Surpassing 352,000 Visitors in 12 Days, IKN Becomes a New Tourism Magnet
Hilda B Alexander
31 Maret 2026
NUSANTARA, KOMPAS.com — The appeal of the
Nusantara Capital City (IKN) as a new national destination continues to strengthen.
The
IKN Authority recorded a significant surge in public visits to the
Core Government Area (KIPP) during the long holiday period in March 2026.
Official data shows that
352,102 visitors crowded the area over a
12-day period, from
March 18 to March 29, 2026.
The enthusiasm was also reflected in the number of vehicles, which reached
80,105 units, including private vehicles and tourist buses.
Key locations such as:
- The State Palace
- The National Mosque
- The Glass Bridge in the glamping area
- The Sepaku Semoi Dam
became major gathering points.
Meanwhile, areas such as
Plaza Seremoni and
Plaza Bhinneka have transformed into vibrant public spaces, supported by growing culinary facilities and emerging social activities.
Educational facilities such as
Sentra Massa, featuring a mini theater and the IKN Mini Control Center, provide visitors with a comprehensive overview of the future of this smart city.
Visitor Impressions
A tourist from the Netherlands,
Michael De Jong, described IKN’s architecture as beautiful, clean, and comfortable.
“It’s amazing to see a modern city being built in the middle of a forest. I hope the government continues to protect this beautiful nature so it can coexist,” he said.
Similarly,
Sopiansah, a visitor from North Kalimantan, highlighted the improved accessibility through toll road connections.
“The journey feels comfortable. As a Kalimantan resident, we are proud to see this level of activity. Visitors come from various regions—it is never quiet,” he said.
Services and Security
The high volume of visitors requires heightened readiness from the
Public Visit Service Team.
Under the coordination of:
- Bimo Adi Nursanthyasto (Secretary of the IKN Authority)
- Thomas Umbu Pati Tena Bolodadi (Deputy for Development Control)
operations involve cross-sector collaboration, including:
- The military (TNI)
- Police (Polri)
- Ministry of Public Works
- Healthcare personnel
On-the-ground situations vary, from handling lost items to assisting visitors separated from their groups.
Sri Wahyuni, a security officer at Joint Office 1, described the team’s responsiveness:
“There are always unique moments. We are often asked to help locate children separated from their parents or find lost belongings. We must always be ready to serve amid the crowd,” she said.
Commitment Toward the Future
The development of IKN has now expanded to strengthening the
social ecosystem, including the completion of supporting infrastructure such as:
- Markets
- Educational facilities
- Higher education institutions, including Gunadarma University and Taruna Nusantara School
Special Staff to the Head of the IKN Authority for Public Communication and spokesperson
Troy Pantouw emphasized that transparency in development is key.
Through the principle of
“seeing is believing,” the public is invited to witness firsthand that Nusantara is not merely a collection of government buildings.
“People can directly see how the ecosystem of the area continues to develop. IKN belongs to all of us, built by the nation’s children for Indonesia’s bright future,” Troy concluded.
Data resmi Otorita IKN menunjukkan sebanyak 352.102 pengunjung memadati kawasan ini dalam rentang waktu 12 hari, yakni sejak 18 hingga 29 Maret 2026.
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