Setu Babakan

Cited from Wikipedia about Setu Babakan : 

 Setu Babakan or Small Lake Babakan is located in Srengseng Sawah, Sub-district of Jagakarsa, Municipality of South Jakarta, Indonesia near Depok at the center of the Betawi Cultural Village, a site considered part of the cultural heritage of Jakarta, which is devoted to the preservation of the indigenous Betawi culture.
The Situ Babakan Lake has an area of 32 hectares (79 ac) in which the water flows in from the Ciliwung River and currently is used for fish farming by the Betawi people who live in the vicinity of the lake.
There are more than 100 floating net cages placed in the lake to breed different kinds of fish, including carp, tilapia, and several species of ornamental fish. The lake is a place for aquatic recreational activities, such as rafting, and fishing. The garden surrounding the lake is cultivated with fruit plants, such as banana, coconut, and guava.

One of Jakarta alternative culture tour is at Situ Babakan. It is located in the Srengseng Sawah, Jagakarsa district, South Jakarta.  It is build iIn 2004, in conjunction with the anniversary of Jakarta that the area around it made 474 Betawi village Center. This heritage area covers 165 hectares, consists of the Betawi village communities and lakes.

Situ or lake is lower ground serves as a reservoir of surface water. To cope with flooding, the colonial government in Jakarta to build a lot there, unfortunately there are now many  that has been damaged functions, one who still works fine is Situ Babakan.

What is interesting in Situ Babakan? The natural environment is cool with shady trees and various fruit trees and plants that will surround the village is a good place to rest. It is also used by many visitors for fishing on the edge

Want to go boating? There is a water bike tours. Only by 10 thousand, you can rent a water bike and get around it one round. It would be more fun cycling with family or partner. Many families bring their children around water cycling there. Happy faces of children add to the interesting sights.

If you are tired, hungry, there are many vendors selling traditional foods of Betawi, among others: kerak telur, toge goreng, soto Betawi, Ketoprak, Ketupat sayur, Meatballs, Laksa, cotton candy, Chicken Noodle, Beer pletok, nasi uduk, Kue Ape etc..

In addition, for those who like a traditional Betawi culture, in this area are frequently held events such as the Cokek Dance, Tari topeng (Mask Dance), Lenong and Ondel-ondel on an open stage every Saturday and Sunday.

Want to Situ Babakan , all you have to do is direct your vehicles to Jagakarsa or you can used public transport by using Mikromini 616 from Blok M and stop in ‘Pitung road’ (when you see picture above, then you know you already arrived :D)