Understand
[edit]In the 1970s, the then first lady Tien Soeharto envisioned a park to present and preserve the diversity of Indonesia's 27 (now 34) provinces. What results now is an amusement park with different buildings, and detailed information about each province's cultures, museums, theatres (an IMAX and a performing arts), and a children's park.
Get in
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Map of Taman Mini Indonesia Indah
By plane
[edit]- 1 Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK IATA) is 20 kilometres (12 miles) north-west of the capital city Jakarta, in the neighbouring city of Tangerang, and handles most commercial flights in Indonesia. This airport, along with transportation options to and from the airport, is covered in its own article, Soekarno Hatta International Airport.
- 2 Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP IATA) is smaller and much closer to the TMII because it is in East Jakarta (the same district as TMII), but served fewer domestic scheduled flights than Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, in addition to its use by the Indonesian military.
After arrival in Jakarta, you can choose a wide range transportation options explained below to reach Taman Mini Indonesia Indah. TMII is a vast area, so it is advisable to leave your belongings at your hotel or lodge, or renting a car before visiting this attraction.
By car or bike
[edit]TMII is located within Indonesia's capital city, Jakarta, so it is mostly accessible by any ground transportation; you can even order online ride hailing via Gojek or Grab.
By bus
[edit]- If you are coming from West Jakarta, take the TransJakarta Busway Line
(Grogol-Pinang Ranti). Get off at the Tamini Garuda busway stop.
- Continue your journey by walking to Gate 3 of TMII, or by using online ride hailing (Gojek or Grab). The distance is 2 kilometres (1.2 miles), with a travel time of only 10 minutes.
- If you are coming from South Jakarta, you can take TransJakarta Line 7D (Pancoran - Kampung Rambutan).
- From the Tamini Garuda busway stop, you can also take angkot KWK T 01 towards Bambu Apus, or KWK T 02 towards Cilangkap from the front west side of Tamini Square Mall, then get off in front of Gate 1 TMII.
By train
[edit]- The LRT Jabodebek Cibubur Line has a stop named TMII station, close to the theme park. From the TMII station, take a free shuttle bus to the theme park's main pedestrian entrance. The shuttle bus runs every 15-20 minutes.
- For those who come from Bekasi, take the train to Jakarta Kota. Then get off at Manggarai Station for transit to the train for Depok or Bogor line, then get off at Tanjung Barat Station.
- Those who come from Old Town Jakarta can take the train for Depok or Bogor line, straight to Tanjung Barat Station. And vice-versa.
- Those who come from Tangerang, take the train to Duri Station or Tanah Abang Station, then continue with the train for Bogor or Depok. Get off at Tanjung Barat Station.
From Tanjung Barat Station, you can continue with the online mode of transportation, or take Jak Lingko S15A to Ragunan-TMII.
If you are dropping off at Cawang Station, you can connect using the TransJakarta bus 7D (Cawang UKI-TMII) from the Cawang Station bus stop directly to TMII.
Tickets
[edit]Rp 25,000 per person above 3 years old. Children under age 3 are admitted free. If you are riding a vehicle, here is the parking fee that apply per unit(s):
- Car: Rp 20,000
- Bus or truck: Rp 40,000
- Motorcycle: Rp 15,000
- Bicycle: Rp 5,000
Additional entrance fee for each amusement may apply. If you are coming in group, it's better to do a reservation for a special pass, which offers a huge saving.
Get around
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Get around the park by monorail, gondola, mini train, or cycle rental.
- Using Skylift (cable car), you can enjoy the beauty of the TMII from above. This ride was operated for the first time at the inauguration of TMII, and until now it's still one of the favourite rides in TMII.
- Rent a cycle for Rp 15,000 (single seat) or Rp 25,000 (double seat), per hour.
- Using Aeromovel Titihan Samirono, an elevated train that loops around the park in a 3.2 kilometres (2.0 miles) system. This system has six stations across TMII.
- Get on a coach (mobil wisata), Rp 15,000 for three times transit.
See
[edit]Religious buildings
[edit]Religious buildings of several official faiths are meant to showcase the inter-faiths tolerance and religious harmony in Indonesia.
- 1 Pangeran Diponegoro Mosque (Masjid Pangeran Diponegoro). The iconic mosque consisting of two floors with a 26 metres (85 feet) high dome lid. The ground floor is the place for worshipers, including a place for ablution, bathroom, teacher's room, kitchen, warehouse, and a library. The second floor is used for the mihrab, and the place of the imam khatib. In addition to being used for routine religious activities, mosques are also often used to carry out marriage contracts and celebration. Marriage celebration could be held either simple or splurge, because the front side of the mosque can be used as a reception.
