging from grade to grade melatipun star there. In addition, there is also a home stay which can be used as an alternative to stay.
After walking around enjoying the beauty of the lake must have stomach feels hungry. to treat the hungry tourists can choose a variety of fine cuisine menu Padang and foreign tourists because of the many restaurants available on the lake. Eating foods with background Maninjau an experience not to be forgotten.

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Beutiful of Singkarak Lake-Indonesia

Posted by Unknown Sunday, March 10, 2013 0 Comment

From Indonesia to foreign people must have been familiar with Lake Singkarak. A volcanic lake located in the heart of West Sumatra. With a very exotic scenery, Lake Singkarak deserve to be one of the obligatory visit when we traveled to the province of the Minangkabau. However, with the current conditions, the attention of governments and local citizens is necessary to maintain and even develop its tourism potential is there.The existence of Lake Singkarak is located at the geographical coordinates of 0, 36 degrees south latitude (LS) and 100.3 east longitude (BT) with a height of 363.5 meters above sea level (masl). Water surface area of Lake Singkarak reached 11,200 hectares with a maximum length of 20 kilometers and a width of 6.5 kilometers and a depth of 268 meters. This lake has a watershed along the 1076 kilometers with rainfall melimeter 82 to 252 per month.Lake Singkarak located in Solok of West Sumatra Province is the second largest lake after Lake Toba in Sumatra Island. This lake has an area of 107.8 m2 and is located at a height of 36.5 meters above sea level, located in two counties Solok and Tanah Datar.According to the story, which is also the upper lake Batang River Ombilin This formerly was a vast ocean. However, due to an extraordinary event, the sea was shrinking until now better known as Lake Singkarak.Talking about Lake Singkarak, has always been an interesting topic of discussion for discussion. Because Lake Singkarak left many stories and events, often when the holiday arrives Lake Singkarak always been a top destination for the tourists both local and foreign tourists when the West Sumatra always found time to travel to Lake Singkarak.Lake Singkarakis also famous for its fish "Bilih" is the only living species of fish in this lake alone. This fish is very unique because it can not survive anywhere, even in the aquarium except at Lake Singkarak.Lake Batur is 70 km from Padang, 20 km of SMF, and about 36 km from Bukittinggi.At Minangkabau International Airport, you can rent a car or public minibus route Padang-Solok and then take another transport to the lake. This trip will take you past the famous "Sitinjau Lauik" with sharp turns and steep canyons.There's no denying, the scenery around the natural attractions are so charming. So fantastic. These eyes never tired of seeing the expanse of clear blue water with small ripples with it. Also, the fine grains of sand that stretches mouth of the lake. In the middle of the lake, a small fishermen's boats were on the lake for a quiet, dwelling place various types of fish. Also pacing motor boat or a rented rickshaw lake for tourists.The trees that grow along the banks of the lake to be a barrier between land and water. Even some corners there are verdant rice fields, making the atmosphere more peaceful. Moreover, the stretch of Bukit Barisan background indefinitely, and can be seen from Mount Singgalang and Marapi which stands proudly as maintaining tranquility of this lake.The surroundings are beautiful, the weather was cool, the atmosphere is calm, peaceful, safe and comfortable to be the charm for a visit. The charm of Lake Singkarak, is never exhausted when told. Hence the second largest lake in Sumatra, after Lake Toba Sumatra became the belle of the leading tourist destinations, as well as a complementary destination for tourists who traveled to the province.Lake Singkarak was in two districts in West Sumatra, Solok and Tanah Datar. With an area of 107.8 km ² lake is the 2nd largest lake in Sumatra. This lake is upstream Trunk Ombilin. Lake water is mostly channeled through the tunnel through the Bukit Barisan to Batang Anai to drive hydroelectric generator near Lubuk Alung, Padang Pariaman.Railway beside Lake area of 129.70 km2 Singkarak Location is also very strategic, is on a side street between Tanah Datar and Solok. Because of its location within easy reach, so that tourists can enjoy the view from the side that you want on the edge of the winding lake, and even then if the train back in operation here. Even tourists who come to use private vehicles can enjoy the beauty of the car.In this resort you can do boating activities until the middle of the lake using a boat rental. The water is clear and cool, add the beauty of this enchanting lake nan. The sound of the ripples of the lake were slammed into the sand on the outskirts, it also adds a serene atmosphere. Not far from the area of the lake there is a resting place Biteh Beans, exactly is on the edge of Lake Singkarak.Lake Singkarak is also known as a quite promising as a regional fishing excursions. This is evidenced by the height of the region in around Lake Singkarak with anglers from around the lake and the city from outside the province of West Sumatra. Among the types of fish that are commonly lured Asang, piyek, Balingka, baung, and fish that become legend Sasau, which supposedly can reach sizes of up to 8 Kg weight. Other activities that can be done is to paddle sports. Rowing competitions are often held at Lake Singkarak, and is one of the local government program to promote tourist attraction, Lake Singkarak.

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Australia Got Lake Strawberry Milkshake!

Posted by Unknown Wednesday, March 06, 2013 0 Comment

Have a unique color, Lake Hillier Islands Recherche, Western Australia looks so tempting. At first glance this looks like a swimming lake contains strawberry milk. But, is it true that pink color of strawberry milk?

Hillier Lake in Middle Island, Recherche, precisely located in southeast Western Australia. This lake does have an unusual color. The water in the lake is pink dense, at first glance like strawberry milk.

Unique colors became distinctive from mainland Recherche islands covered with green trees. Pink lake is elongated, its length is 600 meters. Located not far from the beach, Lake Hillier has white sand on its banks. From above, the colors are so contrasting with the color of the forest and the sea nearby.

Unlike the pink lake in the world, such as Lake Lac Rose in Senegal Retba and salt ponds in San Francisco Bay, Lake Hillier color unproven origin. Many people argue that this lake has a red bacteria halofilik the salt crust that can make the water come to a red color.

To be sure, the color pink on Lake Hillier is not lighting techniques. Hill, when inserted into a glass of water, the color will remain the same alias does not turn out to be clear.

Pink water of Lake Hillier also safe if exposed human skin. Travelers who come here can play water or even swim freely in the middle of the lake.

Hillier lake was discovered by a British cartographer Matthew Flinders in 1802. At that time, Collins was up to the highest peak in the Middle Island which is known by the name of Flinders Peak. But since discovered, like a strawberry milk-colored lake is seemingly untouched by tourists. In fact, the uniqueness and presented very beautiful scenery.

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Simalem Park, The Best View of Lake Toba on Altitude

Posted by Unknown Sunday, March 03, 2013 0 Comment

Lake Toba-Indonesia

many a traveler who never missed when visiting Lake Toba Sumatra. But you know the best location to enjoy the beauty of Lake Toba? Parks Simalem the answer.

Who does not know the beauty of Lake Toba? The lake is getting looks beautiful when you see it at sunrise. Especially if looked at from the top of the hill. Absolutely incredible views.

Way to see from higher place

Is Simalem Park, the best location to see the beauty of Lake Toba. This place is about 120 km from the city of Medan to Sidikalang.

Unfortunately, its existence is not widely known. In this place, you can see the incredible natural scenery. Not to mention the beautiful forests and waterfalls in it.

For the nature lover or the traveler, it is guaranteed not to be disappointed come to this place. In fact, for those of you who come for a honeymoon, might not want to go home.

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