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Things to see in Bekasi (Indonesia): 17 places and when to go
Bekasi is a major city in Indonesia with around 2,378,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly With kids (7), Museums and art (4), History (2). The best known are Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Batujaya and Indonesia Museum. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: October to March. There are about 12 h 22 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Indonesia · -6.2173, 106.9723
- Population
- About 2,378,000
- Places
- 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- With kids (7) · Museums and art (4) · History (2) · Nature (2) · Food and drink (2) · Mountains (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- October to March.
- Nearest airport
- CGK Jakarta, 36 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Sanggabuana, at 1,279 m.
What to see in Bekasi
The places in and around Bekasi, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Taman Mini Indonesia IndahCultural theme park in Indonesia13 km
- BatujayaTemple structures in Indonesia27 km
- Indonesia MuseumEthnography and anthropology museum in Jakarta, Indonesia13 km
- Purna Bhakti Pertiwi MuseumSpecialized political figure history museum in Jakarta , Indonesia13 km
- Indonesian Hakka MuseumMuseum in East Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia12 km
- Mount SanggabuanaMountain in Indonesia50 km
- Museum PerangkoMuseum in Jakarta, Indonesia12 km
- Air Ledeng GabusHot spring bath11 km
- Bali Hai Brewery IndonesiaBrewery9.5 km
- Dakota RI-001 SeulawahMonument13 km
- Grand Splash WaterparkWith kids14 km
- KARNIVAL Fun & Fit Trampoline Park KarawangWith kids38 km
- Kujang masBrewery17 km
- Mekarsari Fruit GardenNature · With kids22 km
- Taruma Leisure WaterparkWith kids35 km
- Water Kingdom MekarsariWith kids22 km
- Wonderland Adventure Waterpark Galuh Mas KarawangWith kids37 km
When to go to Bekasi
The best time to visit Bekasi is April to September; also possible: October to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible12:19
- FebPossible12:12
- MarPossible12:02
- AprBest time11:52
- MayBest time11:43
- JunBest time11:38
- JulBest time11:40
- AugBest time11:48
- SepBest time11:58
- OctPossible12:08
- NovPossible12:17
- DecPossible12:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 22 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. In April, 17 of the 17 places are at their best.
When to go to Indonesia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Bekasi
The nearest main airport is Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK, Jakarta), 36 km as the crow flies. How to get around Indonesia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Jakarta68 places17 km
- Depok5 places29 km
- Bogor17 places46 km
- Sukabumi20 places77 km
- Serang14 places92 km
- Bandung78 places105 km
And all of Indonesia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bekasi?
The best known: Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Batujaya, Indonesia Museum, Purna Bhakti Pertiwi Museum, Indonesian Hakka Museum. In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bekasi?
April to September; also possible: October to March. There are about 12 h 22 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Bekasi?
The nearest main airport is Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), 36 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bekasi as the destination and these 17 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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