Unaware legs keep moving, as the eye on every detail of the
corner of the cave. Muttering to myself, this is the divine majesty. Detail of
carved stone, limestone deposits formed from dripping along the water, clearly
visible from behind a small light, which is installed in the corner of the
cave. While under footsteps, the sound of water splashing from creeks, flowing
slowly breaking the silence.
Following the direction of flow of the water, some people
continue to walk, curious to know what's in front of you later. Eyes continue
to observe the right and left walls and corners of the cave, which seemed
constantly calling for us glance.
That's when the atmosphere drill down into the cave Gong, in
the hamlet Pule, Bomo village, district Punung, Pacitan. Cave that supposedly
claimed as one of the most beautiful cave in south east asian this, inside there are seven
rooms and four spring or springs the river.
While the cave Gong uniqueness found in stalactite and
stalagmite, which can sound like a gong when hit. The uniqueness is that this
cave with a cave called gong. Stalactite and stalagmite formation process is
very long, to make it such as marble or crystal. Form of stalactite and
stalagmite ornamentation unique and diverse adds to the beauty of the cave.
Based on stories passed down through generations, Gong cave
discovered by village elders Bomo, namely Mbah Noyo Soemito and Mbah Joyo Arjo
in 1924. At that time drought was struck Pacitan, these two men imprisoned in a
cave Gong, to find four springs. But after the death of Mbah Noyo, cave Gong
never again call on the population. New on March 5, 1995, local people re-find
the whereabouts of the cave. In the same year, the cave was opened for tours
run by village. Then in 1997 handed over to the local government, and in 1998
managed by tourism department of Pacitan.
In 1996, the government Pacitan build supporting facilities
such as: ladder roads, fences, lighting, and air conditioner. Form of deep
caves and remote and steep, making the air in the stuffy and humid. Therefore,
visitors should regulate the breath while walking. The walkways are also wet
and slippery, so be extra careful.
Gong Cave has only one entrance and exit access, so visitors
have to walk through the one-way rotating, from entrance to exit. Middle or end
of the cave chamber shape is quite wide and protrudes into the ground, even to
the end of the cave as you go down.
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