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Speewijk cemetery

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Locals going to visit Banten in order to pilgrimage to the great Mosque of Banten. But also passing through on direction Carita beach or Labuan.

Mostly of the tourist spots are ruins. But still interesting for those who like history. Like Kaibon Palace and Surosowan Palace. Plus Speelwijk fortress and cemetery.

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May 09, 2006 change by ukirsari (1 point)

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Chinese temple Avalokiteshvara

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Visitors can stay here during their trip to Banten. Simple and humble place to stay but it's one of the option whenever you're in Banten. Please dress properly.

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Speelwijk Fortress and Cemeteries

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Situated not so far from Chinese temple Avalokiteshvara, this fortress directly facing to the sea. From this point, the Dutch troopers watching and guarding the fort from pirates and local heroes.

Inside the fortress, there's an old Dutch cemetery. One of the buried body is a man who was born in Bergen-op-Zoom in 17th century.

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Surosowan Palace

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Now becomes ruins, leave the red bricks and several sites. Like water castle, the alleys and the moats.

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Kaibon Palace

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Refer to its name Kaibon, derived from word 'Ibu' [mother in Indonesia language] this palace ruled by a queen for temporary. Since the king who supposed to be in throne was not adult yet.

Now remains ruins with moats and small river nearby and have gorgeous gateway.

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Masjid Agung Banten

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For muslim's pilgrimage this place is something important. But for achitecture visit also something worth. Beautiful minareth and several old Dutch buildings in the same area.

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Pelabuhan Karang Hantu

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Said in English as Devilrock harbour, can be seen daily activities of Bantenese fishermen.

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Ujung Kulon National Park is an isolated untamed wilderness on the southwestern tip of Java. The Dutch opened this park in 1921 to protect the threatened Javanese rhinoceros. Now the area covers about 760 sq km including Panaitan Island. It is one of the best places in Java for wildlife spotting. There are many kinds of animal species, which can be seen. They are birds, wild pigs, hornbills, river otters, deer, crocodiles and the Javanese rhinoceros. The crocodiles and the Javanese rhinoceros are rare seen but we never know.

The best time to more..

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Agung Yoga

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Anyer is a beach town in Banten. It is located at Anyer, 38 km from Serang City. The beach is facing the West, so we can see the view of Mt. Rakata (the remaining / child of Mt. Krakatau that exploded in 1833) and the sunset. A beautiful sea sight with all activities such as Jet Ski, Speed Boat, Para Sailing and other aquatic sport, those types of activities can be found here, as well as sunset view from the beach and an old lighthouse at Cikoneng. A lot of hotels from jasmine to international 5 stars can be tourist best choices to stay. Anyer is a popular more..

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