Ancol…..?
Last year, I visited Ancol Dreamland in North Jakarta. It is one of the most popular recreational areas in Indonesia, located right beside Jakarta Bay. I went there with my family during the school holiday, and we were all excited to spend a whole day by the sea. We left home early in the morning to avoid the traffic, and we arrived just before the gates became crowded.
Get Kaniabutsainah’s stories in your inbox
Join Medium for free to get updates from this writer.
The most striking thing about Ancol is how many different places there are to enjoy in one area. There is a long beach with a calm sea breeze, a big amusement park called Dunia Fantasi, an aquarium called Sea World, and a wide walking area decorated with colorful lights. Along the pathways, there were food stalls selling grilled corn, fried snacks, and cold drinks. Many families, friends, and tourists were walking around, taking photos, and enjoying the atmosphere.
During my visit, I rode several exciting rides at Dunia Fantasi, and my favorite was the roller coaster. My heart was beating fast when it climbed to the top, and I screamed loudly with my sister when it dropped down. After that, we had lunch at a restaurant near the beach and watched the waves roll slowly onto the shore. In the afternoon, I looked at colorful fish, jellyfish, and sharks at Sea World, and I was amazed when I walked through the glass tunnel with fish swimming above my head. In the evening, we sat on the beach and watched the sun set over the bay, while the sky turned orange and pink and the city lights began to glow.
Visiting Ancol was a fun and memorable experience for me. The exciting rides, the sea view, and the lively atmosphere made the trip special, and I felt very close to my family that day. Even though I was tired when we went home, I was also very happy. I hope I can come back one day, and I also hope this place will always stay clean and well maintained.