- 2 Saint Catharina Catholic Church (Gereja Katolik Santa Catharina). The shape of this church is made to resemble the church of Saint Catharina in Surabaya, with an ancient Rome architectural style, but the roof of the building has traditional Javanese style. The building is divided into two parts, namely the main part and the hall. The main part contains parish room and confession room. The second part contains priest's room, toilet, office, and library.
- 3 Haleluya Protestant Church (Gereja Kristen Haleluya). This Protestant Christian church is divided into the main building for the congregation room, dressing room, sound room, and manse room. The side building contains a hall, office, colportage souvenir shop, toilet, library, and kitchen. The architectural design of the church is a blend of western style in the 1930s with the outer walls made of white ceramics.
- 4 Penataran Agung Kertabhumi Balinese Hindu Temple (Pura Hindu Dharma Penataran Agung Kertabhumi). The temple building resembles the one on the island of the gods, Bali, based on the philosophy of Astha Kosala Kosali. The main building consists of entrance gate for the ceremony (the gate of the Bentar temple), Pad Masana altar as a place of worship, Bali Gong as a place for performing arts, and Bale Kulkul as a place for storing kentong.
- 5 Arya Dwipa Arama Buddhist Temple (Wihara Arya Dwipa Arama). This temple is designed to resemble the stupa of Borobudur Temple, with the symbols of Prapta, Chakra, and Pratina Suta. This temple is surrounded by a pool to beautify the temple's exterior, and also creates a cool temperature inside the temple. This temple serves the routine worship daily, not only at holiday.
- 6 Kong Miao Confucian Temple (Kelenteng Kong Miao). This temple consisting of three buildings, namely the blessing temple (Qi Fu Dian), the great prophet (Da Cheng Dian), and the sacred altar (Tian Tan). Da Cheng Dian is a rectangular building consisting of two floors with a Chinese-style design, the ground floor is used as an office and also a library, while the upper floor is used as a place for worship. Qi Fu Dian is an 81 square metres (870 square feet) square building supported by eight pillars, in which there is an altar for prayer, candles, and fruit on plates are placed in parallel. Meanwhile, the Tiang Tan is circular in shape building with three-tiered roof with each top of the roof decorated with jars to place incense.
- 7 Sasana Adirasa Pangeran Samber Nyawa. This tourist attraction is used as a place of worship for adherents of sects, beliefs, and mysticism. This building is divided into two parts, the first is the pavilion which functions as a gathering activity, and the Pasucen building which functions as a place to purify oneself. The building takes a form of a large pavilion with a three-tiered roof. Prince Sambernyowo was a noble figure of a powerful Surakarta aristocrat. He was a war strategist, and one of the leaders that stood against the Dutch.
Gardens
[edit]- 8 Medicinal Herb Garden (Taman Apotik Hidup). Daily 07:00 to 17:00. A garden that displays a collection of medicinal plants, roughly 400 species. You can also buy medicinal plant at relatively affordable prices as souvenir. Free entry.
- 9 Cactus Garden (Taman Kaktus). A plant conservation area in the form of a greenhouse with a round roof resembling a cactus tree. The cactus park has a collection of 32 cacti and succulents from all around the world, such as Gimnogayumus Hibotan and Avage Parasana from Belgium, Melocactus and Echimocatus Grusonii from Japan, Cleistocatus stausil and Opuntia Microdasys from Mexico, and many other rare cactus plants.
- 10 Jasmine Garden (Taman Melati). After the designation of jasmine (Jasminum Sambac) as the national flower of Indonesia in 1994, the Jasmine Garden was built. This garden with an area of 2,226 square metres (23,960 square feet) cultivates various kind of jasmine, and several other ornamental plants.
Mini zoos
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- 11 Bird Park (Taman Burung). Daily 08:00 to 17:00. For bird lovers, there is a Bird Park which has more than 1,500 species. Visitors can also learn about various types of birds. Rp 20,000.
- Bekisar Park (Taman Bekisar) (part of Bird Park). A place for various activities with bekisar chickens. Starting from cultivation, training, captive breeding, and incubating. Sometimes, national or international bekisar chicken competition was held in this area.
- 12 Fresh Water Aquarium (Akuarium Air Tawar or Dunia Air Tawar). Fresh Water Aquarium is the second largest freshwater and brackish themed aquarium in Asia. The aquarium has over 6000 animals from 126 species, including reptiles, amphibian, crustaceans, and fish. Rp 35,000.
