Friday, April 12, 2013

Slopeng Beach

On the northern coast of Madura is well worth a visit. Its white sand and palm trees add the cool atmosphere of this region. At the east end Sumenep you can also find a similar beach of which the coastal plants are dominated by typical short firs.

Sumenep Palace

Lying at the eastern end of Madura Island, Sumenep is one of the main tourist destinations in Madura. The culture of Sumenep is much influenced by Javanese, Arabic, European, and Chinese cultures. This mixture makes Sumenep gives its own colour to Madura. Until now Sumenep’s royal palace from the kings in the past have been intact and well preserved. The palace together with its environment becomes the major attraction in Sumenep. The front building has a Javanesa style: on the contrary, the main building has a Chinese style. Historically in fact, the palace was built by a Chinese architect.

Madura Bull Races

Is a type of racing competition for couples of bulls only found in Madura Island. The Island’s grand final of the race, usually held in Pamekasan, they win for the trophy of the President of the Republic of Indonesia. Of this championship the bulls run across 130 metres long runway, but only 110 metres in subdistrict level, and 120 metres in regency level. The scoring system is divided into two categories: championship of the winners group, and championship of the losers group.

Torowan Waterfall

Which is located on the north coast, about 43 km from Sampang. The natural surroundings are unspoiled and have clear sea water.

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Prababaran Trunojoyo Historical Site

Is located in the city center. The site is the birthplace of Trunojoyo and has become a preserved historical area of East Java. Tomb of Ratu Ebu is also a historical site located in Polagan urban village, 2 km from the city center. This is the tomb of the mother of King Sampang R. Praseno who died in 1624.

Lebar Cave

This cave has become Sampang’s tourism icon. It is a historic cave because inside it is a historic site of Prince Trunojoyo. From the cave on the top of the hill you can enjoy a panoramic view offer Sampang city, and when the sun sets the city looks beautiful.

Camplong Beach Recreation

About 9 km from the downtown. Facilities available are resort cottages, a café, a viewing post, a visitors market, and a playground. Each month of Maulud people hold a sea offerings ceremony.

Sarangan Lake

The most popular and the one which recives much interest is Sarangan Lake. This Lake is also caled ‘Lake Pasir’ at the foot of Mount Lawu approximately 16 kilometres to the west of Magetan city. Sarangan lake has a depth of 28 meters and a 30 hectares area, the weather is cool and is comfortable for family weekenders. Various facilities are available, such as hotels, restautant, motor boats, and horse riding around the lake for adults. In this lake every Pon Friday in the month of Ruwah (Javanese Calendar) they hold a traditional village purification ceremony by releasing offerings into the lake. This ritual ceremony is as a from of their expression of gratitude for all the blessings from god.

Widas Reservoir

Located in Saradan subdistrict at an altitude of 110 metres above sea level. The reservoir is never dry, and freshwater fish in the reservoir are much tastier than those in other reservoirs. Facilities available include a conference hall, motor boats, a flying fox, a chidren’s playground, jogging tracks, and some other facilities. In Wungu subdistrict there are a campsite, teak seedbeds, and an arena for out bound activity.

Cangar Pool

Is a bath pool with natural hit springs surrounded by besutiful forests suitable for family to relax. From Batu city to this pool, youwill pass throught the stunning panorama of mountains. Dutch tourist enjoy the panoramic view of this kind. Many star rated hotels are spread across in Batu, some of them with concept of a resort hotel. You can see a couple of Dutch ancient hotels, they stands sturdily and are well managed. For souvenirs, you can buy some at craft centres found along the road to Batu.

Selecta and Songgoriti Recreation Park

Featuring swimming pool and hot springs as well as lodging facilities have been famous since the Dutch era. Until now the sites are still visited by tourists. Jatim Park is a Recreation Park designed with the concept of “Learning, while doing recreation”. It is crowded on holidays. Batu’s natural condition is ideal for a place of family recreation, especially in forest areas.

