Tugu Juang Baleendah mistery of Goa Maung

The location is 100 meters from the Tugu juang Baleendah Monument, 11 Kilo meters from the city of Bandung. Getting to this location is not difficult, by crossing a rocky path. It is recommended that you choose to walk, from the monument Follow the path up and slightly to the west (right). .the journey is gentle, not so uphill, find the rock that is split at the top of the hill, with a view of the West Java Al-ihsan Provincial Hospital.

.if you can see the scenery freely and you can see the split rock, then go down below, walk along the split rock, it's a little steep from above, because it's on the escarpment. If you go through the highway, there will not be so many challenges and views.

.this is called "Liang Maung". According to local residents and the circulation of stories, it is said that this hole reached Ciparay, but no one has ever proven it. In addition, it is said that the place is thick with mystical.

"Liang" which means hole (Goa) while "Maung" which means tiger. .it is said that this place was once the dwelling place of the tiger. Both from the real Tiger or the Tiger Demon.

Geologically, this rock comes from the molten lava of the volcano that erupted, and as a result of cooling lava that contains gas but the gas has evaporated. .This hole does not contain stalactites, and is most likely caused by Biological Weathering, namely weathering caused by living things. It can happen by trees, the roots that make rocks weathered like this. .and humans can also be involved, Excavation C is not far from here, where the vibrations of the bomb can also make this weathering.

In addition, these rocks are on the side of the escarpment or cliff, these rocks are not strong enough to withstand the load so this hole occurs. .and for a long time, water continues to enter the gaps of these holes, accelerating these holes to become large.

The Myth of "Translucent to Ciparay". This time we will discuss again from a scientific point of view, namely geology. .According to geologists, this area stretches to Ciparay or Bukit Cula, it is lava from the eruption of Mount Malabar where the lava is between 3.40 and 2.87 million years ago. .indirectly the myth has helped the geological / scientific truth about the Bukit Barisan or the Malabar eruption.

Myth is how society responds to it, even if it makes no sense at all.

don't be surprised, here there are some former offerings, and be careful, because there are lots of bamboo leaves scattered around the trip, for safety's sake wear shoes. .There are snakes and eagles around, a bonus for visitors is that they can see the Sunrise clearly, the birds fly in groups, making the atmosphere more comfortable.

Tired after climbing from the hole, go to the Rock Peak of the hole. .the cool atmosphere, the trees rubbing together, the view of the city of Bandung is clearly visible, as at an altitude of more than 1000 meters above sea level. Make anyone comfortable in this place. The nuances of Bandung feel more real.

please don't litter, And say sompral, respect local wisdom, it is recommended not to visit this place alone. Mountains are places of knowledge and civilization