One of the largest primate house in the world "The Schmutzer Primate Center"

Entrance to the tunnel along the orangutan enclosure. Photo"BOS"

The Schmutzer Primate Center is one of the largest in the world and houses many different primate species amongst which gorillas, chimpanzees and orangutans. The facilities have been designed in innovative ways where the animals can decide if they want to be seen or not and where natural food is growing in the enclosures, the only place in the world where this is the case.

The primate center is constructed in such a way that it offers new ways of looking at the primates. For instance a seven meter high bridge crosses part of the gorilla enclosure, a very long tunnel guides you through the world of orangutans and swinging canopy bridges provide you with a feeling how it is to be living in the trees. In its short existence the center reaped much praise for its very large enclosures and natural design. Several young animals were born here already.

The center intends to contribute to the wild population by sending groups of healthy apes and monkeys back to the wild to be released there. The primate center opens seven days a week from 09.00 till 16.30. Entrance costs 5.000 Rp for adults and 3.000 for children.

Getting There=]

From your local domestic airport, you fly to Jakarta. Arrive in Jakarta, from youre stay you can use many transportations such as: taxi, bus, or rent car to reach The Ragunan Zoo. The Schmutzer Primate Center are inside The Ragunan Zoo. The address:
Ragunan Zoo. Jl. R.M. Harsono No. 1 Ragunan Jakarta 12550 South Jakarta
Phone: (062 21) 7820015, 789015, 7806975, Fax. (062 21) 7805280

One of the canopy bridges. Photo"BOS"

Where to Stay=]

No need to worry where you'll stay in Jakarta. There are many hotels range provided here, from the luxurious, middle range and budget.

Moving Around=]

By foot on seven meter high bridge crosses part of the gorilla enclosure, a very long tunnel guides you through the world of orangutans and swinging canopy bridges provide you with a feeling how it is to be living in the trees.

Dining Guide=]

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No need to worry where and what youll eat beacause Jakarta has the best range of restaurants in Indonesia, with food from all over the archipelago and the world.

Souvenir Tips=]

In The Schmutzer Primate Center there are many souvenir who present primate such as: t-shirt, primate doll, hat, and many other souvenirs.

Other Things to See or Do=]

The Schmutzer Primate Center are inside The Ragunan Zoo, so you can see another animals beside Primate in The Ragunan Zoo.

Travel Tips

The Brige over the gorila enclosure. Photo"BOS"

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• You can't bring food or drink inside the Schmutzer Primate Center.
• You are not allowed to feed the animal.

Source:
www.savetheorangutan.info

For more information about the Schmutzer Primate Center and the activities of BOS (The Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation) please see the website: www.savetheorangutan.info

The Thousand Islands, a Sensational Maritime Tourism

The Thousand Islands, is a popular maritime tourist attraction in Jakarta. This 342 island archipelago offers millions of natural sites for domestic and foreign tourists. Beside diving to enjoy the beauty of the underwater flora and fauna, you could fish, paddle, or swim. This archipelago is situated only two hours journey from Jakarta and is  relatively inexpensive.
   
Each island has its own character. For instance, Puteri Island in the north of this archipelago has soft white sand, an underwater aquarium, and a mini zoological garden. This island is an ideal place for swimming, diving and other activities. Kotok island has natural sites with clean seawater.

Getting There

To reach the Thousand Islands, you can go to the Marina Ancol tourism site from Soekarno-Hatta airport, Jakarta. From there, use a speedboat. It will take about 20 minutes.

Getting Around

Some resorts in the Thousand Islands provide transportation for tourists. In addition, the government also provides speed boats called “Transjakarta Lumba-Lumba“ and “Transjakarta Kerapu“.

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To Do

Beautiful reefs offer a special diving sensation. This island is also known as a site for Elang Bondol (Brahminy Kite) conservation, which is the mascot of Jakarta province. Pramuka Island is the site for the The Thousand Island National Park.

