The entrance gate is simple. But who would have thought, once inside, the atmosphere immediately changed. Tall trees, some dangling like in a fantasy movie, shade almost the entire area. Take it slow here, because that's the best way to enjoy it...
• 🌿 Cool Path for Slow Walking
The main path here is neatly paved. It's not a professional running track, but it's comfortable enough for casual walking or light tracking. In some parts, you'll find small wooden bridges across the pond, surrounded by bushes and trees...
It's very quiet - so quiet that even the sound of your footsteps can be heard clearly. There's no vehicle noise, just a gentle breeze and the sounds of nature...
If you're the type who likes to enjoy the atmosphere without rushing, this is the place for you. It's not a crowded park with rides, but rather a place to slow down...
• 🧭 Simple but Complete Facilities
As soon as you enter, you'll be greeted by a signpost: musolla, toilets, dock deck, and playground are all available. The path is safe for all ages, there are plenty of wooden benches for resting, and some open spots can be used for a light picnic...
Interestingly, there is a large banyan tree with roots hanging down. This place automatically becomes a favorite spot to sit for a long time. It's peaceful, cool, and the atmosphere is like taking us out of the hustle and bustle of Jakarta...
• 🐾 Cats Lying Down & Chickens Passing By
As we walked along, suddenly there were two cats lying down santuy - really enjoying the atmosphere. Like they needed some healing too...
On the other side of the area, we also found a small coop with chickens and some poultry. It's a simple place, but quite interesting, especially for children who may not often see these animals up close. Didn't realize there were little touches like this in the urban forest...
• 🆓 Admission? Free!
Yep, you read that right. Entry to Ciganjur Urban Forest is free. There are no counters, no tickets. But the facilities are quite complete and clean... Even the pond doesn't smell, and the surrounding area is pretty well maintained...
It's rare to find a place like this - free, green, and not crowded. Maybe it's because not many people know about it, or maybe it's not yet a mainstream tourist destination. But for me, that's where the specialty lies...
• 🤍 A Little Reflection of an Urban Forest
As an immigrant living in Jakarta, I sometimes forget what it feels like to breathe calmly. Not just breathing, but really taking a deep breath, then exhaling slowly while saying to myself, “Finally I can relax”...
Stepping slowly under shady trees, accompanied by the sound of the wind and rustling leaves, made me realize - our bodies and minds also need rest. It doesn't have to be far, sometimes a place like this is enough to just stop for a moment and calm down... They need space to be still. This little forest seemed to offer that pause without being asked - an invitation to stop for a moment from the routine, from the noisy streets, from the endless notifications...
Sometimes what we're looking for isn't a destination, but a feeling. And yesterday, in Ciganjur Urban Forest, I found it...
Agung Prasetyo
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