Rembang district, Central Java, Indonesia

Places to visit near Bulu

Bulu is a town in Rembang district, Central Java, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit — 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 forts & heritage and 4 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Bledug Kuwu (53 km), Trinil (72 km) and Fort van Den Bosch (74 km).

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Bulu at a glance

Location
Rembang district, Central Java, Indonesia
Coordinates
6.8587° S, 111.4056° E
Places within 50 km
68
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Lovina, 531 km

Top places to visit near Bulu

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bulu: 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 Bulu

83 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bulu. The closest is Gunung Katak (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bulu

28 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bulu. The closest is Waduk Greneng (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Bulu

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bulu. The closest is Situs Sambikalung (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Bulu

21 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Bulu. The closest is Masjid Besar Baiturrahman Sulang (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Bulu

16 museums within 100 km of Bulu. The closest is Mahameru Museum (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Bulu

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bulu. The closest is Wisata Pantai Ngamplung (23 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Bulu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bulu
  2. 8 km Masjid Besar Baiturrahman Sulang · mosque, Rembang
  3. 8 km Waduk Banyukuwung · lake, Rembang
  4. 18 km Waduk Greneng · lake, Rembang
  5. 12 km Mahameru Museum · museum, Blora
  6. 1 km Gereja · church, Blora
  7. 16 km Back to Bulu

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Bulu by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints2583Gunung Katak (22 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs928Waduk Greneng (10 km)
Forts & heritage624Situs Sambikalung (17 km)
Mosques & dargahs421Masjid Besar Baiturrahman Sulang (8 km)
Museums516Mahameru Museum (16 km)
Beaches & coast1313Wisata Pantai Ngamplung (23 km)
Waterfalls011Ngelirip Waterfall (55 km)
Churches410Gereja (16 km)
Caves14Goa Terawang Eco Park (32 km)
Other attractions13Pemandian Air Panas Nganget (40 km)

Bulu: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Bulu?

Masjid Besar Baiturrahman Sulang (mosque, about 8 km), Waduk Greneng (lake, about 10 km), Waduk Banyukuwung (lake, about 16 km), Gereja (church, about 16 km), Mahameru Museum (museum, about 16 km), Situs Sambikalung (heritage site, about 17 km).

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

68 places on Spotwander: 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 forts & heritage, 4 mosques & dargahs, 5 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bulu?

Gunung Katak, about 22 km by road; Gunung Pucak (23 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Bulu?

Waduk Greneng, about 10 km by road; Waduk Banyukuwung (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Bulu?

Situs Sambikalung, about 17 km by road; Ruang Kartini Mengajar (23 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bulu?

Start in Bulu, visit Masjid Besar Baiturrahman Sulang, then Waduk Banyukuwung, then Waduk Greneng, then Mahameru Museum, then Gereja, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Bulu?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

How far is Bulu from Lovina?

About 531 km by road (424 km in a straight line).

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