Kawah Putih ( White Crater )

One of Romantic Place in Bandung…
Hi There, here i am…again :D the most beautiful girls in the world ( well….my kids said so :P ) sitting in front of my PC accompanied a cup of tea and beautiful evening in Bandung want to introduce you one of most favourite place here…but before that, i would like you to know that Bandung have so many interesting places to visit with pretty awesome scenery! hmmm dont be curious darling because i will show you those place if you visit me haha…
Well, today i will introduce you about the place called “ Kawah Putih “ or literaly translated means The White Crafter which it located on South Bandung the Capital City of West Java near the charming little market of Ciwidey. The Crater Lake is one of two craters of  Mount Patuha, with the dry Kawah Patuha or the Patuha Crater located 600 meters to its northwest, being the other.
As the name suggests, the Crater Lake and its surroundings are dominated by a pale white color which radiates a rather hypnotizing ambience. The vast dormant volcanic crater is filled with surreal turquoise-colored water. On sunny days, the color of the lake is stark and bright, while on cloudy days, the entire crater can be shrouded in mist,  which presents its own mystical beauty. The tree-clad cliffs surrounding the crater reach around 2,500 meters above sea level and make for a stunning backdrop, especially when the clouds start to roll in. The altitude here brings with it chilly temperatures, which in a way, will add to the magical splendor of Kawah Putih.
At the time, there were various local stories about the history of the area. Birds were said to avoid flying near the region and some were even found dead after flying above the lake. Villagers in the area tended to regard the forest around the lake as eerie and somewhat mysterious. These stories prompted Dr Junghuhn to investigate, and so discovered Kawah Putih. He concluded that the birds flying over the Crater Lake died due to its high concentration of sulfur
Upon this discovery, a sulfur plant known as the Zwavel Ontginning Kawah Putih was established by the lake during Dutch rule on Java.  In  World War II the plant was taken over by the Japanese military and was operated under the name Kawah Putih Kenzanka Yokoya Ciwidey. Today the plant no longer exists , however, entry points to its  tunnels, remnants of these mining activities can still be seen at several points around the current site.
First opened for visitors in 1987, nowadays Kawah Putih is a favorite destination for tourists and day trippers who are simply stunned by its mesmerizing ambience. On weekends and on holidays, quite large numbers of visitors frequently visit the area just to immerse themselves in the mystical beauty of nature
Leading up to the mountainous area of Kawah Putih you will be presented with a number of houses surrounded by strawberry fields. You can buy fresh strawberries or even pick them yourself. Not only do they make great souvenirs, you will also have fun experiencing this with your family.
Ciwidey is also famous for its Sundanese traditional drink called Bandrek. Made from Ginger and brown sugar, the warming beverage perfectly fits Ciwidey’s cold climate. As a souvenir, you can buy bottled bandrek in the many shops in Ciwidey with prices ranging from IDR8000 to IDR 16000.
Another signature snack of Ciwidey is the Kalua Sweets. Made from dried Pomelo skin, the Kalua comes in a variety of colors such as brown, red, green, and white
So, what are you waiting for? Visit Bandung and us to see how beautiful Bandung is……See Ya!
- Source : Bandung Tourism