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School holidays
Coinciding with the Christmas and New Year holidays is the most awaited moment for children and parents to unwind.
For parents who want to take their children on a trip without having to dig deep into their pockets, Jakarta offers a variety of interesting destinations with very affordable ticket prices.
Here are five recommendations for cheap and cheerful tourist attractions in Jakarta that are suitable to visit during the school holidays:
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1. Ragunan Wildlife Park
Ragunan Zoo remains one of the most popular tourist destinations in Jakarta.This place operates from 07.00 to 16.00 WIB, every Tuesday to Sunday.
With very pocket-friendly entrance ticket prices, residents of Jakarta and its surroundings can enjoy the beauty of a diverse collection of animals.The entrance ticket fee for adult visitors is only Rp. 4,000, while for children you only need to pay Rp. 3,000 per person.
Apart from seeing animals, Ragunan also provides various facilities and entertainment rides with varying prices, starting from IDR 2,500 to IDR 18,000.
Not only that, visitors can also visit the Schmutzer Primate Center which is an international class primate conservation center.The entrance fee to the Schmutzer area is IDR 6,000 on weekdays and IDR 7,500 on weekends or national holidays.
2. Peak of the National Monument (Monas)
The National Monument or Monas is a mandatory destination when taking children on a trip to the capital.The most interesting experience for your little one is climbing to the top of Monas to see the vast landscape of the city of Jakarta from above.
At the top of Monas, there are four binoculars that visitors can use alternately to see corners of the city from all directions.This destination can be an educational tourism option for children to get to know Jakarta’s historical icons while providing a unique experience climbing the 132 meter high monument.
For convenience, there are free tourist vehicles ready to take visitors from the entrance gate to the Monas monument.The detailed ticket costs to climb to the top are IDR 4,000 for children and students, IDR 8,000 for students, and IDR 15,000 for adult visitors.
3. Srengseng City Forest
Located in the Kembangan area, West Jakarta, Srengseng City Forest offers coolness in the middle of a busy city.Based on the results of a study by the United States Forest Service (USFS) with IPB, this urban forest has been proven to be able to absorb around 313 tons of CO2 and produce 227.8 tons of oxygen per year.
This 15 hectare urban forest has been built since the era of Governor Soerjadi Soedirja in 1995. For those who like to exercise, there is a 1.7 kilometer jogging track facility under the dense trees.The entry ticket price is very economical, namely IDR 3,000 for people and motorbikes, and IDR 6,000 for cars.
Srengseng City Forest is equipped with various supporting facilities such as plazas, halls, prayer rooms, tree nursery areas, gazebos, food corners, children’s playgrounds, and wall climbing areas.There is also a lake, amphitheater and water gate which add to the beautiful atmosphere.This forest grows around 1,211 trees of 87 different types, such as mahogany, gmelina and flamboyant trees.
4. Maritime Museum
The Maritime Museum in North Jakarta often escapes tourists’ radars, even though this place holds a very valuable collection of Indonesian maritime history.Occupying a classic Dutch-style building, this museum is a special attraction for history lovers and photography fans.
The sturdy and historic architecture of the building gives a strong atmosphere of the past.The entrance ticket price is very cheap, only IDR 5,000 for adults and IDR 3,000 for children.If you are interested in visiting, the Maritime Museum is located on Jalan Pasar Ikan Number 1, Sunda Kelapa, Penjaringan, North Jakarta.
5. Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics
Located in the Old City area, the Fine Arts and Ceramics Museum offers a collection of works of art and ceramics originating from within the country and abroad.
This destination is very suitable for families who want to introduce the world of art to their children from an early age.
Apart from viewing the collection, visitors also have the opportunity to take part in a pottery making workshop for an additional fee of IDR 50,000.Interestingly, you can take home the pottery you make yourself as a souvenir.
This museum is located on Jalan Pos Kota Number 2 Pinangsia, Taman Sari, West Jakarta.Museum operating hours start from 09.00 to 15.00 WIB every Tuesday to Sunday.Entrance ticket prices start from IDR 2,000 to IDR 5,000 per person.
Cheap and Cheerful Destinations in Jakarta for School Holidays and Christmas
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