Lake Singkarak stretching and administratively included in two districts in West Sumatra, namely Solok and Tanah Datar. With an area of about 1,000 hectares, the lake has become the second largest in the highlands of Sumatra after Lake Toba. Lake with a depth of 268 meters and is located at an altitude of 363.5 meters above sea level, including the type lake formed due to tectonic due to expected shift in the Earth's plates. Although relatively wide, but there are many species of fish that live in the waters of Lake Singkarak. There are only 19 recorded species of fish that live in this lake. One of these fish species are fish bilih (Mystacoleucus padangensis). Fish bilih be special because it can only live in this lake alone. Many have tried to breed this fish out of Lake Batur, but always failed because bilih fish always die.Bilih normally fish are small, only a maximum length of about 10 cm with sparkling silver colored scales. Of the 19 species of fish that exist, this bilih fish whose number is estimated at most in the waters of the lake.This is possible because of the limited amount of plankton into fish food in general. Plankton is difficult to live here because of the depth of the lake that makes the sunlight can not penetrate the bottom of the lake.Lake Singkarak is located in two districts in West Sumatra, District of Solok and Tanah Datar. With an area of 107.8 km² this lake is the 2nd largest lake in Sumatra. This lake is upstream Ombilin River. The water of the lake is partly channeled through the tunnel to penetrate Bukit Barisan to Batang Anai to drive a generator hydropower Singkarak near Lubuk Alung, Padang Pariaman.
Train on the shores of Lake Singkarak. LocationLake area of 129.70 km2 is also very strategic, in a side street between Tanah Datar and Solok. Because of its location within easy reach, so that tourists can enjoy the view of the desired lakeside tortuous, and even then if a train back in operation here. Even tourists who come by private vehicles can enjoy its beauty from the top of his car.
In place of this tour you can do boating activity up to the middle of the lake by canoe rental. The water is clear and cool adds captivating beauty of this lake. The sound of the ripples of the lake crashing into the sand on the outskirts, also adds to the atmosphere becomes serene. Not far from the area of the lake there is a resting place Biteh Nuts, precisely that is on the edge of Lake Singkarak.
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According to the story, which is also a lake River upstream Ombilin River was once indeed a vast ocean. However, due to an extraordinary event, the sea water shrinks until now better known as Lake Singkarak. Talking about Lake singkarak, has always been a topic of discussion that is interesting to discuss. Because Lake Singkarak left many stories and events, often when the holiday arrives Lake Singkarak has always been a prime destination for tourists both local and foreign tourists when West Sumatra always found time for a trip to Lake Singakrak. Lake Singkarak is also famous for its fish Bilih which is a species of fish that live only in this lake alone. This fish is very unique because it can not survive anywhere, even inside the aquarium except in Lake Singkarak.
Because of its beauty, Lake Singkarak be one datu sights crowded with people around and also from outside the city. The beauty of this resort was first known in 1905 through biology journal belonging to Ernst Haeckel, a researcher from Germany. Not only examined the Lake Singkarak and the surrounding ecosystem, Haeckel was also amazed by the beauty of this lake, making it encapsulates the beauty of Lake Singkarak in a painting.
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There are many activities you can do to enjoy the Lake Singkarak. You can swim in the clear lake water, the boat ride around the lake, fishing by the lake or join the fishermen catch fish. Do not forget to bring your camera to capture the beauty of this tourist spot. Large lake with a green background Bukit Barisan opposite a pity to miss.
Lake Singkarak be part of the Tour de Singkarak, an international cycling event is regularly held every year. Tour de Singkarak supported by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy and the Amaury Sport Organisation, organizer of similar events in France, the Tour de France.
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Tour de Singkarak first held in 2009. Furthermore, when implementation takes place during the week between the months of April to June with seven stages which must be passed participant. Tour de Singkarak not just a cycling race on the highway, but also the introduction of the culture and the natural beauty of West Sumatra. Along the route to be taken, participants will be treated to views of Minang cultural diversity and natural beauty of Sumatra Barat.
On Initially, the Tour de Singkarak starts from the starting line in the city of Padang and ending at Pier Lake Singkarak. Then, since 2012, the starting line starting from Sawahlunto, a historic old town in West Sumatra and ends in the city of Padang. Although no longer the site of the finish line, but Lake Singkarak still remain part of the Tour de Singkarak along with Lake Maninjau and several other interesting sights.
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Because belonging to the category of tectonic lakes, Lake Singkarak size can still be changed to follow the earth's shifting plates. According to research experts, the length of the lake at first only 3 km, then increased to 8 km, 13 km and is now about 23 km. The length of this lake is predicted to continue to grow.
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