Kerinci Lake has an area of ​​4200 hectares with a depth of 110 mtr and is situated at an altitude of 783 meters above sea level. This makes Kerinci Lake as the largest lake in Kerinci district. The lake holds many species of fish. Semah Fish is the most popular type and is an endemic fish. Lake Kerinci is located on two district namely "Danau Kerinci" District and "Keliling Danau" District.

The specialty of this lake have come from the natural beauty that is captivating. The lake is against the background by the graceful mountain ranges. Tourists can enjoy the view of fishing boats that navigate the surface of the lake and ready to accompany the fishermen to hunt fish.

In the vicinity of Kerinci Lake there are several villages. It is said that in the villages there is a carved stone megaliths of human heritage. The existence of these stones to prove there is life of early man in this location.

When it comes at a time when the right time, you can see the other tourists along Kerinci Lake Festival held every year. In this festival lot of art displayed some typical Jambi attractions. The purpose of this festival is to give treats to tourists.

At this location have found no star hotels, but tourists can stay at the hotel in Sungai Penuh City. Rates offered are also not too expensive, ranging between $ 2 USD to $ 15 USD of course adjusted to the services. About culiner, in this place there are also many places to eat foods that provide typical Kerinci foods.

To reach this location, tourists can travel overland. The trip can be started from the three places. First place, namely from Jambi City to the Sungai Penuh. Between Jambi and Sungai Penuh distance is about 500 km. Second, starting from Padang to Tapan, then proceed to Sungai Penuh. This trip can be gone for 7 hours. And, third trip starts from Padang to Muaralabuh, which continued to Kersik Tuo. All of these trips can be reached using public transportation, car rental, and private cars.

Sea Freshwater Lake and Pantan Terong : a Hidden Paradise from Takengon

Have you ever been to Aceh, a province located on the western of Indonesia. There is one place in Aceh, which becomes a hidden paradise. A suitable place for you if you want to relax with the fresh air and green scenery. Not to be too well known by the traveler, Takengon will be a special place for your vacation.

Takengon is the capital city of Central Aceh District, Aceh Province. This place holds the potential that is not less beautiful travel with other tourist attractions in Aceh. Takengon is a stretch of flat land surrounded by hills, fields, rivers, lakes and the friendliness of communities around Takengon or commonly called Gayo people. The atmosphere is still very natural to give a peace to you.

Spend your time with a walk in the hills around Takengon and you will meet with large cacti, weeds, flowers, and all kinds of butterflies and horses running free in the fields. If tired, you can taste Gayo coffee, specialty coffee from Takengon. This coffee is very popular for Dutch and became one of the suppliers for Starbucks Coffee.

Takengon located at an altitude of 2600 mdpl, therefore it is cool and fresh air will add to your trip more enjoyable. There is one place that becomes an icon City Takengon, namely Sea Freshwater Lake. Surface water in this lake is very quiet, so it can reflect the image that is on it, like a giant flat mirror. The lake is also surrounded by hills and caves, add beauty in the surrounding panorama.

Moreover, if at sunrise, light orange mixed with yellow and red in the sky will surely make you spellbound.

In addition, walk to Pantan Terong, the highest peak in Takengon. Scenery around the lake, hills, fields and woods as if he were in the palm of your hand.

Please make time to visit Takengon your trip. You can travel overland for 8 hours from Banda Aceh. Although far away, but your trip will be replaced with natural beauty and culture that can be beautiful on the outside Takengon.