King Kong Hill Viewpoint
Bukit Kingkong
Sunrise viewpoint below Penanjakan 1, with fewer crowds than the main lookout, from which Bromo, Batok and Semeru can all be photographed together.
King Kong Hill is named for its shape, which resembles a gorilla. It lies beside the mountain road to Penanjakan and is slightly lower than the main viewpoint, but its view is almost as complete: clouds and the sand sea below, Bromo smoking, Batok in front, and Semeru occasionally sending up plumes of smoke in the distance. After parking the jeep by the roadside, the uphill walk takes about 10–15 minutes. When Penanjakan is packed in peak season, this is a good alternative, and it is advisable to arrive before 4 a.m. to secure a spot.
Opening hours
Around sunrise (approx. 03:30–06:30)
Nearby sights
- Seruni Point
- Mt. Penanjakan (Bromo Sunrise)
- Cemoro Lawang
- Pura Luhur Poten
- Mount Batok
- Mount Bromo Crater & Sea of Sand
- Whispering Sands (Pasir Berbisik)
- Teletubbies Hill (Bromo Savanna)