Have you ever heard about Ujung Kulon?
What comes first to your mind when you heard
"Ujung Kulon"? Is it rhinoceros, National Park, or Wildlife Reserve?
Well, those things are right. But there are more things that you can explore
from Ujung Kulon. Let’s explore it now!
Ujung Kulon National Park (locally known as Taman
Nasional Ujung Kulon) is located in Banten, precisely in Tatar Pasundan, that
is the most western part
of Java Island, Indonesia. Ujung Kulon National Park became the first national
park which was established in Indonesia, and also one of the World Heritage
protected by UNESCO in 1991. This National Park Area naturally is a place to
conserve the nature and wildlife. However, more than that, there are many
islands located in this National Park which are really good not only as
conservation place but also as the tourism place.
First, you can visit Peucang Island. To be able to get to this island, you must depart by ship
from the mainland. The author herself first departed from “Dermaga Sumur”, that
is the first mainland before went to the island. The author went by using a big
ship and it took three hours to get there. When you arrived in Peucang Island, you
will be directly greeted by the white sand beach that is spread out in front of
you. Besides enjoying the white sand beach, you also can enjoy the great view
that is created from the water of the beach. The water in that beach is really
blue that you can even see what’s inside the water. In this beach area, you can
swim, snorkeling, and even diving. Then, if you get into the island, you can
see the natural beauty of the Peucang Island. The island itself is shaped like
forest and there are many wild animals that live there, such as wild boar,
monkeys and deer. But do not worry the animals will not bother us if we do not
do things that disrupt their lives. Peucang Island is the site in Ujung Kulon
that is most visited by visitors from both home and abroad. That Island has
already been equipped with facilities and infrastructure as well as a variety
of natural attractions that can be visited by Travellers. The facilities
available in Peucang Island include lodging, the Information Center, Dock, and
so forth.
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Picture 1: Peucang Island, Peucang
White Sand Beach
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Second, you can cross from Peucang Island to Cidaon.
It just took around 15 minutes to cross there by boat. In Cidaon you can
observe wildlife attractions of many animals. At that time, author only
happened to see the bulls. There are many bulls so that don’t make a noise that
can disrupt them. In addition we can
also see the historical site of Dutch colonial heritage in the form of “Tanjung
Layar Lighthouse” (Mercusuar Tanjung Layar).
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| Picture 2: Cidaon, Wildlife Conservation Site |
Third, you can
visit Handeleum Island. Handeleum Island can be reached by ship. If we departed
from Peucang Island, it will take around two until three hours to arrive in
Handeleum Island. In this island you can enjoy the beautiful mangrove forest
because the island itself is surrounded by mangrove forests. To enter into this
island, you have to go by walk down through the forest. There is lodging
facility in this Island so this island is also the alternative if you want to
spend your night in Ujung Kulon. Other interesting thing that can be done on
this island is the canoeing. You’ll be able to canoeing along Cigenter River
while looking at the tropical rain forest along the river.
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Picture 3: Sunset in Handeleum Island
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Picture 4: Canoeing along Cigenter River
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The Last But Not
Least, you can visit the Oar Island. This Island is really beautiful that make
you won’t have a chance to close your eyes. The clear blue water combined with
the warm sunlight is the great scenery that will spoil your eye. You can do
swimming and snorkeling in the beach area of Oar Island. You can also just have fun enjoying the
scenery and taking some photos in there.
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| Picture 5: Oar Island |
