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This destination is called Taman Mini, but it's so vast that it feels like it can't be explored in just one day. And after several years, I finally returned here; much has changed at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah.

When my mom visited me a few months ago, she wanted to take me to a very famous place, one of which was Taman Mini Indonesia Indah. We went by public transportation. It was a rather long trip, but the route wasn't too complicated. I went there while off duty, so we spent the whole day at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah.

Let's get it!

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) is a giant amusement park located in East Jakarta. At Taman Mini Indonesia, you can see traditional houses and various cultures from Sabang to Merauke, Indonesia. Fortunately, the management of Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (which I will shorten to TMII) now provides a cart to make it easier for visitors to move from one area to another.

To enter this area, you have to pay an entrance fee of IDR 50,000. That's a bit pricey, in my opinion, considering this is supposed to be a tourist attraction that serves as a national icon. It should be free, like Singapore's icons, the Merlion and Gardens by the Bay. But oh well... Let's just enjoy today at TMII...

Pancasila Flame Monument

This is the Pancasila Flame Monument, towering over the entrance. Once you see this monument, you're already within the main area of TMII. Usually, there are performances at this monument grounds, at least the last time I was there, I saw a large crowd of visitors, and there was a stage below. Since I visited on a weekday, the arena was deserted. Or perhaps crowds are simply not allowed in this area to preserve the integrity of the monument area.

Isn't the monument beautiful?

Golden Chariot

Right in front of the monument, there's a traditional house that also displays a royal carriage from the royal era. These were the carriages used by the nobility in the past. There are two colors of carriages, each with a different function, but both were still used by important figures of the time.

But, you should not touch this Golden Chariot...

The Museum Indonesia

Upon entering the TMII area, you'll be confronted with a historic building that will surely make you feel like you're in Bali. The stone carvings in every corner are distinctive, but this building isn't a replica of a traditional house from one of Indonesia's provinces.

This building is an Indonesian museum. The architecture used for this museum is very interesting, you'll wonder when you see it, what is this building? Is this a traditional house? At least that's what I asked when I was in front of it. Besides… This building is very beautiful.

This is a fish pond in the Indonesian Museum area. It's located on both sides of the road. Watching the fish gather together will heal you a little.

Besides the fish pond, the Indonesian Museum also includes a very large pavilion and a spacious courtyard, which is kept very clean. When I visited, the weather was scorching hot. My mother and I wanted to see other places, so we decided to skip the museum.

Hasta La Vistaa....

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