Batu Night Spectacular

Is a night recreation site featuring the attractions of fun rides, lantern park, and laser games. The enjoy Batu’s beautiful panorama from the air, you can try Paragliding available. The sliding place is at Mt. Banyak. This adventurous sport is much enjoyed not only by the people from Batu, but also from various cities in Indonesia.

Kusuma Agro Wisata

On the slopes of Mount Panderman with a collection of plants that you can find such as apple, orange, and strawberry. The Kusuma recreation park has been completed with good hotels and facilities for conferences/meetings. Batu city is identical with flowers and apples, along the way you will find sellers of various kinds of beautiful flowers. Sidomulyo village and Punten village of Bumiaji subdistrict are centres for flowers with various collections. Tourist can pick flowers by themselves to buy.

Plengkung Beach

In the Gulf Coast of Grajagan is well known by the world’s surfers; according to them the waves at Plengkung are the 7th world’s best waves. This site is known by international surfers as “G-Land” G is the designation of Grajagan because of its location in the Gulf of Grajagan, most foreign surfers come through Bali, continue by taking an overland route to Banyuwangi. The 2 km long wafes at Plengkung beach are able to accommodate 50 surfers at the same time. The waves here are suitable for the surfers two have a habit of surfing with the right foot position in front (goofy-foot style). May – October is the best season for this sport.

Sukamade Beach

97 km to the southwest of Banyuwangi is a tourist beach located in the intensive utilization zone. The beach is potential for ecotourism activities, because tourists can directly watch the behavior of the protected turtles landing on the beach after sailing the ocean and landing to find a place to lay eggs. Of the 8 species of turtles in Indonesia, 4 species of sea turtles land on Sukamade beach namely Green Turtle, Hawksbill Turtle, Slengkrah Turtle, and Leatherback Turtle. All species are protected animals. A tour to watch turtles laying eggs are usually done in the evening, because turtles lay their eggs at night. The step-by-step-process takes 3-4 hours with the phases: turtles stop for a moment on the beach (sea water border), walk up to the beach to feel secure, dig a hole for the body and a hole for eggs, lay eggs, close the hole for body and eggs hole, making and artificial nest and ultimately go back to the sea. Turtle nesting months are from November to March. Meru Betiri National Park closely watches this Sukamade coastal region for turtles survival. A turtle breeding is also found in Ngagelan.

Alas Purwo National Park

Which is located along Blambangan peninsula is a natural protected area having remarkable biodiversity and ecosystem which are very usefulfor research, science, education and tourism. The national park has an area of 43,420 hectares with a lowland tropical rain forest; 40% in the from of a bamboo forest. Various species of animals comprising mammals, aves, pisces, and reptiles. Animals living here are among others buffalo, deer, antelope, wild boar, peacock etc. At Sadengan there is an area of 84 hectares of grazing savannah, provided with a viewing tower to see grazing animals such as buffalo, deer, wild boar etc.

Margo Utomo Plantation

At Kalibaru lies at an altitude of 480 metres asl, and in about one hour drive from Banyuwangi towards the west. The attractions to enjoy include seeing the trees of coffee, clove, cocoa, spices, to watch people tapping the palm, to see the making of coconut sugar and many more including to take a horse cart around the village. Foreign tourists enjoy the attractions so enthusiastically. At Margo Utomo Plantation II, besides enjoying the plantation, visitors can take a rafting tour. There are amny argo attractions which can be enjoyed in Banyuwangi, among others: plantation and waterfall of Trebasala in Glenmore subdistrict, Banyu Lor plantation, Kalibeno, Malang Sari plantation, Kendenglembu plantation, Agro tourism Kaliselogiri.

Irdjen Kaliklatak Plantation

Is located 15 km from Banyuwangi city center at an altitude of 450-850 metres above sea level. Kaliklatak Plantation is one of the first and the oldest agro tourism in Indonesia which is now 38 yaers of age. Kaliklatak has an area of 1,013 hectares with special highland planrs such as coffee, rubber, cocoa, and spices. Supported with 20 rooms of bungalows, the plantation is frequently visited by many tourist especially from the Netherlands. By wearing distinctive “capil” (typical cap), foreign tourists take an open truck travelling around the plantation to see the people tapping rubber, picking coffee, clove and chocolate. They can see latex processing and the processing of coffee up to the sorting process.

