The Indonesian government has officially opened the Indonesian Capital City (Ibu Kota Nusantara or IKN) area for public visits starting Monday, 16th September 2024. This means that people can now visit and explore the new capital city, located in East Kalimantan. People can now visit and see many cool things, like government buildings, parks, and places to play. This is also a chance for the government to show people that IKN is a great place to visit and invest and they hope that many people from all over the world will come to IKN and that it will become a very important place for the Indonesian economy.

The Indonesian government wants to show people how much progress has been made in building IKN. By letting people from Indonesia and other countries visit IKN, the government hopes to make people excited about it, get people to invest in it, and make people feel proud to be Indonesian. This is a big step in making IKN a special place in Indonesia and showing that Indonesia is working to be a modern and green country.

IKN may not be a popular tourist destination yet, foreign tourists might face additional challenges in reaching specific areas within the city. There might not be many ways to get around IKN, there might not be enough places for tourists, or people might not speak the same language. So, here are some things foreign tourists should know before visiting IKN such as place to stay, Visa, language, and safety to be careful and stay safe, especially if you’re traveling alone or if you’re a woman. By understanding these factors, foreign tourists can better plan their trip to IKN and make the most of their experience.

1. Balikpapan is the best city to land and checkpoint to go to IKN

Balikpapan is the best city to land and checkpoint to go to IKN because Balikpapan is the closest major city to IKN located approximately 56.2 miles (90.5 kilometers) away. Balikpapan International Airport is a well-connected airport with regular flights to and from major cities in Indonesia and other countries and this makes it easy for visitors to reach Balikpapan from various destinations. If you start in Balikpapan, take Jalan Ahmad Yani, and follow the main road going east, and you’ll pass through Penajam. As you get closer to IKN, you’ll see the new city being built. The road will take you right into the center of IKN. Balikpapan is a good place to start your trip to IKN because it’s close, easy to get to, and has good roads and other things you need.

2. Limitation up to 300 visitors in one day

There is a rule that only 300 people can visit IKN each day, this is probably just for a short time while IKN is still new and this might be because there aren’t enough roads, parking spaces, or other things for visitors. It might also be because the government wants to keep people safe. As IKN grows and gets better, the government might let more people visit each day or stop this rule altogether. Before visit IKN, it’s best to check the latest updates and guidelines from the IKN authorities before planning your visit and this will ensure that you have the most accurate information regarding visitor limits, access requirements, and other relevant details.