Southeast Asia offers plenty of natural wonders, beautiful beaches, hidden gems, iconic road trips, and more that appeal to even the fussiest of travellers. Among them, there are some idyllic bucket list destinations that you need to visit at least once in your life and we’re about to reveal a mind-blowing place that doesn’t feel real on earth. Did you know there’s a secret whimsical colourful national park just under two hours flight from Singapore that looks like something out of a fairytale book? The relatively unknown tourist attraction in Indonesia is an amusement park filled with charming gardens, colourful castles, rainbow slides, family-friendly activities, and so much more to create a village in itself with its own distinctive personality. The hidden treasure is situated in West Java which is one of the oldest places in the region. Here’s what we know about Jans Park in Indonesia and why it should be on your bucket list.
Jans Park, Indonesia
Jans Park, also known as Jatinangor National Flower Park, in Indonesia opened to the public in late 2022. The gorgeous national park spans more than seven and a half hectares in the Jatinangor District against a picturesque backdrop of the stunning Manglayang Mountains. The National Flower Park is one of the coolest attractions to visit in Asia for several reasons. It stands out for its unique architecture, natural beauty with scenic gardens offering the perfect spot for a leisurely stroll or photography session, family-friendly activities, diverse food scene, and an educational benefit. Wonderfully, the flower park has been designed to cater to families, children, and people with disabilities and mobility issues. In fact, it’s one of the largest flora tourism spots in Indonesia with an instagrammable concept.
Best attractions at Jans Park
Feel like you’ve stepped into a fairytale like no other at Jans Park which is home to thousands of vibrant florals and more than 26 rides including one of the longest rainbow slides in Asia. In fact, the Rainbow Slide is a thrilling, colourful ride down a multi-coloured slope. This attraction usually draws large crowds so it’s advisable to get there early. Meanwhile, you can go on a journey beyond your wildest imagination at an enchanting Ice Cream Castle that provides a delightful immersive experience for visitors with ice cream treats and photo spots.
West Java’s newest theme park also features a classic swinging pirate ship ride known as the Kora Kora. The family-friendly ride makes visitors feel as if they are on turbulent oceans as they swing high into the air. Definitely, this is one of the most surreal attractions to try in the park.
Expect to see a number of charming colourful castles, with unique architectural influences from European and Russian designs, adding to the aesthetic appeal of the park. Additionally, there are more exciting amusement rides catering to both children and adults. For example, there are bouncy castles, haunted houses, a Mega Disco, thrilling Water Balls, ATV rides, the Flying Bee, a Ferris Wheel, and much more.
Other fun activities
Additionally, the extraordinary escape offers floral walkways, red flower gardens, and other beautiful scenes, alongside a one-of-a-kind children’s playground with swings, slides, and other family-friendly activities. Meanwhile, those keen to learn about flowers can join a class at the visually stunning park.
Be sure to take a break from all the fun to load up on delicious food and treats at the exotic food court. Plus, there’s a rental spaces for events such as birthdays, as well as a prayer room and mosque for those who want to pray. Without a doubt, this floral wonderland is an enjoyable destination for people of all ages in Indonesia. Certainly, Jans Park is a top instagrammable place in Asia.
How to get there
Jans Park is located in the Sumedang Regency in Jatinangor in West Java making it easily accessible by road and public transport from nearby cities. Travellers coming from Singapore can hop on a one hour and 50 minutes flight to Java Airport in Indonesia. From there, visitors can drive under one hour to the unique park or take the bus from Yogyakarta in the city centre. The park operates from 8am to 5pm on weekdays and expands to 6pm over the weekends. Ticket prices begin at just 30K Indonesia Rupiah (S$2.50). Buy tickets on the official website.