BSB Rubber Plantation in Semarang Regency, Central Java Province
Being part of Semarang Regency, BSB Rubber Plantation can be a nice alternative to spend a family recreation either on weekends or holidays. What tourists need to do is to get to West Ungaran Sub-District and reach Branjang Village afterward. As the name suggests, the site offers many rubber trees and some farmers who work in it. That means visitors are able to witness such unique panorama as well as learning how to cultivate rubber. It becomes a good educational vacation for families with kids as well, somehow. Thus, no one should miss the chance to visit it later.
The Nuance
When it comes to nuance, the rubber plantation offers both serenity and soothing environment. The prime feature that tourists may see is none other than the formation of rubber trees! They grow abundantly, creating a shady atmosphere to the site. In terms of size, it is approximately 1000 hectares! No wonder, the site is suitable for exploration and adventure. Some people even take advantage of the beauty of the rubber trees to conduct photography, in fact. Most of the time, local farmers can be seen on the site. Have no worries. They are quite friendly!
Exploring BSB Rubber Plantation
Despite the vast size, only 60% of it is covered with rubber trees. That means the rest of the area features an open field on where tourists can explore. Still, it is tiring enough to get around the location so everyone should carry bottled water during exploration. Also, it is not recommended to come at noon due to the heat of the sun. Even though lots of rubber trees grow in that area, they don’t have big leaves as other trees. That means the sun ray can penetrate them easily and make visitors uncomfortable. Instead, coming in the morning is quite recommended!
Aside from exploration, people also come to BSB Rubber Plantation to conduct photography. The nuance is romantic enough to take photos with a love, in fact. Somehow, the site suits those who want to conduct a pre-wedding photo session too! The only requirement is the permission from the keeper. Everyone needs to make sure that they don’t disturb any workers at the time.
Another reason to visit BSB Rubber Plantation is to learn the cultivation process. For the information, the site has been there since 1928 or during the reign of the Dutch. It is even possible to watch the rubber cultivation directly. In fact, the management provides a program for tourists to take during the visit. It explains how people cultivate rubber and make it into several products!
Nearby Attractions
- Watu Gunung
- Malon Village
- BLI Pool
- The Fountain Waterpark
How to Get There
If tourists come from Ahmad Yani International Airport at Semarang City, their first destination is none other than West Ungaran Sub-District. Next, they should reach Branjang Village where BSB Rubber Plantation resides. This trip may take about 41 minutes, as the distance is 19.1 km actually. What about the best route? For a faster trip, it is recommended to take Raya Manyaran – Gunungpati Street.
Where to Stay
- Joglo Java Villa
- Balemong Resort
- Puri Indrakila Hotel
- C3 Hotel
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