Shop, dine and enjoy family-friendly fun in Tangerang. The city combines unique sights and attractions with easy access to Jakarta. Entertain the kids at amusement parks, shop at one of the biggest malls in Indonesia and eat your fill of flavour-packed Javanese cuisine.
Things to do in Tangerang City
Discover fun for the whole family at Scientia Square Park. The urban park is packed with attractions and activities, including a climbing wall, skate park and water playground. Test your reflexes at the ping pong centre and toss food to colourful fish in the koi pond. The petting zoo is home to adorable miniature donkeys, llamas, cows and other barnyard animals.
Shop a huge range of local and international brands at Tangcity Mall. The enormous indoor complex is one of the largest malls in Indonesia and features a cinema, kid’s play area and glass-walled food court with dizzying city views.
Beat the heat at Amsterdam Water Park. An enormous windmill brings a touch of Dutch charm to this family-friendly attraction. Swim in crystalline pools, race down colourful slides and splash in the water playground. Nearby Batavia Splash Water Adventure has a shipwreck theme and features a lazy river, wave pool and log flume rides.
From sizzling street food stalls and family-owned “warung” eateries to upscale restaurants, Tangerang is a great place to try traditional Javanese cuisine. Order local specialties like “pisang goreng” fried banana topped with spicy chilli sauce, “otak-otak” fish cakes and “bakpao” meat dumplings. Indulge in “martabak” pancakes filled with condensed milk and “roti bakar” drizzled with chocolate for dessert.
Getting around Tangerang City
Taxis are a fast and affordable way to get around Tangerang, while motorcycle taxis can be a good way to beat the traffic. The city is in the province of Banten, a 40-minute drive from Jakarta. Soekarno Hatta International Airport is a 20-minute drive away.