Tuesday 18 November 2014

Green Canyon Pangandaran

Green Canyon, yes, make no mistake it is not the Grand Canyon in America, but the Green Canyon Pangandaran on the south coast of West Java. or so-called called "Cukang Taneuh" - meaning the local Sundanese means Land jembatan.Green Canyon has a 3-meter wide bridge consists of soil on top of the twin cliffs on both banks of the river. This natural wonder is sure to be a spectacular shades that you will not find anywhere else.
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Name Green Canyon believed to have been dubbed by a French tourist who come to the site in 1993 said that the clear green water of the river and green moss are abundant in the cliff has given its popular name. Small natural wonder located in the village Kertayasa, in Ciamis, West Java Province, about 31 km or 45 minutes drive from Tourism Pangandaran Beach.

When you arrive at the main entrance, which is the Green Canyon parking lot, you'll see a row of wooden boats popularly called "Ketinting" lined up on the banks of the river. They are boats that will take you to the Green Canyon and costs Rp75,000 per person. Arrangements to rent a boat very organized: after you pay the fee you will receive a number. You will then go into your boat after your number is called.

Ketinting then will take you on a trip down the river, divides the clear green water and create small waves on both sides. From the boat, you will see trees of green forest along the edge, and sometimes snake or lizard jumped into the river, or come to the surface.

amazing view jumps right in front of your eyes. Twins stand tall cliffs on each side of the river, with stalactites and stalagmites in the top of the head, and the clear water below. You might think that this might be the Garden of Eden.

Water flows down from each side of the cliff creating waterfalls roar. At low tide, you can walk under a huge cave and admire the view between two high cliffs.
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Because your dress will definitely get soaked now, you may also dive into the inviting waters and feel the freshness of cooling, although the location is not too far from the sea. To swim against the current, between the giant cliffs and under the canopy will be another experience. Most noticeable on Green Canyon is that this place is kept very clean. No garbage floating in the river or snack spread or cigarette packages.

Located not too far from Pangandaran, Green Canyon is a must for those who are planning to visit Pangandaran. "A piece of heaven on earth", as those who have been there describe it. A true natural wonders hiding behind thick bushes and forest trees Pangandaran. If you think you've never heard of this place, just as the Green Canyon is the best kept secret of Pangandaran.
 

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