Meru Betiri National Park

The coverage area of the national park is to reach Banyuwangi region. A 20,415 hectares area belongs to Banyuwangi and a 37,585 hectares area belongs to Jember. Total area of Meru Betiri National Park is 58,000 hectares consisting of 57,155 hectares of land and 845 hectares of sea. Zoning policy of the park covers the core zone, forest zone, intensive utilization zone, rehabilitation zone, and buffer zone. The vegetation here includes five of the eleven existing vegetation types in Java. There are 518 identified species of plants and 217 species of animals (18 species of mammals are protected by the law). Intensive utilization zone is designated as a center of the development of tourism facilities and infrastructure. For nature lovers they can take “Jungle Trek Trans Bandealit Banyuwangi” along the preserved forest area from Banyuwangi to Jember or vice versa. In this national park you can find Bandealit beach, a pure white sand beach with a beautiful panorama. The beach is equipped with lodging facilities; here tourists can enjoy the sunset which is very stunning.

Watu Ulo and Papuma Beach

For natural attractions, Watu Ulo beach and Papuma beach are very popular and well known by community. In addition to its natural beauty, Papuma beach is rich in fauna such as monitor lizard, jungle fowl, various species of birds, deer, landang, and pangolin. Other beaches are numerous and ready to be visited.

Jelbuk Agrotourism

Located 15 km to the north of Jember is a tobacco-processing center. Here you can witness the process of seeding, planting, cutting, and drying with fumigation process until the processing of high quality tobacco into cigars. Perkebunan Nusantara X succeeds to control 25% of dekblad (cigar pads tobacco) production, and is able to compete with countries of Cuba, United States, Mexico, Ecuador, Brazil, Nicaragua, Honduras, Colombia, Cameroon, and Dominican Republic. Visitors can take a close look at cigar-making process from the beginning to the end ready to be marketed.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Ijen Crater

The crater is located in Sempul subdistrict about 75 km to the east of Bondowoso at an altitude of 2.386 km above sea level, located on the border of Bondowoso Banyuwangi area. Water volume of the crater is about 36 million metres cubic having bluish-green (turquoise) colour. This nature phenomenon showcases stunning panoramic views with average temperature 2° - 8°C. ijen Creater is major natural attraction very much enjoyed by many domestic and foreign tourists. Most French tourists love this crater much and they include the crater as a destination of their mountain packaged tour to Indonesia.

Baluran National Park

Covering 25,000 hectares of land area and 3750 hectares of territorial waters lies in Situbondo. The park is easily approached. From the Situbondo-Banyuwangi road it is only about 15 km. inside the park, there are the Information Office, a camping ground, a viewing post, lodges, and guides. The park is inhabited by 28 species of mammals, 115 bird species (Aves), various species of fish (Pisces), and reptiles. A total of 47 animal species are protected. The flora comprises 444 species, 24 exotic species and 24 species of mangrove. A variety of ecosystems include coral reefs, coastal reefs, mangrove forest, and tidal forest which is the boundary between two different ecosystems, savanna and coastal forest. As an eco-tourist destination, Baluran offers attractions that can be seen such as various type of coral reefs, ornamental fish and venomous fish and other marine lives that live the waters of Baluran National Park. The existing terrestrial wildlife habitat is for wild buffalo, banteng, deer, a small antelope, ajag, about 155 species of birds such as peacocks and primate groups. No less than 144 species of flora growing in the park include Pilang, Kepuh, Widorobukol, gebang, kesambi, manting, and ketapang. The national park plays roles including: as a nature conservation area which has a native ecosystem managed by the zoning system, for the purpose of preservation of germ plasm, cultivation support, for education and interpretation, natural recreation and research.

