Jember district, East Java, Indonesia

Places to visit near Balung

Balung is a town in Jember district, East Java, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 91 places to visit — 47 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 waterfalls, 10 mosques & dargahs and 10 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Al-Baitul Amien Mosque (27 km), Nusa Barong (40 km) and Gunung Argopuro (43 km).

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Balung at a glance

Location
Jember district, East Java, Indonesia
Coordinates
8.2727° S, 113.5388° E
Places within 50 km
91 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Lovina, 205 km
Airport
I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), 233 km

Top places to visit near Balung

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Balung: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Balung

125 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Balung. The closest is Gunung Manggar (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Balung

26 waterfalls within 100 km of Balung. The closest is Air Terjun Tancak (31 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Mosques & dargahs near Balung

20 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Balung. The closest is Masjid Al-Hikmah (16 km); the best-known is Al-Baitul Amien Mosque (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Balung

20 beaches & coast within 100 km of Balung. The closest is Pantai Kucur (18 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Balung

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Balung. The closest is Taman Hidup Lake (41 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Balung

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Balung. The closest is Beteng Boto Mulyo Site (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Balung

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 102 km on the road.

  1. Start in Balung
  2. 10 km Gunung Manggar · viewpoint, Jember
  3. 12 km Jenggawah Hill Park · hill, Jember
  4. 15 km Al-Baitul Amien Mosque · mosque, Jember
  5. 33 km Beteng Boto Mulyo Site · heritage site, Jember
  6. 19 km Gunung Batu Kapur · viewpoint, Jember
  7. 13 km Back to Balung

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How to reach Balung

  • By air: I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), Denpasar — about 233 km by road
  • By road from Lovina: about 205 km · directions
  • By road from Canggu: about 226 km · directions
  • By road from Uluwatu: about 226 km · directions

All places near Balung by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Balung by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints47125Gunung Manggar (10 km)
Waterfalls426Air Terjun Tancak (31 km)
Mosques & dargahs1020Masjid Al-Hikmah (16 km)
Beaches & coast1020Pantai Kucur (18 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs619Taman Hidup Lake (41 km)
Forts & heritage49Beteng Boto Mulyo Site (14 km)
Temples08Pura Mandara Giri Semeru Agung (67 km)
Museums47Boemi Poeger Museum (23 km)
Buddhist sites15Vihara (20 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens14Sukorambi Botanical Garden (23 km)
Churches13Gereja Jemaat Pancaran Kasih (48 km)
Caves03Posko Aju Rawan Kekeringan 2013 (52 km)
Parks11Jenggawah Hill Park (16 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves11Nusa Barong (40 km)
Other attractions11Kalisat (43 km)

Balung: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Balung?

Al-Baitul Amien Mosque (mosque, about 27 km), Gunung Manggar (viewpoint, about 10 km), Gunung Batu Kapur (viewpoint, about 13 km), Beteng Boto Mulyo Site (heritage site, about 14 km), Jenggawah Hill Park (hill, about 16 km), Gunung Jenggawah (viewpoint, about 16 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Balung?

91 places on Spotwander: 47 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 waterfalls, 10 mosques & dargahs, 10 beaches & coast, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Balung?

Gunung Manggar, about 10 km by road; Gunung Batu Kapur (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Balung?

Air Terjun Tancak, about 31 km by road; Air Terjun Anugrah (36 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Balung?

Masjid Al-Hikmah, about 16 km by road; Masjid Al Huda (25 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Balung?

Start in Balung, visit Gunung Manggar, then Jenggawah Hill Park, then Al-Baitul Amien Mosque, then Beteng Boto Mulyo Site, then Gunung Batu Kapur, and drive back — about 102 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Balung?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

How do I reach Balung?

By air: I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), about 233 km by road. By road: 205 km from Lovina.

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