What are the Top Tourist Destinations in Jakarta?
Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia, has a population that numbers 10.2 million people. Besides this big number, the population of Jakarta is also characterized by being a young (productive) population and by having a relatively high per capita GDP. Together, these factors give rise to high (and increasing) demand for recreational activities in the capital city.
The table below shows that a large portion of Jakarta's population is in the age group between 20 and 39 years. There is also a high amount of children aged below nine years.
Age Structure Jakarta
Of course, the mall (and there are plenty of malls in Jakarta) is a good place to hang out, relax and eat & drink because the environment is enjoyable: pleasant temperatures, no pollution, and clean (and spacious) spaces. However, in this article we present the top four outdoor recreational destinations of Jakarta.
Ancol Dreamland - 15.9 million Visitors (2014)
Ancol Dreamland (Taman Impian Jaya Ancol) is the largest integrated tourism area in Southeast Asia. It contains housing estates, hotels, an international golf course, famous entertainment and amusement parks such as Fantasy World (Dunia Fantasi), Seaworld, Atlantis Water Adventure, and more. Ancol Dreamland, which opened its first attraction in 1966, is located in North Jakarta, along the sea. In particular Fantasy World (Dufan) is a popular destination which can be flooded with children and teenagers during holidays and weekends. In 2014, Ancol Dreamland was visited by nearly 16 million people.
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah - 4.5 million Visitors (2014)
Taman Mini is a big recreational park located in East Jakarta. It is basically a synopsis of the cultural heritage of the many provinces in the country and the park contains a lake with in the middle a miniature version of the geographical outline of the country. The idea to create this park came from Siti Hartinah, wife of president Suharto and aimed at enhancing the national pride of the Indonesians. The park opened in 1975 and is a major tourist attraction - for both Indonesians and foreigners - up to this day. In 2014, the park was visited by 4.5 million people.
Taman Marga Satwa Ragunan - 3.7 million Visitors (2014)
Taman Marga Satwa Ragunan is the only zoo in Jakarta. This zoo, the world's third-oldest zoo, is located on a 147 hectares-sized land in South Jakarta. The area is home to more than 270 animal species (including the Komodo dragon, orangutan and the Sumatra tiger) and 171 species of flora. In 2015 the zoo received a financial injection from the local government. Through renovations the zoo should have international standards by 2018. Other attractions in this area include a children's zoo, playground and animal rides. In 2014, the zoo welcomed a total of 3.7 million visitors.
National Museum of Indonesia - 1.4 million Visitors (2014)
The National Museum of Indonesia (Museum Nasional), which is often labeled the greatest museum of Indonesia, is located very close to the National Monument in the center of Jakarta. The museum contains lots of cultural items of the many ethnic groups found within the country's boundaries as well as many remnants from the Hindu-Buddhist period such as beautiful stone pieces. In front of the museum is a bronze elephant which was a gift from the king of Thailand in 1871.