Other landmarks
[edit]- 13 Non-alignment Nations Friendship Monument (Monumen KTT Non Blok). Built to commemorate the spirit of the 10th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement. The shape of the monument is a globe, supported by a fountain decorated with 5 doves in the middle. Nearby, 108 trees are the embodiment of friendship, and the trees consist of various types to symbolise the 108 countries that are part of the non-aligned countries.
- 14 The Flame of Pancasila Monument (Tugu Api Pancasila). This monument commemorates the declaration of the five basic principles (pancasila) of Indonesia on 1 June 1945.
- 15 APEC inscription (Prasasti APEC). The inscription contains the signatures from ten first ladies who accompanied them at a friendly meeting of leaders of countries following the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference in November 1994.
- 16 The Archipelago Colossal Stage (Plaza Arsipel). A miniature of Indonesia country in a huge lake. You can also rent a swan boat to get around the lake for Rp 30,000.
Do
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Watch
[edit]- 1 Golden Snail Theatre (Teater IMAX Keong Mas). Watch films in the first IMAX theatre in Indonesia. Just like the name implies, the building is shaped like a giant 'golden snail', and is a venue for high-tech special film performances and screenings. You can watch films with IMAX digital re-mastering technology with stunning picture and sound quality. Rp 35,000 (general seat) / Rp 75,000 (VIP seat).
- 2 Cultural Performance Building (Teater Tanah Airku), ☏ +62 21 2937 8593. Watch regular cultural performance at this theatre.
- 3 D'Motion (Teater 4D). Tuesday to Sunday 09:00 to 16:00 (closed on holiday). An ordinary 4D theatre. Each show duration is 15 minute. Rp 20,000 weekdays, Rp 25,000 weekend, 2-year-old and above need to buy a ticket.
Play
[edit]- 4 Golden Snail Legend Garden (formerly Golden Snail Flower Garden). Monday to Friday 10:00 to 17:00; weekend & holiday 10:00 to 18:00. This place is an expansion of what used to be a flower garden. Attractions in this complex are as follows: Petualangan Dinosaurus, Mata Legenda, Ulat Selur, Bajak Laut, Mobil Tanjak, Kereta Beos, Baby Dino, Perang Galaksi, and Nirwata Kisar. Monday to Friday Rp 20,000; weekend & holiday Rp 30,000.
- 5 Snow Bay Waterpark. A concept of playing with water in the Arctic theme (yes, the water is not even close to frigid). Highlights include the infamous Hurricane funnel: sit on a flotation device and be swirled several times before being emptied to the water below. Rp 140,000 weekday, Rp 180,000 weekend and holiday.
- Green Skate Park. Play skateboard, roller-skate, scooter, or BMX.
- 6 Indonesian Children Palace (Istana Anak-Anak Indonesia (IAAI)). Children Art Centre and Taman Ria Atmaja Music Stage. Free entry.
Others
[edit]- 7 Mina Lake (Telaga Mina). Go fishing. Sometimes, there is a fishing competition event.
- 8 Among Putro Skyworld. Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17.00; weekend & holiday 08:00 to 17:00. This place is a place to learn about space and astronomy, with some recreation in its main facilities, such as Planetariun, Space/Astronomy Tours, 5D Cinema, Laser Tag, Children Water Play, and Playground. Monday to Friday Rp 70,000; weekend & holiday Rp 70,000.
Learn
[edit]Museums
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There are several museums inside Taman Mini Indonesia Indah complex.
- 1 Asmat Museum (Museum Asmat). Daily 08:30 to 16:00. Asmat is a tribe from Irian Jaya / Papua. Rp 10,000.
- 2 Bayt Al Quran and Istiqlal Islamic Museum (Museum Istiqlal). Rp 5,000 (Indonesian), Rp 10,000 (non-Indonesian).
- 3 East Timor Museum (formerly 'East Timor Pavilion'). In this museum are stored items typical of East Timor, such as tableware, traditional clothing, traditional weapons, traditional musical instruments, and handicrafts. In addition, there are also other equipment in the form of woven tal leaves, ceramics or manatutu, East Timor woven cloth (tais), and various snails from Atauro Island. Rp 5,000.
- 4 Electricity and New Energy Museum (Museum Listrik dan Energi Baru). A museum of science. It has a collection of demonstration tools related to electrical power and renewable energy. It has a unique interior designs with beautiful courtyards which makes tourists, especially students and scholars, who want to learn about electrical energy in various comfortable atmosphere. Rp 10,000.
