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.

Lahor Reservoir

Is located in Selorejo subdistrict adjacent to Karangkates reservoir. Lahor is a good place for recreation, equipped with a relaxing area, and motor boats for rent.

Penataran Temple Complex

Is the larges temples complex in East Java. The step by step temple development took about 257 years. The complex is vast and well maintained. The temple building is still relatively intact that is “The Dated Temple”. You can see the inscribed constructions year in Caka year 1291or 1369 AD above the entrance. Every year on 2 August, the stage a classical ballet performance “Pesona Bumi Penataran” (the Enchanting Penataran Land) at the Penataran Recreation Park.

Embul Tuk Cave

In the village of Tumpakkepuh, Bakung subdistrict is situated 10 km from Tri Sula Monument in Bakung. This nature formation of the cave is magnificent. The stalactites and stalagmites decorate a 1,5 km tunnel along the caves. The other caves to visit include the Caves of Ngetup, Jambangan, Jedog ang Celeng.

Serang Beach

Located on Serang village 45 km from Blitar city, becomes an important venue to see the new month (Rukyatul Hilal) to determine the beginning of the fasting month, the festival of Idhul Adha each year. The spread white and clean sand beach is comfortable and relaxing. Blitar is rich in attractive coastal resorts that could be developed into potential tourist destinations. As a gratitude to God, they hold offering ceremonies at both beaches every year.

Tambakrejo Beach

Lies in the village of Tambakrejo, Wonotirto subdistrict 45 km from Blitar city. Facilities available include a gazebo, a fish market, and entertainment stage, a children’s playground, and a mosque.