Welcome to DEPOK

Depok is a city in West Java province, Indonesia on the southern border of DKI Jakarta in the jabodetabek metropolitan region. While “ depok “ itself comes from sundanese language meaning hermitage or abode of one living in seclusion. The city is divided into eleven districts. The seat of the regency is locates at Depok Jaya. And than I’ll tell you guys about top 10 allures of Depok.

                                            TOP 10 Allures of Depok.

1.     Star fruit City ( Kota Belimbing )

Depok is famous by the city of star fruit, moreover. It also known to have a number of potential natural resources. The Iconic star fruit was selected as an icon of the city, the fruit is yellow-golden orange, contain vitamin C and A high enough. Sweet taste is believed to have high blood-lowering herbs, diabetes, stomach pain, etc. Star fruit is very prospective developed in the city and has now become the flagship fruit in Depok.

2.    City of University ( Education )

When you’re in Depok areas you’ll find many university, isn’t inferior to other cities and Depok city is also famous for many student, for example Indonesia University is the oldest educational institution in Indonesia and located in Depok. Besides, Depok also has several private language schools, namely is International Language Programs (LIP), Lembaga Indonesia Amerika (LIA), The British Institute (TBI), Lembaga Pendidikian Amerika Indonesia (LPIA) and several other smaller establishment. There are all along Margonda Raya and Cinere Raya, the main road through Depok, and the following universities are in Depok :

a.    Indonesia University

b.    Gunadarma University

c.    Politeknik Negri Jakarta

d.    Bina Sarana Informatika University, and etc.

3.    Culinary of Depok

Depok has a lot of Culinary in the areas, when you visit th area of Depok then you can enjoy the culinary tourism is very tasty,varied and at an affordable price. Depok is also very easy to find food and drinks on the restaurant, Café or you also can find something to eat in Foodcourt mall area in Depok, especially in Margonda Raya Depok or Kelapa dua street we can find along the way an awful lot that we can meet to eat like Sop Durian Margando, Es Pocong, Bebek Tik Tok Van Depok, Zoe and Whats Up Cafe, Mang Engking, and many more.

a.    Sop Durian Margando

b.    Es Pocong

c.    Bebek Tik Tok Van Depok

d.    Zoe Cafe

e.    Whats Up Cafe

f.     Mang Engking

4.   Mall and Market

Depok has malls and markets that can be used as a place for shopping, and in addition to the mall we can spend time with friends like to hang out, movies, go to bookstore or playing in Timezone or Funcity, or just eat in the foodcourt, and malls in Depok such as the mall of famous is Margocity, Depok town Square, Depok Mall ( Matahari ), ITC Depok, Plazza Ramayana Depok and than we can find some modern market like TipTop, Giant, Indomart or Alfamart, but we can also find traditional market as Segar Market, Agung Market, etc.

a.    Margocity margonda

b.    Mall Depok

c.    Depok Townsquare

d.    Indomart 

e.    Tip Top

f.     Giant

5.    Water Park of Depok

In Depok city we can play at the Waterpark, Depok have two big Waterpark like Aquatic Fantasi and Depok Fantasi Water park, in there you can play in the water, swimming, tried many water rides, or vacations with family or your friends.

a.    Depok Fantasi Waterpark ( Aladin )

b.    Aquatic Fantasi

6.    Kubah Emas mosque 

Kubah Emas mosque or Dian Al-Mahri mosque is a mosque built on the edge of the roadaway Meruyung,Limo,Depok. This mosque other than as a place of worship for muslim pray daily, the mosque has also become a family tourism areas and attract many people because of the dome is made from gold. Additionally cause of the vast area that is free and accessible to the public, so this is often a family vacation destination or just a spot to rest.

7.    Studio Alam TVRI Depok

In Depok there is Studio Alam TVRI located on Raden Saleh street, Sukmajaya subdistrict, Depok. Landscape Studio built in 1980, in there we will find plenty of shade trees, several lakes and buildings of traditional houses. Usually Studio Alam TVRI used as a natural studio shooting location of the film with a background theme of nature and forest. Now, Studio Alam TVRI isn’t exploited fullest, in areas including natural studio this region as a tennis court and also used for target practice.

8.    Taman Bunga Wiladatika Cibubur

Taman Bunga Wiladatika located on Jambore street number 01, although using “ Cibubur “ for name because actual recreation area included in the District of Cimanggis. The word “ Wiladatika “ it self is short of Widya Mandala Bakti Activities of Scouting. This place is perfect for those who want to feel the cool air amid the heat of the city and surrounding areas and in there have fresh air because close to the Cibubur Junction. Besides, the scenery in the park is also beautiful. As the name implies, the park is overgrown with green trees, and you can also find a wide variety of ornamental flowers, caves mini, water fountain,and Japanesse house in one area of the park.

9.    Pondok Zidane

Pondok Zidane, this recreation area is located in Rawa Bengkok street, Bedahan, Sawangan, Depok. This recreation which is a combination of nature tourism, Outbond, as well as education, the area of 2 hectares there are many green trees that provide a cool atmosphere. Pondol Zidane also planted with a wide variety of fruit trees like guava,jackfruit, mango trees and many more. In the natural attractions visitor can find rides like flying fox and can be followed by participants kids to adults. Pondok Zidane have natural environment and plants with agrotourism, play educational games, gardening, testing dexterity through hurdles, and other activities.

10.  D’Kandang Amazing Farm

Starting from a cattle ranch, D’Kandang Amazing Farm has expanded to become a vehicle for ecotourism education that not only provides a comfortable atmosphere and beautiful but also provides game and education elements. On a land area of 8 hectares, D’Kandang Amazing Farm incarnated as a creative vehicle for learning about farms and agroculture, with a playful way children will be invited to interact directly with a variety of farm animals, like horses,cows,goats and sheep. In addition, there will be many positive activities such as feeding livestock, milking cows, feeding calves and goats, planting, picking fruit and vegetables, as well as enjoy the harvest.