Lake Labuan Cermin is referred to as the "two flavor lake" because the water under it has both salt and clear water not mixed!
Most people probably know the Labuan Cermin for its iconic floating boat photo. But even so famous, tourists rarely go there because it is located too far from Berau - the main city. Labuan Cermin is located at Biduk-biduk, East Kalimantan, Indonesia. East Kalimantan is a large province with many natural resources. The Berau Regency is a particularly popular tourist destination in this province. One of the best places in Kalimantan is Lake Labuan Cermin .
As the name suggests, the water is as clear as a mirror. We can clearly see the bottom of the lake from the top water even to a depth of more than 3m. When you dive a little deep, the boundary between saltwater and fresh water will be very clear. It also makes the biomes in the lake very diverse.
Blue lake seen from a drone
This lake is where fresh water on the surface and saltwater more than 2 meters deep. You will wonder how it was possible for such a strange thing to happen. Even without thinking logically, this phenomenon has been recorded in Muslim holy books, and in books of other religions. Here you can try to swim deeper to feel the salt water, and that has been proven. Like a blurred barrier between freshwater and saltwater, but they remain separate. If you dive at a depth of 2 meters, don't be surprised if you can suddenly feel the water becoming salty. It felt as if it had an invisible force separating both water surfaces, otherwise it didn't. This is just an amazing natural phenomenon that makes you realize how wonderful the world is. Ourselves lake Labuan Cermin It's a swamp, so there's some trunks inside the water, but that's what makes this place even more iconic.
The lake is dark green, but the water is clear. Many visitors come here to swim, snorkel or snorkel freely in this lake. There are no coral reefs and the lake bottom is quite barren. However, the water was clean and the visibility was really good.
For those who cannot swim, you can still fully enjoy the taste of Labuan Cermin , because there is a sign that prohibits swimming and life jackets for rent on the pier. However, it will be a more wonderful experience if you can feel the magical freshwater flowing into the seawater trapped in the lake.
To get the most out of your visit, you need to be mindful of the time of your arrival. Usually, that will be when the sun shines the most, from 10am to 12pm. If you are not lucky to see it while the sun is shining, the water will turn green and even though it is beautiful, the water will not be as clear as when the sun shines. For safety's sake, it is better not to come during the rainy season.
The Biduk-biduk area is a secluded area, so you won't get a luxurious accommodation to stay in. There are only a handful of motels or hostels suitable, some of which are Penginapan Mayang Sari, Selvia Inn. But if you want a unique experience, staying at a local home might be a good choice.
Have a clear vision card when underwater
Local homes or motels are just a 10-minute drive from Lake Labuan Cermin . You can rent a bike or motorbike from the motel. Upon arrival, you will be greeted with a signboard "Welcome to Labuan Cermin". Go to the ticket counter and pay IDR 100,000 / boat to get to the lake. It only takes you 5 minutes to arrive and don't forget to ask the driver for your pick up time.