- 5 Heirloom Museum (Museum Pusaka). Visitors will see various types of heirlooms throughout Indonesia from era to era, along with information which are related to these heirlooms. The museum looks unique, with a towering kris-shaped roof. The collections of including Karih from Sumatra, Kujang from Pajajaran era, Keris Nagasasra Sabuk Inten from the Mataram era, and Kudi from the Tuban era.
- 6 Information Museum (Museum Penerangan), ☏ +62 811 813 2121. This pentagon-like museum has 495 collections which are divided into five elements: radio, television, film, press & graphics, and public information; as a reflection of the duties and functions of the Department of Information at Indonesia's New Order era. closed for renovation.
- 7 Insectarium and Butterfly Park (Museum Serangga dan Taman Kupu-Kupu). Daily 09:00 to 17:00. This museum takes a form of a grasshopper's body. Inside it, there are feed garden, breeding cage, and laboratory; because this place is expected to be breeding ground and also to protect rare insects, especially butterflies (yes, there are live insects that can be seen directly by visitors). Rp 35,000.
- 8 Indonesia Museum (Museum Indonesia). A Balinese-architecture museum. This museum has a comprehensive collection consisting of over 1,000 pieces of traditional and contemporary Indonesian arts, crafts, and traditional costumes from the different regions of the nation. Rp 15,000.
- 9 Indonesian Hakka Museum (Museum Hakka Indonesia). Tuesday to Sunday 09:00 to 16:00 (closed holidays). Museum about the Hakka Chinese people.
- 10 Komodo Indonesian Fauna Museum and Reptile Park (Museum Fauna Indonesia Komodo dan Taman Reptilia). The museum is popularly nicknamed as 'Komodo museum' after the design of the main building that took the shape of a giant komodo dragon, the largest lizard endemic to Indonesian island of Komodo. Not only a living Komodo, you can see another living reptilian such as crocodile and snake in this area. Rp 25,000.
- 11 Military Museum (Museum Keprajuritan). The shape of the museum resembles a pentagon fortress, which symbolises the defence of the Indonesian nation against the colonials. In the front yard of the museum there is an artificial lake equipped with a mini pier and two traditional Banten and Bugis boats. The dock is a symbol of the resilience of Indonesian maritime fleet. Rp 4,000.
- Oil and Gas Museum (Museum Minyak dan Gas Bumi). closed for renovation. Museum that has a unique shape, because it looks like an offshore platform or an exploration platform, there are two supporting buildings in the shape of a gilik, similar to an oil storage tank. Inside the museum, visitors can learn many things related to drilling activities, and how to manage oil and gas products through to the distribution process.
- 12 Museum Purna Bhakti Pertiwi (Purna Bhakti Pertiwi Museum). Monday to Saturday 09:00 to 16:00, Sunday 09:00 to 18:00. The museum which contains a collection of historical objects from President Soeharto during his service for Indonesia, from the struggle for independence until the process of developing the country. The shape of this building is quite unique with a conical roof resembling a tumpeng. Rp 2,000 for adults, Rp 1,000 for kids.
- 13 Science and Technology Centre (Pusat Peragaan Ilmu Pengetahuan dan Teknologi (PP-IPTEK)). A vast interactive science and technology museum, with a 130 seat auditorium.
- 14 Sports Museum (Museum Olah Raga). Tuesday to Sunday 09:00 to 16:00. A museum with three floors. On the ground floor, you will see an exhibition of image of Indonesian children that participates in world-class sport events. On the middle floor showcasing some of the traditional sports in Indonesia, modern sports equipment, and Indonesian athlete profiles. Meanwhile, on the top floor, there are dioramas presenting traditional games from various provinces in the form of statues and paintings. Rp 5,000 adult, Rp 3,000 student.
- 15 Stamp Museum (Museum Prangko). Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:00, Saturday and Sunday 08:00 to 17:00. A museum with Balinese architecture style. Aside from showcasing the main postal items, there are various kinds of stamps from around the world, ranging from stamps issued in the 1800s until modern days, including those that still used by the PT POS Indonesia. Rp 5,000.
- 16 Telecommunication Museum (Museum Telekomunikasi). closed for renovation. Explore telecommunication history, from telegraph to satellite. There is Gajah mada statue in front of the museum. You might wonder what the 14th century military leader has to do with telecommunications. He swore to unite the Indonesian archipelago, an oath which came true in the 1970s with the launch of a satellite named Palapa, enabling broadcast and phone connectivity within all parts of the country.
- 17 Transportation Museum (Museum Transportasi). Daily 08:00 to 16:00. All kinds of collections of transportation facilities in Indonesia are all in here, whether traditional or modern. In contrast to the transportation museum in Malang which is privately owned, the transportation museum here belongs to the Ministry of Transportation, with several models of transportation vehicle that are exhibited both indoors and outdoors. Rp 5,000.
