5 Exciting Tourist Spots in Banten for a Weekend Getaway

Confused about where to go for the weekend holiday? Tired of just going to the mall and the same tourist spots? For those of you living in Jakarta and Tangerang, there are still other options!

Well, it turns out that the province located to the west of Java Island has many beautiful tourist spots that you can visit with friends or family.

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Its very strategic location makes Banten Province an alternative tourist destination besides Bandung and Bogor. What tourist spots are there in Banten? Let's take a look at some anti-mainstream tourist locations.

1. Sangiang Island

The island located in the Sunda Strait can be visited by boat from Anyer Beach. The journey takes about 45 minutes. There are several beautiful spots that you can enjoy when visiting this place. Here, you can try several activities, such as hiking, cycling, camping, snorkeling, fishing, and enjoying some historical Japanese forts from World War II.

2. Sawarna Beach

Sawarna Beach is located in the Bayah area, Banten. This beach is usually a surfing spot for tourists because it has big waves. Don't worry if you want to stay overnight around this beach, as you will easily find several accommodations nearby, plus the prices are affordable.

3. Ujung Kulon National Park

Ujung Kulon National Park is one of the nature conservation areas in Indonesia.

In Ujung Kulon, you can visit several tropical forests and lowlands with a cool and stunning view. Oh, there's one more interesting thing there, you can meet the one-horned rhinoceros, one of the rare animals still found in Indonesia.

Not only that, there are still many protected animal species in Ujung Kulon National Park, some of which include the Javan rhinoceros, wild boar, banteng, slow loris, and various types of birds and primates.

4. Baduy Cultural Tourism

If you want to find a piece of paradise in Indonesia, you can visit the Baduy Village in the interior of Lebak Regency. To reach this place, you have to struggle a bit, as it is isolated from modern civilization.

Several rules require visitors to respect nature, such as not bathing with soap or shampoo. Here, you will feel more connected to nature, my friend.

5. Old Banten Area

The Old Banten area is a witness to history and one of the ancient civilizations in Banten. Old Banten has remnants of the Banten kingdom from the past. From the Banten Capital Square, this area is only 10 kilometers away. Of course, it can be reached on foot if you want to spend time during the holiday.

There, you can easily find the remnants of the Kaibon Palace, Spellwijk Fortress, and Surosowan Palace. Not only that, Avalokitesvara Temple, Banten Grand Mosque, and Banten Archaeological Museum are also located in the Old Banten area.

Come on, start your journey, my friend! Through the beauty of tourism in Banten, your weekend will surely be more colorful. So, which area will you visit first?