Ancol, Indonesia is located along the waterfront of Jakarta, and is one of the most popular places to visit in Indonesia. What was originally a mosquito-infested swamp was turned into the largest entertainment centre in Jakarta, after President Sukarno proposed the development in the 1960s.
Now the recreation area is a huge 552 hectares and contains a marina, golf field, oceanarium, traditional markets, a theme park, beaches, cottages and hotels. Taman Impian Jaya Ancol is also known as Ancol Dreamland and is one of the most popular parts of Ancol Bay City. It’s owned by PT. Pembangunan Jaya Ancol Tbk which is a subsidiary of Pembangunan Jaya Group.
After Ancol Dreamland opened in 1996, it quickly became a hit, and is now the largest integrated tourism area in the region of Southeast Asia. For those who like to be entertained, you’ll find 30 rides waiting for you at Fantasy World, 8 pools tho choose from at Atlantis Water Adventure and 8 awesome shows to watch at Ocean Dream Samudra.
For anyone travelling with kids, Ancol is a great destination for the whole family. With so many beaches to choose from and numerous theme parks, restaurants, and more, you’ll be spoiled for choice in this part of Indonesia.
At Fantasy World (Indonesia’s version of Disneyland), you can ride a range of rides such as a corkscrew roller coaster, the ever-popular bumper cars, or Hysteria- a ride that dangles you up high over the park before you plummet back to earth at high speed (perfect for adrenalin junkies).
While Ancol also has its own Seaworld, this is a coincidence, and it’s not the same as the ones based in the United States. Here, you’ll find more than 4,000 fish and other sea creatures, which you can see while you wander through the Antasena tunnel. Visitors can see many different live shows during the day, like shark feeding, educational films and more.
The local market in Ancol is Pasar Seni, and you’ll be able to watch Indonesian artists make their creations, such as portraits, jewellery, paintings, puppets and more.
With so many options for accommodation, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. The best idea is to visit traveloka, which is a great way to get the low down on the many types of accommodation available and make an educated choice to ensure that you end up with the best possible hotel. Take a look at Aston Marina Ancol, which is a hotel that’s in a great location and offers excellent bang for your buck.
As places like Europe which were typically relatively safe for travellers become more dangerous, more and more visitors are expected to head to Southeast Asia, and for good reason. Indonesia is safe, your money goes further than in other destinations, the food is excellent, and there’s plenty to do for the whole family. If you’re thinking about going on holiday soon, be sure to head to Ancol, Indonesia.
