Lifestyle and Travel: Indonesian tourist spots - 5 Ujung Kulon National Park Tourism Destinations

5 Ujung Kulon National Park Tourism Destinations - Ujung Kulon National Park is a conservation area on the western tip of Java Island. The first national park in Indonesia has also become a global tourist area.

Various tourist destinations are always the choice of tourists, including beach charm, underground parks, trekking, river adventures like "amazon", surfing, camping tours, historical tours, enjoying wild animals inhabiting Ujung Kulon, and many other hidden paradise in Ujung Kulon. Located in Pandeglang Regency, Banten, Ujung Kulon National Park has always been a dream of travelers both inside and outside the country. The following 5 tourist destinations that must be visited by tourists when at the tip of the kulon.

1. Peucang Island

The first and most famous tourist spot in the Ujung Kulon National Park area is Peucang Island. In the last few years the name of the island is flying in the ranks of Indonesian tourism. This island across the west of the main island of Java has the characteristics of spacious white sand beaches and clear, calm waters.

Peucang Island has provided various accommodations for visitors who are interested in staying on this island. Although there have been various adequate tourist facilities, the nature around this tourist area is still very natural. In fact, it is not uncommon for tourists to find wild animals around the beach or even lodging environments. Activities that can be done on Peucang Island include trekking to Copong Reef to watch the sunset, swim and snorkel in shallow waters to dive into a beautiful underwater park.

2. Panaitan Island

Located on the western end of the Peninsula Ujung Kulon National Park, there is Panaitan Island. Its position means it is in the Sunda Strait and is quite close to the island of Sumatra. This island measuring around 17 thousand hectares holds a lot of interesting tourism potential that is unfortunately missed.

Visiting Panaitan Island is the right way to enjoy the natural jungle atmosphere. The hills on this island are formed by natural forests with a combination of mangrove vegetation, coastal forests and rainforests. Inside this island, a traveler can find historical ruins in the form of Ganesha statues and other historical objects. Do not miss on this island tourists can also taste maritime activities such as snorkeling and diving. It's just that on this island lodging accommodation facilities are not yet available.

3. Badul Island

Badul Island is a pity to miss if a traveler intends to vacation in Ujung Kulon National Park. This tiny island has a cool underwater park. The island is uninhabited and its size is not too large. What a traveler needs to pay attention when swimming in the waters of this island is to always be vigilant and careful.

Although the water is very clear and tempting to swim in, but the famous sea of Badul Island has a fairly strong current. If not careful, it can be dragged into a sharp coral area that can injure the body. Badul Island can only be accessed through two villages, Sumur Village and Tamanjaya Village.

4. Cigenter River

If in Brazil there is a very famous Amazon River, then in Banten there is the Cigenter River. Cigenter River is on Handeuleum Island. Handeuleum Island has an area of approximately 220 hekter and is a small island that enters the Ujung Kulon National Park area.

One of the leading tourist destinations on Handeuleum Island is canoeing adventure tours or cramming the Cigenter River using kayaks or small boats. The small boat with a capacity of 4-6 people will traverse the calm Cigenter River. You will feel the sensation of walking along the Amazon River in South America like in a film story, which is calm and mysterious.

5. Cidaon Meadow

Wild watching can be done by a traveler visiting Cidaon Meadow. This is where most wild animals living in Ujung Kulon National Park gather to find food. Some types of animals that are often seen in this meadow include cows, bulls, buffaloes and peacocks. sometimes one-horned rhinos also appear.

It's just that coming to this place should be accompanied by a guide. They will direct to a safe place to see these wild animals. Generally the best time to watch animals in the wild is done in the afternoon. Access to Cidaon can be done through Taman Jaya Village or Sumur Village. From the two villages then the journey continued towards Peucang Island. After that, proceed with a small boat to Padang Cidaon.