Kliluk Lake: The Polka dot Lake in Canada

    There is a unique phenomenon that you can see while in Canada, is Kliluk Lake. The lake is quite famous because the surface is shaping the pattern polka dot spots. Located in the city of Osoyoos, Canada, polka dot lake has attracted numerous visitors from all over the world. Imagine, the surface of the lake is causing an unnatural hue, the spots like polka dot.

    When viewed more closely, these spots are formed due to the salt that floats on the surface. These salts also accumulate and form a circle, with lake water that visible in the center of the circle. Not just one, it looks a lot circle of salt on the surface of the Kliluk Lake . If viewed from a distance or height looked like perforated, no one if called polka dot.

    Intrigued by this phenomenon? Apparently, these salts come from many minerals contained in the lake. Some of the minerals contained in the Kliluk Lake include magnesium sulfate, calcium and sodium sulphate. Seeing this uniqueness, Kliluk Lake began crowded with visitors who are curious to see first hand, and be interesting attraction for tourists. Not only, it turns out there are also tourists who come carrying a particular purpose. One purpose is to take the water of the lake, and is used for skin treatment. That said, the minerals contained in the Kliluk Lake could cure various diseases.

    From the edge of the lake, try throwing your view around, there is a view that is not less beautiful. Stretch of green trees looked guard the lake tightly. Rows of hills surrounding the lake are also standing proudly, a natural fence.

    Unfortunately, Kliluk Lake is now fenced. Tourists can not go to the site freely. This is to keep the lake from damage. Although the number of inbound visitors is limited, you can still see the beauty of Kliluk Lake from the outside. Hundreds mineral spots on the surface of the lake, never tired to look at.

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Hillier Lake: The Mystery of Pink Lake, Australia

    Hillier Lake is a lake colored pink in Middle Island, the largest island of the other islands that make up the islands Recherche, Western Australia. The lake has water that pink color like bubble gum. The uniqueness that makes this lake is the main attraction for local and foreign tourists. Lake has an area of ​​600 meters along the sand and surrounded by a dense forest of eucalyptus trees. Dunes and a variety of plants that surround the lake is separates from the Southern Ocean.

    Pink color is in Hillier Lake is still a mystery. However, speculation can be said that the color comes from dye produced Dunaliella salina and Halobacteria organisms that live in this lake. Another hypothesis, pink color appears because red halophilic bacteria and crust of salt contained in the water. Water color of the lake is not a trick of the light. You can prove it by taking water and put it in the container. The pink color will still be visible because of settling permanently in the lake water.

    As reported by the Amusing Planet page, this pink lake was discovered by Matthew Flinders, a British navigator and hydrographer. In 1802, Flinders climbed the highest peak in the island (now known as Flinders peak) to survey the surrounding waters. It was then that he discovered the pink lake that extraordinary. Formerly, this pink lake is almost untouched. However, since discovered, the lake is continuously visited by visitors who are curious about one of the sights of the most amazing natural wonders in the world.

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Plitvice Lake: The Beauty of 16 Twin Lakes in Croatia

    Kelimutu Lake in Ende, NTT, Indonesia is the three twin lakes. But you know, there are 16 twin lakes in Croatia, and may also change color. Incredible! Plitvice Lakes in Croatia has 16 lakes that can change color. As lego arranged terraces, lakes of Plitvice Lakes National Park looks very charming.

    The sixteen lakes in the national park is separated into upper and lower sections. Its position was sequentially starting from an altitude of 2087 feet down to the lowest position of around 1,650 feet. Plitvice Lakes is a series of 16 lakes with distinctive colors. At times the color can change the Plitvice Lakes.

    16 Twin Lakes in the Plitvice Lakes National Park is seen always friendly to each other. These lakes were combined with dozens of beautiful and stunning waterfalls. Rock cliffs around the lakes, a separator as well as a complement to reinforce its beauty.

    In addition to the unique shapes and amount of, tourists can see the changes in the colors are very attractive from this lake. Plitvice Lakes Water does have distinctive colors, ranging from blue-green, gray, or blue. However, the colors of the water in the lake can change instantly depending on the amount of minerals and sunlight on the surface of the lake. Beautiful Plitvice panorama was always enthralled tourists. 

    The park is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List does have an incredible charm. In the area of ​​Plitvice Lakes, a traveler will receive a special natural grain and complete in one place. Panorama of lakes, waterfalls, and forests became a very complete package in the Plitvice Lakes. So, don't miss your trip to Plitvice Lake when set foot in Croatia.

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Kelimutu Lake: The Beauty of Three Colors Lake

    Kelimutu lake is a crater lake which is located on top of Mount Kelimutu (volcano) located on the island of Flores, NTT, Indonesia. The mountain location was precisely in the Pemo Village, Flores District, Ende Regency. This lake is known as the Lake Three Colors because it has three different colors, namely red, blue, and white. However, the colors are always changing over time.

    The lake is located at an altitude of 1631 meters above sea level. Kelimutu is a combination word of "keli" meaning mountain and the word "mutu" which means to boil. According to local belief, the colors on the Kelimutu lake has the meaning of each and have a very powerful force of nature.

