One of the places in Majalengka is the center for planting green onions. Precisely in Tejamulya Village, Argapura, Majalengka, West Java. Located at the foot of the slopes of Mount Ciremai, this village has fertile land and supports farmers to cultivate crops.
The vast area of onion plantations makes the Panyaweuyan Valley in this village have a unique panorama. Many people call the scenery here like the Tegalalang Terraces in Ubud Bali. The difference is that in Ubud, rice terraces are terraced, Panyaweuyan has leek terraces.
The best moment visiting Panyaweuyan Valley is waiting for the second the sun to rise. The sun was seen slipping behind the clouds, producing a charming burst of light. The expanse of spring onions combined with the sun flash showed itself. Become a favorite sight that tourists crave.
The sun rises behind the majestic Mount Ciremai. The mountain as high as 3078 meters above sea level causes the slopes in the west to be late to see the sunrise. Mount Ciremai’s landscape rises, covered in thin clouds. As if to warm the morning chill in the Panyaweuyan Valley.
05.30 am is the best time to wait for the nuances of the sunrise in the Panyaweuyan Valley. Before that you have to travel in the middle of the cold slopes of the mountains. Everything will pay off when you reach the Panyaweuyan Valley.
Looking to the west, the rows of leek fields spoil the eyes even more. Located at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level, the air in this valley is cool. Farmers also use it to grow green onions. The existence of the terraced fields in Panyaweuyan is a blessing in itself. The presence of tourists also generates income for leek farmers.
The cool air combined with green onions makes it even cooler. This unique range of terraces is a favorite spot for tourists. The neat rows of leek fields always attract attention. No wonder Panyaweuyan terraces have gone viral because of their beauty. Here you can also spend the morning taking a selfie in the middle of a green onion field.
The best time to see the expanse of leek terraces is the rainy season. Farmers plant onions only during the rainy season. When the rainy season is over, farmers switch to planting crops. They only grow green onions only 2 times a year. So, tourists must carefully consider when is the right time to visit Panyaweuyan.
This Panyaweuyan Valley spot is also a favorite of professional photographers. They made various conceptual photos as a backdrop of green onions. To make it easier, you can also camp in Panyaweuyan valley area. Come in the evening, spend the night and enjoy the sunrise typical of the Panyaweuyan Terraces.
You have to travel 50 minutes from Majalengka city. Don’t forget to prepare a prime vehicle. The reason is, when entering the Panyaweuyan Valley, the vehicle must give its best performance. Steep roads dominate the Panyaweuyan area. The facilities in Panyaweuyan Valley are fairly complete. Currently there are several viewing posts. In addition, other supporting public facilities such as toilets, food stalls and parking lots have also been provided.
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