Dizzy Swamp can be an alternative for those of us who are looking for natural attractions in Semarang.
Its location which is located around the mountains, namely Mount Ungaran and Merbabu, makes this tourist object very perfect as a place of solitude.
Rawa Pening is currently moderate viral because many of his photos are spread on social media.
Then, this tourist spot was finally flooded with visitors who came from various cities.
So, to find out the appeal of this lake, here we have written a full review.
Dizzy Swamp
This tourist spot is a natural lake located in Semarang district. The area is about 2,670 hectares.
Apart from being a place where many fish live, this swamp is also a habitat for water hyacinth plants.
Before and after being known as a tourist spot, this swamp has become a source of livelihood for local residents.
Besides being a place for fishing, this lake is also a place for people to work either as traders or rent boats for tourists.
Rawa Pening is perfect for those of us who crave the sensation of a holiday in natural and serene nature.
Gazing at the clear water while enjoying a glass of warm drink, is sure to melt away all the boring office routines.
The Legend of Rawa Pening
Every tourist spot usually has a past history or legend. Even more so if it is a natural tourist spot.
Well for Dizzy Swampsome local residents believe that there used to be a village called Malwapati Village.
Malwapati village is inhabited by quite a lot of people.
Including a man named Baru Klintang who is believed by local residents to have magical magic.
In his story, it is said that in the past Baru Klintang was treated badly by the villagers just because he had a different body shape and smelled bad.
Not accepting the behavior of the villagers, Baru Klintang held a competition to pull out the stick he stuck in the ground.
Almost all residents took part in the competition but no one succeeded in removing the stick other than Baru Klintang.
But who would have thought, after the stick was pulled out of the ground, water suddenly gushed out of the ground in large quantities until it submerged the village of Malwapati which is now the Rawa Pening lake area.
Even though it is only a past story whose truth is uncertain, the above legend is still believed by some people.
They even believe that Baru Klintang is still alive but transformed into a dragon which is said to still inhabit Rawa Pening until now.
In accordance with this belief, rituals of offering offerings are still often held in this lake to this day so as not to cause disaster to local residents.
While regarding the origins of the naming, the name of this swamp actually reflects the condition or state of the lake where the water is very clear.
The word “swamp” means swamp or lake, while the word “dizziness” means clear.
So when put together and interpreted, the name of this swamp means a lake with clear water.
Travel Enchantment
Above we have written a little that the attraction this lake has to offer is the serenity of traveling in a serene nature.
In addition to the swamp object as a mainstay charm, the area around the lake which is surrounded by a landscape of green agricultural land is also a complement.
Then because it is located in the vicinity of the mountains, we can feel the typical natural atmosphere of the mountains from this swamp area.
If you come at the right time, namely when the weather is sunny, in a location not too far away you will see Mount Ungaran and Mount Merbabu standing proudly.
In fact not only that. Inside the location, several rides have been prepared that visitors can use to accompany their activities.
Apart from of course there are boats that can be rented to get around the lake, there are also ATV rides, water ducks, and mini rickshaws.
Those who like fishing can also cast bait and catch lots of fish in this swamp.
Then for those who like it hunting photos, in this vast tourist area there will certainly be a lot of them spot tempting photos to capture.
So apart from setting up budget which is enough to rent a ride, when you come here don’t forget to also bring the best fishing and camera equipment we have.
Address
Rawa Pening is located at Jalan Lingkar Selatan KM. 3 Ambarawa, SemarangCentral Java.
The location is actually covered in 4 sub-districts namely Ambarawa, Banyubiru, Tuntang, and Bawen sub-districts.
Regarding the distance from the city center of Semarang, to get to this swamp we have to travel 34 kilometers with an estimated travel time of about one and a half hours.
Then for the condition of the road to this place it can be said that it is quite adequate.
We can use private vehicles or use public transportation which currently serves many tourist trips to Rawa Pening.
The route that is usually used is the Ambarawa South Circle line. Interestingly, if we pass this route, on the way we can enjoy the beautiful scenery presented from the rice fields of the residents and Mount Ungaran.
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Opening hours
This tourist attraction is open every day from 8 am to 6 pm.
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Every day | 08.00 – 18.00 WIB |
The best visit we can do in the morning or evening to avoid hot weather during the day.
Entrance Ticket
We can enjoy the natural beauty at the Rawa Pening location only by redeeming an entrance ticket for Rp. 2,500 only.
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Entrance Ticket | Rp. 2.500 |
| Parking Ticket | Rp. 3000 (motorcycle) – Rp. 5000 (car) |
In addition, if you bring a private vehicle, you also have to pay a parking fee of 5 thousand rupiah for cars and 3 thousand rupiah for motorbikes.
Then to rent rides, the costs we need to prepare are also not too much.
To get around the lake by boat, for example, we only need to pay a rent of around Rp. 30,000 per 30 minutes.
Then for other rides such as ATVs to mini rickshaws, the rental rates are also quite cheap, between Rp. 15,000 to Rp. 30,000 depending on the duration.
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Tours Around Rawa Pening
When visiting this tourist attraction we can also visit other tourist attractions which are located not far from the location.
Tourist attractions around this place include Gedong Songo Temple, Ambarawa Railway Museum, Saloka Park, Maria Cave, Kampung Raya Floating Tourism, Umbul Ponggok, to the Saloka Theme Park.
Facility
Apart from providing tourist rides, in Rawa Pening there are also several public facilities provided by the manager.
Even though it is still inadequate, facilities such as places of worship, parking lots, rest areas, and restaurants are already in place.
An interesting and somewhat unique facility is the restaurant.
Here there is a floating restaurant, which to reach its location we have to be escorted by raft.
Apart from the exciting sensation of having to struggle to get to the location, eating food at this floating restaurant will also be very enjoyable because it is above calm water.
So when traveling on this lake, don’t forget to fill your stomach Rawa Pening floating restaurant.
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Beauty Swamp Pening Ambarawa has been proven to be able to bring in many visitors. So for those of you who are still confused about where to go on vacation while in Semarang, this tourist attraction can be an option.
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