Ancol & Indonesia Indah

During the last day in Jakarta, we went to visit a few (just 2) tourist attractions. Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, aka Ancol Dreamland, was the 1st stop of the day after the Nasi Padang lunch. It's located along the Jakarta's Waterfront.

It has a theme park (Dunia Fantasi aka Fantasy World) well known for its rides, water parks, beaches, sports complex and resorts. Unfortunately, it's a bit run-down. I think the management need a good plan to maintain the area.

by the water

pics with us in it

No doubt, it's a great place for family weekend outing. But for us, there wasn't much fun. Could it be the age factor that made us so out of place there? Anyway, we just walked along the seaside, took some photos and left the place.

our main transport throughout the trip

Next destination - Taman Mini 'Indonesia Indah'. It'a culture-based recreational park. The main attractions would be the miniature villages that exhibit the culture, especially the architecture, of different ethnic groups from every province of Indonesia.

Besides, one could visit to the musuems (about 10) in this huge area. I'm sure it's the best place for the schoolkids to have different lessons here. It's an alternative to the boring chalk-and-talk.

the islands in the lake = map of Indonesia

Museum Komodo & Taman Reptilia house

The highlight of the day would definitely be the visit to the Komodo Dragon Museum. None of us would ever think that we could get such a close distance to the 'monster'! If it wasn't the worker, we would never have such a chance; and luckily, the pet had just had lunch. 

Varanus komodoensis

HC and the Komodo dragon

The age factor kicked in for another time. We didn't visit all the villages in this park. We were too lazy to walk. Of all the miniature villages, we visited only one - the Bali. In total, there're about 20 of them.

mini Bali

discussion on the next activity