You could see rare sea biota, turtle hatchlings, or the Hatchery Laboratory for Rare Sea Biota. You could also feed turtles and release hatchlings to the sea. On this island, you could also see a butterfly conservation site including the butterfly methamorphosis cycle.
   
Other islands frequently visited by divers include Peniki, Matahari, Gosonglaga, Kotok, Papa Theo, and Sepa islands omong others. These islands have cheap and expensive resorts, hotels and restaurants. Almost in all islands, you could enjoy the jet skis, banana boats, canoes, and even karaoke provided by many resorts.
   
Several types of flora and fauna frequently found in the Thousand Island include coral reefs, starfish, sand starfish, Betok fish (Anabas Testudineus Bloch) and onamental fish such as the Sargent Major fish among others.

Experience Shopping Extravaganza In Jakarta

Whether you're a serious spender or half-hearted shopper, there's sure to be something for everybody in Jakarta, the countrys shopping capital. The wide variety of things that you can buy in Jakarta is mind boggling from the best of local handicrafts to haute couture labels.

If you are looking for something unique, go and check out the antique, carvings and handicrafts at Ciputat raya where rows of stores are packed to overflowing with everything from antique furniture, brassware, ornate lamps, old Chinas, and faux antiques.

If you prefer air conditioners comfort and designer labels, head for the modern shopping malls such as Plaza Indonesia, Plaza Senayan, Pondok Indah Mall, Pasar Raya, and Taman Anggrek said to be the largest mall in South East Asia.

Find the best shopping for electronics in Mangga Dua Electronics Center I West Jakarta or Ratu Plaza in South

Jakarta. Another interesting place is the Jatinegara gemstone market, where you can find a huge variety of precious and semiprecious stones. Stroll through the Pasar Baru pedestrian area and browse through the traditional textile shops. At the Barito area even lead you to an impromptu pet market while at the Pramuka bird market visitors are greeted with lots of pretty decorative birds.

Getting There

Jakarta is an international gateway for Indonesia. Practically all international airlines stop in Jakarta. It's serves a growing number of international airlines and provides an abundance of domestic flights within Indonesia. From some cities in Java, you can travel to Jakarta by train while other transport within the city is plentiful.

Where to Stay

No need to worry where you'll stay in Jakarta. There are many hotels range provided here, from the luxurious, middle range and budget.

Dining Guide

From street vendors to chic and elegant restaurants, Jakarta has everything. If seafood is your choice, then Muara Karang is your ideal place. Want to combine shopping and dining experience. Try the malls and all shopping centers in Jakarta. They have their own food courts and restaurants. Food courts tend to be noisy and crowded, so if you prefer privacy, choose restaurants/cafes, instead. One of the origin Jakartas dishes that worth to try is Kerak Telor, its made of rice mixed with eggs and other ingredients.

Moving Around

The availability of various transport modes in Jakarta is a convenience of you to move around the captivating city. You can use busway, buses, city train, and taxi or rent a car.

Other Things to See or Do
If youre looking something else in Jakarta besides shopping, you can take a city tour around Jakarta. This city tour will take you one day long. Ask your hotel about this.

Souvenir Tips

Some shopping malls are provided with one or two floors that filled with lots of Indonesia's handicrafts. You can take them home with you as a souvenir. But, the price itself a little bit higher and fixed price.

Travel Tips

• Most shops in the major shopping centres are open from 10 am until 8 p.m., seven days a week.
• Keep a tight grip on your purse or camera, never leave any bags (whether valuable or not) to avoid crimes.
• Taxis are plentiful in Jakarta, but it is important you take the right ones to avoid any problems. We're recommended to take Blue Bird or Silver Bird Taxi.
• Try to always take a taxi from a hotel entrance as they will keep a record of the taxi should you have any problems.
• Tipping is quite standard in Jakarta. Most large hotels and restaurants in Jakarta will automatically add a service charge of 10 percent to your bill, but some smaller restaurants may not add anything extra. But, you may give a tip of 10 percent if the waiters served you well.
• Keep a little extra money handy for in case.

