Tongke-Tongke Mangrove

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TONGKETONGKE MANGROVE

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As the name implies, tourists will be pampered with a number of shady mangrove trees that appear to greet in the tourist area. The distinctive aroma of the sea faintly enters the sense of smell, while the view is transfixed by the charm of the open sea which is so charming and decorated with mangrove trees on the outskirts of the beach. Tongke-tongke mangrove forest is one of several ecotourism areas in Sinjai. The beauty of mangroves and beaches is the main attraction. Both for local tourists and from various regions. Not only because the mangrove plants are very long, it is also an adequate supporting infrastructure. We can walk a very long pier along the coast to explore the coastline. along the pier, there are also lots of hangout places or some kind of gazebo in the middle of the pier, for example, visitors are tired and want to rest, visitors can rest in the gazebo. To enjoy the beauty of the mangrove forest, from the parking area you walk along the tracking in the form of a bridge made of ironwood that forms alleys and is connected to each other. The mangrove forest area has an area of about 173.5 hectares and is used as a center for mangrove restoration and learning. Besides that, you can relax and enjoy a variety of food and drinks at the floating cafe or buy snacks and drinks at several stalls there, while watching the panorama of the blue sea water decorated with a cluster of 9 islands that are clearly visible in front of your eyes. The mangrove forest developed by the local community has been around for more than 13 years with a mangrove tree height of about 5 meters with a density of 0.5 x 0.5 meters, so it is very supportive of being a habitat for flora and fauna in coastal areas. Meanwhile, there are three types of mangroves that are self-supported by the local community, namely Ryzhopora mucnorata sp, Avicenia sp and Nipa fructicans mangroves. The advantage of mangrove tourism in Sinjai is that besides being able to enjoy the cool mangrove area, there are also a number of facilities, such as permanent mangrove tracking along 250 meters to observe the flora and fauna at that location. Including shelter facilities, information huts and floating cafes. The manager also prepares a gazebo, prayer room, kiosk and play ground. Fishing areas, nursery areas and boat rentals are also provided.