Serayu River
Serayu River is one of the natural attractions are located in Central Java Province. Rivers that disgorge in the Dieng plateau and has a length of about 30 km of this, across the five county area, including Wonosobo, Purbalingga, Banjarnegara, Banyumas and Cilacap. River which empties into the Indian Ocean, has a width of about 12-25 m.Besides being a source of life for the community, Serayu River is also home to white-water rafting. Because, in this river rafting terrain traversed is unique and challenging. With conditions like that river, then the local government is determined to make every effort to develop this river into tourist attractions and at the same location of white-water rafting. The effort was fruitless. Proved in 1997, River Serayu been used as a race where white-water rafting national level. Starting from the existence of this river that later became famous.According to local stories, in ancient times was Serayu River water transport traders from China, India, and Arab. The traders sailed up the river to peddle his wares. This can be evidenced by the discovery of various relics that can still be seen today, including the discovery of the former wharf buildings, Chinese ceramics, metals and foreign currencies. Heritage objects are included in the village of Plana, Banyumas.
B. Feature
Serayu River has beautiful scenery, unique cliffs jutting into the river as well as various types of rocks that stand out. Around the river, visitors can also see a paddy field and the verdant gardens of the population. Visitors can also take advantage of his visit while fishing. There are many fish in this river ranging from tilapia, catfish, shrimp, and others.
For you fans of river rafting, river Serayu is appropriately used as a test of your adrenalin. Many white-water rafting Pengemar been to this river. Rafting on the river rafting trip has two, each of which is about 12 km and takes approximately 2.5 to 5 hours drive. During the rafting, visitors will be able to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the river.
The river is also famous for its annual tradition called Grebeg Suro. Suro Grebeg tradition held on the banks of the River Serayu usually equipped with a mound containing agricultural products, such as peppers, eggplant, green beans, etc. as well as the fruit of them barked, bananas, apples, and so forth. To obtain a wide range of agricultural products, visitors can go scrambling after the completion of this tradition.
Serayu River there is also another event that is not less interesting, namely Serayu Festival. Serayu Festival is a celebration event entertainment consisting of various races in between rowing boat racing, stage games, kite performances ornamental, and other race-race. Boat race is usually a distance of approximately 1 km, with a capacity of one boat rowers consist of 9 members as members of the group. To enliven the festival, also held a variety of performing arts performances such as puppet performances all night long, lumping horse performances, karaoke, and others. The festival is held in order to promote tourism back Banyumas Serayu River water.C. Location
Serayu River into the five administrative districts, namely Wonosobo, Purbalingga, Banjarnegara, Banyumas and Cilacap, Central Java Province, Indonesia. However, for visitors who want to see the tradition Grebeg Suro and Festival Serayu can visit the District Rawalo, Banyumas. As for visitors who want to exercise raftingcan go to the Village District Tunggoro Sigaluh, Festival.
The river is also famous for its annual tradition called Grebeg Suro. Suro Grebeg tradition held on the banks of the River Serayu usually equipped with a mound containing agricultural products, such as peppers, eggplant, green beans, etc. as well as the fruit of them barked, bananas, apples, and so forth. To obtain a wide range of agricultural products, visitors can go scrambling after the completion of this tradition.
Serayu River there is also another event that is not less interesting, namely Serayu Festival. Serayu Festival is a celebration event entertainment consisting of various races in between rowing boat racing, stage games, kite performances ornamental, and other race-race. Boat race is usually a distance of approximately 1 km, with a capacity of one boat rowers consist of 9 members as members of the group. To enliven the festival, also held a variety of performing arts performances such as puppet performances all night long, lumping horse performances, karaoke, and others. The festival is held in order to promote tourism back Banyumas Serayu River water.C. Location
Serayu River into the five administrative districts, namely Wonosobo, Purbalingga, Banjarnegara, Banyumas and Cilacap, Central Java Province, Indonesia. However, for visitors who want to see the tradition Grebeg Suro and Festival Serayu can visit the District Rawalo, Banyumas. As for visitors who want to exercise raftingcan go to the Village District Tunggoro Sigaluh, Festival.
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