The Charm of Nature in Indonesia, Bangkirai
For some people having a solid routine, really missed the holiday mood for relieving fatigue for a moment. Let alone a vacation outdoors with shades of green and accompanied by melodious chirping birds and other animal noises. In Indonesia there are natural attractions are not less wonderful with other attractions, namely Hill of Bangkirai.
Hill of Bangkirai is a natural tourism area in Samboja, Kutai Kartanegara Regency, East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Bangkirai Hill can be reached via ground transportation, travel for 90 minutes from the city of Samarinda. While the use of sea transport via speedboat from Kampung Baru Balikpapan with tip, it takes about 45 minutes.
Why is called the Hill of Bangkirai? Because forest tourism is dominated by tree type of Bangkirai which grows in forested areas. Hill of Bangkirai trees older than 150 years passed, with the height of 40 to 50 metres, a diameter of 2.3 meters. The growth of bone (root of the Board) the large and powerful make this tree has a value of its own beauty.
Tours of the Hill Bangkirai is the charm of the tropical rainforest are still naturally equipped with tourist facilities and infrastructure such as:
1. Canopy Bridge
Canopy Bridge is a bridge that connects the five hanged tree Bangkirai or commonly called the Bridge heading. The bridge has a height of 30 metres was built in 1998 by American contractors incorporated in the Canopy and an Associated Contraction aided local power. In addition, all of the wood material used in the construction of the Canopy Bridge is stainless steel (galvanized) by American Design and construction that is applied is the latest technology in their field. This is intended to ensure the security and safety of visitors passing through the bridge. When down the Canopy Bridge, can enjoy the breezy winds and cool air with a swinging bridge hand. In addition, it can see a panorama of tropical rain forest Hill of Bangkirai and observing from close formation heading stands (Dipteropcarpaceae), which became the hallmark of a tropical rain forest. These formations form the stratum of the upper dial to connect with each other.
Canopy Bridge is a bridge that connects the five hanged tree Bangkirai or commonly called the Bridge heading. The bridge has a height of 30 metres was built in 1998 by American contractors incorporated in the Canopy and an Associated Contraction aided local power. In addition, all of the wood material used in the construction of the Canopy Bridge is stainless steel (galvanized) by American Design and construction that is applied is the latest technology in their field. This is intended to ensure the security and safety of visitors passing through the bridge. When down the Canopy Bridge, can enjoy the breezy winds and cool air with a swinging bridge hand. In addition, it can see a panorama of tropical rain forest Hill of Bangkirai and observing from close formation heading stands (Dipteropcarpaceae), which became the hallmark of a tropical rain forest. These formations form the stratum of the upper dial to connect with each other.
2. Big House Lamin
Lamin mansion or commonly called Lamin alone is building in the shape of a traditional House is often used for meetings or gatherings.
Lamin mansion or commonly called Lamin alone is building in the shape of a traditional House is often used for meetings or gatherings.
3. The Cottage
Bangkirai provides five custom-house-style accommodation with modern facilities equipped stage, i.e., TV, air conditioning and fridge.
Bangkirai provides five custom-house-style accommodation with modern facilities equipped stage, i.e., TV, air conditioning and fridge.
4. The path
Walking trails in the hills of Bangkirai serve as Adventure Jungle Tracking and means observation of the flora/fauna. Many flora and fauna that adorn Bangkirai, as in the flora there is the black Orchid (Coelegyne Pandurata), orchids, Orchid Blossom Apple and so on. While in the fauna there is the Owa-Owa (Hylobates Muelleri), one part red (Presbytus Rubicunda), and more.
Bangkirai has an area of 1,500 hectares. The conservation forest area has an important role to develop the wet tropical natural forest monument which can serve as a means of environmental education and forestry. In addition, developing the tourism potential of nature and scientific research as well as increase the love of society for the environment and forests mainly on flora and fauna.
Walking trails in the hills of Bangkirai serve as Adventure Jungle Tracking and means observation of the flora/fauna. Many flora and fauna that adorn Bangkirai, as in the flora there is the black Orchid (Coelegyne Pandurata), orchids, Orchid Blossom Apple and so on. While in the fauna there is the Owa-Owa (Hylobates Muelleri), one part red (Presbytus Rubicunda), and more.
Bangkirai has an area of 1,500 hectares. The conservation forest area has an important role to develop the wet tropical natural forest monument which can serve as a means of environmental education and forestry. In addition, developing the tourism potential of nature and scientific research as well as increase the love of society for the environment and forests mainly on flora and fauna.
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