Banten, Indonesia General Information

Banten, Indonesia through the Law no. 23 in 2002, the area of Banten province finally determined to be the capital of Serang. These provinces include Lebak Regency, Regency Pandeglang, Serang, Tangerang district, Tangerang City and Cilegon City.Banten Province Location by Google Maps

Location Banten strategic enough. The boundaries to the north, south, and west is the Java Sea, Indian Ocean, and the Sunda Strait. Was in the east, bordering the province of Banten DKI Jakarta and West Java.

Region which is one of a potential sea route to Jakarta potential buffer areas for the nation’s capital. Some seaports are now owned Banten developed to accommodate the excess capacity of sea ports in Jakarta.

Ecosystem consisting of Banten region north shore environment that is technically irrigated rice field ecosystem and semi-technical, industrial and residential areas.

Jakarta also has a wealth of natural resources and biological potential. However, as a new province, Jakarta is trying to develop themselves in all areas.

Banten, Indonesia History

The History of Banten, Indonesia, Jakarta has become a bustling port city. In the 5th century, Banten was part adri Tarumanagara Kingdom. After the collapse of Tarumanegara, power in the western part of Java Island to Ujung Kulon Kali Kali Brebes Ciserayu and held by the Kingdom of Sunda.

It lies in the path of international trade makes Banten became one of the important port of Sunda kingdom.

In the year 1330, Banten had entered the Majapahit empire. Year 1524-1525, the Muslim traders were coming to Banten. This is the beginning of the spread of Islam in Banten.

Year 1552, Maulana Hasanuddin Panembahan Surasowan became the first Sultan of Banten. Since then, began the imperial government in Jakarta which ended in 1820 during the reign of Sultan Muhammad Rafi’uddin.

Early 17th century, Banten became one of the important commercial center in Asia international trade route. This also opens the opportunity for Western nations to come to Jakarta.

The Portuguese became the first nation to come, then followed by the English who founded Loji, and The Dutch. In the competition between the European traders, the Dutch emerged as the winner. The Portuguese and the British fled from Jakarta after destroyed by the Dutch Nation.

The desire to be the province of Banten stand alone actually occur since the year 1953. However, due to various constraints and obstacles that arise during the New Order era, a new intention eventually be implemented in 2002.

Banten, Indonesia Culture
Jakarta has a wealth of natural resources and biodiversity are very diverse. One of the interesting and the potential of tourism is a pile of wood fossils can be seen in Sajira, Lebak regency.

Banten is also rich in culture, among others, such as martial arts martial art, Debus, rudad, umbruk, saman dance, mask dance, dance cokek, dog-dog, palingtung and lojor.

Kentalnya Islamic culture in Banten can be seen also from the legacy of heritage such as the Great Mosque of Banten Lama, Masjid Keramat Panjang, and Masjid Raya Al-Azhom.

Banten, Indonesia Population

The majority of the people of Banten currently living in the industrial sector, agriculture, commerce, transportation, and communications. Islam became the religion embraced by the majority of the people of Banten.

Banten is also synonymous with the existence of the tribe Baduy. This tribe is a tribal Banten still maintain the tradition of anti-modernity, both in terms of dress and life patterns. Baduy-Rawayan tribes living in the Mountains Heritage area in the region Kendeng Kenekes.

Banten, Indonesia Language

Banten natives speak with a dialect that is derived from the ancient Sundanese language. However, these dialects are classified as coarse language in the modern Sundanese language.

In Serang and Cilegon, Banyumasan language (Java level coarse language) used by the ethnic migrants from Java. Betawi language used by the Betawi ethnic immigrants from living in the northern city of Tangerang.

However, in addition to several languages on top, Indonesian remains the official language used in Banten.

Banten, Indonesia Culinary

When visiting Banten, incomplete if it did not taste the typical dishes of food to the sultan of Banten. Residents called food-Banten Arab acculturation with Rabeg name. The main raw material is Rabeg goat meat and innards.

Spice seasoning of the most prominent is the ginger and pepper, with a little taste of red chilli. Understandably, once known as producer of Banten pepper. To the extent that there are areas named Pamarican, central storage and sale of pepper in the past.

