With a height of
600 meters from above sea level, Sukabumi is cool enough and comfortable. The
beauty of garden contribute to this city’s beauty. The city of Sukabumi, is a
week end placed favorite for it’s scenery and cool climate. The distance
Sukabumi which is 105 kilometers from Jakarta and 95 kilometers from Bandung
lies at the slope of Mount Gede. This
cool city, with a temperature of 200 to 300 Celsius,
could easily reached by car or bus. Sukabumi is also well known for it’s traditional
shows, such as Dog-dog loyor, Jipeng, tutunggulan, calung and pantun, in the
performance of which the angklung (a Sundanese traditional musical instrument),
is played.
It is famous as the
source of marble. We could buy interesting crafts made of marble such as
bangles, ashtrays and numerous egg shaped decoration in various colors. We
could enjoy not only the mountainous areas with fresh and clear water, the
charm of the blue sea with it’s warm tropical sunlight. The roaring waves
breaking on the beach remind us of the legend of the Queen of the Southern
Ocean, the mystery of “Nyai Roro Kidul”.
The birds and other animals on Mount Gede and Mount Pangrango always sing to
greet the sun rising on the horizon, in addition this beauty is harmoniously
integrated in the various arts and dynamic dances and is complimented by the
friendliness of native people of Sukabumi and it’s surroundings.
Also this city is a
transit place to other tourism and Tour Adventure objects in Sukabumi regions
such as Salabintana, Sukaraja, the Queen Coast, etc. Have you ever read or hear
about the legend of “Nyai Roro Kidul” ? Believe it or not, it’s the
mysterious legend. Now we are to explore
there together.
Cikaso waterfall
The Cikaso Waterfall is a dramatic
waterfall on the Cikaso River in Western Java. Also the Cikaso waterfall is on the
Cikaso River, which originates in North Sukabumi
and flows south to the Surade District in South Sukabumi.
It lies in the Ujung tourist area between Jampang Kulon
and Surade. The waterfalls have a height of
almost 80 metres (260 ft), with three parallel drops along cliffs that are
about 100 feet (30 m) wide. The falls are accessible from the Ciniti,
Cibitung village in the Cibitung Kulon sub-Jampang. They can be reached by foot
or by motor boat.
Salabintana
Salabintana
is a recreational garden with panorama of plantations and tourism and adventure
forest. Just 7 kilometers distance from Sukabumi city. This garden provides
Swimming pool, Tenis Court, Golf Course and the Camping Ground. Also
Salabintana have star hotel, Bungalow, Restaurant with have large choice of
menus, bar, souvenirs shop and multipurpose building Salabintana recreational
garden become one with Pangrango recreational garden and both have the same
facilities. Highway to the Salabintana is in perfect condition and public
transportation is available directly from the center of Sukabumi city.
The Rafting
Perbawati Camping Ground
It’s
cover an area of 6 hectares, lies 5 kilometers from the town center to the
north. It’s good for camping and recreational purpose.
Warnasari Recreation Park
There
is another recreation park at Warnasari, 9 kilometers from Sukabumi on the road
through to the Perbawati tea plantations. The park is very large and is
suitable for hiking and enjoying the beautiful scenery and lush vegetation.
There is accommodation and a restaurant available.
The Queen Harbor
The Queen Harbor
known as “Pelabuhan Ratu”, on the
shoreline at the South of West Java. The Queen Harbor is likely closely tighten
to the legend of The Queen of South Sea – “Nyai
Roro Kidul”. Pelabuhan Ratu is a bay coast with unique beauty, enchanted by
the harmonious scenery of steep and slipping beaches, steep cliffs, roaring
waves breaking on the beach and reserved forest. The visitors could be enjoy
the warmth of the tropical sunlight and at the same time the beautiful sea with
it’s rolling waves pounding the cliffs.
We couldn’t
swim in this area wherever we want it. Some areas are marked as dangerous due to the strong
underwater current. Stick to the safe areas, or simply lie down by the Beach
and relax since the place is considered quite. Accommodation and restaurants
are easy to find, and we practically do not need to make advance booking. The
legend has it that South Coast of Java is “The
Realm of Nyai Roro Kidul,” The Queen of South Sea of Java Island. People
still believe you should not wear anything in green, since this is her color,
or else you will be swept away and become one of her servants.
Many people believe
that the most beautiful queen is the ruler of South Sea. When there is a victim
sinken swollen by the south sea wave, it is always connected to the queen
conduct that she is recruiting human being to add the member of her guardians
if the victim is a woman. Or anybody can be sacrificed because of saying dirty
word or unwanted conduct during he or she entering the territory under the
queen’s rule.To make it a more horrible legend, Beach Hotel, a four stars hotel
at the Pelabuhan Ratu Beach, provides specific room for this beautiful queen.
This room is not to be rented to whomsoever, except for the queen. Of course
she doesn’t pay the room rate when she stayed there. While for the queen meals
such as breakfast, lunch and dinner she is served with fruits and flowers
prepared and change everyday.
The Queen Harbor
Beach itself is a fascinating beach with sea natural panorama, and the
uniqueness of the multi-shaped coral reefs around the beach. This beach
situated 65 kilometers from Sukabumi city.A popular beach resort on Java’s
rugged south coast, where wooded hills reach almost as far as the shoreline.
The beach is a short drive away from the fishermen’s village of the same name,
where auctions are held every morning. A little further to the west is the
rocky beach of Karang Hawu.
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