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Taman Nasional Ujung Kulon

Taman Nasional Ujung Kulon, Carita

 ukirsari Says:  Or Ujung Kulon National Park. Situated 6 hours ride from Labuan [from the intersection Carita/Anyer - Labuan]. You can find the rhinos here, padi field, rainforest, beach and Isles of Peucang, Panaikan, Handeuleum and Honje. Here are several important plantations and animals... 

Beautiful padi fields

Beautiful padi fields, Carita

 ukirsari Says:  Along the way Jakarta - Anyer, there are many beautiful padi [rice] fields at the left or right side. Do not miss it!!! 

Desa Cikoneng

Desa Cikoneng, Carita

 ukirsari Says:  As the Jakartans [or coming from other big cities :)] who always have busy days, finding 'desa' and 'kampung' [village] becomes a nice experience. Desa Cikoneng is one of these category. Find the jajanan [traditional snacks] and local souvenirs here. 

Krakatoa

Krakatoa, Carita

 ukirsari Says:  After the big [giant!!!] eruption at 1883, Krakatau [Krakatoa] has a new volcano called 'Anak Rakata'. Both of them can be reached from Anyer and Carita [takes around 3 - 4 boat ride] or Bandar Lampung [2 hours ride]. 

Beaches, the main destinations

Beaches, the main destinations, Carita

 ukirsari Says:  There are 3 beaches situated along the coastal zone of Anyer. They're: Pantai Anyer, Pantai Karangbolong and Pantai Carita. Every beach has their own unique but all of them are the perfect places for waiting sunset. 

The old formation of the sea-wall and Lighthouse

The old formation of the sea-wall and Lighthouse, Carita

 ukirsari Says:  At the front of the Lighthouse towards sea, can be seen the old sea-wall and an open space to put a giant lamp to warn the fishermen, before the Dutch build this Lighthouse. 

Cozy place at the front of the Lighthouse

Cozy place at the front of the Lighthouse, Carita

 ukirsari Says:  Relaxing and hearing the waves broken at the front of the Lighthouse. 

Eternal flame of Anyer

Eternal flame of Anyer, Carita

 ukirsari Says:  This is the eternal flame from liquid natural gas which situated nearby the city of Cilegon. Industrial areas are surrounded and this flame became a street-mark to enter Carita and Anyer. 

Restaurants  

Several resto at Anyer - Carita: Es campur rumput laut [seaweed]

Several resto at Anyer - Carita: Es campur rumput laut [seaweed], Carita

 ukirsari Says:   This is Eka's number one fave: es campur rumput laut. A dessert from seaweed, fresh fruits [diced pineapple, papaya, watermelon and melon, banana and avocado] added with chocolate and vanilla milk and ice cubes. 

Anywhere at Anyer: Try the local one: sate bebek

Anywhere at Anyer: Try the local one: sate bebek, Carita

 ukirsari Says:  Trying local food always a great experience for me :) Here, I hear locals fave called "sate bebek" [diced duck skewered onto thin bamboo and grilled]. I think it's becomes my fave too, but grilled duck [whole!!!] called bebek bakar also delicious :) Bebek bakar with fresh... 

Along Jalan Raya Anyer + Kembang Sari: All resto serving fresh seafood, hmmmm!!!!

Along Jalan Raya Anyer + Kembang Sari: All resto serving fresh seafood, hmmmm!!!!, Carita

 ukirsari Says:  Many seafood resto are available along Jalan Raya Anyer - Carita. Choose by your own; Chinese style, grilled, boiled, etc. And all of them are fresh guaranteed [hmmm, yum yumm!!!] But, the most fave I had at Anyer are seafood at Resto Kembang Sari and home-made by my good... 

Nightlife  

Sol Elite Marbella: Finding the fullmoon

Sol Elite Marbella: Finding the fullmoon, Carita

 ukirsari Says:  Well, hang-out with my friends here then we're going to the beach and finding the fullmoon. Felling blue ... someone is outta there, I don't know him yet :) But will find a way someday [duhhhhhhhh!!!!] Casual 

Transportation  

Ojek ... ojek :)

Ojek ... ojek :), Carita

 ukirsari Says:  Another way to reach Anyer - Carita is by bus. Take a bus from Pulo Gadung Terminal [you can also wait nearby the entrance of tollway Kebon Jeruk to Tangerang] to direction Anyer. Approximately 2 hours ride. Then to go around you can hire ojek [motorcycle riding]. 

Just take a tollway and ... voila!

Just take a tollway and ... voila!, Carita

 ukirsari Says:  The most easiest way to reach this destination is by car. Take the tollway Jakarta, Tangerang, Merak and exit at Cilegon Barat. 

Local Customs  

Friendly people

Friendly people, Carita

 ukirsari Says:  Even 'separated' by tollway with Banten Lama and Banten, people of Cilegon, Anyer and Carita also Bantenese. Carita and Anyer are parts of Banten Province. Old Baduy villages can be reached from Anyer also. Speaking a bit Sundanese will be nice here :) The people are... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

The reef and the waves

The reef and the waves, Carita

 ukirsari Says:  Beware to go swimming at the beaches. Several places [like Anyer] is prohibited for this activity because the beach has sharp reefs in the shallow water. In other case, the waves also quite dangerous. Read the signboard first before do the water activities. 

So many trucks, motorcycles plus angkot!!!!

So many trucks, motorcycles plus angkot!!!!, Carita

 ukirsari Says:  Even small, Cilegon is an industrial city. Beware with containers and trucks during the trip Jakarta to Anyer/Carita. Meanwhile in the down town, you can find so many motorcycles and angkot [mass transportations] everywhere. Sometimes they're driving fast and not using... 

What to Pack  

As simple as you want :)

As simple as you want :), Carita

 ukirsari Says:  Small backpack Sarung [saroong], swimsuit, t-shirt, short pants, sandals, hat Private medicine Digital camera will be great * This is a picture of my 'private' sawung nearby Pantai Anyer. Open lounge, just bamboo for relax [and sleep, hahahaha], woww, what a simple world... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Small lake nearby Krakatau Steel

Small lake nearby Krakatau Steel, Carita

 ukirsari Says:  Really, it's trully off the beaten path, since unfamilar among the visitors who take a trip to Anyer, Karangbolong, Carita, Merak, Labuan and Ujung Kulon National Park! It's happened to me also .... sigh :) 

Favorites  

Heaven for seafood and short vacation

Heaven for seafood and short vacation, Carita

 ukirsari Says:  Salt water, banana boats, jet-ski [at Christ and Linda home], seafood and young coconut [Frans' resto] then sunset [Karangbolong] and lighthouse [Anyer] Something special that I will not forget about Anyer is ... my vacation among Indonesian sportsmen like Hendriansyah... 

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Anyer ~ Carita, a never ending story

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 * Morning has broken during my trip Jakarta - Anyer by the tollway. And there, I found the beautiful colors ... painting at the sky. Like a "message" from the mother nature; I have to take my sadness... 

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CARITA'S SPOTS

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 We go from Craita beach to the famous ocean vulcanoe and her child... 

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 It's a cool place for have some fun, and also to be alone and enjoy the moment with the nature, especialy when the sun kiss the earth, lovely colour or the sky, the moment I never forget. Carita... 

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Scuba and Snorkeling at Volcano Krakatau

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 Krakatau is located in Carita - Banten, West Java. To reach Krakatau, you can go from Jakarta city by road. It takes about 2-3 hours depending on the traffic. Once you arrive in Carita - there are so... 

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