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Guruh Gemurai Waterfall in Riau Province, There is a Story Behind its Name

Holiday Ayo - There are many options of tourist destinations in Riau Province. One of them is Guruh Gemurai Waterfall which is located in Kasang Village, Kuantan Mudik District, Kuantan Singingi Regency.

The origin of the name Guruh Gemurai comes from the local language, namely Kuantan Singingi. Guruh means the sound of a waterfall that rumbles and is followed by a roar which means the sound of gurgling water. So the locals call it Guruh Gemurai Waterfall.

With a fairly high water trajectory, you will hear the amazing rhythm of splashing water. This Guruh Gemurai Waterfall tour looks beautiful because its location is surrounded by hills whose trees are still beautiful.



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In addition to its beauty, this waterfall also has its own uniqueness, namely here you can go up or downstairs made of cement so you can stand directly above the flow of the waterfall that makes you stand and stand on the waterfall.

Your eyes will be spoiled by the beautiful atmosphere that is hard to find in modern urban settlements in Sumatra.

The area is still very natural and the water clear also makes Guruh Gemurai even more special and popular with visitors, especially on holidays or weekends.

Guruh Gemurai waterfall is so charming and a magnet for tourists. To enter this tourist destination, visitors only need to pay IDR 4,000 per person, both adults, and children.

Existing facilities around the location of the waterfall, such as changing rooms, toilets, performances, parking lots, and prayer rooms.

Besides you will be spoiled with beautiful panoramas and the melodious sound of gurgling water, you will also feel safe with the presence of a vehicle because there is a parking area available at this tourist spot.


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Not only that, if you are interested in holding an event, the location of the Guruh Gemurai Waterfall also has an open stage.

How to Get There

To reach the tourist location of Guruh Gemurai Waterfall, you can take a bus or your own vehicle from Kuantan Bay to Kiliran Jao-West Sumatra with paved road access.

From the center of Kuansing City, it is about 30 kilometers to Kiliran Jao, which borders West Sumatra. From Pekanbaru, the journey takes approximately four hours using a four-wheeled vehicle.

Access to Guruh Gemurai Waterfall is not difficult.

Besides being able to use privately owned vehicles, you can also use public transportation that can take visitors to Kiliran Jao, which is the border between West Sumatra Province and Riau Province.

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