Indonesian News One
In the cool mountains of South London, many natural attractions that could be your destination this weekend. One of them is the popular Situ Patengan, there is also a call to Situ Situ Patengang or Patenggang. According to one of the officers guard the ticket writer had asked the correct name is Patengan Situ, derived from the word pateangan-teangan (b. Sundanese) which means looking each other.It is said, the days of yore there was a young couple named Santang and Goddess Rengganis. Both love each other. Until one day something happens that separates the two. The power of love between the two is not discouraging to find each other. Until one day these two lovers Meet back at a large rock, now called Stone Love. As a form of gratitude for the meeting with her lover, Santang made lake and a boat to the Goddess Rengganis. It is said that the boat was then became a small island called Pulau Sasaka, now better known as the island of Asmara. While the lake is now called Situ Patengan (Situ, in Indonesian means lake).
The legend to add the attractiveness of tourist attraction Situ Patengan. In
fact, many believe, the couple who want a lasting relationship can sail
in Situ Patengan and stop on the island of Asmara and Stone Love.
Thence Patengan located in the middle of tea plantations Rancabali Bandung regency. From
Bandung distance of about 47 kilometers, which can be reached by the
time between 2-3 hours depending on the level of traffic congestion. For those of you who are from out of town with private vehicles can exit the toll booth toward Ciwidey Kopo. Can also use public transport, length of terminal Leuwi there Bandung bus Ciwidey majors. Of Ciwidey, which is the main gateway to several attractions South London trip can be followed by other public transportation.
Patengan there had actually been managed since the Dutch era. Now the natural lake located in the area of Perhutani is managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Center (BKSDA).
Besides
can see the natural beauty of the mountains and the expanse of tea
gardens, you can also hire a boat to sail around Situ. Boats can be rented from local residents who rent, there are paddle boats or motorized boat. Satisfied sail around Situ, can stop in a shady Sasaka island with lots of shady trees. Then cross over to Stone Love.
In Situ Patengan region also contained camping ground. Suitable for family holidays with camping around Situ. Many companies from Bandung and Jakarta to conduct outbound employees at this place.
Existing
facilities in Situ Patengan quite complete as a large parking area,
restrooms, musola, restaurants, and shops selling souvenirs. You and your family to bring food from home, can rent a mat and spread it under the shady trees. Fresh atmosphere around Situ will make you and family comfortable eating food that has been prepared.
After
enjoying the atmosphere Situ Patengan, you can visit other attractions
in one direction and closely spaced as: Thermal Baths Walini, Ranca Upas
and Kawah Putih. It is not simply a day to enjoy all the natural beauty of the mountains of South London. So many natural attractions in the region. Have a great weekend.
