Panimbang

The district of Panimbang is in the regency of Pandeglang, about 50 km southwest of the regency capital Pandeglang. The district spreads along the Teluk Lada ("Pepper Bay"), with the peninsula of Tanjung Lesung in the western part, and the main town and villages mostly on the southeastern side of the bay. The small island Pulau Liwungan, with a dense forest and only one house on it, is in the middle of the bay. The region is well-known for its beaches, although because of its remoteness it is visited less than beaches more to the north, such as Anyer.

By car

Panimbang is on the trunk road along the western coast, that runs from Cilegon via Anyer and Labuan to Panimbang, and further to the south coast. At the village of Citeureup in Panimbang district, the road splits, with a smaller road continuing to the Tanjung Lesung peninsula and to Ujung Kulon National Park. The easiest way to get to Panimbang from the capital Jakarta is by taking the Jakarta-Merak toll road until exit Serang Timur (East Serang). From there, the road leads via Pandeglang and Labuan to Panimbang. Without traffic, the drive from Jakarta takes about 3.5 hours. However, due to traffic congestion this is usually about 4.5 to 5 hours.

By bus

A new bus terminal has been developed in Panimbang in 2016. It serves mainly angkots (minivans) to nearby towns such as Labuan, and to the holiday resort of Tanjung Lesung peninsula.To get to Panimbang by public transport from Jakarta, take a bus from Kalideres bus terminal in West Jakarta to Labuan, and then change to a local angkot.

• Pulau LiwunganSmall island in the middle of Teluk Lada ("Pepper Bay"), great for swimming and snorkling. Resorts and homestays offer trips to the island from Tanjung Lesung, but it is also possible to charter a fishing boat from the harbour of Panimbang.

Although there a a few modern convenience stores, for most necessities you would need to go to the traditional market of Panimbang, or go to a larger town such as Pandeglang.

• Pasar Panimbang

  address: Jl. Raya Panimbang / Jl. Teluk Lada
  Many shops and stalls, selling groceries, clothes, streetfood, etc.

• Kampoeng Nelayan

  phone: +62 878 7755 8418
  address: Desa Tanjung Jaya Kp. Cipanon
  Seafood restaurant.

Budget

• Fahad Homestay

  phone: +62 812 8639 0171
  address: Cipanon village, Jl. Raya Tanjung Lesung
  Small homestay (bed & breakfast).

Splurge

• Tanjung Lesung Hotel & Resort

  phone: +62 253 802 900
  address: Tanjung Lesung Kav R 14 A
  Luxurious holiday resort on the tip of the Tanjung Lesung peninsula.

• BlueFish Hotel

  phone: +62 021 725 4527
  address: Tanjung Lesung
  Smaller hotel at the beach on the Tanjung Lesung peninsula.

• Ujung Kulon National Park - about 30 km south of Panimbang, this area is known for its unique flora and fauna, including the Javan rhinoceros.