Pesona Desa Wisata Cibuntu di Kuningan | Pesona Nusantara

Summary

The video script explores Cibuntu, a small village in Kuningan, West Java, which has become a popular tourist destination. Once a remote area with poor road access and active sand mining, the village transformed into a tourist hotspot after efforts by the local government and community. Notably, Cibuntu is home to 'Kampung Domba,' where communal sheep farming thrives. The village is also a rest stop for cyclists and attracts visitors for its natural beauty and cultural heritage. The transformation has helped preserve the environment and create sustainable livelihoods for the locals.

Takeaways

• 🌍 Pasundan land never seems to run out of vacation spots, whether for short getaways or spending time with family and loved ones.
• 🚗 Cibuntu Tourism Village, located in Kuningan, West Java, can be accessed through Kuningan or Cirebon. It is about 28 kilometers or an hour's drive from Kuningan.
• 🏞️ The village was officially inaugurated as a tourism destination by the Kuningan Regency government in December 2012, following a study in 2011 that identified its tourism potential.
• 🏡 The concept of a tourism village is not new; it has been trending in Indonesia since the 1980s and emphasizes village-based tourism.
• ⛰️ Cibuntu, once a remote village with poor infrastructure, developed access roads in the early 1990s to accommodate sand mining trucks.
• 🏗️ Sand mining was a significant activity in Cibuntu until 2010, after which the village shifted focus due to concerns about landslides and loss of water sources.
• 🌾 The village is now engaged in agriculture, with over 30 hectares of land used for farming and rice paddies.
• 🐑 Cibuntu is home to the 'Kampung Domba' or Sheep Village, where 15,500 sheep are kept in 70 private communal barns.
• 🚴 The village is a popular stop for mountain bikers and attracts visitors on weekends, with sheep farming being a core part of its economy.
• 🐄 In 2003, the local government consolidated livestock housing into communal barns, replacing individual family-owned barns to accommodate the growing population.

Q & A

What is Desa Cibuntu, and where is it located?

Desa Cibuntu is a village in Kuningan, West Java, Indonesia. It has been developed into a tourist destination and is located on the northern side of Mount Cermai.

How can visitors access Desa Cibuntu?

Visitors can access Desa Cibuntu via two routes: one from Kuningan Regency and the other from Cirebon Regency. It is about 28 km or a one-hour drive from Kuningan.

When did Desa Cibuntu become an official tourist destination?

Desa Cibuntu was officially designated as a tourist destination in December 2012 by the local government of Kuningan.

What role did the School of Tourism play in developing Desa Cibuntu as a tourist destination?

A year before the village's official designation as a tourist spot, the School of Tourism conducted extensive research and identified Desa Cibuntu's potential as a village-based tourist destination.

What was Desa Cibuntu like before becoming a tourist village?

Desa Cibuntu was once a small, isolated village with poor road access. The entry route was opened in the 1980s, and the road was built in 1993 to facilitate sand mining activities in the area.

Why was there a need to build roads in Desa Cibuntu in the 1990s?

The roads were built to provide easier access for trucks transporting sand from a sand mine on the eastern slope of Mount Cermai. The sand was used for construction in Jakarta and West Java.

What environmental impact did sand mining have on Desa Cibuntu?

Over time, the villagers became aware that sand mining could lead to landslides and the depletion of vital water sources, prompting the cessation of mining activities in 2010.

How does the village utilize the land surrounding Desa Cibuntu?

The hilly terrain around Desa Cibuntu is used for farming, while more than 30 hectares of flat land are used as rice fields.

What is the 'Kampung Domba' in Desa Cibuntu?

Kampung Domba (Sheep Village) is a communal goat farm created from what was once empty land. The village holds 1,550 goats in 70 private pens, far exceeding the number of residents in the village.

What change did the village head bring to Kampung Domba?

Under the leadership of 'Abah,' the village head, individual goat farming was consolidated into a communal system, ensuring a healthier and more organized environment for both residents and animals.