Waterbom Jakarta - The Urban Cool

 Waterbom Jakarta is now open as the leading water park and recreation destination in Jakarta.

Located at Pantai Indah Kapuk in North Jakarta, next to the Damai Indah Golf Course, covers an area of about 35,000 m2 plus a parking area that can accommodate 1,000 cars. It has a direct toll road access and only 10 minutes to the airport and to the heart of the city as well.

Operating Hours

Monday - Friday : 11.00 - 20.00 WIB 
Saturday - Sunday : 08.00 - 20.00 WIB
& Public Holiday

Facilities

• 15 World Class Water Slide with 6 types of slide attraction
• Kiddy Park Aquatic playground area
• International Food Court
• Reflexology
• Euro Bungy trampoline
• Water Blaster
• Gazebo, Locker, Towel rental
• Retail area
• Group Venue
• Spacious parking area

Attractions

• 3 Aquatube – partially closed rides using single and double inner tube
• The Hairpin – A family rafting uses a four persons raft
• 2 High Thrill Speed Slides
• 250 m Wild River with 2 beach area and Wave Pool
• Bomblazter Aqua Play with 4 medium height slides and 3 mini slides for the toddlers
• 3 Kiddie Slides
• 2 “Whizzard Slides”– a head first mat ride which plunges riders thru a enclosed tube and finishing in parallel lanes
• Pleasure Pool
• The Dome, a quad trampoline will make you soaring 7 meters high!
• Water Blaster and Pro Bowl - to be installed next year.

Admission includes

• Admission will be inclusive of 1 day entrance to the park, the use of water facilities, Tube, Life Jacket, re-entry in the same day and 21% tax & service charge.
• Additional charges will be applied for Gazebo, Towel, Locker, Euro Bungy, Food & Beverage, Water Blaster and Reflexology.
• Special price apply for Elderly / disable / baby sitter (with uniform) / Pregnant will get 50% from published rate
• insurance covered up to USD 35,000.

^{How to get there}

Waterbom Jakarta is easy to reach since it is located just off the toll road.

1. From Semanggi (15 minutes):
From Semanggi Toll, head for Soekarno-Hatta Toll, exit at Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK)

2. From Ancol (10 minutes):
From Pluit Toll, head for Soekarno-Hatta Toll, exit at Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK)

3. From TB Simatupang (30 minutes):
Head for Semanggi Toll, head for Soekarno-Hatta Toll, exit at Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK).

^{Source: www.waterbom-jakarta.com}

Have Fun at Ancol Jakarta BayCity

This is Jakarta's largest and most popular recreation park. Used to be known as "Jaya Ancol Dreamland", its extensive range of attractions includes sea and fresh water aquariums, swimming pools, an artificial lagoon for fishing and boating, a bowling alley, as well as an assortment of nightclubs restaurants, and massage parlors.

The Ancol complex includes a marina, Dunia Fantasi (Fantasy Land), a golf course, hotels and a drive-in theatre. The 'Pasar Seni' or art market has a varied collection of Indonesian handicraft, paintings and souvenirs on sale. An open-air theatre features live performances by local artists.

• Ancol Beach
  This water park consists of various pools and slides that will thrill both children and adults that never quite grew up. Experience a day of fun-filled adventures by braving the rapids, diving down the slides, enjoying the exciting water rides or just splashing around. The theme park was refurbished several times to ensure safety and everlasting fun. Nonetheless children must always be supervised by adults. The poolside restaurant is popular for its variety of local dishes

• Dream World
  Indonesia own Disneyland where you can discover a cultural journey through Indonesia and many other countries. With the accent on fun, other attractions include a thrilling cork screw roller coaster, adventurous flume rides, turbo tour simulators, bumper cars as well as many other exciting fairground amusements. Open Mon to Sat, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sun from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

