Kapanlagi.com - Some time ago, Abah Jajang's house went viral on social media. The house located in Karangjaya Village, Pasirkuda District, Cianjur Regency offers a view of a waterfall that can be seen directly from the front yard of the house.
After gaining popularity on social media, many content creators came to Abah Jajang's house and used it as a camping location. However, this action received many negative comments from netizens because it was considered disturbing Abah Jajang's tranquility.
In addition to being used as a camping area, the road around Abah Jajang's house, which was previously filled with green grass, turned into muddy soil because visitors came to Abah Jajang's house too often.
After receiving various responses from netizens, Abah Jajang's house returned to its original condition and remains a favorite tourist destination in Cianjur.
1. Abah Jajang's House Has Been Built for 28 Years
Portrait of Abah Jajang's House (Instagram/@eri_restiana)
Abah Jajang's house has been built for 28 years since 1995, when Abah Jajang's mother was still alive.
This house is made of bamboo huts with an area of 6-9 meters and shaped like a traditional stilt house.
What is interesting about Abah Jajang's house is that it faces directly to Curug Citambur as requested by his mother.
2. Visitors to Abah Jajang's House Must Pay Rp5,000
Portrait of Abah Jajang's Tourists (TikTok/@kiyooo.04)
After becoming a topic of discussion on social media, visitors to the tourist attraction are now required to pay an entrance fee. This policy refers to Village Regulation Number 1 of 2023 regarding Village Financial Management for the Fiscal Year 2023.
Every individual who visits Abah Jajang's house must pay a ticket price of Rp5,000 per person. From the ticket sales, Abah Jajang will receive 10 percent of the total ticket revenue, while the rest will be allocated to four other positions, including the village youth organization.
3. Abah Jajang Allows Visitors to Camp
Portrait of Abah Jajang's Tourists (Instagram/@folkshitt)
After being visited by tourists, Abah Jajang allows visitors to camp in his yard, as long as they bring their own tents because Abah Jajang does not provide tent rentals.
Abah Jajang stated that the presence of visitors does not bother him. On the contrary, he feels happy because his house becomes more lively with the presence of tourist visitors.
4. Abah Jajang's House Was Offered for Rp2.5 Billion
Portrait Illustration of Abah Jajang's House (Ahmad Johan)
Due to the natural beauty around his house, Abah Jajang's house was offered for Rp2.5 billion, but Abah Jajang refused the offer. He is reluctant to sell his house because he has a strong attachment to the house that has been his home for 73 years.
In addition, Abah Jajang does not want his only wealth to be inherited by others.
5. The View of Abah Jajang's House Becomes More Beautiful
Portrait of Abah Jajang's House (TikTok/@aipputraa)
Based on a video uploaded on TikTok account @aipputra on Monday (6/11/23), it can be seen that Abah Jajang's house is not too crowded with visitors, but Abah Jajang still welcomes tourists who want to see his house.
The video shows Abah Jajang's house still looks charming with a flowing waterfall view.
6. Who is Abah Jajang?
A 73-year-old grandfather named Jajang, who comes from Cianjur Regency, West Java, lives in a house that has a direct view of the waterfall. This simple house went viral through a TikTok video because of its location facing a beautiful waterfall, surrounded by sturdy cliffs.
7. What Region Does Cianjur Belong To?
Cianjur Regency is one of the 27 regencies in West Java Province. This region is often referred to as the City of Santri and has an area of approximately 361,434.98 hectares.
8. What is in Cianjur?
Gunung Padang Megalithic Site, Taman Bunga Nusantara, Kebun Raya Cibodas, Istana Cipanas, Curug Cikondang, Bambang Family Dairy, Terowongan Lampegan, Curug Citambur, Kampung Budaya Padi Pandan Wangi, and Alun-Alun Cianjur.
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