Situ Patengan

Situ Patengan

Situ Patengan derives from two words of Sundanese language, Situ means lake and patengan means searching for each other. Such derivation has its own history that is, when a couple who loved each other had to live in separate. They were Raden Indrajaya and Dewi Rengganis. As they suffered a long term of sadness, their tears caused to flood a land that in recent it is known as Situ Patengan (Lake Patengan). Finally, they could meet each other after a long term of being separated, but Dewi Rengganis asked for an island to be located in the center of the lake and likiwise a boat for hanging around the island. An island called Asmara Island/Sasaka Island in the center of the lake is assumed as the shaping out of the boat of the couple.

From the story above, there is belief that a couple who want to have an everlasting love, it is recommended to come to the lake and hang around Asmara Island and Batu Cinta (Stone of Love).

This 60 ha lake has magnificent view of surrounding area and green scenery of Rancabali tea farming land. Likewise, you will see pine forest in Patengan Natural Preservation that is still on its nature. You can rent speedboat, traditional boat, and other water transportation in the location to look around the beauty of the location. Moreover, fishing for people who love it is allowed. There is a right place for you who want to fish.

Around the location, some other small islands are available that are as beautiful as Situ Patengan. In common, local inhabitants function the lake for fishing. Moreover, it is also used as a proper place for camping.

Situ Patengan Location

The area of Situ Patengan is situated in Patengan Village, Rancabali Sub-district, Bandung District, West Java Province, Indonesia. The location is about 47 km away from Bandung City. Accessing the location from Bandung City, you will pass by Ciwidey City, the main gateway of the South of Bandung City. There are two available alternatives for accessing the location. First, departing from Leuwi Panjang bus station in Bandung, you can take the bus passing by Bandung-Ciwidey route to Ciwidey bus station. Then, from Ciwidey bus station you must continue the trip to Situ Patengan by bus. Some supporting facilities have been provided for the comfortable visit in the location for you. There are parking area, mosque, toilet, souvernir shop, restaurant and shelter. For you who want to look around the beauty of surrounding area, you can rent either traditional boat or speedboat that are provided for you.

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Lake Linow

Lake Linow


Lake Linow is a unique lake for its high level of sulphur content that cause it  tends to turn its color based on the viewing perspective and the lighting angle  of the sun. There are numerous endemic faunas like Blibis birds and  insects called “Sayok” or “Komo.” Those winged insects living in  the water are consumed by the inhabitants around the lake.
Sometimes, you can hear some little and white big birds` warble flying  across the lake building their homes around there. Many kinds of plants can be  found there. You will also find a green-grassed area for having a pleasant  lunch where the soft breeze will always be a good friend there.





Besides the panoramic view of surrounding area, Lake Linow  has special characteristics as the tendency to turn its color because of the high  level of sulphur content. That is the beauty of the lake that will amaze you by  watching it from different viewing perspectives. However, you must be careful  of a deep heat mud in the lakeside.

How to Access Lake Linow Location?

Linow Lake lies in Tomohon city,  Minahasa district, North Sulawesi province, Indonesia. Lake Linow can be reached by public transportations such as Mikrolet (Minibus) nearby Tomohon bus station, then continue to the destination by walk  for about 700 meters away. 
For you who love its beauty, you can enjoy the enchantments of  Lahendong village nearby Lake   Linow. You may spend more  days since there are many lodgments that can be easily found there.

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