Sprawling over an area of around 250 acres, the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, literally translated to Beautiful Indonesia Miniature Park, is an Indonesian cultural theme park situated in East Jakarta. Depicting some iconic places of Indonesia, the TMII gives the visitors a glimpse into the cultural heritage of the country in the form of the architectural displays, flora and fauna, textiles, costumes, etc. Taman Mini is best described as a condensed version of Indonesia itself!
All throughout the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, you will come across replicas of country’s different regional pavilions, museums, recreational spots, houses of worship, Shops and other stalls selling souvenirs and other products. One of the popular attractions of Taman Mini Indonesia Indah is the Archipelago Lake, which comprises of man–made islands replicating the theme of Indonesia’s archipelagos.
The TMII Theme Park has been designed and developed in such a manner that you will surely get a detailed insight about the various iconic places and structures of Indonesia when you take a tour of the entire place.
Comprising of replicas of 19 different types of museums, the place covers themes such as science, technology, sports, stamps, oil & gas, military and many more. Out of these museums, one of the renowned museums which is a must–visit is the Indonesian Museum. The architecture of this msueum derives its idea from the traditional Balinese style buildings.
You may come across the following museum replicas all throughout the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah Theme Park, giving you a glimpse about the traditional beliefs and history about the country’s past:
The regional Pavilions of TMII Theme Park are intended to impart knowledge about the traditional houses of different types of tribes in Indonesia. During your visit to either of the regional Pavilions, you may observe that the shape and size of the buildings are an exact replica of the original building, and the architecture of the place is so much livid to witness.
Out of the 33 regional pavilions built across the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, some of the pavilions include the West Sumatra Pavilion, West Java Pavilion, East Kalimantan Pavilion, South Sulawesi Pavilion etc. Visiting them will surely let you delve into the traditional lives and culture of Indonesia’s tribal people with much depth.
The Taman Mini Indonesia Indah exhibits structures for all sorts of religions practised across the country. The best part about these places is that you can actually participate in the religious prayers performed at different times of the day, making you feel as if you are present in the actual worship house rather than in a replica of it! Some of the prominent structures which are present at the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah include:
The Amusement parks of TMII will never fail to amuse you with the fun and thrill they offer you. Visiting these parks will surely provide you and your kids some moments of fun and respite, hypnotizing you with their fascinating activities and vibrant vibes! Following are the Amusement Parks present at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah Theme Park:
Snowbay Waterpark;
Cable Car across Indonesia Archipelago;
Palace of Indonesian Children;
Imong Keong Emas Theatre;
4D Theater;
Titiman Samirono;
Golden Snail Legend Park;
Mini Train; and,
Fishing Lake Mina.
Flora and Fauna at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah Theme Park
During your trip to the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah Theme Park, you may come across a lot of recreational parks that have been specifically dedicated to the flora and fauna of the country. These parks have further been divided into three categories, i.e. Monumental Parks, Flora Gardens and Fauna Parks.
The Monumental Parks showcases the political presence of Indonesia on the global map. The APEC Inscription Park and the Non–Aligned State Friendship Monument Park fall under this category. Further, places such as Golden Snail Legend Park, Apoti Hidup Park and the Melati Park are popular as the Flora Gardens of the TMII Theme Park. Bird Park, Taman Bekisar, Butterfly Park, Reptile Park etc. have been categorized as Fauna Parks. Visiting them will allow you to witness the different types of Fauna species found all over Indonesia.
Apart from all the fun and amusement delivered to you by the different attractions of the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, the place even has arrangements for people who are willing to spend a little bit more time amidst the beautiful scenic views of miniature Indonesia. These services and arrangements are as follows:
Hotels & Restaurants: Some of the hotels include Tourism Village Hostel, Graha Wisata Remaja, Puri Caping Gunung and Pondok Pecel Madiun. You will have to check for the prices of the hotels and book as per your travel budget and convenience.
Handicraft Shop and Galleries: The handicraft and souvenir shop at the TMII Theme Park is where you may shop different types of products and souvenirs as a memento of the fun and enjoyment you have had at the place. The prices of products present at the shop are nominal so that you buy the most out of it!
Intra–Park Transportation Facility: Considering the overall area of the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah Theme Park, it is advised to hire either of the intra–park transportation facilities present across the place. For this, you may consider the following vehicle options:
Go–Jek motorcycle: RPH 10,000 per person (Hourly basis);
Go–Jek Bicycle: RPH 1,000 per person (Hourly basis);
Car: RPH 15,000 per person (Hourly basis).
Tips
1. It should be noted that the timings for the different attractions present within the theme park may vary from the actual opening hours of the park. Hence, you need to check and plan your trip accordingly. 2. The entrance charges for the different attractions (wherever applicable) shall be additional to the entrance charges for Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, and must be paid at the entrance gate.
How To Reach Taman Mini Indonesia Indah
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah Theme Park is situated along the Kota Jakarta Timur Street in Daerah Khusus Ibukota of East Jakarta region of the city. To reach the place, you may either travel by your personal or rental vehicle or travel via the city bus transportation service.
To travel via the bus, you may hop on to the buses running along routes 7D, T01 and T15A and get down at Simpang Mabes Hankam Bus Station. From there, the TMII Theme Park lies around 1 Km north of the Bus Station, and may also be covered on foot.
