Kepetingan : Nature Tourism in Sidoarjo

On the east side of Sidoarjo regency, there is a natural ambience that can be developed into an alternative tourist attraction. Tourism can be presented is a pure natural scenery along the river with a width of eight meters.
With a traditional diesel engine driven boat, visitors can enjoy the flora and fauna are allowed to grow freely on the right and left side of the river. Grass that grows wild creeping up to the surface water. The width of the river with clear water to give the impression of a separate peace.
Besides the natural scenery, there are many birds that roam the middle and edge of the river. Sometimes the birds are white and black flies swarm from one side of the river to the other.

In one section of the river, there are plants that adorn the middle of the river. These plants are usually used for perching birds. Visitors who use the boats can be seen from close range. When visitors waved, birds flying and moved to another place.

Visitors can also see from the pool used by local residents who belong to the Cendana family. Pond is now ignored. However, the remnants of the glory still visible from the side of the river. Among them, a sturdy building previously used as office management ponds.

During a trip to the beach, found some branches of the river that forms like a fork. Unlike a fork in the road, there are traffic signs. "The boat here a lot, therefore, Given the signs. Some simple infrastructure has also been made. Residents make the pier with wooden and bamboo at some point on the river. Dots connected by road to several places. Users can choose the boat will be anchored in place.

Sights are formed naturally. Several traditional villages provide boat rental services. Visitors can ride the boat from the village of Bluru with the rate of $ 150. They can visit Kepetingan Hamlet.

But, because it has not properly managed, traditional boat rental hung every day. Because, not necessarily every day there are visitors. To visit any of a sudden, not necessarily a boat that is ready. Therefore, most visitors to book a boat the day before.

Surplus, the location of the Foundation to become tourist attractions. Namely, Tomb Nyai Sekardadu which historically is the mother of Sunan Bonang. The pilgrims visited the shrine at special moments. One of the local elections.