LAKE BABAKAN

An ancient tribe of Betawi still living in harmony in South Jakarta.

Situ Babakan, is a cultural heritage located in Srengseng Sawah, Jagakarsa district, South Jakarta. Situ in Sundanese means lake and indeed villages Situ Babakan flanked by two lakes. In 2004 this area used as a Betawi Village Center in conjunction with the anniversary of Jakarta the 474th due to very many Betawi original village in this area. This heritage area covers 165 acres, consists of the People's Gardens, the Betawi community village as well as two lakes flanking this township.

Communities in the region are developing agriculture and fisheries, as well as assist in Situ Babakan afforestation areas. Besides it in this area can be witnessed daily life of local communities as well as fish farming in cages located along the edge of the Lake, fishing, farming, trade, handicraft making and the making of traditional foods such as Dodol Betawi and Bir Pletok.

There are more than 100 floating net cages placed in the lake to breed different kinds of fish, including carp, tilapia, and several species of ornamental fish. The lake is a place for aquatic recreational activities, such as rafting, and fishing. The garden surrounding the lake is cultivated with fruit plants, such as banana, coconut, and guava.

Besides it in this area are also frequently held art events such as Cokek Dance, Mask Dance, Lenong and Ondel-ondel on an open stage (live) every Saturday and Sunday. In the event any visitor normally can participate to interact in the implementation of such events, such as joined the dance or to comment on lenong players in action.

OLD TOWN

There is a place call "Kota Tua" (Old Town) in Jakarta. Jakarta Old Town, also known as Old Batavia, is a small area in Jakarta, Indonesia. This particular region has an area of ​​1.3 square kilometers across the North Jakarta and West Jakarta (Pinangsia, Taman Sari and Roa Malacca).

Dubbed the "Jewel of Asia" and "Queen of the East" in the 16th century by European voyagers, Old Batavia considered a center of trade for the continent of Asia due to its strategic location and abundant resources. Batavia resident called "Batavianen", later known as the tribe "Batavia", which consists of a creole ethnic descendants of various ethnic groups that inhabit the Batavia.


In 1635, the city expanded to the west bank of Ciliwung, in the ruins of the former Jayakarta. The city is designed with European Dutch style complete with a castle (Kasteel Batavia), city walls, and canals. The city is arranged in blocks separated by the canal. City of Batavia was completed in 1650. Batavia became the headquarters of the VOC in the East Indies. Canals were filled because of outbreaks of tropical in the walls of the city because of poor sanitation. The city began to spread to the south after the epidemic in 1835 and 1870 prompted many people out of the small town toward the Weltevreden (now the area around Merdeka Square). Batavia became the administrative center of the Dutch East Indies. In 1942, during the Japanese occupation, Batavia was renamed Jakarta and still serves as the capital of Indonesia until now

FANTASY WORLD

The largest outdoor amusement center in Indonesia. Fantasy World also called Dufan (also called "Fun Do") which was inaugurated on August 29, 1985 is where the entertainment complex located in Ancol Dreamland (Ancol park dream), North Jakarta, Indonesia.

Fantasy World have a proboscis monkey mascot named Dufan (short for Dunia Fantasi / Fantasy World). Monkey was chosen as the character is to remind that the first Ancol is the monkey area. Selection of proboscis monkey is simply to introduce the rare species that is now protected. Form of proboscis monkey caricature is visualized by Matari Advertising participating in the initial communication program World Fantasy.

Fantasy World is divided into several regions with distinctive themes and characteristics of each region. The division is intended to evoke the imagination of visitors that expected to feel the sensation of walking around the area of old Jakarta, Europe, America, Indonesia, Asia, Greece Fantasy, Fantasy Tale, Balara, and Istabon.


In addition to attractions of the game, this area also has a number of restaurants and souvenir shops. Fantasy World wide reach 9.5 acres of 552 acres of planned development of integrated entertainment district Ancol Dreamland.



Kalila Adventure (new rides at fantasy world)
This rides was launched on June 18, 2011 to welcome the school holidays. Kalila Adventure touted as the first stage of the world's most complete animatronics. Because it combines the four elements of the technology; movie, animatronics, musical shows, and special effects. Kalila Adventure featuring funny characters of animals in Indonesia. Some characters are icons of Dufan. They lived together in the woods and working together to face disaster of Mount Merapi. The stage is filled with a variety of children's songs, so  the stage deserves to be called as a musical drama. It's just the singer is a robot character.

SCHMUTZER PRIMATE CENTER

The largest primate center in the world. When you visit Ragunan Zoo, do not miss to visit the Schmutzer Primate Center which is one of the world's largest primate center. Formerly the world's largest primate center in Leipzig, Germany. Now, Schmutzer Primate Center is the largest with an area exceeding 13 hectares.

Schmutzer Primate Center in Ragunan Zoo is where the conservation of primates in Ragunan, Jakarta. Although located in Ragunan Zoo, the management is not left to the Ragunan Zoo, but by private funds from the founding of The Gibbon Foundation.

