Banten

Banten

Banten or formerly known as Bantam in the past was an area with a very busy port city, as well as an open and prosperous society.

Tourism

The 30th province in Indonesia is known as the Land of Jawara. Banten got this nickname because this region is a warehouse for warriors and champions. The distinctiveness of Banten's culture is felt in the martial arts of Pencak Silat, Debus, Rudad, Umbruk, Saman Dance (Dzikir Saman), Mask Dance, Dog-dog, Angklung Gubrag, Rampak Bedug, Walijamaliha Dance, Pandeglang Silat Dance, Palingtung, Lojor, Beluk, and others.

Banten has Ujung Kulon National Park is one of the most important national parks, and nature conservation sites in Indonesia, and the world. In addition to the beauty of the lowland tropical forest, one-horned rhino is the main attraction of this location. The national park is located on the westernmost peninsula of Java Island, along with several smaller islands such as Peucang Island, Handeuleum Island, and Panaitan Island. A distinctive feature of this national park is its role as a natural habitat for a variety of protected animals, such as the Javan rhino, deer, deer, bull, various types primates, wild boar, jungle cat, slow loris, and various types of birds. 

The area can be reached via Labuan or by boat to one of the islands. Ujung Kulon is equipped with telecommunications, electricity and clean water.

Tourism facilities such as lodging, information centers, tour guides, and transportation facilities are also available. UNESCO has declared the Ujung Kulon area a world heritage site.

Last but not least, Banten has various tourist spots such as Karang Mountain, Bird Island, Umang Island, Krakatau Mountain, Rawadano, Tanjung Lesung, Sawarna Tourism Village and Bedouin Tourism Village.

Culinary Heritage  

Banten specialties are indeed one of the most sought-after foods by culinary lovers because of their delicious taste. The unique flavors of the selected spices around make its culinary heritage feel special. 

Here are some typical foods from Banten, namely: Angeun Lada, Rabeg, Milkfish Satay, Sambel Burog, Gerem Asem, Pecak Bandeng, Gecom, Sayur Besan, Balok Menes, Nasi Sambel Belut, Pasung Merah, Laksa Tangerang, Cibeber Duck Satay, Ketan Bintul, Rengginang, Opak, Kue Jojorong, Gipang, Leumeung, and Nasi Sumsum.

Transportation 

Banten Province which is located at the western tip of Java Island has a very strategic position, and has enormous economic potential on a local, regional, national, and even international scale. Facilitating the movement of goods and passengers to and from the centers of national, regional and local activities in Banten Province is very important in an effort to support economic development in the Banten Province region.

Banteng's land transportation relies on national roads, of which 249.246 km are in good condition, 214.314 km are in moderate condition, and 26.840 are in poor condition. Used for connections between bus terminals and public transportation. And equipped with a railroad line with stations that have partly become part of the electric railroad. 

For air transportation, Banten has Soekarno-Hatta International Airport The airport is the main airport in Indonesia as the gateway for goods and passengers from within and outside the country. In addition, there are also other airports such as Pondok Cabe Airport in South Tangerang, Budiarto Airport in Curug, Tangerang Regency and Gorda Airfield (Lanud) in Cikande, Serang Regency.

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