Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Beautiful Linow Lake

Small, highly sulphurous lake whose colours change depending upon the light and viewing perspective. Large white birds and beautiful small songbirds can sometimes be seen in the area - a fairy-tale environment.

Lake Linow is located near Tomohon and is a beautiful but strange lake, which can change color. Sometimes it is red, sometimes green and sometimes blue. A good location for relaxation and resting.


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1. Brief Information

Lake Linau is a unique lake for its high level of Sulphur content that cause it tends to turn its color based on the viewing perspective and the lighting angle of the sun. There are numerous endemic faunas like Blibis birds and insects called “Sayok” or “Komo.” Those winged insects living in the water are consumed by the inhabitants around the lake.

Sometimes, you can hear some little and white big birds’ warble flying across the lake building their homes around there. Many kinds of plants can be found there. You will also find a green-grassed area having a pleasant lunch while enjoying your vacation where soft breeze will always be a good friend there.



2. Distinctive Features
Besides panoramic view of surrounding area, it has special characteristics as its tendency to turn its color because of high level of Sulphur content. That is the beauty of the lake that will amaze you by watching it from different viewing perspectives. However, you must be careful of a deep heat mud in the lakeside.

3. Location
Linau Lake lies in Tomohon city, Minahasa district, North Sulawesi province, Indonesia.


Source: malaytourism.com


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