Top sights

Things to do in East Jakarta

A whole archipelago, a turning point in history, and an old market town.

Top sights in East Jakarta

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII)

A walk-through model of the archipelago.

Province-by-province traditional houses, the Keong Mas theatre, a cable car, and Jagat Satwa Nusantara: bird park, insect and freshwater worlds.

  • Museums: Transportation, Komodo, Science Center PP-IPTEK, Electricity & New Energy
  • Jl. Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Ceger, Cipayung, East Jakarta 13820

Hours and prices

Lubang Buaya memorial pavilion over the old well at Monumen Pancasila Sakti, East Jakarta

Lubang Buaya / Monumen Pancasila Sakti

Memorial and museum on the site of the 30 September 1965 events, with the old well, dioramas and the generals' belongings.

  • Jl. Raya Pondok Gede, Lubang Buaya, Cipayung
  • Roughly 08:00–16:00
  • Around Rp5,000 entry (closed Mondays); bring cash
Stalls inside Jatinegara traditional market in East Jakarta, seen from above

Jatinegara Market & old town

A sprawling traditional market next to Jatinegara KRL station.

  • Famous flea market (pasar loak)
  • Bird market and gemstone (batu akik) stalls
  • The Jatinegara heroes' statue

Green escapes

  • Taman Waduk Ria Rio reservoir park
  • Taman Bambu
  • Cilangkap agro-tourism park
  • Taman Ranggon Wijaya Kusuma
  • Wiladatika Cibubur recreation park and campground

Planning Taman Mini

TMII is car-free since 2023: park at the edge, then shuttle, bike or walk.

Free electric shuttles run inside. Allow 3–4 hours for the highlights, 6–8 for a full day.

Entry Weekday
Rp25,000
Entry Weekend
Rp35,000
Car
Rp35,000
Motorbike
Rp20,000
Bicycle
Rp10,000
Jagat Satwa Nusantara Weekday / weekend
Rp75,000 / Rp85,000 (bird park)

Each attraction is ticketed separately; vehicles cost extra on top of entry.

Practical tips

Go early, carry cash, and book TMII online.

  • Buy TMII tickets online tiket.tamanmini.comBook nowTickets
  • Carry small cash For warungs and museums
  • Go early TMII opens at dawn; heat builds by midday
  • Pack an umbrella October–April is rainy season
  • Visit TMII on a weekday Quieter and cheaper
  • Dress modestly For the At-Tin Mosque inside TMII