Jember, located in east java, Indonesia has huge potential from its multicultural community as well as its breathtakingly beautiful natural resources. the geographical location of jember is shaped by fertile valleys on the south and the central part, mountain ranges on the north and the east, and Indonesian ocean on the south with Nusa Barong island the only island in the regency. with its fertile valley, jember has always been know as an agronomic destination, its also popular for its multicultural people with their different crafts. let's also not forget the gorgeous beaches that the city has. so, come visit and enjoy the attractions that jember has to offer.
Every agrees that jember has breathtakingly beautiful natural resources. some out of town friends of mine always have their jaws dropped when visiting PAPUMA, for one example. "have you seen the sunset there? it's unbelievable!" the problem is, of course that jember's name always on and off in term of tourism destination. not to be compared with BALI, Jember is even still far behind Batu. In Batu people can earn their living from tourism.
One way to improve this is of course by promotion. promotion and tourism is an inseparable package, for promotion creates image.
The southern sea always related to myth, mystery and magic. big waves and folklores. here, also lie the two beauties of beach tourism ; WATU ULO and PAPUMA.
Watu Ulo is never far from jember's name. This beach tourism destination is located in sumberejo village, ambulu region. The beach is 40 kilometers south of the city center and can be reached by car or motorbike. with the temperature of 25-32 degrees celsius, it has the perfect sunshine. The Rp 4000,- entrance ticket is quite affordable. when the school vacation starts, student flock to this beach.
Watu Ulo, just like its name which name snake stone, has along coral resembling a snake coming from the shore into the sea. There are entertainment shows and handicraft market for ten days every lebaran.
not far form watu ulo, there is a white sandy beach called pasir putih manikam (PAPUMA). Circled by forested hills, we can often see monkeys roaming free. the forestry department built seven cottages, seven gazebos, and handicraft shop here. the cottages which are structured by coconut wood, are located on higher ground. they are perfect for sunset watching.
it takes much more precaution to swim in the southern sea: the sea is notorious for its killer waves which have drowned some reckless swimmers. it might be letter just to sit back, relax and eat delicious seafood while watching the scenery
there are a lot of myth and legend involving the southern sea. the most well known one is about the queen of the southern sea ( nyi roro kidul) who would take any beach -goes wearing green clothes to be her eternal slave in her kingdom at the bottonm of the sea. most of the javanese living on the south coast believes that nyai roro kidul is the goddess of sea harvest and holds " Larung sesaji " rituals for her annually. the received some religious touch after islam came in and now it is held every 7 syawal or ketupat day. this is the fisherman's thanksgiving for their good harvest.
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The southern sea always related to myth, mystery and magic. big waves and folklores. here, also lie the two beauties of beach tourism ; WATU ULO and PAPUMA.
Watu Ulo is never far from jember's name. This beach tourism destination is located in sumberejo village, ambulu region. The beach is 40 kilometers south of the city center and can be reached by car or motorbike. with the temperature of 25-32 degrees celsius, it has the perfect sunshine. The Rp 4000,- entrance ticket is quite affordable. when the school vacation starts, student flock to this beach.
Watu Ulo, just like its name which name snake stone, has along coral resembling a snake coming from the shore into the sea. There are entertainment shows and handicraft market for ten days every lebaran.
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there are a lot of myth and legend involving the southern sea. the most well known one is about the queen of the southern sea ( nyi roro kidul) who would take any beach -goes wearing green clothes to be her eternal slave in her kingdom at the bottonm of the sea. most of the javanese living on the south coast believes that nyai roro kidul is the goddess of sea harvest and holds " Larung sesaji " rituals for her annually. the received some religious touch after islam came in and now it is held every 7 syawal or ketupat day. this is the fisherman's thanksgiving for their good harvest.