One of the visitors, Harry, said that he and his family chose to travel to Bandung Traffic Park because it is wallet-friendly or cheap and provides a lot of traffic-related education for children.
"I wanted to go to an outdoor tourist spot whose tickets were quite expensive, but the children wanted to go to Bandung Traffic Park instead. In addition to affordable ticket prices, children can also learn about traffic here," he added in Bandung on Tuesday,
Another visitor, Anjar, said he was happy to take his two children, nieces, and nephews to Bandung Traffic Park during vacation.
"Not bad for healing as well because two years ago, (I) did not dare to go on a family vacation, still worried about COVID-19; but here is great. Besides being able to travel, my children can also learn," he added.
After closing, the Ade Irma Nasution Traffic Park finally reopened on May 1, 2022. The park’s reopening was announced via its official Instagram account @tamanlalulintasbandung.
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Among the thematic parks in Bandung, the Bandung Traffic Park is more than half a century old. The park’s rides constantly undergo overhauls and renovations to cater to the community's demands or needs.
Moreover, the park is a tourist spot that serves to educate the public, especially about traffic safety.
Free traffic counseling activities and safety education along with materials on how to cross the road safely are provided at the park.
The operating hours of Bandung Traffic Park are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. local time from Monday to Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. local time from Saturday to Sunday. The park is closed on Fridays.
The price of admission tickets and rides at the park ranges from Rp5 thousand to Rp7 thousand.
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Translator: Ajat S, Kenzu T
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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