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Dubbed as the 1001 City of Caves, Pacitan, East Java, has a famous cave: Goa Gong. Located in the hamlet Pule, Bomo village, Punung District, 37 kilometers from the city of Pacitan, these attractions can be reached by car or motorcycle. Condition of the road had been paved, but the plot is quite complicated. Of which there are cliffs and mountain ravine.

Goa Gong claimed to be the most beautiful caves in Southeast Asia. Tempo time visiting in early April 2013, visible if it is not excessive praise. Goa Gong is good and unique.

Enough to pay the entrance fee of Rp 6,000 per person, Tempo entering Goa Gong with a guide, Adi Haryono. Goa Gong amid quiet atmosphere at that time because it was not a weekend or holiday season. Goa Gong mouth was so wide. However, when go deeper, a cave room looks spacious.

"Goa Gong has trails along the 300 meters," said Adi. "Here there are seven rooms and four spring or river springs."

Goa Gong own uniqueness lies in the stalactites and stalagmites that can sound like a gong when struck. Oddity that is what makes nicknamed Goa Gong. Adi said, first heard the sound of gamelan, including the sound of a gong from the cave. "There was a voice, but not touchable. So, once considered haunted."

Based on stories passed down through generations, Goa Gong found two Bomo village elder, Mbah Noyo rejo Soemito and Mbah Joyo, in 1924. At that time, drought struck the Pacitan. And the two men imprisoned in Goa Gong to find four springs. However, after the death of Mbah Noyo, Goa Gong never again call on the population. New on March 5, 1995, the local community back for the existence of the cave.

"At first, my father found a story about the cave grandfather," said Wakino, grandson Mbah Noyo, the travel guidebook Goa Gong. "Then I invited some people find this cave."

The process of formation of limestone stalactites and stalagmites that are very long to make a stone like marble and crystal. Stalactite and stalagmite ornamentation form a unique and diverse that adds to the beauty of the cave. "Stalactites and stalagmites which raises the sound of gongs, including the Supreme Tirto Selo Citro and Senden Earth," said Adi.

In 1996, the Government Pacitan build the facility stairs, railings, lighting, and air conditioner. However, the form of caves and steep jutting far into making the air very stuffy and humid. Therefore, visitors should catch your breath when walking. "The road trails slippery and wet, so be careful."

Goa Gong has only one entrance and exit access. Thus, visitors have to walk through the rotating one direction, starting from the entrance to the exit. Middle and end of the cave rooms are quite spacious and indented shape. Getting to the end of the cave, getting to the bottom.

If not satisfied along Goa Gong, you can stop by to Goa wasp wasps in Hamlet, Village wareng, District Punung. Can also play in the water Klayar Beach, seven kilometers south of Goa Gong.