Ranau lake charm - South Sumatra
Ranau Lake is the second biggest lake in Sumatra, is located in the village of Lumbok, Sukau or 31 km from the town of Liwa Capital of West Lampung regency. Geographically, the lake is situated in the border district of South Sumatra Province and West Lampung District, Lampung Province.
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| Ranau lake charm - South Sumatra |
Ranau Lake Area of about 8 × 16 km with a background of Mount Seminung (± 1880 m altitude above sea level), surrounded by hills and valleys. Cool air at night and during the daytime temperature ranges from 20 ° - 26 ° Celsius. Located on the position of 4 ° 51'45 "south and longitude 103 ° 55'50" east longitude.
Geographically, the topography is hilly Ranau lake, making the lake Ranau have cool weather. There are several types of fish live in lakes, such as tilapia, kepor, kepiat, and harongan.
Scenery around Lake Ranau is amazing. Especially in the middle of the lake there is the island called Pulau Marisa. There are also hot springs. As a tourist destination, the region is rich in potential because there are still supporters of the object like a waterfall up to the resort.
Origins
According to the story, the lake is created from a large earthquake and volcanic eruption of the volcano makes a big basin. Large rivers which formerly flowed at the foot of the volcano that later became the main source of water that fills the hollow. Eventually the big hole filled with water.
Various plants around the lake overgrown bush by the local residents called Ranau. So the lake was named Lake Ranau. Time was now the volcano Mount Seminung that stands firmly on the shores of the lake water clearly.
On the other side at the foot of the mountain there are hot springs Seminung from the bottom of the lake. In the vicinity of the lake can also be found Subik waterfall. Another interesting place to visit is the island of Marisa.
Marisa Island mainland is actually separate from the foot of Mount Seminung because stagnant water of the lake. On land the extent of not more than one hectare there are palm trees, and visitors can just stop by to enjoy the beauty of a piece of land.
Lake Ranau does have charm. How could I not? Former volcanic eruptions such as the natural stage elegant form. Mount Seminung towering 1880 feet above sea level into the background with shades of magic. The cliffs and hills into the fence line of the stage was magnificent.
Green rice field blended with the blue water of Lake Ranau seems to be a platform where various kinds of fish swimming. Beads of red coffee seemed to be a sweetener that beauty. Beauty is complete with a beautiful frame of white sandy beaches and gravel along the shore.
Ranau Lake area have not worked in earnest. Tourism promotion raised government Regency (Regency) Ogan Komering Ulu, South Sumatra, through the Festival of Lake Ranau not lure investors to the fullest. Campaign promoted by the Government of West Lampung regency over the Bay Festival Setabas also has yet to bring in investment.
Lake Ranau from the South Ogan Komering Ulu and Liwa, Lampung Barat, are equally beautiful. Tourists want to go back there, even if only boating or just enjoying the waves. Enchantment Lake Ranau still invite the desire to come back.
Visitors who do not like boating can spend time with the rest at the inn. On the shores of Lake Ranau there are some lodging, that is Seminung Lumbok Resort, Kotabatu.
In tourist areas there are also additional objects for visitors, hot water with his own peculiarities, as flowing directly from the holes in the cliff. Hot water containing high sulfur content is located in Hot Water Village at the foot of Mount Seminung.
Visitors can come anytime and enjoy the hot water that never runs out pouring from the bowels of the earth. While motor boating on the lake with hot water purposes, the enchanting beauty of Lake Ranau were much less pronounced. The waves are not too large, clear blue water, and natural charm of mountainous surroundings, would give a deep impression for visitors.
The hot water poured on thethe banks of of Lake Ranau directly from the crevices of the foot of Mount Seminung . When the feet are dipped into the water stream, a sense of direct heat oppressive. Visitors do not just bathe in warm water. Hot water was believed to cure various skin diseases.
For visitors who do not bathe, they can enjoy the beauty of the lakes in the vicinity of hot water to sit in the stalls or the dock. A number of food stalls available at that location, adjacent to hot tubs. In these shops sold the natural result Mountain Seminung, especially avocado and banana.
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