source: Tren Asia

Terowongan Kendal, yes the transit area in Sudirman, Central Jakarta is being loved by young people, especially children from Citayam, Bojonggede, and Depok. They gathered as well as a fight famous for Citayam Fashion Week in this region. Before there was a phenomenon of SCBD young people (Sudirman, Citayam, Bojonggede, Depok), this area was quite in demand by residents of Jakarta and its surroundings. Hmm.. what makes residents feel at home to spend time in this one hits spot? Here's why! 

Easily Accessible by Public Transport

To be able to come to this area, there are many choices, you can take the KRL, MRT, Transjakarta, or airport train. To be able to come to this area, there are many choices, you can take the KRL, MRT, Transjakarta, or airport train. For those who use the KRL from the Bekasi line, you can get off at Sudirman Station, if from the Bogor line, you can transit in Manggarai to get to Sudirman Station. For those who want to use the MRT, you can later get off at the BNI Upper Hamlet Station. As for those who want to go out of town by plane, you can take the airport train, at BNI City Station. If you want to take Transjakarta, there is the closest bus stop to this area, at Dukuh Atas Stop 1, Tosari Stop, or Dukuh Atas Stop 4 which is passed by Transjakarta 1 (Blok M-Kota), 6B (Ragunan-Monas Via Semanggi), GR 1 (Bundaran Senayan-Harmoni), 1N (Tanah Abang-Blok M), 1P (Senen-Blok M Terminal) and also tour buses. So, in this one area there are various kinds of stopping places from public transportation.Well, the Dukuh Atas area is designed as a transit oriented development (TOD) area. Therefore, in this one area, residents can easily switch modes of transportation, from KRL to continue taking the MRT, or other transportation. Therefore, this easy-to-reach public transportation access allows anyone to come to this area. 

Have Beautiful and Instagramable Spots

Besides being easily accessible by a variety of public transportation, the Dukuh Atas area, has many beautiful photo spots. For example, in Terowongan Kendal, there are murals that spoil the eyes, or colorful lights if you cross this area at night. Another option, there are also several skyscrapers that also decorate this area, which can be found right in front of Sudirman Station and Dukuh Atas BNI MRT Station. Well, in this spot, many young people like to show off outfits and act like top models. So it's not surprising, if one of the recommended instagramable photo spots falls on this transit area. 

It Could Be a Meeting Point 

Because the Terowongan Kendal area is very strategic, it is very suitable to be used by residents as a favorite gathering point.  Especially if someone has friends who live around Jakarta, you can meet at this spot. You can really spend time interacting or even creating content on social media together. In addition, this area is an open space, so residents can also make musical performances, bicycle sports, or skateboarding here. Not only that, this spot is added with an interesting selection of food stalls or cycling food and drink vendors, which are available around the Terowongan Kendal. So, feel more at home chatting for a long time in this area while tasting delicious culinary. 

Convenient for Pedestrians
 

The Dukuh Atas area also has comfortable facilities for residents to walk. In the wide tunnel, you can see many people passing by, whether for those who want to travel or hang out. Right in the area of this tunnel is also not allowed for motor vehicles to enter here, because it is prioritized for pedestrians. As a result, pedestrians do not need to feel anxious and can walk leisurely in this one place. 

Anyone Can Enter the Terowongan Kendal 

To enter the Terowongan Kendal area, residents are free of charge, because this room is open to anyone. The choice of activities that can be done by residents is also diverse, it can be to interact, do activities with the community, want to travel to a place, you can choose to take the MRT or KRL, or even capture the moment in this spot. However, for those of you who visit the Kendal Tunnel, don't forget not to throw garbage in any place, not to damage facilities with vandalism, and also to comply with health protocols to reduce the spread of Covid-19. 

It's not wrong if the Terowongan Kendal  area, which is located in the Dukuh Atas area, Sudirman, has become more popular. Transportation access is super easy, the place is also aesthetic, and it is very comfortable for those who want quality time by chatting, trying culinary, or even developing the community here. However, comfort in this area needs to be taken care of, because if it is not us, who else? If you find a violation, you can also report it through the JakLapor feature on JAKI, the application can be downloaded via the Google Play Store or Apps Store, yes!