the swamp tourist attractions from Indonesia

 

Rawa pening is one of the swamp tourist attractions in Central Java - Indonesia

 

The scene around Rawa Pening bring peace of mind and heart. Occasional boater off the engine and let the boat float in silence, and no sound except the wind.Rawa pening is one of the swamp tourist attractions in Central Java that was quite interesting. It is located in Tuntang, Kab. Semarang, Central Java. With an area of ​​2670 hectares, Rawa Pening jointly managed by the cities Ambarawa, Bawen, Tuntang,and also Banyubiru.

 

Rawa Pening with a the dragon statue at the entrance

What's interesting about these attractions, the entrance of the swamp there is a dragon statue. One of the collection is quite interesting this place, Rawapening Museum is a mouth large dragon-shaped .

Rawa Pening no longer provide traditional transport vehicle to travel around the swamp, Rawa Pening provide a motor boat at a cost of Rp.60, 000 for rent, and used to travel around the swamp for an hour.

In the swamp there is water hyacinth plants. Floating plants and grow very fast. Previously the plant is considered a nuisance plant but has now become a good source of income for local people who process them into raw materials for various crafts.

 

Rawa Pening with famous swamp with hills around it. This swamp located on the slopes of  Merbabu montain, Ungaran mountain and Telomoyo Mountain.

 Rawa Pening becomes more interesting when we see there is a unique and simpleway to catch fish with nets, which can be seen in that place.

  unique and simpleway to catch fish with nets