South Tangerang is one of Jakarta’s supporting cities. It has complete facilities that rival Jakarta ranging from schools, malls, markets to hospitals. Therefore, if you come to South Tangerang you will not die of boredom. There are many delight things to do in South Tangerang. Let’s find out ..!
1. Visiting Tanah Tingal
Tanah Tingal is built with the concept of nature tourism that emphasizes the rural atmosphere. It has an area of about 10 hectares and consists of forest, garden, lake and river.
In addition to enjoying the natural beauty, visitors can take advantage of various facilities such as swimming pool, fishing pond, flying fox, camping ground and outbound rides. Children can participate in educational activities, e.g. making ceramics, animal feeding, gardening and harvesting paddy field.
How to Get There
Tanah Tingal is located at Merpati Street, Sawah Baru, Ciputat, South Tangerang. The admission is Rp 10,000. Opening hours is 8 am – 4 pm. If you are a nature lover, try to visit Tangerang’s Scientia Square Park. You will have lots of things to do in Scientia Square Park.
2. Visiting Jombang City Forest
Jombang City Forest not only serves as the lungs of the city, but also as a sanctuary for Indonesia’s rare plants. No less than 3,000 species of plants inhabit the Jombang City Forest.
For people of Tangerang, Jombang City Forest is an affordable holiday destination. Here they can picnic, walk around, run or just enjoy the fresh air. Standard facilities such as toilets and parking lots are available.
How to Get There
Jombang City Forest is located at Tidore Street, Jombang, Ciputat, South Tangerang. It’s free entry.
3. Visiting BSD City Park
BSD City Park is an oasis amidst the bustle of life in South Tangerang. The green and shady atmosphere becomes the antidote to the heat of the sun and the polluted air.
The towering trees, neatly trimmed grass, unique benches and beautiful setting make visitors happy to linger here. It’s really a park that is worth a visit.
How to Get There
BSD City Park is situated in Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) area, Serpong, South Tangerang. There are two areas for BSD City Park. The first is at Letnan Sutopo Street and the second is at Tekno Widya Street. It’s free entry. Besides strolling at BSD City Park, there are other interesting things to do in BSD City .
4. Visiting Situ Gintung
Situ Gintung is an artificial lake with an area of about 21.4 hectares that serves as a rain reservoir, source for irrigation and tourist attraction. In recent years Situ Gintung has been developed into a family vacation spot.
Situ Gintung features a swimming pool, beautiful garden, restaurant, outbound rides and a basketball court. Its swimming pool is equipped with waterslide and children’s pool.
How to Get There
Situ Gintung is located at Kertamukti Street, Cireundeu, East Ciputat, South Tangerang. The admission is Rp 35,000 on weekdays and Rp 45,000 on weekend. Opening hours is 8 am – 6 pm. Another artificial lake that is worth a visit is Karawaci’s Situ Cipondoh. Come to Karawaci. Visiting Situ Cipondoh is just one of exciting things to do in Karawaci Tangerang.
5. Visiting The Breeze
The Breeze is a mall with a natural feel. It uses the walls made of glass so visitors can see the beautiful scenery around them.
Uniquely, The Breeze has several fish ponds that give a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere. This mall is also renowned as a place for spectacular dining. There are various restaurants and cafes serving from Indonesian food to Western food.
How to Get There
The Breeze is located in BSD Green Office Park, Serpong, South Tangerang. Opening hours is 7 am – 11 pm.
6. Visiting AEON Mall
AEON Mall is widely known as a Japanese mall. Certainly you can find Japanese things here. In addition, its Sakura Illumination Park, which is on the front yard, has always been a favorite location for visitors to take pictures.
If you like roller skating, you should take the time to cruise on AEON Mall’s roller rink that is designed to resemble an ice skating rink. For children, they can play roles in its Miniapolis. They can try to be a cop, a firefighter, or even a chef.
How to Get There
AEON Mall is located at BSD Raya Utama Street, Serpong, Tangerang. Opening hours is 10 am – 10 pm.
7. Visiting Froggy Floating Castle
Froggy Floating Castle is probably the most instagramable building in South Tangerang. It holds the record for “Floating Castle with the Highest Suspended Glass in the World.”
Besides offering edutainment activities for children, Froggy Floating Castle also has a restaurant. So, after the children have fun learning, they can dine with their families.
How to Get There
Froggy Floating Castle is located at BSD Grand Boulevard Street, Serpong, South Tangerang.
8. Having Fun at Ocean Park Water Adventure
One way to enjoy South Tangerang’s hot weather is to have fun at Ocean Park Water Adventure. It’s one of the best water parks in Indonesia.
Some of the favorite rides are wave poll, slides and splash bucket. There are also rides devoted to children so their safety can be ensured.
How to Get There
Ocean Park Water Adventure is located at Pahlawan Seribu Street, Serpong, South Tangerang. The admission is Rp 55.000 on weekdays and Rp 95.000 on weekends. Opening hours on weekdays is 11 am – 6 pm while on weekend is 8 am – 6 pm. Ocean Park Water Adventure is not the only attraction in Serpong. There are other fun things to do in Serpong.
9. Visiting Branchsto
Branchsto combines culinary with a ranch atmosphere. Here visitors can learn to ride a horse, feed horses, ride an ATV, practice archery and ride a mini train.
As for food, Branchsto serves Indonesian food and Western food. There is also a menu for children such as sausage, nuggets, dori crispy and fried chicken.
How to Get There
Branchsto is located at Jl. Haji Rasam, Pondok Aren Bintaro, South Tangerang. Opening hours is 9 am – 6 pm.
10. Having Lunch or Dinner at The Flavor Bliss
If you do not know what to eat for lunch or dinner, come to The Flavor Bliss. There are no less than 30 restaurants here.
You can find almost all types of food ranging from Indonesian food, Asian food to Western food. In addition, The Flavor Bliss also has a futsal court, paintball ride and children playground.
How to Get There
The Flavor Bliss is located at Alam Sutera Boulevard Street, Serpong, South Tangerang. Opening hours is 9 am – 10 pm.
More delight things to do in South Tangerang
11. Visiting Scientia Square Park on Scientia Boulevard Street, Kelapa Dua, Tangerang
12. Visiting Saji Water Adventure on Raya Serpong Street, Cisauk, South Tangerang
13. Visiting Tandon Ciater, a reservoir, on Widya Kencana Street, Ciater, Serpong, South Tangerang
14. Visiting Puspitek, a technology research center, on Raya Puspitek Street, Muncul, South Tangerang
15. Playing at BSD Extreme Park on Damai Foresta Street, BSD City, South Tangerang
16. Visiting Kandank Jurank Doank, a natural school for children, in Kompleks Alvita, Blok Q, Ciputat, South Tangerang
Allright guys, those are delight things to do in South Tangerang. Make sure you try some of them. Have fun in South Tangerang..!