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Taman Impian Jaya Ancol is located in north Jakarta as an integral part of Ancol Bay City, a resort destination located along the waterfront. Opened in 1966, it is currently the largest integrated tourism area in South East Asia with golf course, bowling centre, entertainment and amusement parks, hotels and other recreational activities.
Dunia Fantasi (Fantasy World)
The theme park has over 30 rides and attractions. It is divided into eight regions which are Jakarta, Indonesia, Asia, Africa, America, Europe, and Fantasi Hikayat (Legendary Fantasy) region featuring Ancient Greece and Ancient Egypt architecture. The theme park complies with international standards through ISO 9001:2000 certification. Among its most popular attractions are the Halilintar twisted roller coaster ride, Niagara flume ride, Istana Boneka (local version of Disney It’s a Small World) , and Balada Kera (Monkey Parody – animatronics show) Theater show. Several of the latest rides are Kicir-Kicir, Perang Bintang (Star Wars), Meteor Attack, and Tornado. Some seasonal attractions include Le Belles cabaret show, Russian Circus and Euro Kids Circus.
Atlantis Water Adventure
Atlantis Water Adventure was built on the former site of Gelanggang Renang (Swimming Courtyard) occupying over five hectares of land. Its facilities include a wave pool, continuous flowing river pool, rainbow ball pool, waterfall pool, several slides, two children’s pools, five restaurants, and a food court.
Ocean Dream Samudra
This theme park features several animal shows, a small aquarium, and a 4D theater. The trained animal shows include a dolphin show and sea lion show. The 4D theater projects 3D image movies with sensations such as cool breezes and water sprays located inside a large building with Mezoamerican pyramid theme.
Sea World
Opened in 1996, Sea World was the largest oceanarium in South East Asia at the time. It features the acclaimed Antasena tunnel as well as the sea friends pool, main pool, alligator pool, and shark pool. Despite its name, it is completely unaffiliated with the US-based Sea World..
The garden is located in the city center and adjoin the presidential palace compound of Istana Bogor. It is currently operated by Indonesian Institute of Sciences (Lembaga Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia or LIPI). It covers an area of 87 hectares which contains about 13,983 different kinds of trees and plants of various origin. The geographic position of Bogor means it rains almost daily, even in dry season. This makes the garden an advantageous location for tropical plants cultivation.
Founded in 1817 by the order of the government of Dutch East Indies (the oldest botanical garden in SEAsia), the garden thrived under the leadership of many renowned botanist. Since its foundation, Bogor Botanical garden has served as a major research center for agriculture and horticulture, a legacy that lived on until today.
Go early in the morning when it is still relatively cool. Take a drive around and find a quiet, shady spot to have a picnic and play ball games. There are many interesting plants here and a picturesque lake. The restaurant is located on the hill overlooking the park and fountain.
Entrance fee: IDR 14,000 (domestic) and IDR 30,000 (international) per adult.
This 125-hectares botanical garden is located approximately 1,300-1,425 meters on the slopes of Mount Gede Pangrango. It was founded in 1862 by the Dutch botanist Johannes Elias Teijsmann as an extension of the Bogor Botanical Gardens. The botanical garden at Cibodas, en route to Bandung from Puncak is beautifully laid out over a large area offering a serene and tranquil getaway from the humdrum of routine. Good well laid roads make driving around a breeze while one can stop anywhere and picnic,walk around or just soak in the tranquility of the park.
Off the beaten track and not popular as a tourist destination the garden is clean, attractive and refreshingly rejuvenate. The garden is the first place that Cinchona trees were grown in Indonesia for Quinine (anti-malaria) production. You will find an outstanding collection of ferns, palms, 65 pieces of eucalypti, Mexican mountain pines, and glasshouses bursting with cacti and succulents. There is a road loops around the gardens, passing via the Japanese garden with its cherry trees, and also paths leading to Cibeureum waterfall (about 2 hour round trip through rich tropical rain forest). The path continues to the summit. A good guide book titled “Cibodas to Cibeureum” usually available at the office. The book points out and explains aspects of the flora and fauna at various markers. There is a small entrance fee for each person and the car for the botanical gardens and a larger fee for the trek through the national park..
Jakarta to Cibubur Campground is about 25 km. You can go there through toll road in the city then to Jagorawi toll road and exit at Cibubur gate (km 13). In front of toll gate about 200 m, you will find a big statue of coconut shoots as a symbol of Pramuka, please enter through the entrance gate. The Wiladatika Cibubur complex established in mid-1981 as a campground stands on ground with area about 234 ha. This camping area is developed as recreational park, national education and training center for the members of Pramuka (Indonesian Scouting Association). Formerly, Cibubur campground was used as a training ground for the military. Take a drive around and choose a spot to stop. There is an arboretum in the southeast corner and many footpaths through the woods to explore. There is a small entrance fee for a car and each person..
