Tired of traveling to malls in Jakarta? The following choice of 5 parks could be a destination for those of you who want to travel for free.
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The city of Jakarta is filled with various shopping centers or malls on every corner. This makes people like to visit malls to look for entertainment or eat with family or relatives. It's not surprising that every weekend, almost every mall is always packed with visitors. But if you visit the mall every week, you will definitely feel bored, right? Going to the mall can also make us wasteful because the prices of goods and food in the mall are sold at middle to high prices.
So, for those of you who want to save money or just want to find alternative tourist attractions in Jakarta, green open spaces or parks could be an option. You can bring supplies for a picnic while sitting around enjoying the open space and exercising. The following are 5 park choices for you in Jakarta!
So, for those of you who want to save money or just want to find alternative tourist attractions in Jakarta, green open spaces or parks could be an option. You can bring supplies for a picnic while sitting around enjoying the open space and exercising. The following are 5 park choices for you in Jakarta!
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Tebet Eco Park
This park, which is located in the Tebet area, South Jakarta, has just opened in 2022. This park, which covers an area of 7 hectares, is filled with lush trees and also an iconic bridge that crosses Jalan Tebet Barat. This park is also equipped with various sports facilities, a small football field, a play area for children, and a parking lot. For those of you who want to use public transportation, you can take the Transjakarta bus corridor 9 and also get off at Tebet Station.
Taman Suropati
Located in the Menteng area, Central Jakarta, Taman Suropati has become one of the favorite parks of Jakarta residents. This park, which is the meeting point between Jalan Diponegoro, Jalan Teuku Umar, and Jalan Imam Bonjol, has been around since 1920, you know. In this park, there is also the Monument to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Surrounded by shady trees that are decades old, this park is very beautiful so that when you sit here you don't feel like you are sitting in the middle of the city.
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Taman Literasi Maria Christina Tiahahu
This park was also just inaugurated in 2022. The Maria Christina Tiahahu Literacy Park is located right next to the Blok M MRT Station and the Blok M Transjakarta Terminal, making it easily accessible by public transportation. Apart from green open spaces, this park also has several coffee shops, restaurants, and a public library. Many people are often seen spending time here chatting or reading books.
Taman Lapangan Banteng
Want a bigger garden? There is Banteng Field Park which also operates until evening, you know. At certain hours in the evening, there is a fountain show complete with beautiful colored lights. In this park, you can also find the West Irian Liberation Monument which has also become an icon of Lapangan Banteng. Its strategic location also makes it easily accessible by Transjakarta bus corridor 6H and the nearest KRL station is Juanda Station.
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Taman Cattleya
In the West Jakarta area, there is Cattleya Park which has an area of around 3 hectares. This park is located in the Tomang area, West Jakarta, which can also be accessed by Transjakarta bus corridor 9. Apart from being able to exercise or sit and relax, in this park, you can also learn about the various plants that are here.
This is a choice of parks or green open spaces for those of you in Jakarta and its surroundings. Come on, get ready for a picnic, or maintain your health by exercising in this park. However, don't forget to always keep the parks and public facilities clean!
This is a choice of parks or green open spaces for those of you in Jakarta and its surroundings. Come on, get ready for a picnic, or maintain your health by exercising in this park. However, don't forget to always keep the parks and public facilities clean!