Depok

Pondok Zidane- An outbound activity for both children and adults of all age groups in Sewangan of Depok, Pondok Zidane provides one with the best version of nature. You can swim in the waters or take part in the various activities that take place in the area.

Horse riding at Arthayasa Stable and Country Club- Operating from Tuesdays to Sundays every week, the Arthayasa Stable is a horse riding school. But visitors are allowed to come inside and see the horses and take part in the various activities in the area. There’s a cafeteria in the campus where you can sit and enjoy the horses and the lush greenery.

Wiladatika Theme Park- A recreational park in Depok, it has some very exciting and fun games for the children. There are also bungalows and gazebos that you can rent to relax while your child enjoys the park.

Shopping at Margo City- A mall known solely for its affordable shopping experience, Margo City Mall is a favourite among the locals as well as the tourists who visit Depok. The mall also has many food courts if you get after shopping and a play area for the kids as well.

Depok Fantasi Waterpark- An Arabian Night themed amusement park, Depok Fantasi Waterpark is the first and the biggest recreational park in the whole of Depok. The park has many slide and swimming zones for the kids as well as the adults.

D’kandang Amazing Farm- The D’kandang Amazing Farm can be a fun yet educational experience for children. There are guides available on the premises who will take you around the campus. You’ll also be able to feed the animals and ride the buffalo, which is one of the favourite activities children look forward to! There’s also hunting and fishing available.

Kerang Perang Restaurant- If you love seafood, then you should head to the Kerang Perang Restaurant in Depok. Kerang, meaning selfish is the highlight of this place. Other than this, the menu also includes crabs, snails and sea fish. The food is delicious and affordable too!

Michelle Bakery- Not very far from the main road, Michelle Bakery serves fresh bread and cakes. They also have a small cafe inside where you can sit and relax and is pocket-friendly.

Sate Kambing Pribumi- To try traditional Indonesian food, make sure you visit the Sate Kambing Pribumi when you’re in Depok. The most famous meal you can find here is the Sate Kambing or the lamb meals. You can choose your meal to be sate or soup and the cook will cook your lam accordingly. Make sure to go there early as the meals usually sell out before 2 pm.

Kafe Milan- A favourite among college students, Kafe Milan is an affordable place serving Italian meals. The ambience of the place is quite cosy and comfortable with swing chairs and a few games that you can play while you enjoy your food.

Pempek Okky- Pempek is a signature dish from South Sumatera. It’s a fish delicacy made of fish and tapioca served with a rich sweet-sour sauce. Also try the Tekwan from here, which is made from fish and is boiled and served in the form of a soup.

Other than these, the malls in Depok such as the Margo City Mall, Depok Mall Detos Mall have a vast variety of food stores that have a diverse menu.

Until the 17th century, Depok was a secluded hamlet but in 1696, a VOC official by name Cornelis Chastelein bought Depok. He was also a missionary who preached Christianity to the indigenous people of Depok. He established the local congregation called ‘De Eerste Protestante Organisatie van Christenen (DEPOC).

Today, most of the occupants of Depok follow Islam. After Chastelein’s death, Depok was given to 12 slave families as per his will converting them into landlords. In 1871, The Dutch Government, which had control over, Depok gave Depok a special status which allowed the area to form its own government and elect their president. In 1952, the Depok presidency handed over the administration of the region to the Indonesian government.