Tourist Destination Area

Tourist Destination Area

East Java province is one of the Republic of Indonesia thirty-three provinces occupying an area of some forty-eight thousand square kilometers. The land is one of great variety and natural beauty. Inland, smoldering volcanic peaks soar upwards to heights of more than three thousand meters, from where numerous sparkling rivers flow down through rich and fertile plains to the sea. The last data reported that East Java has 420-tourist attraction.

There has been a growing demand for “Adventure” or “Special Interest” tours, and for these East Java has a plentiful supply of activities and destinations. Mt. Bromo, is the superiority tourism of East Java, yet there are many other natural wonders, such as the crater lakes of Ijen and Kelud, the forested slopes of Mt. Semeru, Argopuro and Lawu, impressive waterfalls like Sedudo or Rambut Moyo the wild beaches of the south coast, or the cool and peaceful hill resort of Sarangan, Batu and Ngebel.

In fact, whatever one’s wish, there is certain to be something for everyone in the fascinating province of East Java. Those tourism objects are staying in different area, so that; the tourist destination area has classified it based on the regency area. Here, we can know that respectively regency in East Java Province has own interest in tourism objects.

BANGKALAN	LUMAJANG	PROBOLINGGO
BANYUWANGI	MADIUN	PONOROGO
BATU	MAGETAN	SAMPANG
BLITAR	MALANG	SIDOARJO
BOJONEGORO	MOJOKERTO	SITUBONDO
BONDOWOSO	NGANJUK	SUMENEP
GRESIK	NGAWI	SURABAYA
JEMBER	PACITAN	TRENGGALEK
JOMBANG	PAMEKASAN	TUBAN
KEDIRI	PASURUAN	TULUNGAGUNG
LAMONGAN

Welcome to East Java

Welcome to East Java

East Java is one of Indonesia provinces. It is located on the eastern part of Java Island and near to Madura and Bawean islands. It state in the West neighbor of Bali, across the small Strait of Bali. East Java tourism offer attractions, from historical site like temples to recreational spots like beaches, lakes, volcanoes, marine gardens and wildlife reserves. Magnificent mountain sceneries, include the craters and the famous of Mount Bromo, the "sulfur mountain" of Welirang and rugged line Plateau. Remaining the glory of Majapahit Empire, the ruins nowadays is still exist as an history witnesses with some archaeological discoveries. East Java government have claim this historical site against colonial forces since 1945
The administrative center of the province is located in Surabaya, which is the second largest city in Indonesia after Jakarta and as a major industrial center and business port. East Java is also considered as a national industrial province. The economic commodity is coming from agriculture; include of coffee, mangoes and apples, fishery and oil industries. The transportation to go to East Java area can be reach by public vehicle or train services. There are also air services between Surabaya and other cities like Bali or Jakarta or some other provinces. Madura Island, which is famous for its bull races, is part of East Java province, though it has its own traditions and language. The history dates back numbers of invasion in East Java like the founding of prehistoric animals and the site of the Java man at Trinil, Ngawi or some hidden ruin temples which settled on 7th century AD.
Where to Stay
As one of interesting tourism destination, East Java has already equipped by some tourism accommodation to comfort the visitors to stay longer. Almost in all East Java regencies have equipped with complete facilities, so that the visitors feel no worries about accommodation and everything they need. Just enjoy your holiday in East Java and explore the tourism objects. Just stay as like your own home.
Map
Here comes the complete map of East Java. We present the map in medium and high resolution. It also complete from all East Java regencies. Find here the detail of East Java tourism and get your back pack to have a journey with our high resolution map as your personal guide.
Madura Island
Madura island is one of exotic island which is part of East Java province. The local inhabitant is Madurese people. They have strong temperament yet unique culture. Explore Madura Island and see the exotic one. They have many things to remember, like, the annual ceremony of karapan sapi, their particular batik Madura, their traditional food and so on.
The Legend of Majapahit
In 14th century, East Java was part of the biggest and the most powerful Kingdom in Southeast Asia named Majapahit kingdom. Nowadays, the relic of Majapahit Kingdom is still exist remaining the history itself, and it lies on East Java. Enjoy the ruin of history by looking for temples, statues, remarkable residents, ancient tools and many things about Majapahit Kingdom. Visit now!

