Come On... Reflecting in Situ Biru Cilembang

BANDUNG - Bandung district, West Java and the surrounding areas is not going to run out to the tourist area. One more tourist attractions in this region were hits in social media.

Many netizen call this place with a variety of names, among which Sirah Cilembang, Situ Cilembang, Danau Biru Hariang Cilembang until there is also a call to Labuan Cermin Cilembang, Sumedang. This hidden place in Sumedang is located in the hamlet Curug, Hariang Village, District Buahdua, Sumedang, West Java.

When seen at a glance, this Cilembang springs are similar to Labuan Cermin in East Kalimantan. Only in Situ Biru Cilembang you are not allowed to swim. Because Situ Cilembang water is still used as a source of drinking water needs and the needs of everyday people sekitar. Situ Biru Cilembang deepth itself estimated to be around three meters.

Situ Blue Cilembang began hits in social media like Instagram, Facebook to Twitter. Unknown who first meet through in social media. However, since hits that many tourists who began arriving in Situ Blue Cilembang. Not much different with Tebing Keraton who became known through social media. For entry this area there no entry fee, visitors will only be charged a parking fee of Rp 2,000 for vehicle.

According to local youth, there are restrictions that must be obeyed by the tourists. Situ Biru Cilembang there should not be a visit on Tuesday and Friday. Now, not too many visitors who come, but in the future, Situ Biru Cilembang is sure to be filled with tourists from across the region. Until now, tourists from Bandung most visited Situ Biru Cilembang.

Situ Biru Cilembang water itself is not really blue. The blue color is only the reflection from color of the sky because the water is clear, so it seems like a mirror. According to residents, there are some fish that look appeared in Situ Biru Cilembang, such as Nilem, Wader or Silver Rasbora fish, sometimes appears also freshwater turtles. Hopefully, there is no fresh water crocodiles here.

Because the place is remote and difficult road access, visitors must walk after a parked vehicle, approximately 200 meters from the parking lot. It just has to be careful to get Situ Biru Cilembang because the road is rocky and steep. Because it is located in natural forests, the air around Situ Biru Cilembang cool completely. The natural beauty of Situ Biru Cilembang fit perfectly with the cool ambient air. It feels really fresh and makes fatigue disappear.

No need to worry about starving here, many impromptu street vendors who sell in the parking area Situ Biru Cilembang. Whereas once this place is a place that seemed haunted.

Visitors are expected not too late to be in Situ Biru Cilembang. Because, in addition no adequate lighting, the atmosphere of the forest is still very tense. To prevent unwanted stuff you guys should come to Situ Blue Ciembang during morning, noon and late afternoon.

To get there, you can get out of Cipularang in Cileunyi Toll gate, then headed Sumedang. Make sure you pass through campus UNPAD, ITB and STPDN. If through tolls Cikopo-Palimanan, you can exit at Toll gate Kertajati. This access is the access motorway exit closest to the town Sumedang. Keep your vehicle fit and strong, because you can get stuck in a traffic jam with the terrain uphill if from Bandung. Moreover, the road to the Situ Biru Cilembang not easy.

After reaching Sumedang, you straight to the Cimalaka intersection, then turn left if you are from Bandung. Precisely at the intersection Cimalaka main square. If the direction from Cirebon, before Cimalaka Sumedang, there Legok T-junction, just turn right. The distance is roughly around 5 km from the junction Legok. From there just follow the road to Jalan Buahdua Hariang, Sumedang. The trip from Bandung itself towards Situ Blue Cilembang expected to take about 4 hours.