• Craft Shops
  This colorful open-air market located in the Ancol Amusement Park provides the unique experience of not only buying quality Indonesian arts and craft, but also a chance to see and meet the artisans at work. You can watch puppet makers, wood-carvers, painters, and many other craft makers from throughout the archipelago cheerfully working on their creations.
  At this art and handicraft market, visitors get to watch Indonesian artists creating their masterpieces. Hundreds of artists from all over the country congregate here to exhibit their work, making the spot a fascinating place for tourists and art connoisseurs. You can even get a portrait of yourself done.
  Both traditional and modern art and crafts are on display, including paintings, sculptures, traditional Indonesian wayang kulit (leather puppets), gemstone jewelry and many other artistic products. Art performances are frequently held at the Art Market (Pasar Seni) inside the Jaya Ancol Dreamland on Jakarta's beach. They normally range from wayang kulit shadow plays to folk dances and modern drama.
  Open Monday to Saturday, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

• Amusement Park
  A village unto itself, this 24-hour park has hotels, nightclubs, shops, and amusement centers, including an oceanarium with dolphin and sea lion shows, a golf course, a race-car track, a four-pool complex with a wave pool, and water slides. Africa is represented by a comedy of mechanized monkeys, America by a Wild West town, Europe by a mock Tudor house, and Asia by buildings from Thailand, Japan, India, and Korea. Rides, shooting galleries, and food stalls surround these attractions, all set on 1,360 acres of land reclaimed from the bay in 1962. COST: Admission. Sat.-Thurs. 11-6, Fri. 1:20-10.

• Marina Ancol
  This is a special port for yachts, motor and sail boats, and the port of departure to Kepulauan Seribu or Thousand Islands resorts. This is also a good location for windsurfing and other marine recreation. Beach facilities for the sea or lagoon area are amply provided: water cycles, canoes, sail boats, fishing gear and many others. Stalls are abundant, serving drinks and snacks along the beach.

• Seaworld
  This giant oceanarium proudly introduces visitors to more than 4,000 fish and sharks from 300 species. Come and enjoy the deep-sea panorama while strolling through an 80-meter tunnel. The fascinating creatures live in some 500 million liters of seawater and are fed three times a day (some hand-fed). The attraction also features a theater which plays three educational films in English and Bahasa Indonesia. Open Monday to Saturday, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

• Ancol Golf
  Built as part of the giant recreational area in Ancol Dreamland in North Jakarta, the 18-hole plays to par 17 with a length of 6,501 meters. Here, the sea wind is often an interesting challenge for golfers. Padang Golf Jaya Ancol has no membership restrictions and is suitable for those wishing to combine golf with a family outing. Facilities at the clubhouse include club rental, pro shop, driving range, locker rooms, hot / cold showers and a spacious parking lot.

Getting There

Ancol Bay can be reached by using buses, motorcycle, taxi, or rent a car. If you're coming from Bogor, there's a train available, but it's only on Sunday.

Where to Stay

Inside Ancol Jakarta BayCity area, you will find several hotels such as Raddin Hotel, Wisata Hotel, Mercure Hotel and Putri Duyung Cottages with varied price and facilities.

Dining Guide

You may find many food stalls offering their specialties dishes. There's also one location near Pantai Carnaval which is a place for lots of restaurant served local and international dishes and several of them are serving seafood as their specialties. For the beverage, its worth to try "Es Kelapa Muda" or Young Coconut Ice.

Moving Around

You can moving around inside Ancol Bay area by using a car, take a walk or ride a shuttle car which already provided.

Other Things to See or Do

In Ancol Bay Area, so many things to do or see. If you like water sports, in Ancol Jakarta BayCity you can find jet ski rental there. You can do sailing or even visit Bidadari Island, one of the island among Thousand Islands Area.

Souvenir Tips

You can buy lots souvenir in every attractions inside Ancol Bay Area, with their own characteristic souvenir. Also you can buy some Indonesian art as a souvenir at Pasar Seni or Art Market.

