Cemoro Lawang
Mountain village on the north rim of the Tengger Caldera at about 2,200 meters, the main base for most Bromo visitors, with sand-sea views right from the village edge.
Cemoro Lawang is the village closest to Mount Bromo, sitting on the edge of the ancient caldera. Guesthouses, inns and jeep rentals are concentrated here, and the viewpoint at the village entrance overlooks the sand sea and the smoking Bromo directly. From here, walking down to the sand sea and then on to the crater takes about an hour. Staying in the village saves the long, early-morning drive up the mountain. From the Probolinggo railway or bus station, take a minibus for about 1.5–2 hours. The high altitude means nighttime temperatures often fall below 10°C, and guesthouses often lack heating and have unreliable hot water, so pack warm clothing.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Pura Luhur Poten
- Seruni Point
- Mount Batok
- King Kong Hill Viewpoint
- Mount Bromo Crater & Sea of Sand
- Mt. Penanjakan (Bromo Sunrise)
- Whispering Sands (Pasir Berbisik)
- B29 Peak