Goa gong is one of the attractions of cave in Pacitan. Goa
is very interesting because it has a lot of stalactite and stalagmites that you
can see during the cave.cave Gong is a cave with a depth of 256 meters long, this
cave has been aged up to thousands of years.
According to the myth, the origin of the name of this gong
cave is from the sound of musical instruments (gong) that are often heard by
residents so that people around call the cave with a cave gong.In fact, the sound of the gong is a reflection of water
droplets in the cave that concerns the stalactite rocks and stalagmite rocks
that exist in the cave.
Stalactite and Stalagmite in the cave of Gong Pacitan
undergo extended growth due to oxidation reaction between air and water. In
fact, according to the study, the average growth of stalactite and stalagmite
is 0.1 - 0.13 mm per year.The situation inside the cave gong is quite beautiful, you
will be invited to down the stairs and watch various sites, such as gong cave, drapery
shawl, calcium deposits and water droplets at the end of the cave make a kind
of small lake.
In cave gong, also given colorful lights that will add the
impression of nature cave gong, you are also allowed to take pictures in the
cave.
You need to be careful because in caves many slippery roads
so you can slip.
After you go through the cave, around the exit of the cave
many found merchants food, drinks, souvenirs, face paintings and cave photos.
Transportation to the cave location
To reach the cave of Gong in Pacitan, you can use public
transportation or drive a personal vehicle, if you come from Yogyakarta you
have to pass the madiun first if you want to pacitan. In addition to riding
freight, you can also rent a travel to travel to this cave.
The journey to the cave Gong filled with views of karst
rock, this rock is black and hard.
Travel tips in Goa location
1.
Before you travel, prepare all the equipment,
such as dressing clothes, slippers that are not slippery, hats, cameras and
snacks
2.
Also prepare some personal medicines
3.
Hire a clear and responsible travel service
4.
Be careful in the journey if you drive a private
vehicle
5.
Do not throw garbage around the cave
6.
Do not carry items from the cave
7.
Do not make a scene and act immoral
8.
Obey all existing rules
Prohibition in cave Gong
Some restrictions that should not be violated by tourists in
Cave Gong are:
·
No smoking, because you will disturb the air
freshness in the cave, this will also interfere with the comfort of other cave
visitors
·
Damage rocks in the cave
You also should not damage the rocks that exist in the cave,
because in addition to damaging the scenery in the cave, it is also associated
with the mystical in the cave
·
Doodling the cave
Do not scribble the walls of the cave, because in addition
to damaging the beauty of the cave, shades of sacred is also a reason
·
Carrying dangerous stuff
You may not carry dangerous items such as explosive
materials, sharp weapons and harmful toxic materials
·
Do meditation or ritual
The tourists are also forbidden to meditate in this cave,
other than that the tourists are also forbidden to perform rituals in this cave
·
Take water in the cave
You cannot take water without a cave officer, this is
associated with the mystical nuances in the cave
·
Urinate in a cave
Urination is also not allowed in the cave, there are some
bathrooms outside the cave you normally use, because in addition to disturbing
the cleanliness of the cave, it is also associated with a mystical problem.