JAMBI - INDONESIA PLACES OF INTEREST : BANGKO REGENCY
The
province of Jambi is located in Central Sumatra encompassing an area of
53,435 km2 almost 60% consisting of forest area has made the
province not only the home of a large variety of fauna and flora but also
an exciting place for the sporty and adventure types. Temperatures seldom
reach 90o F (33o C) and usually vary during the
from 74o F to 88o F (23o C to 31o
C) and are cooler on the mountains. Jambi province has a population of
about 2.031.954 million consisting of Jambinese, Minangkabau, Javanese,
Sundanese and descendants of Indiana and Chinese. About 90% are Moslem
and the remaining 10% are Christians, Hindus and Buddhists.
BANGKO REGENCY
Sungai
Batang Meringin or Batang Meringin river is a great river for rafting
sport and adventure. Indonesian Rafting Federation (Federasi Arung Jeram
Indonesia - FAJI) has recommended this river as one of rafting sport center
in Indonesia. Batang Meringin river has 16 kms in length, and located
in Air Batu village (distict of sungai Manau). This river is still including
the area of Kerinci Seblat National Park.
Goa (cave) Sangering is a cave which has a length of 450 meters. Inside
this cave is the home of Wallet bird. In the radius of 2-5 kms of this
cave you can find ten other caves with various types. They are goa Tiangko,
goa Mesjid, goa Keruh, goa Terentak, goa Pancur, goa Tali, goa Batu, goa
Putih, goa Senamat and goa Sungai Batang. These caves are located in the
district of sungai Manau, about 9 kms from the center of the town.
Known with it's beautiful
original rainforest, mount Masurai is located in sungai Lalang village
(district of Muara Siau). You reach this place in 7 hours drive from the
Bangko town. The mount itself is about 2,720 meters of height. Climbing
this mount is a great and unique experience. ALong your way you will find
various wild animals and plants, while two volcanic lakes are waiting
for you on the top of the mount.
Grao Solar, Grao Nguak and Grao Kunyit are like small stone islands which
are surrounded by a great tropical rainforest. The rainforest is the original
habitat of elephants and other animals. Grao has a great hot spring which
can reach 15 meters. Grao is located in the district of Jangkat, Jambi.
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