Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - The Nusantara Capital City (IKN) area\ncontinues to offer a variety of complete and comfortable facilities for\nvisitors. Various amenities and engaging activities are available to\nprovide an enjoyable and informative experience for those who come.<\/p>\n
Special Staff to the Head of the IKN Authority for Public\nCommunications and Spokesperson for the IKN Authority, Troy Pantouw,\nstated that the various facilities available in the IKN area are part of\nefforts to provide the best service to the public.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith the increasing completeness of the facilities available, we\nwant to ensure that the public can enjoy their visit to IKN comfortably,\nsafely, and memorably. Not only as the future government centre, IKN is\nalso presented as an inclusive and educational public space for all\nlevels of society,\u201d Troy said in a written statement, quoted on\nWednesday (25\/03\/2026).<\/p>\n
Along the Ceremony Plaza in the Government Centre area, visitors can\nenjoy a variety of culinary options. From restaurants, cafes, mini\nmarkets, to UMKM tents and stalls offering a range of light snacks,\nfood, and drinks.<\/p>\n
In addition, Nusantara Park features an entertainment stage\nshowcasing music and dance performances that run throughout the\nafternoon until evening, creating a lively and entertaining\natmosphere.<\/p>\n
For those who want to learn more about IKN, they can visit the Sentra\nMassa building, which houses the Nusantara Information Centre. Inside,\nthere is a mini theatre screening videos on the progress of IKN\u2019s\ndevelopment journey, a mini control centre with weather monitors,\nenvironmental conditions, and traffic, as well as a model of buildings\naround the Ceremony Plaza. Additionally, there are photo booth corners,\nUMKM product exhibitions, and interactive robots that distribute\nbrochures to visitors.<\/p>\n
For children and families, various traditional games such as engrang,\nsack races, and gobak sodor can be enjoyed in the amphitheatre area in\nfront of the Sentra Massa, located directly opposite the IKN State\nPalace.<\/p>\n
Visitors can also take photos in the glamping area and the glass\nbridge, which offers views of IKN from atop the hill. Meanwhile, a\nrelaxed and lush atmosphere can be enjoyed in the Embung MBH area, not\nfar from the Ceremony Plaza.<\/p>\n
The beauty of Plaza Bhinneka, located in front of the IKN Authority\noffice (the round building), is also a special attraction. In this area,\nthere are statues of Bung Karno and Bung Hatta, as well as the Zero\nPoint marker as a symbol of the union of Land and Water during the IKN\ngroundbreaking on 14 March 2022.<\/p>\n
For visitors who want to spend more time, accommodation facilities\nsuch as the Swissotel and Qubika Hotel are available, which also host\nvarious interesting events. In addition, the Sepaku area offers various\ndining options, lodging, general stores, and traditional markets.<\/p>\n
Visitors can also explore tourist destinations around IKN, such as\nGoa Tapak Raja, Tembinus Waterfall, and other tourist spots.<\/p>\n
As one of the main icons, visitors should not miss the opportunity to\ntake photos at the Pillar of the IKN State Palace with the requirement\nto wear shoes, dress modestly, and only allowed until 17:00 WITA. Access\nto IKN from Balikpapan via toll road is open from 06:00 to 17:00\nWITA.<\/p>\n
Troy explained that public enthusiasm to see the direct development\nof IKN continues to increase throughout the Eid holidays.<\/p>\n
\u201cUp to Tuesday, 24 March 2026, the number of vehicles entering the\nIKN area reached 30,544 vehicles with 143,126 visitors,\u201d Troy\nrevealed.<\/p>\n
One international tourist from Taiwan, Snow, expressed her admiration\nfor Nusantara and even hopes to one day reside there.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the future, Nusantara will become the Capital City. I see a lot\nof Eid celebrations here. I really want to move here when Nusantara\ntruly becomes the Capital City,\u201d Snow said.<\/p>\n
Not only foreign tourists, people from various regions in Indonesia\nalso felt a deep impression when visiting IKN. One of them, Florensia\nfrom Banjarmasin, admitted to being impressed with the sustainable\ndevelopment concept in Nusantara.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen entering IKN, I was very amazed because all the buildings are\ngreen buildings. It feels like I\u2019m no longer in Kalimantan because it\u2019s\nso eco-friendly. I hope IKN continues to develop and doesn\u2019t lag behind\ncities on Java Island,\u201d Florensia said.<\/p>\n
She also urged the public to maintain order and cleanliness while in\nthe IKN area so that shared comfort can be maintained.<\/p>\n
The IKN Authority also appeals to all visitors to jointly maintain\nthe Nusantara area to remain orderly, clean, and sustainable. Visitors\nare asked not to step on grass, plants, or pick flowers, and not to\ndamage green areas including trees and other plants around the Ceremony\nPlaza or other locations. In addition, visitors are expected not to\ndamage the facilities and equipment available in the IKN area.<\/p>\n
Active public participation is highly expected to realise Nusantara\nCapital City as a comfortable, beloved city, and a model city that\nemphasises the concept of a green city and environmental\nsustainability.<\/p>\n
To enjoy the atmosphere around the Ceremony Plaza, the public can\nvisit until 21:00 WITA every day. The presence of these various\nfacilities is hoped to provide comfort as well as memorable experiences\nfor the public visiting the Nusantara Capital City.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesian-residents-and-foreigners-amazed-after-visiting-ikn-their-remarks-unexpected-1774493482", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }