Papua has many interesting tourist objects that must be visited by tourists at least once in their lifetime. One of the tourist attractions that you can visit when you visit West Papua province is Kali Biru or literally translated as Blue River in English. Check out the full information on Blue River Genyem Papua below.
About Blue River Genyem
Kali Biru or which in English literally means Blue River, is one of the rivers tourism-themed attractions in Berab village, Nimbokrang district, Jayapura regency, Papua province.
To get to this attraction, tourists must travel through the hills. If you depart from Sentani Airport, the travel time needed to get to Blue River is around 2 hours.
What You Can Find in Blue River Genyem
There are many things that you can find when you visit Blue River. Some of them are as follows.
The River’s Clear and Cool Water
Blue River Genyem has clean and clear water. This is because this attraction is still located not far from beautiful green mountains and is not polluted by human activities such as mining or others.
This clear river water is also due to the presence of rocks along the banks of the river which naturally filter and purify the river water. You can also see various types of fish or other aquatic biotas that live in the river.
Expanse of Beautiful Green Trees
Apart from the attractiveness mentioned above, the Blue River also has a stretch of green trees that are cool and beautiful. This place is a tourist paradise for those who are tired of the hustle and bustle of the city. The cool air and green trees will give a feeling of relaxation to the body and mind.
Cultural Tourism of the Berab Village People
Besides being presented with beautiful and cool views of forests and rivers, you can also take the time to get to know the culture of the local Papuan people around this tourist attraction.
What Can You Do at the Blue River
There are many things you can do when you visit the Kali Biru tourist spot. Some of them are as follows:
Witnessing the Beauty of Cenderawasih
Cenderawasih is a protected bird species in Papua. This bird, known as the bird of paradise, is famous for its beautiful long and colorful feathers. If so far you have only seen this bird through pictures on the internet, you can see these birds directly when you visit Blue River.
Sightseeing and watching birds in Blue River is a perfect activity if you come with your beloved children or family.
Swim in the Genyem River
Apart from the above activities, you can also try playing in the water or swimming in the Genyem River. However, if you want to challenge yourself by swimming in the Blue River, you should pay attention to the following things.
- The Genyem River is almost 5 meters deep, so you should reconsider if you are not confident that you can swim at that depth.
- If you or your children still want to swim, make sure there is supervision from people who are skilled at swimming.
- Choose a good time to swim.
Learn to Weave from the People of Berab Village
You and your family who are on vacation to Kali Biru Genyem can also take the time to visit the tourist village of the Berab people. Here, you can try to learn to make woven with the guidance of local people.
The Berab people usually make Noken woven. This woven material uses wood fiber. The coloring they use also uses natural materials, namely from burning clay or the bark of an orchid. Usually, the woven will later be formed into bags, placemats, wall hangings, etc.
Take Photos at Blue River’s Interesting Spots
Apart from carrying out the various activities above, one thing that many tourists might do is capture the sights and experiences of a vacation on Blue River Genyem Papua in a collection of photos to share on social media or simply to keep them as private collections.
