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The view from Puncak Pass

A rumah adat axample at the Taman Mini Indah (Indonesia Miniature park) Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Indonesia Miniature park) Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Indonesia Miniature park) and heirlooms from previous kingdoms, kind of magical. It has a variety of facilities, such as ceremonial objects, betel sets, such as reading rooms devoted to the blind TMI is considered containers in animal shapes, jewelry, per- and elderly. The government has made a forming art objects and weapons. The great effort to attract youngsters and peo- to be one of the museum is open from Tuesday till Sunday ple in general to encourage them to study from 8:30 am till 4:00 pm. and read by providing them spacious areas most popular with energy-saving concepts and many National Library windows. tourist destinations I believe that you can figure out how much a country takes care about education Taman Mini Indonesia Indah in the city by focusing on its city’s library, and the (Indonesia Miniature Park) National Library is no joke at all. Let me You cannot miss visiting Taman Mini start by complimenting its building. The Indonesia Indah (Indonesia Miniature Park), Imax cinema, a theater, restaurants and sev- building is 130 m tall with 27 floors. It is or TMI for short. This is because the park is eral religious buildings of several official well-designed, clean, painted white and a summation of Indonesian culture, with vir- faiths meant to showcase the interfaith tol- decorated with mirrored windows. When tually all aspects of daily life in Indonesia’s erance and religious harmony of Indonesia. you enter through the door and pass by the 26 provinces summarized in separate pavil- For all these reasons, TMI is considered to lobby, the first thing you notice is the enor- ions with collections of rumah adat (tradi- be one of the most popular tourist destina- mous bookcase from the bottom to the tional houses built in any of the vernacular tions in the city. It is a perfect place to fourth floor, with thousands of books in it. architecture styles of Indonesia). spend a whole day. As part of our tour, we And if you look at the ceiling, your eyes will Indonesian architecture, clothing, dances paid a visit to the Ministry of Tourism, were be caught by a round-shaped illustrated and traditions are all depicted flawlessly. we met its Director Nia Niscaya and had a map of Indonesia, designed like a dome There is a lake with a miniature of the very friendly discussion about the culture, over your head. This view reminded me of a archipelago in the middle of it, gardens and habits and the things that distinguish Harry Potter movie because it was really parks, cable cars, museums, Keong Emas Indonesia from other cultures. It was such an exquisite meeting!

Jakarta Aquarium Aquarium is a nice place to visit with your family - it is located in Neo SOHO, a shopping center in . It is considered to be an edutainment destina- tion, and if you are ready to embark on an underwater adventure, Jakarta Aquarium is the place, as it is the home to more than 600 species.

Shopping One of the most delightful experiences is shopping in Jakarta, where you can find topnotch brands and the latest trends and designs, such as at the Grand Indonesia Shopping Town in . My shopping tip for you if want to buy more and spend less - visit malls such as Sarinah Shopping Complex and Plaza Semanggi, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Indonesia Miniature park) where you can find local clothing such as Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Indonesia Miniature park)

Jakarta Aquarium Jakarta Aquarium Tea plantation in Puncak Pass