LokaLaku News – In the quiet sub-district of Benculuk, Banyuwangi, lies an enchanted realm that looks as if it were plucked directly from the pages of a fantasy novel. This is De Djawatan, a magical forest filled with colossal, ancient Trembesi (Rain) trees, whose sprawling, tangled branches have earned it the nickname "Indonesia's Lord of the Rings Forest."
A visit here is a surreal experience, a step into a different world where nature has been allowed to craft a masterpiece of otherworldly beauty. Once a site for managing timber, De Djawatan has transformed into a major tourist attraction, captivating visitors and photographers who come to witness its mystical, fairytale-like atmosphere.
Walking Among Ancient Giants
The main characters of De Djawatan are, without a doubt, the magnificent hundred-year-old Trembesi trees. These natural giants dominate the landscape with their massive trunks and gnarled branches that twist and weave together to form a labyrinthine canopy overhead. Walking beneath them is a humbling experience; you feel dwarfed by their sheer size and ancient presence. The air is cool and still, and the entire forest seems to exude a sense of calm, timeless wisdom.
A Paradise for Photographers
De Djawatan's unique visual appeal has made it a paradise for photographers. The way the sunlight filters through the dense, leafy canopy creates dramatic, ethereal light rays that dance across the forest floor, a phenomenon often called "god rays." Every path and every clearing offers a new, magical composition, making it one of East Java's most Instagrammable natural wonders. It's a place where it's almost impossible to take a bad photo.
De Djawatan is more than just a collection of trees; it's a doorway to another world, a place where reality feels a little more magical and the forest itself seems to hold ancient, silent secrets.
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