White Sandy Beach

Is a white sand beach having a unique blend of recreation forest and marine tourist. The beach is located 21 km to the town of Situbondo on a Surabaya-Bali road. It is easily accessed by either public transport or tourist buses on the way from the return route East Java-Bali. Recreation activities that can be done: swimming at the beach, boating to witness coral reefs in the middle of the sea, canoeing, diving while enjoy the underwater beauty, fishing, and windsurfing. When the weather is clear, both the sunrise and the sunset are amazing. Along the white sand beach are a great many lodfing facilities and restaurants with various menus.

Rimbi Temple

Located on the slopes of Mt. Anjasmoro. The roof of the temple was ruined, but the whole base of the temple is still well maintained. Rimbi temple dates from the mid 14th century.

Sumber Boto Pool

At Japanan of Mojowarno subdistrict, 25 km to the east of the city lies in a good natural environment. Here a guesthouse and a camping ground are available
Trinil Archaeological Museum In Kedunggalar subdistrict, 23 km to the west of Ngawi city showcases a great collection of fossils. One of them is of walking upright ape human (Phitecanthropus erctus) discovered by Dutch scientist Dr. Eugene Dubois in 1890 along the Solo River at Trinil, Ngawi. It is estimated the fossil is more than 300,000 years of age. Other fossils discovered include ancient ivory fossils, wild ox fossils as well as ancient human skull fossils.

Summit of Mt. Semeru

Mt. Semeru the highest mount in Java (3.676 metres above sea level) lies in Lumajang. This region is one of the entrance gates to the top of Mount Semeru as an attraction of special interest tour. From Lumajang to Semeru you will go through natural topical rain forests. The last village that we can see is Ranupani village with an altitude of 2.200 meters asl. Here you can find two quite scenic lakes namely Lake Pani and Lake Regulo. Tourist Information Center managed by the National Park office is in Ranu Pani village. Mount climbers are required to register in the office here. Climbing Semeru summit is not only popularamong Indonesian nature lovers, but also foreign climbers especially French tourists as well. Domestic climbers have a fixed agenda, every 17 August they hold an Independence Day ceremony at the summit of Semeru. They have sense of pride as they can follow the 17 August ceremony on the top of Semeru. The other natural attractions in Lumajang include Lake Kumbala (a lake located above Ranu Pani village en route in the top of Semeru), Lake Pakis, Lake Bedali, and Lake Klakah. Hindhu Dharma Temple in Senduro subdistrict is the largest temple in Asia. On certain days of religious ceremonys are attended by the Hindu community of East Java also the Balinese Hindu community.

Gong Cave

Which is not far from Tabuhan cave, is a well preserved cave. This cave is extraordinarily beautiful, a natural phenomenon which took place hundreds of thousand of years ago may be even more. Under wonders of Gong cave is nominated as the most beautiful is Southeast Asia. The beauty of various stalagtite and stalagmite formations is really breathtaking.

Tabuhan Cave

In Punung subdistrict, the stalactite and stalagmite formations of Tabuhan Cave have been damaged because of being sounded lake a Javanese gamelan.

Klayar beach

In Donorojo subdistrict about 35 km to the west is the natural white sand beach with unspoiled originality. The uniqueness of this beach is that in the event of a wafe blast, sea water gushes from the rock cracks and gaps whistling “flute” noise of the sea.

Teleng Ria Beach

Is the nearest beach located only 3 km from the downtown. The beach is beautifully equipped with supporting facilities such as a children’s swimming pool, a playground, a viewing post and campsite. The beach is also used for a fish pier.

Tegalsari Mosque

In Jetis subdistrict had a Moslem student who became a great poet of Raden Ronggo Warsito. Potential crafts from this city are Reyog art accessories, leather goods, wofen bamboo, bird cages, furniture and so forth.

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Tomb of Batoro Katong

Is located 2 km to the east of the city. Here the founder and the first regent Ponorogo was laid to rest, and Islam spreaders and scholar in Ponorogo namely Batoro Katong was also buried here.

