Situ lies in the altitude reaches 1600 meters above sea level, you are presenting exotic scenery. As far as the eye could see the horizon in front, plots look like a carpet of green tea natural beautiful lie. Typical breezy cool air of the mountains along with the warmth of the sun touches the skin also adds to its charm. At first, the lake (there) is a nature reserve, but since 1981 the lake of 45,000 acres was officially opened as a natural park.Derived from the Sundanese language, the word "there" means the lake and "patengan" means each search. Once upon a time, there exists a pair of human children who love each other, ie Goddess Rengganis and Ki Santang. However, they are separated for a long time. Due to a very deep sense of love, they are looking at each other and eventually Meet at a place now known as Stone Love. Goddess Rengganis then request a lake and a boat so that they both can sail together. This was met by her boyfriend.
Stories of local people call the boat today is the island of Asmara or also referred to as the heart-shaped island Sasaka. Believed, a pair of lovers who visit the Stone Love and surrounding Asmara Island will get a true and lasting love, as happened to the Goddess Rengganis and Ki Santang.
There are plenty of boats available for visitors every day. Condition of the boat pretty well maintained and safe to use as it travels around Situ Ciwidey. If you want other water facilities, there is also a boat, paddle boats and water bicycles. Each vessel is offered at rents that of course can you negotiate with the provider.
Many families or group who spent time in the tourist area of recreation is a way Situ picnic on the banks of the lake. You can use the facilities of the gazebo or a seat of cement available there. Renting mat also is the most frequent traveler to relax together with relatives. This mat rental price can be redeemed at a cost of Rp 10 thousand.If you want a hot shower, you can go to the hot springs pool Ciwidey not far from Situ this location. One of the popular hot spring is Walini Ciwidey.
See also: Ciwidey, The Thermal Baths in Bandung
Hotels in the area Situ Ciwidey
There are many hotels in tourist areas Ciwidey, ranging from hotels, resorts, until various guest house and villas. Some lodgings near Situ and quite popular among them is Patuha Resort Kawah Putih, Sawung Ciwidey escarpment Restaurant and Bungalow, Villa Kampung Karuhun Sutan Raja, to Dream Hotel - d'cascade Riverside Resort Ciwidey.
You can contact the manager there or looking for a hotel in Situ online. One book online are popular among connoisseurs of the trip is AGODA.
Travel to the Situ Ciwidey
Trips to tourist sites in Ciwidey Bandung Situ relatively easy. Road conditions are so good with asphalt surface is flat. If you are from Jakarta were heading Situ, you can drive a car passing through the toll Kopo. Sekeluarnya toll Dair Kopo, you can follow the directions to get to Soreang, then Ciwidey, until arriving in Situ.
For those of you who use public transport to Situ, from Bandung you can take public transportation to the Ciwidey. Arriving at the terminal Ciwidey, take public transportation that will take you to the Situ.
Strawberry plantations towards Situ
One interesting thing, all the way to the tourist area Situ Ciwidey, you will find a stretch of beautiful green tea gardens and forests. You can also see strawberry plantation, you can stop there because it is open to the public. You can even picking strawberries straight from the tree that was planted in a small plastic bag.
