Laguna Lake or
Ngade Lake is a tourist destination in Ternate which is located in Ngade
Village, Fitu Village, Ternate City, North Maluku Province, Indonesia. What
makes this lake unique is that Laguna Ngade Lake is located close to the sea.
This is what makes this lake a truly amazing sight.
Unique indeed,
even though it is close to sea water, Laguna Lake still has fresh water and is
not salty like sea water in general. Not just a tourist spot, Lake Ngade is
also used by local residents who have freshwater fish cultivation such as
tilapia and carp. In addition, the water from this lake also has an important
role for the irrigation system in the community plantations around the lake.
Ngade Lake or
Laguna Lake is a lake that is still natural and gets little human intervention.
Therefore, naturally, Lake Ngade is often the target of photographers to get
beautiful pictures. To see Ngade Lake, local residents also provide a place
from above the height of this lake which is the best spot to see the beauty
around the lake. You can even enjoy the beauty of the sea and the nearby
islands of Maitara and Tidore.
The separation of
the lake and the ocean is only a small part of the land that becomes a highway.
When you arrive at the shores of Lake Ngade, you will find a floating
restaurant serving a special menu of freshwater fish. With a panoramic view of
the lake surrounded by green hills with calm lake water, tourists can enjoy a
dish of processed freshwater fish from the lake with the typical seasoning of
Ternate City chili dabu-dabu.
Laguna Ngade Lake
is under the foot of Mount Gamalama Ternate. From the center of Ternate City to
the location of this lake, you have to cover a distance of approximately 10 km.
Travel time by land is approximately 30 to 45 minutes, using a motorbike or
car. If you don't have a personal vehicle, you can rent a car at rates ranging
from IDR 100,000 to IDR 150,000 to the Ngade Lake location.
Every Saturday and
Sunday, this place is crowded with tourists. Both locally, outside the area
such as from Java Island to foreign countries. Laguna Ngade Lake is open 24
hours throughout the week to visit. At the location of Lake Laguna Ngade,
tourists are not charged a retribution. It is enough to pay IDR 5,000 for
parking for two-wheeled vehicles, and IDR 10,000 for four-wheeled vehicles.
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Readers can also try rides made by local residents which are the best spots to
see the beauty around the lake. While on the left side, a swing facility was
built. Although a little extreme, but many tourists queue to try it. For one
time posing or swinging, tourists are charged a rate of IDR 5,000. Around the
lake area, there are several villas owned by local residents.
Sources :
https://www.tribunnewswiki.com/2020/04/30/danau-laguna-danau-ngade
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