There Is An August 17 Ceremony At IKN, Take Note Of These Five Recommendations For Tourist Attractions

IKN (Photo: Doc. Antara)

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) is confirmed to directly lead the ceremony to commemorate the 79th Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia in the capital city of Nusantara (IKN), East Kalimantan.

The plan is that there will be a number of VVIP guests present at the commemoration of the ceremony.

So, what are the recommendations for tourist attractions near IKN to be enjoyed by state guests who will attend later?

The government through the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) noted that there are at least five recommendations for tourist attractions in IKN. This was as quoted from the official Instagram of the Ministry of PUPR @kemenpupr on Wednesday, July 17.

First, the Mentawir Mangrove Forest in North Penajam Paser Regency, East Kalimantan. The Mentawir Mangrove Forest has an area of about 2,300 hectares (ha). This ecotourism presents natural beauty that can be enjoyed while walking or using a boat rented.

The Mentawir Mangrove Forest has become an economic source for local residents, one of which is by producing mangrove fruit processed products in the form of camouflage, dodol, and cold powder.

Second, the Tapak Raja Cave in Penajam Paser Utara Regency, East Kalimantan. The Tapak Raja Cave is about 30 kilometers (km) from the IKN Zero Point. This agrotourism presents the beauty of the cave surrounded by beautiful trees with an area of about two ha. Currently, the Ministry of PUPR is building a road to the Tapak Raja Cave.

Third, Bukit Bangkirai in Kutai Kartanegara Regency, East Kalimantan. With an area of more than 100 ha, Bukit Bangkirai is a tropical forest that is the habitat for several protected animals. In this place, tourists can walk on a bridge with a height of almost 50 meters (m) while enjoying the scenery.

Fourth, Mount Parung in North Penajam Paser Regency, East Kalimantan. Mount Parung is the highest peak in IKN with a height of about 1,200 m above sea level.

This mountain presents views of green forests, rivers, lakes to Balikpapan Bay that tourists can enjoy. In addition, Mount Parung also stores the wealth of endemic flora and fauna such as, bengkira, meranti, orangutans, monkeys, birds and others.

Fifth, there is Tembinus Falls in North Penajam Paser Regency, East Kalimantan. Located in the forest, Tembinus Falls tourism with a height of 25-30 m is suitable for tourists who like adrenaline and have an adventurer spirit. The waterfall is still relatively safe.

Tourists can pass through layered rock cliffs that are neatly arranged and enjoy a large natural pool flanked by large rocks.