6 Epic Places in Banyuwangi, East Java You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

Hello there~ We hope you’re healthy everywhere you are, t-mates. You probably are still not sure about where to go for your next getaway. That’s alright! We are here to give some inspiration to you. If you are bored with the usual travel destinations, why not take a step further to explore a destination that is less raved about, yet, very beautiful?

Banyuwangi it is! It’s a secret gem of East Java that you should visit during a long break. The place is bustling with things to try and do. You can see a million-dollar view at the Ijen Crater in the morning or take a deep breath and just chill on the beach in the evening.

P.S. Read ‘til the end to know what Banyuwangi has to offer for you! 

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Lesser-known Things to Do in Banyuwangi

We’ve put together some wonderful places to visit during your vacay in Banyuwangi. Don’t worry, exploring all of these places won’t hurt your wallet. Your journey will be very affordable, especially if you buy the ✈️ ticket to Banyuwangi and rent a ? via tiket.com ❤️‍.

1. Jawatan Benculuk

Just be honest with us…Have you ever heard about Jawatan Benculuk before? If you haven’t, that’s totally OK, because probably even locals don’t know about this place. This enchanting forest boasts lots of big trees with a height of 10 meters and more — covered with moss.

When you come inside this forest, it feels like a fantasy. The surroundings look like the setting in the Lord of The Rings movie! Lots of people want to come to Jawatan Benculuk to take photos or do a picnic. If you are planning to visit Banyuwangi, don’t forget to stop by this unique place!

2. Taman Nasional Baluran (Baluran National Park)

We hope you can visit Banyuwangi before 2020 ends so you can see a little Africa there~ Whoops did we just say A-F-R-I-C-A? Guess what, we’re not lying. In Banyuwangi, there is a place called Baluran National Park. It consists of savanna, mangrove forests, and lowland forests. When you’re there, it feels like you are Srengeti National Park in Tanzania!

There are more than 400  plant species in the park and lots of mammal species including Javan leopard, lutung, mouse-deer, banteng, and so on ?? ?. Make sure you visit this place when you’re coming to Banyuwangi! 

3. Bangsring Underwater

Keep Bangsring Underwater on your radar during your trip to Banyuwangi. Surely, you won’t regret it. This unique destination offers good spots for snorkeling and diving. You can see plenty of corals and colorful fishes. It’s only 10 minutes away from the Ketapang harbor.

What about seeing beautiful baby sharks and feed them! You can do this activity as well while you’re there. Other activities you can do are participating in coral reef restoration,or relax on the white sandy beach.

4. Pantai Pulau Merah (Pulau Merah Beach)

If life’s a beach, we hope it looks like Pulau Merah Beach! All nature lovers must come here to take photographs of the magnificent view of the beach. The best time to come here is before sunset. It’s a romantic place you can go to with your partner.

5. Sritanjung Park

One of the popular landmarks in Banyuwangi is Sritanjung Park, which is located at the heart of the city. This park has a calm and relaxing atmosphere, perfect for an evening stroll. In the middle of the park, you can see some fountains. Many youngsters like to come to the park to chit-chat, run, or just sitting down while enjoying the view.

Feeling hungry? Don’t worry t-mates. There are many culinary delights in the area. You can try some traditional food with your friends!

6. Kawah Ijen (Ijen Crater)

There’s never a dull moment at Ijen Crater, we should say. Prepare your stamina and get ready to embark on an adventure to see the electric blue fire at night. The electric blue fire that you’ll see came from the combustion of sulfuric gases. There are only 2 places in the world where you can see this phenomenon — in Iceland and Indonesia.

Before you hike the mountain and see the large caldera, make sure you prepare yourself well and prepare all the things you need. P.S. It’s quite a challenging trails up there!

Go on an Adventure in Banyuwangi!

You already have some inspiration on places to go in Banyuwangi, right? It’s time to plan your trip with your fellas! Since we’re still in the middle of the pandemic, remember to follow health protocols and check COVID-19 status in your destinations.

Check out other wonderful destinations in Indonesia as well at tiket.com! Go on a trip whenever you’re ready 🙂