Batang “Forest Kopi”: Forest Fun Coffee Bar At An Altitude Of 1000 Masl

A year back, tours in the south of Batang are widely seen by tourists. Both from out of town and within the city. Moreover, the southern area of Batang becomes a traffic route to pass from and to Dieng tourism. Batang which used to be just a crossing now began to improve by presenting many tourist attractions. One of them is Forest Coffee which is now equipped with Kembang Langit Park.

Like coffee shops in general Forest Coffee also provides a variety of coffee. Starting from local coffee Batang to coffees of various regions that are not just coffee, here also provided various snacks and food. The typical view of the amber forest in Kembang Langit Blado Village is a plus of this coffee shop.

The arrangement of the shop which is at an altitude of 1,000 MASL is also able to anesthetize its visitors. It is appropriate if visitors are always over load because they feel at home lingering to enjoy the surrounding panorama.

Being on the Dieng connecting line is also an attraction for visitors. No doubt, when the weekend the numbers are always overflowing. And even many cars from out of town lined up filled the parking area. Be sure to arrive early if you want to get a seat while you're here.

Aware of its tourist potential, Forest Kopi also glanced at selfie spot tours to lure visitors. In addition to the panorama of the shop that is instagramable, Forest Kopi then presents Forest Bridge. A suspension bridge in the middle of a lush resin tree. To enjoy this selfie spot visitors are charged an additional fee of Rp20 Thousand.

Inevitably, Forest Bridge is back viral because it is hunted by selfie lovers. With a view of the background of the coffee shop in the middle of the forest, the beauty of Forest Bridge can often show up in the timeline of children Hits Batang.

Although it was closed due to the pandemic, Forest Kopi uses this to develop new tourist spots. The manager also further strengthened his cooperation with Perum Perhutani to develop tourism around forest kopi. Until some time ago, finally also opened a tour of Kembang Langit Park.

By spending Rp10 Thousand you can already enjoy various spots of selfie contemporary among the lush trees of the  kembang langit forest. Starting from the hot air balloon spot, floating bicycles, flower garden spots, and various other interesting spots.

"We had closed yes from March until allowed back in mid-June yesterday simulation settings by Disparpora and Dinkes Batang, and during the holiday we renovated the place also added photos of Kembang Langit Park," said Forest Kopi Owner, Nanang.

Although very crowded, it still implements health protocols such as providing distance between one seat table and another. At the end of the ordinary day, visitors can reach 500 to 1000 people, and weekend armpits penetrate up to 1500 people.

"The visitor's desk seat has been arranged with distance, and we also emphasize the health protocol from the front before entering security has standby temperature checks, ask visitors to wash their hands, wear masks and fill in personal data," he explained.

With its cooperation with Perum Perhutani, there will still be land management development. It has now developed about 8.8 hectares. In the future, it will be added about 10.8 hectares for various facilities. Such as water parks, hammock gardens, and also villas. (Novia)