Travel Tips

• Equipped yourself with sun protection and bathing suits
• Dont forget to bring an extra cloths
• Many of souvenirs are sale with a fixed price. But, theres a possibility to bargain the price at Pasar Seni or Art Market.
• More Information about ANCOL DREAMLAND, you can contact: Jl. R.E. Martadinata, North Jakarta.Phone: (62-21) 645-0117 / 6450-6711 / 640-6712, Fax: (6221)645-0118. Email : info@ancol.com. Website : www.Ancol.com

Source : www.jakarta-tourism.go.id and www.ancol.com

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah - Exploring Indonesia in One Day

 

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah or Beautiful Indonesia Miniature Park  was built  to be the showcase of Indonesia, in this park visitors will find many Indonesia natural & cultural richness such as unique replication of traditional houses (pavilion) from all around Indonesia, an Indonesia archipelago shaped lake and many other fascinating attraction. The park is an Ideal spot for week-end family outing and also international tourist who did not have enough time to explore Indonesia.

It started with the idea of the late Ibu Tien Soeharto (former Indonesia first lady). The construction of TMII began in 1971 and it was official inaugurated on April 20, 1975.

Since its existence and in the course of time TMII continues to grow and developed in line with the dynamism of the community life of Indonesia. People are the more aware of the great advantages of the existence of TMII, with the mission to be a vehicle for the preservation and development of the culture and a means to strengthen the unity and integrity of the people of Indonesia.

TMII is considered as a vehicle presenting the diversity of the people of Indonesia and the variety of cultural wealth enables the community to gain interesting experience, knowledge and information regarding various aspect of culture, tradition, customs, forms of art as far as the introduction of cultural objects.

The beauty and cultural wealth presented by TMII can easily be observed by the community through the availability of a more complete and interactive means of information. It is expected that through the website the information can be disseminated widely all over the Archipelago and even abroad so that it will facilitate the community to better know about the culture and customs of the people of Indonesia.

Province Pavilions

The bulk of the facilities at TMII is made up of the regional pavilions. With more than twenty five pavilions to walk through, representative of the architecture of each province of Indonesia, the visitor is provided a very unique opportunity to view the breadth and scale of the full range of regional architecture. Each pavilion presents at least three typical examples of the regional style it represents.

Don`t have the time or the fortitude to venture to distant or out-ot-the-way locations? No need. Visit every pavilion and you will come away with a very clear impression of the diversity and richness of Indonesian architectural and living styles. To point out just a view, there is the `Bogonjong` house of the Ranah Minang from West Sumatra, a `Lamin` of the Dayak people from deep in the interior of East Kalimantan, a `Tongkongan` from Tana Toraja, South Sulawesi, a traditional Batak `Bolon` house from North Sumatra; a `Joglo` house from Central Java, etc.

Attractions

Istana Anak-anak Indonesia: Indonesia Children Castle, featuring fairy tales painting from Indonesia and all over the world.
 
Perahu Angsa Arsipel Indonesia: Swan Boat to explore Indonesia archipelago shaped lake.
 
Taman Among Putro: An amusement park for children fully equipped with games and  fun activities.
 
Taman Ria Atmaja: a 60 Sq m stage in an  4000 Sq m area, well known as Dangdut Terminal (Dangdut: popular unique music genre in Indonesia).
 
Taman Renang Ambar Tirta: Swimming pool for adult and children, equipped with trainer and lifeguard.
 
Teater Imax Keong Emas: A shopisticated IMAX technology snail shaped theatre, with several IMAX movies featuring Indonesia natural and cultural richness.
 
Desa Wisata: When a day is not enough to explore TMII, there is Desa Wisata, a hostel for individual or groups visiting TMII from outside Jakarta to stay overnight.
 
Transportasi TMII: The means of transportation, get you around the "Archipelago".
 
Titihan Samirono/Aeromovel: Another way to get around is the fast train, Aeromovel. This is an example of the fast and efficient train that could provide nowaday mass transportation for Indonesia.
 
