What comes to mind when you hear the name of the one-horned rhinoceros species? One-horned rhino is identical to a region, the Ujung Kulon. In this region, there are Ujung Kulon National Park which is a tropical rain forest ecosystem remaining lowland and widest in West Java, as well as an ideal habitat for the survival of endangered species, the Javan rhinoceros (Rhinoceros sondaicus) and other endangered species. In the National Park there are diversity of animals and plants with three types of ecosystems, are marine, coastal and terrestrial ecosystems.
Ujung Kulon National Park is located on a peninsula on the western tip of Java Island, adjacent to Peucang, Panaitan and Krakatau Island. The journey there takes about 3.5 hours with a distance of approximately 153 km from Jakarta.
There are two ways to get to this place. First, the road through District Panimbang (eastern boundary National Park) along the provincial road. Second, by sea, to the island Peucang, Handeuleum and Panaitan Island. For tourists who like a challenge, this place is a very attractive alternative. Not only that, here you can perform a variety of activities as well, ranging from researching nature, learn about animals, to explore the river. National Park is also an object of the photo is very exotic for those who love photography. There are several sites to visit:
Tamanjaya and Cibiuk.
This place is the main entrance Ujung Kulon National Park. Here there is an information center, guest house, dock and hot springs Cibiuk. Do not miss a walk to the traditional village. Seeing the local community mores would be an interesting activity.Kalejetan beach, Coral Beds, Cibandawoh
From this beach you can see the phenomenon of the southern ocean waves and sandy beaches thick. You can also make observations on plants and animals that live there.Peucang
White sand beaches, coral reefs and clear blue sea waters here are ideal for swimming, diving, fishing, and snorkeling. Peucang also a fitting place to observe deer in their natural habitat.Copong coral, Citerjun, Cidaon, Ciujungkulon, Cibunar, Tanjung Layar and Ciramea
In this place you can explore the woods, exploring rivers, grazing animals, waterfalls and turtle nesting.
Handeuleum Island, Cigenter, Cihandeuleum.
It is suitable for observing wildlife such as bison, wild boar, deer, traces of the Javan rhino, and various types of birds. Travelers also can scour the river and mangrove forest.Panaitan Island, and the Mount of Mercury
Fitting location for diving, surfing and cultural tourism. At the summit of Mount of Mercury are Ganesha and Shiva statue made of stone mountain, historical relics of the Hindus. To reach the summit of Mount of Mercury can pass through the path of Citambaya and must be escorted by officers who have mastered the field or along the caretaker of the village Tamanjaya. Ujung Kulon National Park in great demand by foreign and domestic tourists, because this place is a nature reserve protected by the world and save the wealth of flora and fauna is very typical. No wonder that UNESCO setUjung Kulon National Park along the Krakatau Nature Reserve as a national asset and in 1992 designated as a World Heritage Site or one of the world heritage.
Krakatau Islands, Travel to Mountain Complex Fire
At first, Krakatau Nature Reserve became part of Ujung Kulon National Park. However, since the date of May 3, 1990 by letter of the Director General of Forest Protection and Nature Conservation, Nature Reserve management Krakatau transferred to BKSDA (Natural Resources Conservation Agency) Lampung. Nature reserve status makes Krakatau Islands as a center of learning.Therefore, the area is suitable to be developed as an educational tour, considering this area is a natural laboratory for the study of natural science, geology, volcanology and biology. Here visitors can examine a variety of natural phenomena, such as how the formation of islands, mountains, forests, and so forth. In addition, the unique and exotic nature reserve area is very potential to be developed for tourism.
Krakatau Islands exact position is located at the confluence of three earthquake-prone areas, namely Sumatra, the Sunda and Java. The unique position makes Krakatau Islands region as a marine nature reserve with its own peculiarities, especially when viewed from the development of ecology and geology. From a volcano that erupted explosively in 1883, was born archipelago consisting of Mount Anak Krakatau Island, the island of Krakatoa Large (Rakata), Small Krakatau Island (Long) and Sertung. Around the 1980s Anak Krakatau sometimes still covered by water when the tide. But now it has reached 560 meters high. It's amazing.
For those who enjoy hiking, mountain scenery Krakatoa present in a sea of amazing. Travelers can enjoy the mountain air is mixed with the fresh sea air. This place is perfect for those who love sports mountain and sea atmosphere. Tinge fading sunlight, forming a panoramic sunset along with fishing activities in the waters around Ujung Kulon and Krakatoa. This adds to the beautiful scenery painting like silhouette. Various interesting experiences can be found in this world heritage. Interaction that exists with the flora and fauna habitat surrounding occupants may gradually improving sensitivity and love for the natural environment. Thank you for reading this article.
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