Reyog Ponorogo Mask Dance

This is a traditional dance performance deeply rooted in the society, and almost every village here has a unit of Reyog art dance. Reyog Ponorogo is not only the icon of East Java but has already become the property of Indonesia. Efforts to preserve this art continue by organizing National Reyog Festival. The participant of the festival are not only from East Java but also some of them from Sumatra and Papua. The programmes are held in the alon-alon (town square).

Ngebel Lake

Is the main natural attractions in Ponorogo. This lake is in Ngebel subdistrict 24 km to the northeast of Ponorogo city at an altitude of 734 metres above sea level.

Wood Carving

Bojonegoro regency is well-known as a producer of high quality teak wood. In Kasiman village you can find the center of teakwood lathe crafts. They utilize the waste of furniture industry transformed into artistic souvenirs with a high selling value. Sukorejo village in Bojonegoro subdistrict is one of the centres of teak furniture crafts. This product here is just one among many processed teak wood products in Bojonegoro. Their products not only meet the needs of national markets but are able to penetrate overseas markets. In Banaran village of Malo subdistrict 25 km to the of north city centre you can find a centre for wood animal sculpture made for various sizes up to about the size of the original animal.

Enternal Fire

Is the source of natural fire which is unclear when first emerged. The endless fire is located in Sendangharjo village, Ngasem subdistrict about 21 km to the north-west. Fire of PON XV (The National Games) in the year 2000 was taken from the Kayangan Api enternal fire.

Gedog Batik Home Industry Tuban

Gedog batik centre is located Kerek subdistrict 25 km to the southwest of the downtown.this batik is the work of the original hereditary tradition of Tuban community. The raw fabric is made of hand wofen: decorative paintings of typical birds loucan with coastal unique colors become patterns and characteristic of Gedog batik of Tuban. Tuban belongs to “The International Silk Road” a trade route taken by Chinese adventurers a few centuries ago.

Boom Beach

Lies in the north of Tuban town square. It is a historic beach as it was once an ancient coastal port of Majapahit’s glory. Right here at the beach, Tar Tar troops of Ku Blai Kan disembarked, they were about to attack King Kertanegara of the Singhasari Kingdom. Now the beach has become a family recreational beach to enjoy the sunrise and the sunset. Many fishing boats anchored here.

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Akbar Cave

Located behind Tuban new market lies 1 km to the south of the downtown. The stalagtities and stalagmities are quite amazing; many large rooms interconnected with a 1.200 m long hallway. Inside the cave there are springs and underground streams.

Kwan Sing Bio Temple

As a worship place of Tri Dharma, Kwan Sing Bio Chinese temple lies in Karangsari urban village, Tuban subdistrict (northern route) the temple is one of the biggest temples is Southeast Asia with a typical symbol of giant crab on the top of the entrance gate. Kwan Sing Bio has been more than 200 years old, and is believed by some societies it is a place to get a blessing.

Tomb of Abraham Asmoro Qondi

This is the tomb of Sunan Ampel’s father, the late Ibrahim Asmoro Qondi. He is also one of the spreaders of Islam in Java. His grave is visited by many pilgrims on a pilgrimage Wali Songo tour. Every Thursday night at this tomb istighosah (congregational forgiveness rite) take place. The tomb lies in Gesikharjo village, Palang subdistrict 5 km to the east of the downtown.

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Tomb of Sunan Bonang

Also surnamed Makdum Raden Ibrahim is the eldest son of Sunan Ampel. During is youth, he and Raden Paku migrated to north Sumatra to learn deeperIslamic teachings. Sunan Bonang, one of the Wali Songo (the Nine Saints of Islam spreaders in Java), died in 1525 AD and was laid to rest at the back of the great Mosque Kutorejo in Tuban. The tomb is visited by pilgrims who take a ritual pilgrimage tour of Wali Songo. Here we can find souvenir shops and facilities for worship.

