Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII)

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) or literally translated: “Beautiful Indonesia Miniature Park” is a recreation area and park which is the synopsis of virtual aspects of Indonesian life, representing the cultures, natures and heritages of Indonesian people. Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) located at an area called Pondok Gede, East Jakarta, with total width of 165 hectares.

History of Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII)
It was on 13th March 1970 in a meeting in the residence of President Soeharto (the 2nd President of Indonesia), Mrs. Siti Hartinah Soeharto, President Soeharto’s wife, proposed an idea of creating a way to raise the senses of nationality, devotion and proud of Indonesia among Indonesian people.

The idea was then realized by constructing a recreation area which represents the wealth and beauty of Indonesia in miniatures, which named Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII). The construction of Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) was started in 1971, and officially open on 20th April, 1975. Read more...