Sky Lift Indonesia (Kereta Gantung): Want a quick and easy geography lesson? Take the Sky Lift for an aerial tour of the park and one of the sights that will stay with you is a scale model of the islands of Indonesian archipelago set in a smalll lake.

Teater Tanah Airku: The "Tanah Airku" Theatre is the first in Indonesia equipped with high technology to an international standard. The physical aspect of the "Tanah Airku" Theatre is a marriage of the typical Indonesian and the international aesthetic. Indonesian ornamentation such as 'gunungan' (mountains), elements from Javanese puppet shows, the roof shapes of Sumatra and Sulawesi, with a touch of Kalimantan Dayak style, all is harmoniously blended. Combine this with modern sound and lighting effects and the complete stage equipment of a state­of the-art theatre and you have a dramatic experience long remembered.
 
Panggung Parkir Utara: The North Parking Stage is a permanent stage for various entertainment activities for the visitors. Situated next to the Pancasila Flame Monument Plaza and belonging to the North Parking area the open stage has been built by the participation of private enterprises that care about the national cultural wealth presented in TMII. The 20 m x 18 m large stage with a triangular roof is the biggest stage in Taman Mini.

Transportation

From Central Jakarta, TMII is about 25 kilometers away. Five kilometers, if you're in Halim Perdana Kusuma airport (local airport). It is reachable by public transportation, taxi. Rent a car for a more comfortable journey.

By public transportation:
   
     - Metro Mini T. 45 (Pulogadung-PT.II TMII)
     - Angkot KWK S. 15 A (Ragunan - PT. II TMII)
     - Angkot KWK T. 01 (Cililitan - Bambu Apus)
     - Angkot KWK T. 02 (Cililitan - Cipayung)
     - Angkot KWK T. 05 (Cililitan - Setu)
     - Angkot KWK P. 15 (Cililitan - Cilangkap)
     - Angkot KWK K. 40 (Bekasi-Kmp. Rambutan)
     - Angkot KWK S. 19 (Depok - Pinang Ranti)
     - Bus Gandeng PPD BT. 03 (Grogol - TMII)

Where to Stay

1. Inns and hotels in and around Jakarta   
2. Graha Wisata Remaja. Ideal for teenagers and those with limited budget. It is within walking distance to small restaurants, cable car station, pool, and several museums. Have overtired legs? The terminal for transportation is nearby. The shuttle cars there will transport you to other attraction within the park that you desire.   
3. Padepokan Pencak Silat. This accomodation equipped with meeting rooms. 
4. Desa Wisata. Mainly for young people in groups. This place sometimes hosts several meetings, events, and seminars. You can rent the cottages for more privacy. Food abd beverages is available to order. An open theater is also available.

Moving Around

On foot, shuttle cars, Sky Lif and Aeromovel.


Dining Guide

1. Try Restoran Caping Gunung. Its natural lighting (no light bulbs, light is provided with roof made of clear materials) and tasty food will provide a unique dining experience.
2. Pasar Tiban (Tiban Market). Food sellers inhabit this small complex consisting of many buildings.
3. You can eat at small restaurants scattered around this area.

Souvenir Tips

TMII sells many small trinkets that will enable you to remember your experience here. Various shirts, hats, postcards are widely available.

Travel Tips

1. TMII is quite huge, consisting of more than 100 hectares of land. If you don't have much time, join a tour. That way, you'll save money and time. (You'll get a discount if you travel in a group)
   
2. If you want to explore this site fully, it is best if you spend the night within this area.

Other Things to See or Do

1. Take a trip on the cable car. You'll be able to see TMII from the top a delightful experience.
2. Watch Indonesia movies at Theater Imax KeongTaman Mini Indonesia Indah or Beautiful Indonesia Miniature Park  was built  to be the showcase of Indonesia, in this park visitors will find many Indonesia natural & cultural richness such as unique replication of traditional houses (pavilion) from all around Indonesia, an Indonesia archipelago shaped lake and many other fascinating attraction. The park is an Ideal spot for week-end family outing and also international tourist who did not have enough time to explore Indonesia.
   
   It started with the idea of the late Ibu Tien Soeharto (former Indonesia first lady). The construction of TMII began in 1971 and it was official inaugurated on April 20, 1975.
   
   Since its existence and in the course of time TMII continues to grow and developed in line with the dynamism of the community life of Indonesia. People are the more aware of the great advantages of the existence of TMII, with the mission to be a vehicle for the preservation and development of the culture and a means to strengthen the unity and integrity of the people of Indonesia.
   
   TMII is considered as a vehicle presenting the diversity of the people of Indonesia and the variety of cultural wealth enables the community to gain interesting experience, knowledge and information regarding various aspect of culture, tradition, customs, forms of art as far as the introduction of cultural objects.
   
   The beauty and cultural wealth presented by TMII can easily be observed by the community through the availability of a more complete and interactive means of information. It is expected that through the website the information can be disseminated widely all over the Archipelago and even abroad so that it will facilitate the community to better know about the culture and customs of the people of Indonesia.
   

   Province Pavilions

   The bulk of the facilities at TMII is made up of the regional pavilions. With more than twenty five pavilions to walk through, representative of the architecture of each province of Indonesia, the visitor is provided a very unique opportunity to view the breadth and scale of the full range of regional architecture. Each pavilion presents at least three typical examples of the regional style it represents.
   
   Don`t have the time or the fortitude to venture to distant or out-ot-the-way locations? No need. Visit every pavilion and you will come away with a very clear impression of the diversity and richness of Indonesian architectural and living styles. To point out just a view, there is the `Bogonjong` house of the Ranah Minang from West Sumatra, a `Lamin` of the Dayak people from deep in the interior of East Kalimantan, a `Tongkongan` from Tana Toraja, South Sulawesi, a traditional Batak `Bolon` house from North Sumatra; a `Joglo` house from Central Java, etc.
   
   

   Attractions

   Istana Anak-anak Indonesia: Indonesia Children Castle, featuring fairy tales painting from Indonesia and all over the world.
    
   Perahu Angsa Arsipel Indonesia: Swan Boat to explore Indonesia archipelago shaped lake.
    
   Taman Among Putro: An amusement park for children fully equipped with games and  fun activities.
    
   Taman Ria Atmaja: a 60 Sq m stage in an  4000 Sq m area, well known as Dangdut Terminal (Dangdut: popular unique music genre in Indonesia).
    
   Taman Renang Ambar Tirta: Swimming pool for adult and children, equipped with trainer and lifeguard.
    
   Teater Imax Keong Emas: A shopisticated IMAX technology snail shaped theatre, with several IMAX movies featuring Indonesia natural and cultural richness.
    
   Desa Wisata: When a day is not enough to explore TMII, there is Desa Wisata, a hostel for individual or groups visiting TMII from outside Jakarta to stay overnight.
    
   Transportasi TMII: The means of transportation, get you around the "Archipelago".
    
   Titihan Samirono/Aeromovel: Another way to get around is the fast train, Aeromovel. This is an example of the fast and efficient train that could provide nowaday mass transportation for Indonesia.
    
   Sky Lift Indonesia (Kereta Gantung): Want a quick and easy geography lesson? Take the Sky Lift for an aerial tour of the park and one of the sights that will stay with you is a scale model of the islands of Indonesian archipelago set in a smalll lake.
   
   Teater Tanah Airku: The "Tanah Airku" Theatre is the first in Indonesia equipped with high technology to an international standard. The physical aspect of the "Tanah Airku" Theatre is a marriage of the typical Indonesian and the international aesthetic. Indonesian ornamentation such as 'gunungan' (mountains), elements from Javanese puppet shows, the roof shapes of Sumatra and Sulawesi, with a touch of Kalimantan Dayak style, all is harmoniously blended. Combine this with modern sound and lighting effects and the complete stage equipment of a state­of the-art theatre and you have a dramatic experience long remembered.
    
