The long weekend for the Ascension of Jesus Christ has brought a\nsignificant boost to the tourism sector in Banyuwangi Regency, East\nJava. During the long weekend period from 14-17 May 2026, the region,\nknown as Bumi Blambangan, was crowded with tens of thousands of tourists\nfrom various domestic and international locations.<\/p>\n
According to preliminary data from the Banyuwangi Culture and Tourism\nOffice (Disbudpar), a total of 52,478 tourists were recorded visiting\nvarious flagship tourist destinations in the easternmost tip of Java.\nAmidst the high mobility of travellers, the De Djawatan forest emerged\nas the most hunted destination during the long holiday. The tourist\nsite, renowned for its rows of giant rain trees (Samanea saman) and a\nfantasy-like atmosphere, recorded 7,26_6 visits, even surpassing several\nof Banyuwangi\u2019s premier beach destinations.<\/p>\n
There are clear reasons why this destination is so popular during\nlong holidays. Beneath the lush canopy of decades-old rain trees, De\nDjawatan offers an atmosphere distinct from most other tourist spots in\nBanyuwangi. The rows of massive tree trunks with hanging roots and\nbranches create a magical green landscape, making visitors feel as\nthough they have entered a fantasy world. The cool air combined with a\ntranquil atmosphere makes De Djawatan not only a prime spot for\nphotography but also a favourite location for tourists to unwind and\nenjoy the shaded natural scenery.<\/p>\n
Many tourists have noted that De Djawatan possesses a vibe\nreminiscent of a fantasy film due to its unique and exotic forest\ncharacter. The pedestrian paths cutting through the forest area, open\nspaces for relaxing, and selfie spots amongst the large trees serve as\nunique attractions that encourage visitors to stay longer in the Cluring\nDistrict area.<\/p>\n
The Acting Head of the Banyuwangi Culture and Tourism Office,\nHartono, stated that the high number of visits serves as a motivation\nfor the local government to continue improving the tourism sector. \u201cThis\nmassive influx of tourists is a great responsibility for us,\u201d said\nHartono on Sunday (17\/5\/2026). He added that improvements in service,\ncleanliness, and the readiness of public facilities will continue to be\nstrengthened to ensure that the tourist experience in Banyuwangi remains\ncomfortable. This surge in visitors during the long weekend further\nreinforces Banyuwangi\u2019s position as one of Indonesia\u2019s favourite\ndestinations, particularly during national holiday seasons.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/tourists-flood-banyuwangi-during-long-weekend-de-djawatan-emerges-as-top-attraction-1780904534", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }