A. Overview
The lake is situated at the foot of the Mountain King is the largest lake in Kerinci district. Area lake is approximately 5000 square meters with a height of 783 meters above sea level.
B. Feature
The scenery around the lake is so captivating. The eyes will not be tired of seeing the expanse of clear water a graceful backdrop of mountain ranges. In the middle of the lake looks as fishing boats are sailing the calm water surface, where the lives of many species of fish caught by local society.
In the villages around the lake, there are a number of carved stone megaliths supposedly living human heritage thousands of years ago. The presence of stone carving shows that the area around Lake Kerinci is an area that once inhabited ancient human.
In the Lake Kerinci is held every year Fetival Lake Kerinci which display a variety of community arts attractions Jambi. The purpose of this pestival is to give treats to the tourists who come to visit.
C. LocationLake Kerinci Lake Kerinci is located in the District and Mobile District Lake Kerinci regency, ProvinsiJambi, Indonesia
D. AccessTo reach the location can be reached by landline with several alternatives: the first alternative: the journey begins from the city of Jambi to the Full River. The distance between Jambi Full River about 500 km and takes about 10 hours. The trip can be done with ground vehicles in the form of public transportation, car rental or private car.
The second alternative: the trip can be started from the town of Padang to Tapan then proceed to the river Filled with 278 km distance. The journey taken for about 7 hours. The trip can be done with public transportation, car rental or private car.
The third alternative: the journey begins from Padang to Muaralabuh, then the trip continued to Kersik Tuo. The distance from the city of Padang to a location about 211 km long journey of approximately 5-6 hours. The trip can be done with ground vehicles in the form of public transportation, car rental or private car.
E. TicketThe entrance fee to attractions at Rp 3,000 for adults and Rp 2,000 for children.
F. Accommodation and Facilities
There are currently no star-class hotels in Kerinci until recently, but visitors do not worry because in the town of Full River, the capital of Kerinci regency, there are a lot of jasmine-class hotel with rates starting from Rp. 15 000-Rp.100.000 with good enough service. For the business of eating and drinking, it was not fitting that during the Kerinci Payo not try to eat rice, fish curry Semah, Dendeng Beteko, Nuts Tojin, Lemang and Citrus Pelompek, or drinking coffee and tea Kayu Aro Kerinci.