    Kelimutu Lake or Kelimutu Tiwu divided into three sections that correspond to the colors that exist in the lake. Blue lake or "Nuwa Muri Koo Fai Tiwu" is a gathering place for the souls of young people who have died. The lake is red or "Tiwu Ata Polo" is a gathering place for the souls of the dead and as long as he lived always commit a crime / magick. While the lake is white or "Tiwu Mbupu Ata" is a gathering place for the souls of parents who have died.

    The third area of ​​the lake is approximately 1,051,000 square meters with a volume of 1292 million cubic meters. Boundary between the lake was a narrow stone walls prone to landslides. This wall is very steep with a 70-degree angle. Lake wall height ranges from 50 to 150 meters.

    Beginning this area was discovered by Van Such Telen, a Dutch citizen, in 1915. Its beauty is widely known after Y. Bouman describes in his writings in 1929. Since then the foreign tourists started to come enjoy the lake known haunted for the local community. Those who come not only a beauty lover, but also researchers who want to know a very rare natural occurrence it.

    Some of the flora that can be found around the lake including kesambi (Schleichera oleosa), Casuarina (Casuarina equisetifolia) and perennial flower Edelweiss. While the fauna around the lake, such as deer (Cervus timorensis), wild boar (Sus sp.), Jungle chicken (Gallus gallus) and the Eagle (Elanus sp.)

    As one of the prime tourist attractions, the accommodation around the Kelimutu lake enough attention. Around the lake there is a guard hut, shelter shelter for visitors, toilets, parking space capacity, as well as some small inn.

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Colorful Linow Lake

   

    I just learned that there is a lake in North Sulawesi is so beautiful. The lake is located in the Village Lahendong, Tomohon, Minahasa, North Sulawesi. The lake is unique because it looks colorful. The lake has an area of ​​about 34 hectares is commonly referred to as the Linow Lake. Lake water color buffer changed accordingly because this lake contains a very high sulfur content. It is uniquely successful in attracting many tourists who are curious to visit the water attraction is the mainstay of North Sulawesi. Not surprisingly, when the holiday arrives, the location is very crowded with people who are traveling with family. 

    The visitors usually sit on the edge of the lake while enjoying views of the turquoise Linow. On the other hand looks whitish blue color. From the other side of the lake looks different colors depending on the viewer's point of view. Not only has very beautiful scenery and unique, Linow Lake it also has endemic species of grouse and thousands of insects which the locals called sayok or komo Unique insects that live in water but with wings and can fly it into the consumption of local residents.

    With all the beauty, Linow Lake will keep you amazed when you visit there. Enjoy the scenery of the lake as take pictures with the family will be fun. Nevertheless, it must be remembered that the visitors should be careful with boiling hot mud pools located on the shores of the lake.

    If want to visit this lake is the most ideal car hire due to visit several attractions as well. From the city of Manado only takes about 45 minutes to reach the lake. When you want to save, you can ride public transit from Terminal Tomohon, but must continue the journey by walking about 700 meters. with Rp 25,000 entrance fee per person, visitors can enjoy coffee and coconut cake offered by the management. Lakeside park consists mostly of manicured grass, seating, and cafe.

    In the area you are also a few interesting sites to be visited. One is Woloan, where you can see the typical houses on stilts making Minahasa. There are also village Pulutan, industrial pottery.

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Maninjau Lake

   Maninjau Lake is one of the stunning lake in Indonesia. This lake is a volcanic lake at an altitude of 461.50 meters above sea level. Extent of about 99.5 km and its depth 495 yards. The lake is located in Tanjung Raya district, Agam regency, West Sumatra, Indonesia. Lake Maninjau natural tourist sites are also made ​​up of hills and peaks called Puncak Lawang.

   To get to this lake, you have to take a steep path down from Bukittinggi. The journey will meander with sharp turns. The trip to the lake is clearly going to amaze you with exceptional views to the sparkling blue lake and surrounding hills.

   The lake is more than just a beautiful landmark but also a cultural heritage of local communities.it is said, the origin of Maninjau comes from the legend of the "Bujang Sembilan". According to local folklore, the story of one man's death by plunging into the crater then expanded and formed a crater lake.By admiring the scenery and peace, a visit to Lake Maninjau will keep your mindrefreshed. If you are looking for a fantastic view of the Maninjau resort perched on a hilltop offering some of the best views of the lake.

   So beautiful and peaceful natural scenery of the lake, the first president of Indonesia I.r Soekarno, wrote verse which reads "jika makan arai pinang, makanlah dengan sirih yang hijau, jangan datang ke Ranah Minang, kalau tak mampir ke Maninjau".

   While Maninjau Village is located near the lake and the place is famous as the birth place Buya Hamka. A famous novelist who wrote a book on Indonesia phenomenal titled "Tenggelamnya Kapal Van der Wijk". Other figures who were born here are Rangkayo Rasuna Said, one of Indonesia's National Heroes. His name has been immortalized as one of the main streets in the capital Jakarta.

   Facilities in this place can be quite complete. Around the site, there are many hotels tobe a place to stay, ranging from grade to grade melatipun star there. In addition, thereare also home stay which can be used as an alternative to stay.

   After a walk to enjoy the beauty of the lake must have the stomach feels hungry. to treat hunger, tourists can choose either a full menu of Padang cuisine or abroad because of the many restaurants available in the lake. Eating foods with a background of Maninjau Lake is an experience that can not be forgotten.

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