For entertainment and fun it will never run out for discussion. This time we will visit one of the places that are quite far from the center of Palembang. precisely in the district OIC, Based on record region has a total of 12 natural attractions. Every nature is saving the uniqueness and charm of potential as a source of revenue and is suitable to be used as a vacation spot.
To get to these attractions is relatively easy, because of its location on the edge of the causeway Sumatra, about 25 kilometers from the district capital of the OIC or 92 kilometers to the southeast of the city of Palembang. When using public transport bus type AKDP (Inter-City In Province), from the city of Palembang towards Kayuagung (Capital District OIC)
Lake Conditions
Teluk Gelam is a natural lake covering an area of about 250 acres where the water never dried up, even in the dry season. Lake water is quite clear and is inhabited by various species of fish, such as: belida, Tapah, arowana, and supposedly inhabited by some alligator tail (although so far no one had never seen it). In the middle of the lake there is a land overgrown with trees thousands Gelam (Melalueka leucadendron) with tiny leaves and light green. Around the lake, visitors can work out the water, bathing, swimming, fishing, or even just walking around enjoying the scenery.
Facilities
Tourism supporting facilities are complete Teluk Gelam Lake. This is because in 2004, rather late August to September, the lake was once used as a place of execution of National Sports Week (PON) XVI, especially sports rowing and water skiing. PON XVI order to run smoothly, the South Sumatra provincial government spent $ Rp.31, 9 billion to polish the lake by building a wide range of sports facilities, such as: dock for canoeing and water skiing (complete with start and finish towers), cottage tour (align's hut), and stands for spectators.
In addition to sports facilities, also built wooden house 34 pieces of type 45 and 70 with knock down system (apart pairs). Staged homes are made specifically for visitors who want to stay overnight in the area attractions Teluk Gelam Lake. That said, visitors who stay will feel living in a traditional village. And if you wake up in the morning, seen a stretch of the lake that can make feel good mood. In addition to the stage, there are other alternatives to stay is a hotel named Hotel Bay Gelam. Hotel stands majestically on the banks of the lake consists of two buildings, each of which has 24 rooms. Teluk Gelam Hotel also provides a number of tools such as jet-ski sports which is rented to visitors.
To be able to get into a tourist attraction Bay Lake Gelam the manager to fix the price of admission for visitors of Rp.2.000, 00 for adults and Rp.1.500.00 for children. As for visitors with rental car parking charges at Rp.4.000, 00 and motorcycle Rp.2.000, 00.