Weekend Getaway by Riding LRT Jabodebek

The weekend is just around the corner. For residents of Jabodebek and surrounding areas who are looking for alternative tourist destinations or simply places to enjoy coffee that are easily accessible by public transportation without traffic jams, there are several locations you can visit that are not far from LRT Jabodebek stations. Yes, you can travel and hang out while also trying out LRT Jabodebek!

LRT Jabodebek has now become an alternative mass transportation mode for residents of Jakarta and its surrounding cities after being officially inaugurated by the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo (Jokowi), on Monday (28/8). With a fare of only IDR 5,000 valid until the end of September 2023, you can travel around while stopping by interesting places. Here are some recommended LRT Jabodebek stations that are close to tourist attractions and hangout spots you can visit on the weekend.

1. TMII Station

One of the LRT Jabodebek stations on the Cibubur Line is TMII Station. As the name suggests, this station is located near the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) tourist attraction. TMII is a historical tourist destination that showcases the cultural richness of Indonesia. In addition, there are various facilities such as museums and entertainment rides. This station is located between Cawang Station and Kampung Rambutan Station.

2. Dukuh Atas Station

Dukuh Atas Station is the starting and final stop of LRT Jabodebek, both for the Cibubur Line and Bekasi Line. The station is located on Jalan Setia Budi Tengah, Kuningan, South Jakarta. Its strategic location allows visitors to find several tourist attractions nearby, such as Kendal Tunnel, Dukuh Atas Park, Riverside Walk BNI City Station, Chillax Sudirman, Phinisi Footbridge, Sarinah, HI Roundabout Skydeck, and others.

3. Ciracas Station

Ciracas LRT Station is located in East Jakarta. This station is not only a transit point but also an access to various beautiful natural and recreational tourist spots. One of the attractions near Ciracas Station is LRT City Ciracas Park. This park offers a natural and refreshing atmosphere, making it a perfect place to relax or exercise. You can walk around enjoying green trees and blooming flowers. There are also fish ponds, children’s playgrounds, and sports fields.

So, those are some recommendations of places you can visit around LRT Jabodebek stations. You can enjoy a short holiday while trying a new experience using LRT Jabodebek. Or perhaps you have other destinations besides those mentioned above? Wherever you go, don’t forget to use LRT Jabodebek as your transportation mode!