For comparison, an orangutan who is in the management Schmutzer well maintained, some covered by a glass enclosure and has a temperature control. While orangutans who are in the management of Ragunan Zoo, the cage is not protected from the visitors throwing food, even the visitors throw a cigarette, and an orangutan in a cage has been studied and being a smoker.

Schmutzer Primate Center was established as a means of education and entertainment for visitors.

As well as the San Diego Zoo, primates living in the Schmutzer was designed as wildlife animals (without enclosure), for example, gorillas and orang-utan enclosure. Place for visitors are provided a minimum, such as trails, playground and learning or enter the cave, and the animals sought shelter maximum (in the area). Schmutzer Primate Center also has a museum, library and a small movie theater about primates in Indonesia and the world.

Because visitors are not allowed to bring food in, Schmutzer is very clean environment. Tight inspection of this, day care goods, safe and tidy. Visitors checked before entering, even candy would be confiscated. Drinking water is provided free in the garden with a fountain drink at every certain point in the zoo. In addition to the untreated animals, all plants in Schmutzer given the board a name based on its Latin name for the information of visitors.

Primate Center is still under development and some sections are still in development. In 2006 the primate center has been left entirely in jakarta Ragunan Zoo.

Mrs. Pauline Antoinette Schmutzer-Versteegh is pioneering the construction of Schmutzer Primate Center. She is an animal lover, painter and philanthropist. She bequeathed all his estate to The Gibbon Foundation, chaired by Willie Smits to be a new facility for primates in Ragunan Zoo.

So, don't be miss to visit the Schmutzer Primate Center.

ANCOL DREAMLAND

For the most of Jakarta people, this is the nice place for a vacation.

From its inception in 1966, Ancol Dreamland Park is intended as an integrated tourism area by the Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta. To achieve these goals, the government of Jakarta has appointed Pembangunan Jaya Corp. as Executing Agency for Development (BPP) Project Ancol is done in stages in accordance with the increase of national economy and people's purchasing power.


On July 2, 2004, Ancol did go public and change the status to Pembangunan Jaya Ancol Inc.. with 72% shareholding status by the Government of DKI Jakarta and 18% by  Pembangunan Jaya Corp.  and 10% by the public. The move to go public is done in order to improve company performance and creating a Clean & Good Governance. Performance and a positive image of this will spur the company to continue to grow and develop in a healthy future.
Pembangunan Jaya Ancol Inc. also making efforts to launch a new logo repositioning Ancol on July 10, 2005. The changes are not merely replace the company's logo, but also to boost morale and corporate culture as a whole.

Beaches and Parks

Parks and beaches, an amusement ride that offers a fresh atmosphere of the beach for all backgrounds and ages. Beaches and Parks has five beaches (Beach Festival, Beautiful, Elegant, Ria and Carnival Beach Club) and the Lake of Dreams, along approximately 5 km, with a promenade along the 4 km.

Fantasy World

Fantasy World is open to the public on August 29, 1986, and popular as Dufan, the first theme park developed by Ancol. Dufan is the largest outdoor amusement center in Indonesia to pamper guests with Fantasy Around the World, through a variety of content of high-tech rides, divided into eight areas, namely: Indonesia, Jakarta, Asia, Europe, America, Greece, Tale and Ballad of Apes. The Company also makes Dufan as one of the edutainment center in Ancol with the opening of the Fantasy World of Physics (Fidufa) and Stage Performance. Dufan been certified to ISO 9001:2008 since 2009.

Atlantis Water Adventure

Atlantis Water Adventure (AWA) is a second theme park developed by Ancol and stands on an area of ​​5 hectares. AWA is the revitalization of the Water Recreation Park Ancol Pool Arena which would provide visitors with adventure tours 8 ponds of water, namely: Poseidon, Antilles, Plaza Atlas, Aquarius, Octopus, Atlantean, and Kiddy Pool.

Ocean Arena

Ancol Ocean Arena ("Ocean") is the third theme park developed by Ancol. Ocean edutainment theme park is the conservation of natural shades that give the visitor experience to know better and care for various animals, including dolphins, white whales, seals, and 4D cinema. In Cinema 4D or 4-dimensional performances, you have to queue to get into the building of this theater. Inside, the officers will share 3-D glasses. After waiting some time at the front door, the audience will get into the theater. The film is presented lasted approximately 15 minutes. With 3-D glasses, you will feel the picture is in front of you and as if can be touch, added with a seat that can be rocked and a spray of water or wind in a particular scene so you could feel the real atmosphere. There are 5 choices schedule on Monday through Saturday and 2 extra performances on Sundays and Holidays. But, you can only watch it one time because to get into this vehicle should use a ticket found on admission.

Sea World

Sea World is the first underwater aquarium and the only one in Indonesia, with an area of ​​2 hectares (managed by the BOT format).