Pavilions
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Pavilion for each province with different buildings has detailed information about each province's cultures. Since 1975 until the 2000s, the original design of TMII consists of a model of the traditional houses (rumah adat) from the 27 provinces of Indonesia, including East Timor. But after the secession of East Timor from Indonesia in 2002, the East Timor pavilion changed its status to become the Museum of East Timor. Since Indonesia now consists of 34 provinces, the new province pavilions of Bangka Belitung, Banten, West Sulawesi, North Maluku, Gorontalo, Riau Islands, and West Papua has been built in north-east part of the park, although the size and area of the newly built pavilions is much smaller than the previously built pavilions.
Buy
[edit]Handicraft souvenirs. Also, there are only two ATMs in TMII: 1 BNI and 2 BRI (both of them are state-owned banks).
Eat
[edit]- 1 Pondok Pecel Madiun, Jl. Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (in front of the Stamp Museum), ☏ +62 852 8385 3486. Daily 08:00 to 17:00. Madiun-style Pecel offered here has a sweet taste. For side dishes, you can choose from empal, tempe bacem, rujak cingur, ayam penyet, rawon, and empal goreng.
- 2 Rumah Makan Bahari 354 (near Fresh Water Aquarium), ☏ +62 895 3248 91922. Daily 07:30 to 17:00. This restaurant offers a variety of food menus such as meatballs, chicken noodles, chicken soup, beef soup, fried or grilled chicken. Fresh coconut ice is also available here.
- 3 Ayam Kremes Cak Wandi, Jl. Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, ☏ +62 21 8779 2078. Daily 07:00 to 21:00. If you want chicken menu, you can stop here. The Ayam Kremes here is the main menu. In addition to the Ayam Kremes, this shop also offers a variety of other menus. It's delicious to eat here while sipping young coconut ice which is served directly from the coconut shell.
- 4 Gama Ikan Bakar & Seafood, Jl. Raya Taman Mini Pintu 1 (Green Terrace Taman Mini Blok A No. 1), ☏ +62 21 2937 8575. Daily 10:00 to 20:00. The dining area is very spacious and very suitable for family gathering. Various types of fish can be grilled here, such as carp, white snapper, rabbitfish, and groupers. In addition to fish, other seafood menus are also delicious, there are salted egg prawns, scallop with oyster sauce, and tarakan crab which can be cooked with butter sauce and black pepper. If you don't like seafood, there are also menu made of chicken, tempe, and vegetables.
Drink
[edit]There are some branded coffee shops in TMII like Starbucks, Excelso, and Kopi Kenangan. Alcoholic beverage and wine are not served in here as this is a child-friendly amusement park.
- 1 Rumah Kopi Nusantara. A coffee 'museum'. Take a sip of coffee while studying their history at the same time.
Sleep
[edit]Budget
[edit]- 1 Desa Wisata Hotel. A hotel offering a typical rural atmosphere that is calm and comfortable. Desa Wisata occupies an area of 3 hectares (7.4 acres) with complete facilities, including a multi-purpose room with a capacity of 600 people, a jogging track, volleyball court, outdoor stage, and a restaurant with various Indonesian foods. In addition, there are green and flat grass fields for outing activities, such as bonfire, camping ground, and gathering.
- 2 Graha Wisata Hostel (Graha Wisata Remaja TMII), Jl. Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Pinang Ranti, ☏ +62 21 840 0418, fax: +62 21 840 0418. A backpacker-style hotel provided by the government. Half price for students. Facilities including dining room with a capacity of 200 people, prayer room, drugstore, snack counter, and public telephone facility. In addition, there are sport facilities such as tennis table and football pitch. 20 people bunk-bed dorm from Rp 20,000. Air-conditioned doubles from Rp 50,000.
Mid-range
[edit]- 3 Hotel Santika Taman Mini Indonesia Indah. A 3 star hotel. Starts from Rp 850,000.
Stay safe
[edit]In this vast area, the security system are sparse. Beware of pickpockets or even child kidnapper. There is no medical or health facilities in here, so you need to get out of TMII to get first aid.
Connect
[edit]There is no internet cafe nor call shop in this area. Branded coffee shops such as Starbucks and Excelso are offering free Wi-Fi. For mobile phone, the 4G signal is reasonably strong, since this park is inside a capital city.
Go next
[edit]- To north and west, explore the rest of East Jakarta
- To east, enter Bekasi.
- To south, enter Depok.