Gulf Gelam
In Komering Ogan Ilir (OKI), South Sumatera Province, there are about 12 natural attractions frequented by tourists. Of the many attractions are the most visited and which became the mainstay OKI is Gulf Gelam. To reach these attractions are relatively easy, because of its location on the edge of Sumatra highway, about 25 kilometers from the capital of OKI or 92 kilometers southeast of the city of Palembang. When using public transport buses AKDP (Inter-City In Province), from Palembang to Kayuagung (Capital District OIC) only need to pay for Rp.10.000, 2000. Furthermore, from Kayuagung forwarded using public transportation at the rate of about Rp3.000, 2000 up to the Gulf Gelam.
Gulf Gelam is a natural lake covering approximately 250 hectares in which the water never dries up, even in the dry season. Lake water was relatively clear and inhabited by various species of fish, such as: belida, Tapah, arowana, and reputedly inhabited by some alligator tail (though so far no one had ever seen him). In the center there is an inland lake that covered thousands of trees Gelam (Melalueka leucadendron) with small leaves and light green. Around the lake, visitors can work out the water, bathing, swimming, fishing, or even just enjoying the scenery around.
Lake tourism supporting facilities belonging to the Gulf Gelam complete. This is because in the year 2004, precisely the end of the month from August to September, the lake was once used as one where the implementation of the National Sports Week (PON) XVI, in particular sports rowing and water skiing. PON XVI To be able to run smoothly, South Sumatra Province, local government disbursed funds amounting to Rp.31, 9 billion in order to polish the lake area by building a variety of sports facilities, such as: dock for rowing and water skiing (complete with start and finish the tower), cottage guide (align's hut), and the tribunes for the spectators.
In addition to sports facilities, was also built a wooden platform 34 houses of type 45 and 70 with knock down system (unloading pairs). The houses are specially designed stage for visitors who want to spend the night in the Bay Lake area attractions Gelam. That said, visitors who stay will be felt like staying in a traditional village. And if getting up early, which is visible is the expanse of the lake that can make a comfortable mood. In addition to the house on stilts, there is another alternative to a hotel stay that is called Hotel Bay Gelam. The hotel stands majestically on the lake consists of two building, each with 24 rooms. Gelam Bay hotel also provides a number of sports equipment such as jet-ski usually rented out to visitors for Rp.300.000, 00 hourly, and the speed boat to leases 150,000, 00 per hour.
For the record, for admission to attractions, the manager of Lake Bay Gelam peg the admission price for visitors of Rp.2.000, 00 for adults and for children Rp.1.500.00. As for visitors who bring a car park subject to lease for Rp.4.000, and motorcycle Rp.2.000 00, 2000.
