Taman Mini Indonesia Indah

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, is a recreation area and park which is the synopsis of virtual aspects of Indonesian life, representing the cultures, natures and heritages of Indonesian people. TMII located at an area called Pondok Gede, East Jakarta, with total width of 165 hectares.

It was on 13th March 1970 in a meeting in the residence of President Soeharto (the 2nd President of Indonesia), Mrs. Siti Hartinah Soeharto, President Soeharto’s wife, proposed an idea of creating a way to raise the senses of nationality, devotion and proud of Indonesia among Indonesian people. The idea was then realized by constructing a recreation area which represents the wealth and beauty of Indonesia in miniatures, which named Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII). The construction of TMII was started in 1971, and officially open on 20th April, 1975.

The recreation facilities we could enjoy in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah are:

• Indonesian Children Castile
• Swan Boat of Indonesia
• Among Putro Park
• Ria Atmaja Park
• Ambar Tirta Swimming Pool
• Keong Emas Imax Theater
• Wisata Village
• Tanah Airku Theater

You could get around Taman Mini Indonesia Indah by walking, driving personal vehicle, renting bicycle or using transportation facilities provided by Taman Mini Indonesia Indah. Transportation facilities provided by Taman Mini Indonesia Indah are including TMII ride that brings people to travel around TMII, mini train, Samirono passageway train, swan boat, and cable car (named Sky Lift Indonesia).

source : http://www.indonesia-travel-guide.com/Jakarta_Travel_Guide/Taman_Mini_Indonesia_Indah/Taman_Mini_Indonesia_Indah.html