   Panggung Parkir Utara: The North Parking Stage is a permanent stage for various entertainment activities for the visitors. Situated next to the Pancasila Flame Monument Plaza and belonging to the North Parking area the open stage has been built by the participation of private enterprises that care about the national cultural wealth presented in TMII. The 20 m x 18 m large stage with a triangular roof is the biggest stage in Taman Mini.
   
   

   Transportation

   From Central Jakarta, TMII is about 25 kilometers away. Five kilometers, if you're in Halim Perdana Kusuma airport (local airport). It is reachable by public transportation, taxi. Rent a car for a more comfortable journey.
   
   By public transportation:
      
        - Metro Mini T. 45 (Pulogadung-PT.II TMII)
        - Angkot KWK S. 15 A (Ragunan - PT. II TMII)
        - Angkot KWK T. 01 (Cililitan - Bambu Apus)
        - Angkot KWK T. 02 (Cililitan - Cipayung)
        - Angkot KWK T. 05 (Cililitan - Setu)
        - Angkot KWK P. 15 (Cililitan - Cilangkap)
        - Angkot KWK K. 40 (Bekasi-Kmp. Rambutan)
        - Angkot KWK S. 19 (Depok - Pinang Ranti)
        - Bus Gandeng PPD BT. 03 (Grogol - TMII)
   
   Where to Stay
   
   
   1. Inns and hotels in and around Jakarta   
   2. Graha Wisata Remaja. Ideal for teenagers and those with limited budget. It is within walking distance to small restaurants, cable car station, pool, and several museums. Have overtired legs? The terminal for transportation is nearby. The shuttle cars there will transport you to other attraction within the park that you desire.   
   3. Padepokan Pencak Silat. This accomodation equipped with meeting rooms. 
   4. Desa Wisata. Mainly for young people in groups. This place sometimes hosts several meetings, events, and seminars. You can rent the cottages for more privacy. Food abd beverages is available to order. An open theater is also available.
   
   
   Moving Around
   
   On foot, shuttle cars, Sky Lif and Aeromovel.
   
   
   Dining Guide
   
   
   1. Try Restoran Caping Gunung. Its natural lighting (no light bulbs, light is provided with roof made of clear materials) and tasty food will provide a unique dining experience.
   2. Pasar Tiban (Tiban Market). Food sellers inhabit this small complex consisting of many buildings.
   3. You can eat at small restaurants scattered around this area.
   
   Souvenir Tips
   
   TMII sells many small trinkets that will enable you to remember your experience here. Various shirts, hats, postcards are widely available.
   
   Travel Tips
   
   
   1. TMII is quite huge, consisting of more than 100 hectares of land. If you don't have much time, join a tour. That way, you'll save money and time. (You'll get a discount if you travel in a group)
      
   2. If you want to explore this site fully, it is best if you spend the night within this area.
   
   Other Things to See or Do
   
   
   1. Take a trip on the cable car. You'll be able to see TMII from the top a delightful experience.
   2. Watch Indonesia movies at Theater Imax Keong Emas.
   3. Visit several museums in this area.
   4. Visit the parks orchid garden and bird park.
   
   
   Further Information:
   
   TMII Management Office
   Taman Mini Indonesia Indah Complex
   Phone  : 021-8409214, 8409210, 8409270, 8409236, 8409239 ,
   Fax : 021-8400709
   Email : info@tamanmini.com
   Website: http://www.tamanmini.com Emas.
3. Visit several museums in this area.
4. Visit the parks orchid garden and bird park.

Further Information:

TMII Management Office
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah Complex
Phone  : 021-8409214, 8409210, 8409270, 8409236, 8409239 ,
Fax : 021-8400709
Email : info@tamanmini.com
Website: http://www.tamanmini.com