South Jakarta district, Special Capital Region of Jakarta, Indonesia

Places to visit near Parung

Parung is a city in South Jakarta district, Special Capital Region of Jakarta, Indonesia, home to about 193,898 people. Within 50 km by road there are 214 places to visit — 48 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 36 mosques & dargahs, 28 forts & heritage and 31 museums. The must-see places are Dian Al-Mahri Mosque (7 km), Situ Gintung (17 km) and Museum Betawi (17 km).

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Parung, Special Capital Region of Jakarta
Parung, South Jakarta district, Special Capital Region of Jakarta, Indonesia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Parung at a glance

Location
South Jakarta district, Special Capital Region of Jakarta, Indonesia
Population
about 193,898
Coordinates
6.4214° S, 106.7331° E
Places within 50 km
214 (83 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums
Nearest city
Lovina, 1168 km

Top places to visit near Parung

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Parung: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Parung, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Parung

53 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Parung. The closest is Setu Lebakwang (2 km); the best-known is Situ Gintung (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Mosques & dargahs near Parung

39 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Parung. The closest is Dian Al-Mahri Mosque (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Parung

35 forts & heritage within 100 km of Parung. The closest is Masjid Jami Al Huda Empang (6 km); the best-known is Bogor Palace (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Parung

33 museums within 100 km of Parung. The closest is Studiohanafi - Galerikertas (6 km); the best-known is Museum Betawi (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Parung

23 churches within 100 km of Parung. The closest is Saint Barnabas Church (10 km); the best-known is Gereja Santa Perawan Maria Ratu (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Parung

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Parung. The closest is Gunung Pandjang (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Parung

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Parung
  2. 7 km Dian Al-Mahri Mosque · mosque, South Jakarta
  3. 10 km Museum Betawi · museum, South Jakarta
  4. 3 km AT-Tohirin · mosque or dargah, South Jakarta
  5. 3 km Kites Museum of Indonesia · museum, South Jakarta
  6. 4 km Situ Gintung · lake, South Jakarta
  7. 17 km Back to Parung

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How to reach Parung

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Within 15 km of Parung

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Parung by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Lakes, dams & reservoirs4853Setu Lebakwang (2 km)
Mosques & dargahs3639Dian Al-Mahri Mosque (7 km)
Forts & heritage2835Masjid Jami Al Huda Empang (6 km)
Museums3133Studiohanafi - Galerikertas (6 km)
Churches2323Saint Barnabas Church (10 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1116Gunung Pandjang (5 km)
Other attractions1212Tower Komunikasi (12 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens79Pusat Primata Schmutzer (19 km)
Parks67Alun-Alun Kota Depok (13 km)
Waterfalls35Curug Babakan (11 km)
Buddhist sites44Wisma Sangha Theravada Indonesia (17 km)
Caves22Gua Cinyurup (10 km)
Temples22Pura Agung Widhya Mandala (18 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves02Pulau Pramuka (95 km)
Beaches & coast11Jakarta Cathedral (38 km)

Parung: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Parung?

Dian Al-Mahri Mosque (mosque, about 7 km), Situ Gintung (lake, about 17 km), Museum Betawi (museum, about 17 km), AT-Tohirin (mosque or dargah, about 17 km), Kites Museum of Indonesia (museum, about 18 km), Reksa Artha Museum (museum, about 19 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Parung?

214 places on Spotwander: 48 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 36 mosques & dargahs, 28 forts & heritage, 31 museums, 23 churches.

Which is the nearest lake to Parung?

Setu Lebakwang, about 2 km by road; Situ Jati (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Parung?

Dian Al-Mahri Mosque, about 7 km by road; Masjid Dian Al-Mahri (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Parung?

Masjid Jami Al Huda Empang, about 6 km by road; Makam Mbah Kondor (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Parung?

Start in Parung, visit Dian Al-Mahri Mosque, then Museum Betawi, then AT-Tohirin, then Kites Museum of Indonesia, then Situ Gintung, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Parung?

August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums.

How far is Parung from Lovina?

About 1168 km by road (935 km in a straight line).

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Parung’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Parung on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.