A botanical garden in the heart of Solo. Quite interesting, especially with its over 9 hectares of land. It's not just a garden, but "TAMAN BALEKAMBANG / Balekambang Park" presents a mix of interesting architectural buildings nestled among lush vegetation.
Come, follow me on my journey. I paid $0.30 at the front gate of the park. Then, after entering the fairly large parking area, we entered the beginning of the park.
Bicycles are available for rent, or you can even rent a horse to ride. Meanwhile, I chose to walk to slowly enjoy the park's beauty.
There's an interesting sculpture in front of the entrance. I can't pinpoint its exact shape, as I haven't found it anywhere else. But I think it's the shape of a whale. What do you think?
The park feels increasingly modern with many interesting shapes in the new buildings with modern architecture. Following the park's revitalization in 2007.
Back in 1921, "TAMAN BALEKAMBANG" was built for the two daughters of the King of Solo at that time.
It was dominated by Javanese architecture from that era, with many shady trees, and a pond that still stands today.
An interesting part of enjoying the entire park is walking along the "SKY WALK." It's like a long bridge between large trees, offering a bird's-eye view of the entire park.
So, don't be surprised if you see many people taking photos on this skywalk to capture iconic moments.
The skywalk's materials are safe enough, even for children. However, full parental supervision is still required.
I enjoyed the botanical garden atmosphere of this skywalk. I was also amazed at how such large trees could grow so beautifully!
The deeper you go into the park, the more it feels like a botanical garden. However, I don't think there's much variety in bright plants, such as flowers. I hope this park will become even more beautiful in the future.
There's a theater building with a unique architectural design. I saw it as a giant caterpillar. It was eye-catching. :)
Then, I enjoyed the part that made me feel like a kid again: running through the maze garden! I felt immense joy running through this maze garden.
I felt like I was chasing a beautiful future full of mysteries ahead. :)
Then, I fed the deer in the park near the maze garden. It's a shame there aren't as many animals here as in the previous version of the park.
I hope this park can be better maintained. Having no trash around is a good thing, because Indonesia still has a problem with public waste disposal.
Well, "BALEKAMBANG PARK" is perfect for those of us who want to enjoy the fresh air amidst the many shady trees. While jogging, or just having a picnic with a mat and our favorite food. :)
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Anggrek Lestari
Anggrek Lestari is an Indonesian fiction writer who has published two major books. Now She is a full-time content creator. She has a goal to share life, poem, and food content that makes others happy and can get inspiration.
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