The spellbinding natural beauty of the Gong cave (Gua Gong), another must visit site in Pacitan. Aside from being the tourism mascot of Pacitan, a city nicknamed is the City of 1001 Cave. The cave that is situated in the village of Bomo, District Punung, has a depth of about 256 meters. Stunning scenery immediately greeted me upon entering the cave that was once commonly used as a place of meditation. Beautiful stalagmites and stalactites dot every square inch. Unlike other tourist caves I have been to. Gong cave has a high ceiling in which large and rather uniquely-shaped stalactites adorn the roof and walls with plenty of space to spare.
The spellbinding natural beauty of the Gong cave (Gua Gong), another must visit site in Pacitan. Aside from being the tourism mascot of Pacitan, a city nicknamed is the City of 1001 Cave.
Gong Cave is also touted as South-East Asia's most beautiful cafe. The trip to Gong Cave again saw us carve the winding roads trough the countryside and again there are no public transportation to this location. Tracking its namesake, Gong Cave is named so not because of its similar to the musical gamelan gong, but because striking a particular stalactite inside the cave will produce a sound effect similar to the gong.
After paying an entrance fee, first we have to climb the stairs before reaching the mouth of the cave. Once there, a throng of ladies offering guide services and rented flash lighs for use inside the cave greeted you, while guide service fee usually depend on discretion of the visitor. The good news was that the journey into this cave is far from.performing the stunts of sports caving. The mouth of the cave has been designed like a modern museum gate. Commented pathway make up the trek routes complete with railing for safety. Coloured lights to enhance the cave's atmosphere also double as illumination fans help wick moisture away and keep visitors from feeling to stuffed up while inside the cave.
The cave that is situated in the village of Bomo, District Punung, has a depth of about 256 meters. Stunning scenery immediately greeted me upon entering the cave that was once commonly used as a place of meditation. Beautiful stalagmites and stalactites dot every square inch. Unlike other tourist caves I have been to. Gong cave has a high ceiling in which large and rather uniquely-shaped stalactites adorn the roof and walls with plenty of space to spare.
The play of lights emanating from the nature colored made the scenery hauntingly beautiful. The beauty of this subterranean wonder matches that of its above-ground counterparts. But apparently one must also allow a good dose of exercise in vigilance, for almost slipped down a rung current due to the naturally humid conditions and the spellbinding nature beauty of the cave.
Inside the cave there are 5 spring, which are reputed to have healing powers to cure all kinds of disease and make anyone who wash themselves with the water from spring to look younger. Corious?
Gong Cave is also touted as South-East Asia's most beautiful cafe. The trip to Gong Cave again saw us carve the winding roads trough the countryside and again there are no public transportation to this location. Tracking its namesake, Gong Cave is named so not because of its similar to the musical gamelan gong, but because striking a particular stalactite inside the cave will produce a sound effect similar to the gong.
After paying an entrance fee, first we have to climb the stairs before reaching the mouth of the cave. Once there, a throng of ladies offering guide services and rented flash lighs for use inside the cave greeted you, while guide service fee usually depend on discretion of the visitor. The good news was that the journey into this cave is far from.performing the stunts of sports caving. The mouth of the cave has been designed like a modern museum gate. Commented pathway make up the trek routes complete with railing for safety. Coloured lights to enhance the cave's atmosphere also double as illumination fans help wick moisture away and keep visitors from feeling to stuffed up while inside the cave.
The cave that is situated in the village of Bomo, District Punung, has a depth of about 256 meters. Stunning scenery immediately greeted me upon entering the cave that was once commonly used as a place of meditation. Beautiful stalagmites and stalactites dot every square inch. Unlike other tourist caves I have been to. Gong cave has a high ceiling in which large and rather uniquely-shaped stalactites adorn the roof and walls with plenty of space to spare.
The play of lights emanating from the nature colored made the scenery hauntingly beautiful. The beauty of this subterranean wonder matches that of its above-ground counterparts. But apparently one must also allow a good dose of exercise in vigilance, for almost slipped down a rung current due to the naturally humid conditions and the spellbinding nature beauty of the cave.
Inside the cave there are 5 spring, which are reputed to have healing powers to cure all kinds of disease and make anyone who wash themselves with the water from spring to look younger. Corious?