Putri Duyung Cottages

Unique style beachfront inn-shaped cottages with 133 rooms has a variety of special facilities, such as function rooms, meeting rooms and a beach party location. It also offer sports facilities such as swimming pool, table tennis, bicycles, tennis courts, and beach volleyball. Putri Duyung Ancol artistic architecture with a thick blend of style and romance posmo Eastern Indonesia, arranged in harmony with the coastal environment to create a tasteful and exotic atmosphere.

Ancol Golf Course

Golf Course nuanced beach in the middle of the tourist area which has 18 holes with a unique design field. Strategically located and easily accessible from all parts of Jakarta.

Marina

Cruise ships dock (speed boat and yacht) cosmopolitan style of the first and most comprehensive in Indonesia, designed for yacht berths of various sizes. Marina also serves as a sea sports center, water skiing, wind surfing, diving, sailing and yacht harbor to get to the Thousand Islands. Marina is equipped with fasilities; docks, marine band, gas stations, loading docks, travel agents and nautical sports.

Art Market

Art Market is the center of arts and crafts activities that provide inspiration and insight for art lovers and collectors. Art market is a concrete manifestation Ancol concern over the viability of talented artists. Art Market also features an exhibition gallery (North Art Space / NAS), Souvenir Shop, Plaza and the Performing Arts Show.

Angel Island (Pulau Bidadari)

An island for the middle class in the Thousand Islands that can be taken within 20 minutes from the Marina. Angel Island has 49 cottages consisting of 23 units of deluxe type, 20 types of family units, three units of the type of family suites, and 3 units of the type of suite and has a gym, two multi-purpose hall, restaurant, bar and souvenir shop. A unique attraction, which is swim rides along with dolphins (swimming with the dolphin), can be enjoyed on Angel Island.

Retail

More than 30 stalls selling souvenirs, food and beverage

Hailai Executive Club

Hailai an international executive club equipped with a restaurant that provides a 3,000-seat, sports, and entertainment. Hailai managed by PT Philindo Sporting Amusement and Tourism Corporation in cooperation with PT Sarana Ria.

Hanging Rail

Gondola (sky lifts) is a cable car linking the tourist attractions to one another in Ancol area which extends along approximately 2.4 miles of beach parking area Festival to AWA. Ancol has 37 gondolas unit with a capacity of six people per gondola and three station stops. With a height of 21 meters above sea level, with a gondola trip takes about 20 minutes. Gondola is a unit Ancol Ancol in cooperation with PT Karsa Surya Indonesia (KSI).

Bowling

Bowling sports facilities of international standard with 60 tracks.

Culinary Tour

Restaurant and café facilities

JAKARTA'S BEACH

In Jakarta there are several beaches, one of them is in Ancol area. This beach is located on a recreation center, Ancol Dreamland, and you have to pay to go in that area.


There, like most other beaches, you can swim, fishing, rent a banana boat, also you can catch a boat tour. Along the coast there are many food outlets, so you do not have to worry about to starving.


Existing landscape is equally interesting, at the sunny weather conditions, adjacent to the northeast, you can see a lot of ships waiting to dock. To the north toward the northwest, in the sky, you can see the queue of aircraft to be landed at the airport.


Of course, if you are bored with the beach of Ancol, then you can find an alternative of other beaches located in thousand islands.

INDONESIA IN MINIATURE PARK

Indonesia in Miniature Park or Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) is a cultural theme park area of ​​Indonesia in East Jakarta. An area of ​​approximately 150 acres or 1.5 square kilometers is located at coordinates 6 ° 18'6 .8 "S latitude, 106 ° 53'47 .2" E. This park is a summary of the national culture of Indonesia, which covers various aspects of daily life of the 26 provinces of Indonesia (in 1975) is displayed in the pavilion area of ​​traditional architecture, seta displays a variety of fashion, dance and traditions of the area. In addition, in the middle of TMII illustrating there is a miniature lake in the middle of the Indonesian archipelago, cable car, various museums and the IMAX Theatre Keong Mas, a variety of recreational facilities makes TMIII as one of the leading tourist areas in the capital the city.

In Indonesia, almost every tribe has a shape and a different style of building, not even one tribe rarely have more than one type of traditional buildings. Building or traditional architecture they make always dilatarbetakangi by environmental conditions and the culture they have. In TMII, the picture is realized through the Pavilions, which represents the tribes residing in the 33 Provinces of Indonesia. The pavilion was built in the province around the lake with a miniature archipelago of Indonesia, thematically divided into six zones; Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Bali and Nusa Tenggara, Maluku and Papua. Each pavilion displaying typical local buildings. The pavilion also features custom clothing and apparel, wedding clothing, dance clothes, as well as ethnographic artifacts such as weapons and furniture typical of everyday life, model building, and handicrafts. Everything is intended to provide detailed information about the traditional ways of life different ethnic groups in Indonesia. Each province also has a stage pavilion, amphitheater or auditorium to show a variety of traditional dances, folk music performances, and various ceremonies are usually held on Sundays. Pavilion also features a cafeteria or a small shop that serves a variety of Indonesian cuisine typical of the province, and has a gift shop that sells various handicrafts, T-shirts and various souvenirs.