Banten, Indonesia Tourism Office:
Jl. Raya Serang – Pandeglang KM. Tembong Indah No. 4 Serang 1
Tel. (0254) 219836

Anyer Hotels

Jayakarta Hotel Anyer

Jayakarta  Hotel Anyer is beautifully located on white sandy Bandulu Beach, Anyer along the North Coast of Banten, The Jayakarta hotel Anyer is just a pleasant able to reach in  two-hours drive from Jakarta, but a world apart in terms of clean air, gentle breezes and natural beauty.

Whether you’re planning an office get together or excursion, or just a quick private getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city, The Jayakarta Anyer Hotel offers the amenities and atmosphere you are looking for.

Regal Raya Cottage

Regal Raya Cottage in Anyer Banten is ideally nestled at white sandy Anyer Beach, Banten. The Regal Raya Cottage is facilitated with unique cottages which all cottage is facing the Sunda straits and the Krakatau mountain view, the Regal raya cottage able to reached by car drive from Jakarta around 2 hours through Merak toll road and exit at Cilegon Barat toll gate.

Patra Hotel Anyer

Patra Anyer Beach Hotel is Only 90 minutes away from Jakarta, the resort is strategically located on the area’s only manicured, beautiful white-sandy beaches with exotic views of the Sunda Strait and the legendary Mount Krakatau.

Close to major attractions such as Cigumawang Waterfall and The Old Banten Baduy Village.

Villa Marina Anyer Hotel

Villa Marina Anyer hotel is a new concept cottage in leisure, this cottages is equipped with modern facilities and water sport facilities, the location Jl. Raya Anyer Km 20 Desa Cikoneng, Serang Banten. near light house Cikoneng. All type of cottages at villa Marina Anyer equipped by air-conditioning, hot and fresh water, telephone, TV and refrigerator

The Banten Resort Hotel in Anyer

The Banten Anyer Resort

The Banten Resort Hotel in Anyer is built and decorated in Bantenese style and set around of landscaped tropical gardens with ocean views, the villa’s has two bedrooms, living room for sitting and dining in private.

Pondok Layung Hotel in Anyer

PONDOK LAYUNG RESORT Berlokasi di pantai terbaik Anyer, memiliki pantai berpasir lembut dan tidak berkarang. 

Nuansa Bali Anyer Hotel

Nuansa Bali Anyer Hotel is a great accommodation place for holiday, vacation, meeting in Anyer, Banten. Nuansa Bali hotel is located in the West Java coast at the place called Anyer precisely Nuansa Bali hotel loacated at Bandulu beach village the famous beach sandy in Anyer.  Anyer beach  is promises the magnificent bay and the calm, smooth and elegant wave. It’s strategically located which takes about two hours drive from Jakarta.

Marbella Anyer Hotel the Five Stars Hotel

If you have been travel to Anyer beach, you will find the hotels in Anyer built along the Anyer beach,  some location of beach have the sandy beach and some the corral beach. on the sun goes down around 5.30 – 6.00 the yellow and red light of sun will spread on the seawater and the famous krakatau mountain background far away make the incredible sense.  some the visitor and guest hotel sit and enjoy the sunset on beach and terrace of hotels.

Mambruk Anyer Hotel

hotel mambruk anyer is the perfect location for both business and pleasure. It is located approximately 3 hours from Jakarta, on the beach and in lush, landscaped gardens. Mambruk’s facilities include bungalow style units with a capacity of 6 guests

Carita Hotels

Krakatau Surf Carita Hotel

Krakatau Surf Carita hotel is superbly located on km.10 a long Carita Beach main road just between the street and the Sunda Straits coastline. Krakatau Surf Carita is offer excellent independent cottages facing safe, sandy beaches with supporting facilities such as car park, auditorium, swimming pool and water sport.

Wira Carita Cottage the Cheapest Hotel in Carita Anyer

Wira Carita cottage and various cottages artistically designed located at Carita, known for its beautiful white sandy beach and the view to Krakatau Volcano. WIRA CARITA is easily accessible from Jakarta it takes about 2,5 hour drive from Jakarta.

Mutiara Carita Cottages

Mutiara Carita Cottage is fitted with an international standard of services and facilities, Mutiara Carita cottages provides cottages with the most natural recreational atmosphere. You will find plenty of facilities here that you might not found anywhere else.

Ujung Kulon Banten Hotels

Ciputih Beach Resort, Banten

Come to the newest Ciputih beach resort, most fantastic and pure natural beach resort. A key to tropical paradise of your dream.