[1] It is known as a beach resort with sea views, having a 15-kilometre (9.3 mi) white sand coastline and also marine life where visitors can enjoy snorkeling, diving as well as fishing.

The area has been declared as a "cultural heritage" since the location is near Ujung Kulon National Park, Mount Krakatau and Umang Island.

[2] Tanjung Lesung was launched by the Indonesian government as a special economic zone (SEZ) in tourism sector in 2012[3] and was declared ready for operation on 23 February 2015.

[3] Tanjung Lesung SEZ has indeed been targeted by the government to be able to reach one million tourists from home and abroad in 2019 as the completion of some supporting infrastructure.

[6] The beach was heavily damaged by the 2018 Sunda Strait tsunami, with significant casualties including Seventeen band's Bani, drummer Windu Andi Darmawan and guitarist Herman Sikumbang along with actress Dylan Sahara.

To fulfill this target, they invited PT Jababeka Tbk, along with some local and overseas investors, to provide transportation access and suitable accommodation facility.