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Bekasi

Bekasi is part of megapolitan area – a group of major city governments in the same geographical unit – that is part of JABODETABEK (Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi) as well as the fourth biggest district in Indonesia. Aside from numerous shopping malls as a favorite place for hang out and shopping, Bekasi also hosts to some charming tourist attraction. There are plenty choices of family vacation destination, from waterpark, gardens, historical building, also religious places. Surprisingly, Bekasi also has a few beaches that are worth to visit, such as Muara Gembong Beach with an enchanting views of mangrove forest or Muara Bendera, a place where seabirds make stops while migrating from the South China Sea and Pacific Ocean. Apart from that, there is also a perfect spot for your family bonding time named Rumah Pohon with various exciting facilities like flying fox, wall climbing, paintball, and fish pond.

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Getting Around Bekasi

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The Jabodebek LRT can now be used in Bekasi, and you can use it to get around the city. As of now, the LRT only serves 1 route in the city, starting from Dukuh Atas Station in Jakarta to Jati Mulya in Bekasi. Bekasi LRT operating hours start from 5.00 in the morning to 23:30 at night. Fares start from around Rp3,000, with additional charges per kilometer.

The LRT only accepts cashless payment, so you can use electronic money cards to pay for the fare. If you don’t have electronic money cards or apps, you can buy single-use ticket at every LRT station.


Practical Tips for Bekasi

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What are the dos and don'ts in Bekasi?

Make sure to respect the norms and culture that Bekasi residents uphold, such as dressing modestly, especially in public places, and only using your right hand to eat, receive, give things, and shake hands. Please remember not to drink alcohol in public places.

Make sure to carry bottled mineral water everywhere and avoid drinking tap water. Another thing is to take off your shoes when entering someone's house and show your respect to the elders. Respect historical places and avoid touching anything considered sacred.

What is Bekasi best known for?

Bekasi is known as one of Indonesia's metropolitan cities. Even though it is densely populated and seems full and noisy, Bekasi has interesting tourist destinations to visit. This city also has legendary eateries whose dishes you can taste, such as Sate & Tongseng Pak H. Budi, Kue Pancong Balap Pekayon, Sop Janda (Jawa Sunda) and Bebek Goreng Bulak Kapal.

Are there any tourist attractions in Bekasi?

As a metropolitan city, Bekasi has several places that can be visited by tourists. It has many shopping centers, like Summarecon Mall, Grand Metropolitan, and Grand Galaxy Park, as well as various cafes and coffee shops to relax and unwind.

Apart from that, Bekasi also offers a number of exciting entertainment, like Trans Snow World Bekasi, which offers an exciting snow adventure, and Waterboom Lippo Cikarang, a waterpark perfect for family vacations.

What to do in Bekasi?

You can do many things in Bekasi. In the afternoon and evening, you can enjoy walking on the coastline of Muara Beting Beach. You can also tour the Saung Ranggon Traditional House or Gedung Juang 45 (Bekasi Museum) if you like history.

For culinary lovers, you can enjoy appetizing food in Bekasi, such as sayur gabus pucung, kue duit, kue rangi, kue jalabia, and kue cucur. If you like shopping, don't worry because Bekasi has many malls and shopping centers. You can shop at Summarecon Mall, Grand Galaxy Park, Metropolitan Mall, and Grand Metropolitan Mall Bekasi.

What is Bekasi like?

Maybe you are wondering where Bekasi is and what it is like. Bekasi is located in West Java, Indonesia. This city is approximately 20 kilometers east of Jakarta. Not only that, this city is famous for its industrial area, with many factories and dense residential areas. Here, you will find a combination of modern life and traditional values. This is unique, considering that Bekasi is a metropolitan city. Due to its diversity, you won't get bored spending time in Bekasi, as plenty of entertainment is available.

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