A busy waterfront area connecting the city to the Thousand Islands region, North Jakarta is a charming travel destination in its own way. Asode from featuring the massive recreational complex of Ancol Dreamland, this area is also popular for its thriving culinary scene. Opened in 1985 in the Ancol Dreamland complex, Dunia Fantasi remains one of the city’s most popular family attractions with iconic rides such as the Halilintar roller coaster and Bianglala ferris wheel. The amusement park also boasts other fun attractions — such as Atlantis Water Adventure, Seaworld Ancol, Alive Museum — along with several seafood restaurants. For more culinary treats, head to the Kelapa Gading or Pantai Indah Kapuk areas which offer delectable cuisine from across the globe. North Jakarta also has several shopping malls, a fun water park, a huge golf course, and a mangrove park that serves as a relaxing retreat to get away from the hectic city life.