Hi, Travelfeed friends, wherever you are, my best wishes to you, I hope we are always in good health so that we can travel around the world visiting dream places that we have never visited before. this time I would like to introduce to you about one of the most beautiful places in the country of Indonesia, a tourist spot as well as a National Park which has been inaugurated as one of the world heritage protected by UNESCO (UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites)
UJUNG KULON NATIONAL PARK LOCATION
Historically, Ujung Kulon National Park is located in the westernmost part of the island of Java, Indonesia. Precisely in Wells District and Cimanggu District, Pandeglang Regency, Banten. The Ujung Kulon National Park area covers the area of Krakatau, Krakatau or in Indonesia, commonly referred to as Rakata, which is an active volcanic archipelago located in the Sunda Strait, which is between Java and Sumatra islands. Ujung Kulon National Park also includes several small islands in the vicinity such as Handeuleum Island, Peucang Island and Panaitan Island.
HISTORY OF UJUNG KULON NATIONAL PARK
The Ujung Kulon area was first explored by a botanist who came from Germany, namely in 1846. The botanist named is F. Junghuhn, he also made the Ujung Kulon area his research material for the purposes of collecting data on tropical plants. At that time, the richness of flora and fauna in Ujung Kulon was already recognized by researchers. Even a few years later this trip to Ujung Kulon was included in a scientific journal. It turns out that not only records about Ujung Kulon, but until the eruption of Mount Krakatau in 1883.
In historical records, it was reported that the awesomeness of the Krakatau eruption produced a tsunami wave as high as 15 meters, succeeded in destroying residential areas around the Ujung Kulon area alone, but the impact was also felt by the wildlife and vegetation there. Even though the Krakatau eruption wiped out the Ujung Kulon area, it was known that a few years later the ecosystem - vegetation of the living wildlife in Ujung Kulon grew very well and rapidly.
AREA LIMITS OF UJUNG KULON NATIONAL PARK
According to wikipedia sources : Ujung Kulon National Park stretches with an area of 122,956 Ha (hectares) a quarter of the area, which is around 443 km² of which is sea. The boundaries of this area start from the Ujung Kulon Peninsula to the boundary of the Indian Ocean.
UJUNG KULON NATIONAL PARK AS A WORLD HERITAGE
Ujung Kulon National Park is the oldest national park in Indonesia. Ujung Kulon National Park has also been inaugurated as one of the World Heritage protected by UNESCO, namely in 1991, because almost part of its area covers a very large protected forest, so don't be surprised if it is inhabited by approximately 60 to 70 individuals in this habitat.
The beginning of Ujung Kulon National Park was an area that was used by the local community as agricultural land, but the tragedy of the eruption of Mount Krakatau in 1883, which was right on August 27, this agricultural area turned into forest.
To support the level of development in the management of Ujung Kulon National Park as a world heritage site, UNESCO has provided tremendous support in the form of funding and technical assistance.
TOURISM OF UJUNG KULON NATIONAL PARK THAT CAN BE VISITED
For Travelfeed friends who want to visit Ujung Kulon National Park, here are some places that I would recommend to you. Because there are various choices of tourist attractions that are very beautiful, you can make a tourist destination at a cost that is not too expensive. There are several tourist attractions that you can visit Travelfeed friends, including
1. Peucang Island (the name of the island in the Ujung Kulon tourist park area)
According to the survey results, Peucang Island is one of the most popular tourist destinations for travelers who have visited this island of peucang, even the beauty of this island is pinned as a dream island.
Tourists can enjoy the view not only from the atmosphere above, even the island of peucang also offers underwater beauty, if Travelfeed friends have a hobby of snorkeling or diving, then you must dive here. The beauty of clean and well maintained coral reefs makes this place surrounded by beautiful small fish, even coral fish are also very happy to appear in this area. In addition to its enchanting underwater beauty, Peucang Island also offers natural beauty that can spoil the eyes of anyone who visits here to feel at home for a long time, but tourists can also play with native peucang island animals such as deer and long-tailed monkeys.
