Jember is the third largest city in East Java, after Surabaya and Malang. The city district is directly adjacent to the Indian Ocean in the south and so the beauty of the sea looks very charming.

Although not as big as Surabaya and Malang, Jember is a city with a million charms. Evidently, this city has many nicknames. Starting from the Kota Karnaval, Kota Suwar Suwir, Kota Santri, Kota Seribu Bukti, Kota Pandhalungan, and many more.

As a city district, Jember has enormous potential. People enter the city, one of them, by air transportation through Notohadinegoro Airport. The airport which is located in Wirowongso Village connects Jember with Surabaya and Sumenep. Flight tickets to Jember are available via Garuda Indonesia, Susi Air and Wings Air aircraft.

The Most Popular Destinations in Jember City

At your next leisure time, try buying flight tickets to Jember to enjoy a memorable tour, especially in the following popular places:

1. Pantai Papuma

Location: Desa Lojejer, Kecamatan Wuluhan, Jawa Timur.

Papuma Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in East Java. Its position jutting into the sea makes the surrounding community refer to this beach as Tanjung Papuma Beach. The natural scenery of this beach is so charming with large coral stones. The scenery is getting more beautiful when the sea recedes because the reef is getting clearer. Visitors here enjoy a leisurely stroll by the beach, playing water, camping, or renting a boat.

2. Teluk Love Pantai Payangan

Location: Jalan Ambulu - Watu Ulo, Dusun Payangan, Sido Mulyo, Sumberrejo, Jawa Timur.

As the name implies, this natural tourist destination is one of the most romantic places in Jember. The bay miraculously has a shape like a heart. The beauty can be seen perfectly from the top of the hill around the bay, especially from Suroyo Hill to the east of Payangan Beach. At top of the hill, there are several best photo spots and simple lounge.

3. Taman Botani Sukorambi

Location: Jalan Mujahir, Sukorambi, Krajan, Jawa Timur.

Taman Botani Sukorambi offers 12 hectares of open land that exhibits a diverse collection of flora and fauna that is enlivened by rides for all ages. Here, visitors, especially young people and children, can enjoy recreation while studying. These sensations include: Tree Houses, Flying Fox, Outbound Games, Swimming Pools, Lodi Lodges, Water Games, and Horseback Riding.

The Most Popular Places to Eat in Jember City

Traveling in Jember is not just exploring beautiful beaches. You also have to try the sensation of exploring culinary in this city.

1. Soto Ayam Dahlok

Location: Jalan Fatahilah 1, Kepatihan, Kaliwates, Tembaan, Jawa Timur.  

Open every day, 08:00 - 21:00 WIB.

Soto Ayam Dahlok which has been operating since the 1960s is a favorite breakfast place for residents of Jember. The taste of Soto Ayam here is still the same as before because it uses secret recipes for family heritage. Soto Ayam Dahlok portion is quite large, with a very affordable price, not even up to IDR 20,000.

2. Warung Gudeg dan Pecel Lumintu

Location: Jalan Kertanegara 33, Jember Kidul, Kaliwates, Jawa Timur.

Open every Sunday - Friday, 6:00 - 14:00 WIB.

Open since the 1980s, this simple food stall offers fresh and mixed pecel food. This collaborative taste of Central and East Java is served in one dish with warm white rice. The price is very cheap, starting from IDR 14,000 per dish. If you are not satisfied enough, visitors can order additional menus, such as Grilled Chicken and Chicken Soto.

3. Rumah Makan Wande Echo

Location: Desa Wuluhan, Jalan Semeru 86A, Gumuk Segawe, Pancakarya, Ajung, Jawa Timur.

Open daily, 08:00 - 15:30 WIB.

The typical Sundanese restaurant is present in the traditional atmosphere of Pasundan with bamboo and saung-saung buildings. Visitors can enjoy various specialties from West Java and East Java here. The featured menu is complete vegetables consisting of nasi putih, ikan wader goreng, ikan asin, sayur asem, tahu, and tempe. Other complementary foods that are not less delicious are Ayam Kampung and Ikan Goreng or Bakar, Rujak Cingur, and Nasi Rawon.