Bhuwana Kerti Willis Temple

Is a place of worship of Hindus in Nganjuk, situated on the mountain slopes with distinctive architecture similar to that in Bali. On certain days, many Hindus attend religious ceremonies, very interesting for tourists. The temple is located in Bajilan village, Loceret subdistrict 23 km to the south of Nganjuk city.

Dr. Soetomo’s Monument

Occupies an area of 3.5 Ha in Ngapeh village, Loceret subdistrict. It is 15 km to the south of Nganjuk city. Right here at this site is the birthplace of Dr. Soetomo. The monument is in the form of a 4 m hight statue, equipped with a Joglo main hall for meetings, workshops, camping, and pringgitan (an extra room between Joglo and the main building)

Anjuk Ladang Museum

On Jl. Gatot Subroto houses royal historic objects of Doho and Majapahit kingdoms. The collection includes statues, nekara, punden, jars, bowls, etc. here visitors can also see the Anjuk Ladang inscription with is used as the basis for determining the anniversary of Nganjuk.

Ngetos Temple

is estimated to have originated from the 15th century, and is made of red bricks decorate with a kala head. The construction of the temple is estimated on the initiative of King Hayam Wuruk of Majapahit and the temple is used as a storage place of his cremation ash. It is situated on Ngetos village, Ngetos subdistrict, 15 km to the south of Nganjuk city.

Lor Temple

is a very unique red brick temple. It is a place where Anjuk Ladang inscription was found. This might have been built in 937 AD by the Mpu Sindok as a memorial of the community services of Ajuk Ladnd to fight against Malay soldiers. The temple lies on a 1.654 m2 area and has now been covered by large tree roots. Lor temple is located in Candirejo village, Loceret subdistrict, 5 km to the south of Nganjuk city.

Sedudo Traditional Bathing

This traditional bathing ceremony takes place annually at Sedudo Waterfall. The ceremony is believed by some people that it will give blessings, salvation and enternal youth. The procession begins with a distinguished cultural dance performed by six dancers who are still virgin, have long hair and in a pure state. Then it is followed by a parade comprising the Regent, Muspida official leaders, and religious leaders. They bring incense and flowers to spread under the fall. Next the youths bringing containers take some water from the cascades and they give it to the sif girl dancers who have been waiting nearby. Finally, the dancers hand over the water to a religious leader.

Margo Tresno Cave

Located in the Singihwaras village, Ngluyu subdistrict, 35 km to the south of Nganjuk city, Margo Tresno Cave lies on a protected forest area with quite cool air as it is on the hills. Occupying a 15 x 50 m area, the cave is interconnected with other nearby caves of Lemah, Jeblog, Bale, Pawon, Oma and Landak. Some of them are usually used for various rituals. Approximately 650 m before the entrance of Margo Tresno cave there is very clear water source. The facilities include a children’s playground, food stalls, a camping ground, toilets, a small mosque, rest areas, a parking lot.

Sedudo Waterfall

Lies in Ngliman village, Sawahan subdistrict 28 km to the south of Nganjuk city at an altitude of 1.438 metres above sea level. The waterfall has a heigh of about 105 m with very cool air, panoramic mountains ang beautiful cliffs. Some people believe that water of Sedudo has supernatural powers; when bathing here they will stay young, easy to get positions, blessings and salvation, especially if done in the month of SURO (the first month of Javanese calendar). In addition the water is also used to clean heirloom objects in a ceremony. Facilities available include bathrooms, food stalls, souvenir shops, a praying room, a resting shelther, a parking lot, and a camping ground. Apart from Sedudo waterfalls, Nganjuk also offers a couple of waterfall Sigokromo and Sadepo with fairly good views.