For Travelfeed friends who want to travel with family, then you don't need to worry about staying overnight, because the island of Peucang also offers lodging and a visitor center. If Travelfeed friends are happy with unusual tours, then you can also go hiking to a place called Karang Copong, Karang Copong is located in the northern part of the island of Peucang, you can even enjoy the beauty of a perfect sunset against the background of the high seas, it is perfect. for those of you who love photography.
2. Cidaon Pasture
If you are satisfied to enjoy the beauty offered on the island of Peucang, the next destination that travelfeed friends must visit is the Cidaon grazing field, it is located not far from Peucang Island, you only need to cross by boat to Cidaon. with a little walk, which is a distance of about 250 meters your eye will be spoiled by the charm of the bulls that are grazing in this grazing field, from which this place is given its name with pasture.
If you want to see clearly this bull grazing, or you want to capture it, you can see it in the morning with sunny weather, or around 06:00 - 07:30 WIB Indonesian time, or in the afternoon at 16:00 - 16: 30 WIB. However, it is hoped that you do not approach the bull, because it will certainly interfere with its activities and cause danger to those of you who see it, therefore tourists who visit are usually provided with binoculars and a place in the tower of view.
Cidaon pasture does not only offer the beauty of the grazing bull, if your travelfeed friend is lucky then you will also see peacocks and even partridge that appear in the pasture.
3. Sanghyang Sirah Cave
Well friends of travelfeed, Ujung Kulon National Park not only offers the beauty of the sea, forests, or the charm of flora and fauna, but Ujung Kulon National Park also offers historical tours, called the Sanghyang Sirah Cave. Sanghyang Sirah Cave is located in the western part of the tip of Kulon peninsula. Not only history, but you will also find traditions and culture in the local community if you visit this place during the month of Muharram (name of the month of Islam) and also the month of Maulid (the name of big day in islam).
According to history that has been made into an ideology by the local community, Sanghyang Sirah Cave is part of the legends of the life journey of Raden Kian Santang (Name of the person ) during the reign of Prabu Siliwangi (Name of the person ) of the Pajajaran kingdom, 1030-1579 M.
4. Handeuleum Islands
For travelfeed friends who love roaming tours, I make this place the best recommendation, you will feel the atmosphere of riding a boat (if the people here call it Kano) while exploring the river in the middle of the mangrove forest is an experience that will not be forgotten by you if you visit here. Handeuleum archipelago is divided into three types, middle handeuleum, large and small. The three islands have very diverse natural resources, the most dominant being mangrove forests, there will be very many unique findings in the handaeuleum, you will see birds, aquatic biota, and even brackish water typical reptiles. Even at the end of the handeuleum islands you will find a very beautiful terraced waterfall
5. Panaitan Island
If a Travelfeed friend is someone who has a hobby of surfing, then the next recommended tourist spot is panaitan island. Its location which is still close to the island of Peucang has excellent and beautiful surf and even diving spots. At this location there are also very big waves, until there is a point that is very well known by the term: "one calm point" is really a very beautiful place for surfing lovers.
6. Curug Cikacang
For travelfeed friends who want to see the habitat of gibbon primates, namely Javan gibbons, the next destination is this cikacang waterfall. Travelfeed friends will be spoiled by the presence of a very beautiful Javan gibbon. The Javan gibbon is a type of primate belonging to the Hylobatidae tribe with a remaining population of between 1000-2000 individuals, some of which live in this cikacang waterfall. According to the news, this gibbon species is the rarest species in the world and is threatened with extinction, it is an honor for those of you who visit this place if you can see this beautiful primate.
This cikacang waterfall is also used as a place for research on Javan gibbons, birds and also herbal medicinal plants. Very extraordinary for you, travelfeed friends.
Well, travelfeed friends, how about my review, are you interested in visiting Ujung Kulon National Park, if you come from abroad, you can visit Ujung Kulon National Park by plane with their respective country routes to Soekarno - Hatta International airport at Tangerang Banten. to reach this location is not difficult, you just need to take a fast boat which has a capacity of about eight people. This fast boat rental rate is around Rp. 3.5 million or equivalent to USD 240 per day, which is very affordable. Another option is to board a motorized boat with a transport capacity of about 25 departing people. The charter rate is cheaper, namely Rp. 1.8 million or equivalent to USD 124 per ship per day. Good job travelfeed friends.
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