18 places to discover
Anyer Beach is a long sandy beach on the Sunda Strait coast in Anyer District, Serang Regency, Banten Province, western Java, Indonesia. Located about 30 kilometers west of Serang city and facing the Krakatoa volcano across the strait, it is known for its wide shoreline, calm waters, resort developments, and the historic Anyer Lighthouse marking the western terminus of the 19th-century Great Post Road.
Baduy Village (Desa Kanekes) is a traditional Sundanese settlement in Leuwidamar District, Lebak Regency, Banten, Indonesia. Home to the Baduy people divided into Inner Baduy (Baduy Dalam) and Outer Baduy (Baduy Luar), it is notable for preserving Sunda Wiwitan customs, stilted bamboo houses without electricity, and sustainable forest living. Surrounded by the Kendeng Mountains and protected forest, it offers cultural immersion and trekking experiences.
Carita Beach (Pantai Carita) is a sandy coastal attraction in Carita District, Pandeglang Regency, Banten Province, on the western coast of Java facing the Sunda Strait. Known for its light-colored sand, relatively calm waves and views toward Anak Krakatau volcano, it is a developed resort beach lined with hotels, villas and restaurants. It serves as a popular weekend getaway from Jakarta and a gateway for boat trips to Krakatau and Ujung Kulon.
Curug Putri Carita is a forest waterfall located in Sukarame Village, Carita District, Pandeglang Regency, Banten, Indonesia. Set within a lush tropical forest inland from Carita Beach, it features a multi-tiered cascade flowing into a natural pool. The site is notable as an accessible nature attraction near the coast, offering a cool freshwater environment surrounded by dense vegetation and rocky formations.
Fort Speelwijk is a 17th-century Dutch colonial fort located in Kampung Pamarican, Kasemen District, Serang City, Banten Province, Indonesia, within the historic Banten Lama area near Banten Bay. Built by the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in 1685-1686 and named after Governor-General Cornelis Speelman, it served to oversee the Banten Sultanate and secure the harbor. Today its brick bastions, tunnels and ruins are preserved as a cultural heritage site.
The Great Mosque of Banten (Masjid Agung Banten) is a 16th-century historic mosque located in Banten Lama, Kasemen, Serang, Banten. Built during the Banten Sultanate, it is one of the oldest mosques in Indonesia and a major heritage and pilgrimage site. Notable for its distinctive minaret, Javanese-Chinese architectural influences, and adjacent archaeological complex, it reflects the early spread of Islam in western Java.
Kaibon Palace (Keraton Kaibon) is a ruined palace complex located in Kasemen, Serang City, Banten, Indonesia, within the Old Banten historic area. Built in 1815 by Sultan Syafiuddin of the Banten Sultanate as a residence for his mother Ratu Aisyah, it was partially destroyed in 1832. Today the site preserves gates, walls, and foundations showcasing Bantenese, Javanese and Islamic architectural influences and serves as a cultural heritage attraction.
Peucang Island (Pulau Peucang) is a small island in Ujung Kulon National Park, Sumur District, Pandeglang Regency, Banten, Indonesia. Located off the northwestern tip of Java facing the Indian Ocean and Peucang Strait, it is known for its white-sand beaches, clear turquoise waters, and intact lowland rainforest. Part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the island serves as a gateway for wildlife observation, snorkeling, and trekking within the national park.
Sangiang Island (Pulau Sangiang) is an uninhabited coastal island in the Sunda Strait, administratively part of Bojonegara District, Serang Regency, Banten, about 10 km off the northwest coast of Java. Known for its white-sand beaches, clear waters and coral reefs, the island is a protected nature tourism area offering snorkeling, diving and trekking. It features a historic Dutch lighthouse and remains largely undeveloped, attracting day-trip and camping visitors from Anyer and Cikoneng.
Sawarna Beach (Pantai Sawarna) is a white-sand coastal attraction in Sawarna Village, Bayah District, Lebak Regency, Banten Province, on Java's southern Indian Ocean coastline. It is notable for its long sandy shoreline, distinctive rock formations, surf waves and clear waters. Part of the greater Sawarna tourism area, it includes nearby features such as Tanjung Layar and Karang Taraje, and is visited for sightseeing, photography and coastal recreation.
Scientia Square Park is a 7-hectare urban outdoor park in Gading Serpong, Kelapa Dua, Tangerang Regency, Banten, developed by Summarecon Agung. Opened as a green open space within the Scientia Garden area of Summarecon Gading Serpong, it combines landscaped gardens, ponds and recreational facilities. The park is notable for its family-oriented attractions including animal-themed areas, fishing ponds and sports facilities, serving as a popular community recreation and education destination in Greater Jakarta.
Tanjung Layar Beach is a coastal attraction in Sawarna Village, Bayah District, Lebak Regency, Banten, on the southern coast of Java facing the Indian Ocean. It is notable for two large offshore rock formations resembling sails, which give the beach its name. The beach features white sand, coral rocks, and strong waves. It is part of the Sawarna beach cluster and is known for scenic ocean views, photography, and sunset viewing.
Tanjung Lesung Beach is a 15-kilometer white-sand coastal resort in Panimbang, Pandeglang Regency, Banten, on the western tip of Java facing the Sunda Strait. Designated as a Special Economic Zone for tourism, it is known for calm waters, views of Mount Krakatau, and proximity to Ujung Kulon National Park. The beach offers resort accommodations, water sports, and island excursions, serving as a gateway for leisure and nature-based tourism in Banten.
Tebing Koja is a limestone cliff attraction in Cikuya Village, Solear District, Tangerang Regency, Banten, Indonesia. Formed from a former sand and limestone quarry abandoned after mining, the site features steep white-brown cliffs, excavated walls and surrounding rice fields. Developed as a community-based tourism destination since around 2016, it is known for its dramatic rock formations and panoramic views, attracting visitors for photography and sightseeing near Jakarta.
Telaga Biru Cisoka is an artificial lake located in Cisoka District, Tangerang Regency, Banten, Indonesia. Formed from a former sand and clay excavation pit that filled with rainwater, it is known for its striking turquoise-blue water. Surrounded by white limestone cliffs and sparse vegetation, the lake has become a popular local photography and sightseeing spot. Despite its scenic appearance, the water is not suitable for swimming due to depth and former mining conditions.
Tunda Island (Pulau Tunda) is a small inhabited island in the Java Sea, administratively part of Tirtayasa District, Serang Regency, Banten Province, about 14 km off the northern coast of Java. Known for its white sandy beaches, clear waters and coral reefs, the island supports a fishing village community. It is visited for snorkeling, diving, swimming and beach activities, offering a quiet coastal environment relatively close to Serang and Jakarta.
Ujung Kulon National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage national park at the southwestern tip of Java in Pandeglang Regency, Banten Province, Indonesia. Encompassing lowland rainforest, mangroves, beaches and offshore islands including Peucang and Panaitan, it is the last natural habitat of the critically endangered Javan rhinoceros. Formed after the 1883 Krakatoa eruption, the park protects diverse wildlife and marine ecosystems and is accessed primarily by boat from the mainland.
Umang Island (Pulau Umang) is a small resort island off the coast of Sumur District in Pandeglang Regency, Banten, at the southwestern tip of Java facing the Sunda Strait. Connected to the mainland by a short boat ride, it is operated as a private island resort with beaches, cottages and water sports facilities. The island is known for its white sandy beaches, calm waters and views toward Ujung Kulon and Krakatoa, serving as a getaway from Jakarta.