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Indonesia is indeed rich with a lot of charm. Besides its customs and culture, Indonesia also has attractive tourism objects which add the wealth of Indonesia on the equator. Kalimantan, one of the islands that is crossed by the equatorial line, also has extraordinary charm. This island, which has quite a large natural wealth, is one of the islands whose natural beauty must be enjoyed. A magical place that is quite unique here, is Labuan Cermin. This place is a lake that has beautiful panoramas that makes anyone amazed. Labuan Cermin Lake is located in Labuan Kelambu Village in Biduk-biduk District, East Kalimantan, which can be reached by land transportation about 6 to 7 hours from the capital of Berau Regency, Tanjung Redeb, East Kalimantan. Even though the trip is quite far, the fatigue will soon be relieved when you see the beautiful nature in Labuan Cermin.

To access Labuan Cermin Lake, tourists must rent a boat from the dock with a boat rental price of 200,000 for the round trip, and it will be cheaper if you come with a group. Arriving there, you are guaranteed to be amazed with the beauty of this lake. Lake Labuan Cermin has very clear water, even the bottom of the lake in the form of sea sand can be seen clearly. Why is it called Labuan Cermin? This is because Labuan Cermin has a layer that makes sunlight reflect. This occurs because Labuan Cermin Lake has a salty taste that will be felt when we taste the water from the surface of the lake, while the water at the bottom of the lake feels tasteless. These two types of water make the lake have a dividing layer so that the water can reflect the light. It is common for the local people to call Labuan Cermin lake with the nickname 'Danau Dua Rasa'. Even though it looks shallow, you must be careful because the depth of this lake actually reaches 4 to 5 meters. The scenery around Labuan Cermin Lake is very calming. Surrounded by lush trees that make the atmosphere very shady, it is very appropriate to be a tourism destination for a moment to escape from the crowds that are often encountered every day. The local government has indeed developed Labuan Cermin as a tourism destination starting by establishing this area as a conservation area or protected area, after which it will be completed with supporting facilities that will make it easier for visitors to enjoy the beauty of this lake which has two flavors.

While in Labuan Cermin, you can do swimming, snorkeling and diving activities. When diving by using snorkeling goggles, you will see some fish swimming not far from the surface and some far below the bottom. The different taste of the water causes the fish to separate. This can make it easier to distinguish which types of freshwater fish and which are sea water fish. Before heading to Labuan Cermin, don't forget to prepare your own snorkeling equipment or for those who forget to bring it, don't worry. At the pier where the crossing is located, there is a snorkeling equipment rental shop along with the buoys. For those who want to play water and relax on the tires, in Labuan Cermin rental car tires are available, even water boats that have transparent glass underneath. For lodging, you can rent biduk-biduk or small huts around the lake with various lodging prices, ranging from one hundred thousand rupiah to three hundred thousand rupiah per night. For backpackers, you can also stay at the residents' houses around the Big Dipper. If you want to experience a new adventure for your vacation this time. Labuan Cermin can be your next vacation destination.