Holiday Ayo - If you visit East Nusa Tenggara, it's not just Komodo Island that you must visit. More than that, there are still many tourist destinations that you can add to your list of vacation spots.

Even though it's called Crystal Cave, it doesn't mean you will be treated to crystals on the cave walls, but you can enjoy a natural pool with crystal clear water.

Crystal Cave, which is located in Bolok Village, West Kupang District, has made many residents of Kupang City and not to forget travelers from all over the big cities curious to come, see and enjoy it more closely.

Crystal Cave which has an area of approximately 30 square meters with water so clear that the bottom looks very clear. The water in the cave has a brackish taste and is very refreshing to the body.

The sparkling light that slips between the stalactites and stalagmites to the gurgling of underground springs is the attraction of this Crystal Cave.

This Crystal Cave Natural Tourist Place has existed since the time of the Japanese occupation in Indonesia. However, the existence of the Crystal Cave only began to be known as a natural tourist location around 1999.

In ancient times, this cave was used as a hiding place for Japanese troops from enemy attacks as well as a place to store their belongings. But now this cave is still kept natural and used as a tourist attraction by the people around the city of Kupang.

The water in the Crystal Cave tastes a little salty because there are three cave passages that go straight into the sea. What can amaze you is that the water in this pool is so clear. So clear, you can clearly see the bottom of the pool. This is what earned him the nickname Crystal Cave.

In addition, another sensation is that you are like finding a hidden treasure. Because the access is quite challenging and it is located so inland, but after arriving at the bottom of the cave you will find an extraordinary panorama.

The clear water under the stalactites that hang from the ceiling of the cave looks very inviting and seems to invite visitors to swim in it. Sunlight peeking from the mouth of the cave makes the water flow even more sparkling.

Well, before you enter the cave, make sure you bring a flashlight, adequate shoes, and don't go down alone. Because the rocks are quite slippery, the descent is steep, and also dark. In the cave there is minimal lighting and the rocks are quite sharp, so you can say the obstacles that are passed are quite extreme.

The water feels cool, especially in the midst of the fairly hot temperature of Kupang City. The thing to remember, don't get too carried away with the beauty of the Crystal Cave. Because, according to local residents, the water discharge will increase when it rains heavily.

How to Get There

The distance is about 13 kilometers (km) from Kupang City or about 30-45 minutes from Kupang City by motorbike or car.