Tomb of Bung Karno

The attraction frequently visited by many tourist is the Tomb of Bung Karno on Jl. Soekarno Bendogerit, Sanan Wetan subdistrict about 4 km to the north of the downtown. Here is the burial place of Soekarno who proclaimed Indonesia’s independence and he is the first president who established the Republic of Indonesia. Local tour guide service are available at the grave. You can get various kinds of souvenirs in the souvenir shops around the grave. If you go south, you will find a museum and library of Bung Karno showcasting historical memorabilia during his independence struggling period. Many of the books by Bung Karno are housed in this museum. On Jl. Moch. Hatta, to the south of Bumg Karno’s tomb there is a Trade Information Centre that provides information on potential tourism and trade of Blitar city. This information service applies modern base technology: Touch screen and the Internet. Some guides are ready to serve the needs of tourist.

Wonorejo Reservoir

Located in Pagerwojo subdistrict about 15 km to the west of city, is a dam which has water discharge of 15,000 cubic meters per second. This reservoir served as an electricity plant, irrigation and fisheries. This area is suitable for recreation, and is equipped with lodges, a swimming pool, and an art performance stage. Batik centres of Tulungagung are located in subdistrict of Kauman, Kedung waru, and Ngantru.

Sine Beach

Located in Kalibatur village, Kalidawir subdistrict about 35 km to the south of city offers a vast sand beach that can be enjoyed by tourists while sunbathing.

Monday, April 1, 2013

Popoh Beach

Is a potential recreation beach and has become Tulungagung’s main beach. Situated 28 km to the south of the city, the area has Reco Sewu (lit, thousands statues) and marine attraction. Every month of Suro / Muharram (the first month of Javanese calendar) the societies hold Labuh Semboyo sea offerings ceremony. Facilities available are souvenir kiosk, a children’s play ground, lodges, a fish market,and audience hall, and fishing sites.

Lawean Waterfall

Situated in Turi subvillage, Geger village, Sendang subdistrict about 25 km to the west of the city, lies at an altitude of 1,200 meters above sea level. The average temperature here is 18-22°C. to get to the fall, you still have to take a trekking route with cool and panoramic hills views. This 100 metres high waterfall has terraces and some cascades. The myth of Mbok Roro Endang Sampu and Mbok Roro Dewi Gangga is believed that they are the rules of the fall. Closed of the waterfall, there is Pandanwangi waterfall with a vast tea plantation about 1.000 m above sae level.

Purwodadi Botanical Garden

In Purwodadi subdistrict offers facilities for camping, rest areas and cafés. The garden also features various collections of plants ideal for recreation and observation. It is 70 km from Surabaya on the Surabaya-Malang road.

Indonesia Safari Park

Located at the foot of Mt. Arjuno, Indonesia Safari Park lies in Prigen subdistrict surrounded by a beautiful natural mountain at an altitude of about 800 metres. The park occupies an area of 400 acres with a collection of 1,000 animals of 150 species of the world. Taman Safari is an EX-SITU institution and Rare Animal Breeding Centre.

Candi Jawi

Situated in the village of Wates, Prigen subdistrict, Jawi temple was built in the 13th century with a size 24.5 m high 14.2 m long and 9.5 m wide. Another ancient site to visit is Belahan temple in Gempol subdistrict. Historical tombs of Muslim scholars are scattered across pasuruan including the tomb of Ratu Ayu in Bangil subdistrict, the tomb of Mbah Semendhi (Habib Sholeh) in Winongan subdistrict. On a particular day, they are all visited by many pilgrims of Muslim communities. Cheng Hoo at Pandaan is a mosque with Chinese architectural style, similar to a Confucian temple.

Mount Bromo

Bromo area in East Java’s tourism products constellation plays a vey strategic role. It has become the potential trade mark of tourism products in every campaign of tourism events. The uniqueness of its people and its original nature provide tremendous charms. Mt. Bromo, located in the middle of the sand sea of the area of Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park occupies an area of 50,276.2 hectares. The best view point to enjoy the panoramic scenery of Mount Bromo is from Penanjakan in Pasuruan. From this place you can enjoy the national park area, the sand sea, Mount Bromo and the surrounding mountains. You can also see Mt. Semeru (3,676 meters the highest mount in Java) standing as the background. The terrific view of sun rise can be seen when the weather is clear.