exploring the exotic and mystical lake in indonesia

Indonesia is the largest archipelago country in the World that consists of13.466 islands. This natural country has a lot of natural resources to enjoy.One of them is lake.behind its beauty,several lake in Indonesia has mystical story.The story is usually come from the ancestor and passed down to the generation.

1) TOLIRE LAKE

Tolire lake is located in Ternate, North Maluku, or about 10 km from the center of Ternate city. Beside having a unique shape, this lake also has an interesting narrative (legend).Based on the narrative, and has been proven by some people objects that was thrown into the lake will never touch the surface of the lake water.People believe this is because the power of stealth crocodile that nested inside the lake.

2) TOBA LAKE

This lake is located in the city of Medan, North Sumatra. Toba is the largest freshwater lake in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. This lake is unique because it has an island named Samosir in the middle.Lake Toba has a legend about Dragon Guardian. According to the statement of the residents around the lake, they often sea a figure of a dragon in the lake.The Dragon is believed to be the son of Mr.Toba who turned into a dragon to protect the lake. 

3) GUNUNG TUJUH LAKE

Gunung Tujuh Lake is located in Kerinci, Jambi. Precisely in the Pelompek Village,Ayu Aro District. This lake is just behind Kerinci Mountain.Native people known this lake as Sacred Lake.It is because the lake is always clean,where the leaves that are falling from the trees around the lake aren't visible on the surface of the water.People also narrated that sudden weather change often occur in this lake .

4) KACO LAKE

Kaco Lake is also located in Kerinci, Jambi. Precisely in the Lempur Village,Gunung Raya. Local people called it Kaco Lake, which means "glass" in English.Lies in the height of 1289m above sea level, this lake is so small. Only about 30 x 30 m,but it can present the beauty of the lake itself among the surrounding trees.This lake has very clear water.The depth of this lake is still a mystery.Another miracle of this lake is that it can emit a clear light in the darkness,especially when full moon occur.Many visitors who stay to see this miracle don't need the light because the clear light of the lake is enough.Some researches are trying to find answers to phenomenon,but it still become mystery.The divers are always running out of oxygen before touching the lake bed.