Glodok, also known as Pecinan or Chinatown since the Dutch colonial era, is the largest Chinese community in Indonesia. The word Glodok came from the Sundanese word “Golodog”, meaning entrance to a house, as nearby Sunda Kelapa was the gateway to the ancient Sundanese Kingdom. It was also thought that the name came from the “grojok-grojok” sound that water makes coming out of a waterspout in the yard of the city hall (Stadhuis), now the Jakarta Museum. It is a vibrant, colourful and historic area which is usually busy, but especially during Chinese New Year celebrations in mid February where you can buy “Kue Keranjang” (Basket Cakes) – a Chinese-Indonesia (peranakan) traditional cake made from rice powder and sugar. There are many small restaurants in Glodok area, including in the nearby Lindeteves Mall.
Two Budhist temples are located in Glodok. Vihara Tanda Bhakti (or Jin de Yuan) temple was built in 1650. The temple’s prominent colors of red and gold lend to its majestic appearance. Filled with incense and candles, it is the key destination for Chinese during New Year or Imlek, to come and pray and make offerings. The giant candles that you see at the entrance can burn up to six months and can weigh up to 300 kg. They’re made locally in North Jakarta. The come in two colours: red for celebrations and festivals, white for funerals. The other temple, Vihara Dharma Jaya, also painted bright red with two fierce dragon serpents upon its roof. Beautiful birds rest on each corner of the roof, while a lotus flower crowns the temple at its peak. In this temple’s main hall, red lanterns hang from the ceiling and small candles neatly line the areas of worship.
Do not miss to visit the Church of St. Maria de Fatima. With an oriental style of architecture, this church was once the residence of the Captain of the Chinese in Batavia..
Puncak (Peak) has been known ever since Dutch colonial days as the mountain resort for Jakarta’s inhabitants to breathe in fresh mountain air over the weekend. Puncak is actually the peak of Mt.Gede-Pangrango, located in the Bogor-Cianjur-Sukabumi regencies, West Java Province, Indonesia. Located 7km before the summit, are the lush, tea-carpeted hills of Gunung Mas Estate .This tea plantation was built by Dutch Colonial Government and now is owned by PT.Perkebunan Nusantara VII, Gunung Mas. You can wander through the tea plantation, watch the pickers at work and later observe the process of drying and packing in the factory. End the visit by enjoying a cup of tea, looking at the green expanse of tea plantations and mountains with blue sky making the heart calm and forget every day routines for a moment .
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If you ever wonder of “kampung” living, then this is the place where you can learn traditional arts and crafts. A guesthouse surrounded by river, rice fields, and tropical gardens. Prior reservation is required (there are minimum person requirement per package). You can explore (60-90 minute) kampung walk through rice paddy fields and bamboo forests while showing children the local flora and fauna. Learn how to play “angklung” (Indonesian traditional musical instrument made from bamboo). Classes can be arranged as can “taking a bath with water buffalo”! Traditional lunches and dinners are offered as part of a package, and use of the pool comes with no extra charge. A day package including kampung tour and leisurely lunch starts from IDR 125,000 (minimum 20 persons). Avoid visiting on public holidays as there is a very popular public swimming pool next door and the noise ruins the tranquil atmosphere..
This is an interactive nature reserve and farm. You can plant rice, fish, pick your own fruit and camp. You can go alone or with a group (recommended to make reservation – see contact info). For groups of a minimum of 20 persons, an educational package costing IDR 95,000/person can be arranged as well as other packages such as outbound, seminar/meeting, etc. On-site cottages are available (9 cottages) that sleep up to 5 adults each with prices start from IDR 1,575,000/night.
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The zoo, opened in 1864, is home to more than 250 species from Indonesia and around the world spread over 140-hectares of beautiful, shady gardens. A great location for a picnic as well as a chance to walk or cycle around. Other facilities include a children’s zoo and the chance to meet orphaned orangutans.
The Schmutzer Primate Centre is a great experience both for children and adults.The primate collection includes gorillas, orangutans, chimpanzees, gibbons, leaf monkeys, and macaques. Many of the Indonesian species have come from confiscation programs in Indonesia. The orangutan enclosure is set outdoors surrounded by glass windows located around the perimeter. Other facilities include a theater, library, playground, and an adventure trail with canopy bridge.
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This is a mini-sized outward bound facility for children. The outward bound playground consists of a series of challenges on rope/wood constructed equipment, with each station getting a little harder (and higher!), culminating in an exciting flying fox ride. On entry, all children are fitted with a safety harness, helmet and gloves. At each stage they are accompanied by the center’s staff who are safety conscious and reasonably well trained (though not much English spoken). The higher challenges are closely supervised and the children are well clipped in to the safety ropes and supports. Bring lots of water as the area does not have a lot of shade and gets hot. There is a camping ground at the centre and it is possible to arrange guided walks (with the kids carried by porters if you like) to nearby waterfalls and valleys. Restaurant and accommodation are available.
Ticket price:
IDR 270,000 (kids), IDR 350,000 (adults)
Weekdays subject to arrangement with minimum booking for 30 people.