Banyuwangi is the eastern-most regency of East Java. To the north lies the regency of Situbondo.

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regencies of Jember and Bondowoso neighbor Banyuwangi to the west. To the east lies the island of
Bali and to the west lies the Indonesian Ocean. Banyuwangi is situated on the coordinate 70 45 15 S
and 113 38.2 E. Because of its location, Banyuwangi has diverse natural scenery, rich art, culture,
customs and traditions.
The beauty of nature is spread across Banyuwangi from the west to the east. Mountains, forests and
beaches mark the landscape of the regency. For instance, Ijen Crater, in the western part of
Banyuwangi is famous for its beautiful crater lake, the traditional sulfur miners who amazingly climb
up and down the slope of Mount Merapi, and the plantations that cover the Craters slope. The
National Park of Meru Betiri is famous for its Java Tiger and turtles. These locations form the center of
the Tourism Developed area which is called the Diamond Triangle, which connects one Tourism
Object to another.
Banyuwangi also has various art, culture, customs and traditions. One of the typical arts of
Banyuwangi is Gandrung, a welcoming dance for distinguished guests. The dance is the defining
dance of Banyuwangi. Besides Gandrung, Seblang, Kuntulan, Damarwulan, Angklung, Ketoprak,
Barong, Kendang Kempul, Jaranan are arts that can be seen in Banyuwangi. Other customs that can
be observed in Banyuwangi include the sea offering, metik (a celebration performed before rice and
coffee harvesting), Rebo Wekasan, Kebo Visit Banyuwangi the Real Tropical Country keboan,
Ruwatan, Tumplek punjen, Gredoan, Endog-endogan, etc. These events are performed every year
and are included in the Calendar of Events of Banyuwangi. The typical handicrafts and traditional
foods are available across Banyuwangi. The products and places that should be visited are Batik Tulis
at Temenggungan and Tempo, Bamboo handicraft at Kecamatan Rogojampi and Kalipuro, etc.
Banyuwangi also has typical food products; such as bagiak, selai pisang (banana jam) etc.
There native people of Banyuwangi are Banyuwanginese. They have their own dialect which
combines the languages of Javanese and Balinese. Ethnic Javanese, Madurese, Balinese and people
from Banjar also call Banyuwangi home. The diverse natural scenery, the rich art, culture, customs
and traditions, constitute worthy treasures that must be introduced to all people. The people of
Banyuwangi and the local government will be supported and benefited by tourism. The income from
tourism will provide the capital to develop the regency of Banyuwangi. Tourists will also benefit from
their rich experiences as they visit Banyuwangi.