6 Popular and Unique Banyuwangi Tourist Destinations

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Tourist attractions in Banyuwangi are dominated mainly by natural and cultural tourism, making this town a memorable holiday destination. If you are confused about finding a vacation destination, we have a series of recommended tourist destinations for you, especially in Banyuwangi. Don’t forget to note it!

  1. Umbul Pule and Umbul Bening

Umbul Pule tourist attractions are cheap recreational vehicles for the people of Banyuwangi and surrounding areas. That said, the water comes from a source that never dries up even though the dry season hit. Located in Sumbergondo Village, Glenmore District, Umbul Pule is a swimming pool with a waterslide surrounded by the cool air of the slopes of Mount Raung.

Not far from Umbul Pule, there is another swimming pool tour, namely Umbul Bening. Umbul Bening has four types of swimming pools aimed at adults and children. In each pool, there is also a water slide to add to the fun of playing.

The pennant tourist attraction in Banyuwangi serves clear and clean pool water. Around the pool, there is also a gazebo for visitors to rest. When you get hungry, you can buy food at the merchant stalls inside the bath complex. To access this recreation area, visitors only need to spend Rp. 5,000.

  1. Mondoleko Hill

One of the newest and most famous tourist attractions in Banyuwangi is Mondoleko Hill, a hill located in Sragi Village, Sronggon District. Many tourists take advantage of this tourist location to take selfies or just enjoy the cool scenery from a height.

The main attraction of Mondoleko Hill is a bamboo bridge located on a hill in the Raung mountain area. The panorama offered by this place is shady trees and verdant rice fields of the local community. At the top of the hill, there is a banyan tree under which there is a tomb that is sacred to the locals.

To reach the location, you have to travel quite hard. There are rice fields to be traversed and rivers to be crossed. Furthermore, visitors still have to climb the stairs to get to the hilltop.

  1. The Colorful Village of Kalilo

Just like in the Malang City, Banyuwangi also has a colorfully painted village. Located on the banks of the Kalilo River, a village has been transformed by the local government into a popular tourist attraction that attracts many local and out-of-town visitors.

Kalilo River is located in the middle of Banyuwangi city has a long history and clean water. The local government also intends to educate the public about the important role of a river and keep it clean.

One of the main attractions of this village is the bridge you can use to take pictures. To access this location, you only need to pay a parking ticket for Rp. residents manage 2,000.

  1. Watu Kurung Waterfall

Adrenaline activities lovers who like to climb must be familiar with Watu Kurung Waterfall. Located on Mount Raung, climbers often use the waterfall to freshen up before heading to the mountain top. The terrain to the waterfall tourist location requires excellent physical strength because you have to walk as far as 2.5 Km through trails that penetrate forests and shrubs with broad contours that go up and down. You will be treated to a beautiful atmosphere and panorama typical of the mountains with various plants.

  1. Boom Beach

Descending from a mountainous area, Banyuwangi has a charming beach attraction. One of the most popular beach tours among domestic tourists is Boom Beach, located near the center of Banyuwangi. Young people often come here to hang out, especially in the afternoon.

Located in Kampung Mandar, Boom Beach has long been known as an essential port. Although it used to look shabby, now the scenery around the beach is starting to be neatly arranged. Visitors can enjoy culinary delights on the beach or relax on the chairs provided to enjoy the sunset.

Theattractions that most attracts the attention of tourists is the Gandrung Sewu festival. This agenda is carried out regularly every year by featuring a thousand dancers dancing on the beach sand.

  1. Plengkung Beach

Visiting Plengkung Beach in Banyuwangi will provide an extraordinary holiday experience, often referred to as the Banyuwangi G-Land. Not only domestic tourists but many foreign tourists also make Plengkung Beach a tourist destination.

Both domestic tourists and foreign tourists make Plengkung Beach their tourist destination. They are called Plengkung because of the curved beaches  (plengkung) shape or resembling the letter G.

Still in the Alas Purwo National Park area, Plengkung Beach has one of the seven best waves globally, like beaches in Hawaii and South Africa. Many tourists come here to surf, especially from April to August, when the waves can reach up to 8 meters in height.

If you don’t like surfing, don’t worry. On this beach, you can enjoy the panoramic view of Alas Purwo Park or play in the sand on the beach.

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