Close to Jakarta! 5 Recent Recommend Tourist Destinations for Foreign Travelers at Sentul Bogor

One morning from hotel balcony at Sentul (JPTG)

Most foreign travelers who visit Jakarta complain about traffic jams and limited tourist attractions. We often get this as a guide. But in fact, this not a problem anymore. Apart from being in city of Jakarta, there are many other hidden tourist attractions that interesting to visit on the suburb of Jakarta.

Congestion in Jakarta has been resolved with many modes of transportation such as Light Rapid Transit, Mass Rapid Transit, TransJakarta Bus, Commuter Line, Airport Train, Odd-Even Policy, and many more. There are also more nearby tourist attractions from Jakarta and the distance is not too far. 30 minutes to 45 minutes only approximately.

For example, Sentul area. Sentul is located and include of Bogor city area. This area has become the new favorite of tourist destinations for Jakarta residents during pandemic because the distance is quite close and there are many natural attractions there. To get to Sentul, you only need a 30-minute drive from Jakarta via Jagorawi toll road towards Bogor city and exit at the South Sentul toll gate.

Let's take a look the places, fellow traveler!
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​The following are  5 Recent Recommendations Tourist Destinations for Foreign Travelers at Sentul Bogor! The Suburb of Jakarta.

​1. SENTUL CITY CULTURAL PARK (TAMAN BUDAYA)

​For those of you travelers who like quiet places to socialize while sipping coffee and enjoying light snacks, Sentul City Cultural Park is the place to be. This Cultural Park managed and designed very well, as can be seen from the rows of cafes, coffee houses, restaurants and unique playgrounds. Its clean and tidy location with lots of shady trees growing adds to the cool and serene atmosphere. If you are a business-nomad or just planning a meeting with colleagues to looking for inspiration or want to spend free time hanging out with friends and family, this place is very convenient.

​2. AH PONG MARKET

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Ah-Pong Market is a gathering place for various kinds of food and beverage vendors who occupy their respective stalls. A variety of food and drinks are served here, ranging from light snacks, traditional Indonesian dishes, Chinese food, and westerns. Ah-Pong Market located on the edge of big river Cikeas which is beautiful and rocky. Visitors can enjoy culinary delights while watching the beautiful view of the river and small hills and accompanied by live music. This location also has instagrammable photo spots and its very good for a place to stop to eat with family both during the day and night.
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​3. MOUNT PANCAR PINE FOREST

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For those of you who like nature trekking, the Mount “Pancar” Pine Forest is the right place. This forest area overgrown with many tall pine trees has natural tracks ranging from light to moderate for outdoor trekking activities. Start in the morning and you will feel the beauty and warmth of the sun shining through the pine trees. After feeling the freshness of the morning air while taking a leisurely stroll in the pine forest, you can end the activity by relaxing and taking a rest while sipping the warmth of Indonesian coffee which is available at several simple coffee houses around the entrance gate.
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4. SAWAH SEGAR RESTO AND BIDADARI WATERFALL

Both of these places can be reached at once because of their close location. Bidadari Waterfall presents the atmosphere of a beautiful and refreshing rural natural waterfall. Meanwhile, Resto “Sawah Segar” presents the sensation of enjoying the beauty of traditional rice fields while enjoying traditional Indonesian food and drinks. If you are near at big city of Jakarta and immediately wants to feel the natural rural atmosphere of Indonesia, you don't need to come all the way to Bali cause these two locations are closes to Jakarta.
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5. IKEA AND AEON MALL SHOPPING TOUR

One of the corners of Ikea mall

One shop at Aeon mall

Tired and feel a little bored with the atmosphere of Jakarta? While, you want to get other travel inspiration. Like getting inspiration to redecorate a room at home or just taking a walk to malls that offers a new atmosphere? You can visit Ikea Furniture and Home Decoration Shopping Tour while looking for fashion products, shoes, or other necessities at Aeon Mall. Both of these places can be visited at once because of their location next to each other and close to the South Sentul toll gate. In addition, your traveling experience can be combined with other natural tourism activities in Sentul. Two things you can get, modern urban tours and natural countryside tours.

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