History

The History of East Java

It is believed that the earliest inhabitants of Indonesian archipelago was originated come from India or Burma. In 1890, fossils of Java man (homo erectus), some 500,000 years old, were found in East Java. Later on, the immigrants of Malay came from southern China and Indochina, and they began to populated Indonesia archipelago around 3000 BC. The powerful groups like the Buddhist Srivijaya Empire and the Hindu Mataram kingdom appeared in Java and Sumatra by the end of 7th century. The last important kingdom that remain Hindu kingdom was The greatest Majapahit kingdom, which was founded in the 13th century. This powerful kingdoms rose in East Java after the decline of Central Java's power in the tenth century. Between 1055 and 1222, Kediri kingdom was prospered and expanded. During the reign of King Erlangga both East Java and Bali enjoyed a advantageous trading with the next islands and their arts flourished. About 1300 AD, Majapahit dynasty began to dominate the entire archipelago, the Malay Peninsula and part of the Philippines. Majapahit also established profitable trading with China and other countries on the South East Asia. Finally, as the impact of the spread of Islamic Religion into Indonesia archipelago in the 14th century forced the Majapahit Kingdom to retreated to Bali in the 15th century.
Since that time, a strong Muslim empire had developed with the centre place at Melaka (Malacca) on Malay Peninsula. The influence was short lived and it fell to the Portuguese in 1511. The Dutch Colonialism displaced the Portuguese and began to made inroads into Indonesia. The Dutch East Indie Company based in Batavia (Jakarta) dominated the spice trading and took control of Java by the mid 18th century, when the power of Java island was already decline. The Dutch took control in the early 19th century and by the early 20th century. Among the entire archipelago; including Aceh and Bali, was dominated by the Dutch colonialism. Magnificent mountain scenery include the crater and sea of sand at Mount Bromo, the "sulfur mountain" Welirang and rugged Dien Plateau. Little of the Majapahit Empire's former glory still stands in East Java today with the exception of temple ruins and some archaeological discoveries. East Java's claim to fame in modern history is its vanguard role in the struggle for independence against colonial forces in 1945.

Geographically

About East Java , Indonesia
East Java is one of the Republic of Indonesia’s 33 provinces, occupying an area of some 48,000 square kilometres just south of the equator. Including the island of Madura, it accounts for a little more than a third of Java’s total land surface and supports a population of almost 37,000,000 inhabitants. To the east, across a narrow strait, lies the island of Bali; to the west are the provinces of Central Java and the Special Region of Yogyakarta.

The Land
Anyone who opens a physical map of Java will notice immediately the high, mountainous ridge extending along the entire length of the centre of the island. Some of the highest and most active of these volcanic peaks are to be found in East Java, whose flat, fertile plains are punctuated by no less than six separate ranges, becoming progressively higher towards the east. These mountains are among East Java’s principal attractions and some of the more outstanding include the 3,676 metre active cone of Mt Semeru, Java’s highest peak; the famous sand sea and steaming crater of Mt Bromo; the sulphureous summit of Mt Welirang, and the strangely beautiful crater lakes of Ijen. Two main waterways, the Brantas and Solo rivers, are lifelines for much of East Java’s predominantly agricultural community. The former rises in the highlands to the north west of Malang and follows a circuitous path before dividing into a number of smaller streams to meet the sea at Surabaya. The famous Bengawan Solo, longest river in Java, has its source in the centre of the island and stretches 540 kilometres before joining the coast at Gresik. Other important rivers include the Madiun, Konto, Sampeyan and Grindulu.

The Climate
Like the landscape, East Java’s climate is varied, depending upon altitude. The plains and lower hill regions are hot and humid, making conditions ideal for wet rice cultivation (sawah). Further up in the hills the air becomes quite cool, while in high mountainous areas at night the temperature can drop to near zero. Hill regions are well suited for the cultivation of a large variety of fruits and vegetables, which thrive in the colder climate. Principal crops, aside from rice, include corn, tobacco, sugar cane, coffee, rubber, kapok, cloves, tea, cocoa, peanuts soybeans and cotton. In addition, there are extensive plantations of teak and pine. East Java has a marked wet and dry season, with rain occurring between October and April. The wettest months are December, January and February.

Tourism
For the tourist, East Java has much to offer. The landscape is one of great variety and natural beauty and includes, aside from its impressive volcanic peaks and sparkling rivers, large areas of natural rain forest, waterfalls, picturesque lakes, mysterious caves and secluded beaches. There are eight national parks, preserving a wide selection of native animals and plants. There is also history to be found in East Java, beginning with the fossilized remains of pre-historic animals and mankind’s early ancestors at sites such as Trinil. Evidence of ancient megalithic culture can be seen in the regions of Situbondo and Mt. Argopura in the eastern part of the province. Then there are the numerous temple ruins from the classical Hindu/Buddhist period (7th – 15th C.), as well as the historical sites dating from the early days of Islam and Dutch colonial times. More recent history, concerning Indonesia’s struggle for independence and the birth of the modern nation can be seen in several well arranged museum displays and in the many monuments which stand in cities and towns throughout the province. Arts, crafts and cottage industries are plentiful in East Java and each region has its own speciality. Tuban and Madura, for instance, are well known production centres of batik, the cloth for which Java is especially famous. At Tulungagung there is a marble industry, at Pacitan agate, at Situbondo shell handicrafts and at Nganjuk the speciality is onyx and brassware. ‘Adventure ‘, or ‘special interest’ touring is still in its infancy in East Java, yet there is enormous potential in this area. Mt. Bromo, of course, is already a well known destination, but other remote and exciting places to visit, such as the crater lakes of Ijen and Kelud, or the forested slopes of Semeru, Lawu and Argopura, receive comparatively few visitors. There are also many small islands Iying off the coasts of East Java and Madura, among them the Kangean group , as well as Bawean Island, with its unique species of deer. For rest and relaxation there are beach resorts like Pasir Putih, Prigi or Slopeng; hill towns such as Batu and Sarangan, or the lake areas of Karangkates and Selorejo, to name just a few. Whether one’s taste be swimming, sailing, horse riding, water skiing, hiking, fishing, or just enjoying beautiful surroundings, there is sure to be something for everyone in the fascinating province of East Java.
Welcome to East Java, Indonesia