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LOCATED in East Java Province, Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park or Bromo Tourist Area is one of the most popular tourist destinations for people who want to enjoy the natural beauty while capturing moments through a camera lens that would be a shame to miss.
Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park stretches up to 800 square kilometers with a variety of natural beauty in it, ranging from vast deserts, beautiful hills to cool air that can be enjoyed to your heart’s content.
Here are recommendations for interesting tourist spots in the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS) area that you can try to visit with friends or family when you are on vacation in this place.
1. Watching the Sunrise
Located on the border of Probolinggo, Pasuruan and Malang Regencies, East Java, there is King Kong Hill, which is located at an altitude of 2,600 meters above sea level. King Kong Hill is one of the best places for visitors who want to see the sunrise and the surrounding mountains and hills.
By paying an entrance ticket of IDR29,000-IDR34,000 (for local tourists only) to the Bromo area, visitors can enjoy a number of interesting locations in it, including King Kong Hill. To watch the sunrise from King Kong Hill, visitors should arrive at the entrance gate of Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park before 03:00 am.
By arriving earlier, visitors can park their jeep closer to the gate of King Kong Hill, as well as get the best point to watch the sunrise at King Kong Hill.
However, visitors need to be careful when driving to King Kong Hill because the roads are up and down and quite narrow.
2. Breakfast at Widodaren Hill
Widodaren Hill is one of the most interesting tourist spots in the Bromo area because it is surrounded by clusters of hills and mountains, as well as beautiful stretches of volcanic sand.
In addition to enjoying the beautiful natural scenery, visitors can also try having breakfast there by ordering a breakfast menu from the catering company of their choice. Try to arrive before 10:00 am to avoid the scorching sun.
To enjoy breakfast at Bukit Widodaren, the price of the menu is adjusted according to the catering company chosen and the number of portions served. Therefore, you should choose a trustworthy catering company and travel agency according to your needs.
3. Whispering Sand
Whispering Sand is located east of Bromo Crater at an altitude of 2,000 meters above sea level. The sand in this area offers its own uniqueness because it is black and stretches around the Bromo area.
Interestingly, the expanse of sand in the Bromo area is called Whispering Sand because the wind that blows there sounds like the sound of whispering grains of sand. In fact, Whispering Sand is surrounded by beautiful canyons and valleys, making it a great place for photography.
To get to Whispering Sand, visitors can use a variety of transportation such as jeeps, trail bikes and horses that can be hired directly. It is best to come to Pasir Berbisik in July and August as this period is one of the best times to enjoy the Bromo area.
This area was immortalized in a movie called “Pasir Berbisik” in 2001, directed by Nan Achnas and starring Dian Sastrowardoyo and two leading Indonesian actors, Christine Hakim and Slamet Rahardjo Djarot.
4. Bromo Teletubbies Hill
The Savanna Field in the Bromo area is a very wide and beautiful expanse of green grassland. Not far from this place, there is a green hill area called Bukit Teletubbies, which resembles the hills in the children’s series “Teletubbies” in the 90s.
The green scenery around Padang Savanna and Bukit Teletubbies is often immortalized by visitors through camera lenses because of its beauty.
Not only that, visitors to the area can also enjoy a number of other interesting activities, such as horse riding, enjoying the sunset in the afternoon, to watching the sparkling stars in the sky at night.
5. Buying Souvenirs
Finally, it would not be complete if you went to the Bromo area without buying souvenirs from shops and local people. In the tourist area there are various souvenirs with Bromo themes that visitors can buy, such as refrigerator magnets, key chains, sweaters and other accessories.
The prices offered also vary, starting from tens to hundreds of thousands of rupiah. Before buying souvenirs in the Bromo area, make sure you buy items according to your needs so that you don’t have any problems when you bring them home.
In addition to buying souvenirs, visitors can also enjoy a cup of hot drink or snacks at the shops around Bromo. This is to rest and warm the body after exploring the beautiful Bromo area, which is quite large and cold. [antaranews/photo special]
