5 Top Tourist Destinations in South Sumatra, Their Natural Beauty is Refreshing

3. Lake Ranau

Lake Ranau, the second largest lake in Sumatra Island, is located in Bandar Agung Ranau, Banding Agung District, South OKU Regency.

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Lake Ranau boasts exquisite natural beauty. Here, visitors can enjoy the cool breeze while boating in the middle of the lake.

With an area of approximately 125.9 square kilometers, Lake Ranau was formed as a result of a major earthquake and volcanic eruptions from the surrounding mountains.

Like many other natural tourist destinations in Indonesia, Lake Ranau is also steeped in a local legend that is still believed by the local community.

This legend is known among the locals as the Story of Si Pahit Lidah and Si Mata Empat.

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In the ancient times, there were two warriors named Si Mata Empat and Si Pahit Lidah, both of whom wanted to prove themselves as the greatest warrior to the community.

They engaged in a fierce battle under an aren tree and tragically lost their lives. After the deaths of Si Pahit Lidah and Si Mata Empat, a spring emerged beneath the aren tree.

4. Mount Dempo

Mount Dempo is located in the city of Pagaralam, on the border of South Sumatra Province and Bengkulu Province. It is known as a producer of robusta coffee.

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Pagaralam can be reached by land travel approximately 7 hours from Palembang, the capital of South Sumatra Province.

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