Visit Banten

About Banten

Banten is a province on the island of Java, Indonesia. This province was formerly part of the Province of West Java, but was separated in 2000 and made a separate province, in accordance with the decision of Act No. 23 of 2000. The administrative center is in the town of Serang.

Most community members embrace the religion of Islam with the religious spirit high, but other religions can live side by side in peace. Potential community and cultural distinctiveness of Banten, among other martial art Pencak silat, Debus, Rudad, Umbruk, Saman Dance, Mask Dance, Dance Cokek, Dog-dog, Palingtung, and Lojor. In addition, there are also relics of the ancestral heritage include the Great Mosque of Banten Lama, Masjid Keramat Long, and many other relics.

In Banten province is Baduy tribe. Baduy tribe in a tribal Sundanese Banten still maintain the tradition of anti-modernity, both clothing and other living patterns. Baduy-Rawayan tribes living in the area Kendeng Mountains Heritage area 5101.85 hectares in the area Baduy, Sub Lewidamar, Lebak District. Baduy community settlements are generally located in river basins in the mountains Kendeng Ciujung. This area is known as the land area of deposit from a common ancestor, which must be maintained and guarded well, should not be destroyed.

Tourism

Ujung Kulon National Park

Ujung Kulon is one of the national parks and nature conservation sites in Indonesia. at this location, we can see the beauty of tropical forests. The One-horned rhino is endemic species of this reserve. This location consists of several small islands, some of which are Peucang Island, Handeuleum Island, and Panaitan Island. The highest point is Mount Honje. The characteristics of this national park is its role as a natural habitat for various types of protected animals, such as the Java rhinoceros, deer, antelope, banteng, various primates, wild boar, jungle cats, lemurs, and many kinds of birds.

This region can be achieved through the village Panimbangan or via the sea by boat to one of the existing island. Ujung Kulon has been equipped with various means of telecommunication networks, electricity, and clean water. Tourism facilities such as accommodation, information center, tourist guides, and transportation also available. UNESCO has declared that the area isWorld Heritage Site in 1991.

Pulau Dua / Pulau Burung (Bird Island)

The main attraction of this area is the natural beauty of the ocean reef groups, various types of sea fish, and of course many kinds of birds. Luas kawasan ini sekitar 30 ha. The area is about 30 ha. Every year between April and August, the island is visited by thousands of birds from 60 species originating from various countries. About forty thousand birds are flying from the continent of Australia, Asia, and Africa.

Pulau Dua can be achieved with traditional boat or motor boat in 15 to 30 minutes through the sawah Luhur, Kasemen. in this area, have available the means of electricity networks, telecommunications, and water.

Pulau Umang (Umang Island)

Umang Island has an area of about 5 ha, and located in the tourist area of Pandeglang beach, adjacent to the tourist area of Cape Lesung. This tourist resort is managed by a private company that provides a variety of recreational and entertainment facilities are attractive. On this island, there is a resort that is set up with a natural artistic touch, equipped with meeting rooms, cafe, spa, business center, sunset lounge, beach club, swimming pool and so on. In addition, available facilities and recreational water sports, jogging track, cross country, tennis court, karaoke, and others. We can go to this island with relative ease.

Mount Karakatoa

Mount Krakatau is located in the waters of the Sunda Strait is one of the most famous mountain in the world, because of the tremendous eruption in 1883. The crack of the region came to the Australian continent, even the heat clouds blanketed several areas of Europe for a week. Krakatoa explosion and then forming the mountain boy who is now known as Anak Krakatoa which surfaced in 1928 which still remains active. Located in the Sunda strait, nature tourism is easily reached from Anyer-Carita beach about an hour by boat motors. This resort offers nature tours such as camping, hiking, fishing, and ocean scenery beautiful.

Rawadano

Rawadano or other name Lake Wetlands Nature Preserve is located in Serang district, and is 101 km from Jakarta. This area is an area dominated marshes, there is also a lake. The area is approximately 2,500 hectares of overgrown by various types of trees. The island is a nesting place for various types of animals reptiles, like snakes and crocodiles. No less than 250 species of birds living in this area.