Tasik Biru - Bau, Kuching
Bau, Sarawak is a quaint town located about 36
kilometres from Kuching, and is popular for its
limestone caves and rich history. It used to be a bit of a sleepy town, but with the completion of the Semadang- Skio road, Bau has been welcoming visitors from nearby Serian, Padawan and Penrissen, as well as travellers on their way to border town Serikin.
At the heart of Bau is Task Biru, which is Malay for Blue Lake, named so because of its unnaturally blue colour, which is a result of high levels of arsenic. Tasik Biru is a man-made lake and was originally an open mining pit. Gold mining began there in 1820 by the Hakka Chinese, who named it Tai Parit, which means 'Big Drain' in Hakka. A century later, mining efforts were abandoned when the 91-metre deep pit flooded with water.
One look at the scenic turquoise lake, you'll never guess the bloody history or the poisonous waters that comes with it. Today, Tasik Biru at Bau is open to visitors as well as many water activities such as kayaking, bamboo rafting and even miniature sail boat racing especially during the annual Tasik Biru Festival. However, due to the lake's arsenic content,
thanks to its history of gold mining, visitors are advised not to fish, drink, swim or bath in this man-made lake.
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Natural scenery is the main highlight of Tasik Biru, very suitable for playing, a good choice, the overall is very good, there are many restaurants and cafes to choose from, it is very good to travel with Ctrip, very convenient
An interesting place to enjoy the beautiful scenery combination of lakes and trees.
Nice place to escape from the havoc of city
适合一家大小,但需要还入门票,可以在湖中划船(收费)附近有很多咖啡店可以解决午餐
Natural scenery is the main highlight of Tasik Biru. It is verysuitable for playing. It is a good choice. The overall is vervgood. There are many restaurants and cafes to choose from. Itis very good and convenient to travel with Ctrip.
The Tasik Biru Festival is held at Bau’s giant man-made lake-Tasik Biru. The surrounding here is full of greenery, and the reflection of the mountain in the lake adds to its tranquility and beauty. This has become the ideal location to hold the traditional watersports event.