For the people of Dragon Village, compliance in running custom is a form of homage to the ancestors (karuhan). Something that comes not from the teachings karuhan considered taboo, which if breached will lead to disaster.

Slum area inhabited by approximately 311 inhabitants is located in the fertile valley on the banks of the River Ciwulan. This township is divided into several areas such as forest areas, rivers, rice fields, and housing. Each area has its own limits and should not be violated. Because, in their belief, in each border region as His watchman there are subtle creatures. If the limit is violated, angry spirits, so that there will be disastrous. Therefore, residents should not be set up house in the area of rice fields, and vice versa, because it means violating the teachings of karuhan.

In Dragon Village are 111 buildings consisting of 108 residential houses, a meeting hall (bale Patemon), 1 mosque, and a barn. Mosques, meeting halls, and barns placed facing parallel east-west direction. In front of these buildings have large pages that are used for traditional ceremonies. While the building of houses lined the north-south facing.

The houses in Dragon Village-shaped house on stilts made of wood and woven bamboo. While the roof was made of palm leaves, palm fiber, or reeds. Architecture and interior design is simple but beautifully arranged, so that air and light well-circulated. In addition, buildings in Dragon Village is also earthquake resistant. This was proven when an earthquake measuring 7.3 magnitude rocked the Tasikmalaya on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 ago, none of the residents of Dragon Village house that collapsed or suffered damage.

 

Therefore, Dragon Village will be a pilot certification of architectural design and energy-efficient green buildings Indonesia by the Green Building Council of Indonesia (GBCI). The main attraction which is owned by the Dragon Village is the atmosphere is very calm and peaceful, where the people still hold fast the tradition and maintain the values of local wisdom - the one thing that was difficult to find in today's modern settlements.

 

Before you set foot in the township, you must walk down a hundred sengked (steps) are quite steep, so when it rains you have to be careful if you do not want to slip and fall. However, your struggle was not in vain, because along the way you will be served with a very enchanting panorama. Verdant rice fields, river flowing Ciwulan twisting, chirping birds, gurgling water flowing, wind blowing, it produces a beautiful natural singing composition.

In Dragon Village there are some rules to be followed by visitors, among others, should not be carelessly said, must not interfere with existing animals, and should not break the branches of a tree. Regulation is not just for tourists, but also applies to local residents. In fact, for indigenous people Dragon Village there are more regulations or that they refer to as pamali. For example, they should not paint their houses unless using the chalk, are not allowed to build a house using bricks and cement, must not engage in performing arts in addition to original art Kampung Naga, and many other regulations. To the outsider rule may seem unreasonable, but instead moved from pamali and local knowledge that the preservation of Kampung Naga is maintained.

In addition, similar to Bedouin society, the people of Kampung Naga does not allow goods and modern equipment into their village. In fact, the electricity network was not allowed into this village. Therefore, by nightfall the atmosphere became so dark. There are only teplok or lantern light as the main torch houses. As for the lighting in the streets, they are accustomed to using torches. However, it is precisely that which is unique when you stay in this village - the rural atmosphere that is really integrated with nature.

If you have enough time, not far from Kampung Naga, there are two small waterfall that serves as a barrier region and source of irrigation during the dry season. You can play around in this waterfall. However, before the maghrib you must hurry, because there are beliefs that are believed by the public that those who bathe in the waterfall before maghrib would have possessed.

As citizens of a traditional village, the people of Kampung Naga is also often carry out traditional ceremonies. The ceremony is usually held in Maulud and Shawwal (Hijri calendar). Travelers who want to watch the ceremony must comply with all applicable regulations during traditional ceremonies take place.
Although Kampung Naga is a fairly popular tourist attraction in West Java, to date there is no electricity in Kampung Naga. Tourists who want to stay in this village must ask permission to Kuncen (village elders) in advance and be prepared with a makeshift facilities, but it is very close to nature.

Most of the population of Kampung Naga spoke in Sundanese, therefore, for tourists who can not speak Sundanese suggested hiring a guide. In this place there are many guides who can accompany your journey. Total fare flexible and can be discussed.

Although Kampung Naga is located far below the highway, if you bring your personal vehicle does not need to worry. At the gate there is the court of Kampung Naga widely used as vehicle parking space visitors. In the parking lot there seputaran souvenir kiosks, typically woven artificial Tasikmalaya Kampung Naga population and food stalls.

Located on the highway Garut Kampung Naga-Tasikmalaya make it easy to reach using private vehicles or public transportation. The village is located in Ciwulan River valley, is about 500 feet below the highway. Mileage from Tasikmalaya City about 30 kilometers and 26 kilometers from Garut city. Meanwhile, from Bandung, Kampung Naga is 90 km.