This land is not merely a dreamland. It is a dream come true. Welcome to Jakarta’s biggest recreation park. This is where you get to see many things on this earth.
The dreamland is much older than you think. Opened in 1966, the Dreamland has come a long way to become a tourist hub in South East Asia. Its golf course, theme park, hotels and other recreational activities speak a lot about its longstanding development. Somerset Grand Citra Jakarta is one of the Service Apartments in Jakarta where you can stay if you plan a convenient place to settle.
Among Ancol Dreamland’s attractions you will experience Seaworld, a water park with artificial waves, a lagoon for fishing and boating, exciting rides such as the Torpedo and the Hysteria, an art center, a convention hall, and hotels. You will also come across many food stalls with their unique dishes. Many restaurants serve local and international cuisine with seafood unique to Indonesia.
You will get a chance to try out young coconut Ice drink too, which is known as Es Kelapa Muda. You will feel as if your whole body is refreshed with the coconut drink. This is unique to Asian countries, especially Indonesia.
The famous Dunia Fantasi is also located in Ancol Dreamland. In this theme park you will see the miniature versions of Jakarta, Indonesia, Asia, Africa, America, Europe, and Fantasi Hikayat (Legendary Fantasy) regions featuring ancient Greece and Egypt architecture.
You will experience other attractions such as Hallintar-twisted roller coaster ride, Niagara flume ride, Istana Boneka (a local version of Disney’s ‘It’s a Small World’) and Balada Kera (Monkey Parody – animatronics show) Theatre show in addition to Bianglala (ferris wheel), Kora-Kora (swinging ship), Poci-Poci (spinning cups ride) and Hysteria.
Ancol Dreamland is truly a dream come true. It is where you see one whole world confined to your vision path.
Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.
