TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tourists from Jakarta and other regions visited the National Monument (Monas) during the Islamic New Year Holiday that fell on Thursday, September 21.
Monas head of service division Endrati Fariani said the number of visitors in Monas increased significantly.
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“The number of visitors who entered the National Monument area is predicted to reach 10,000 people,” Endrati said in a press release received by Tempo today.
By 3 p.m. today, the number of visitors was recorded at 5,583 people. The figure was based on the number of visitors who conducted non-cash transactions at the gate.
Endrato predicted that the figure could reach 9,000 people by this evening. However, not all visitors will be allowed to climb to the top of the monument, as the operator only provides 2,000 tickets to enjoy the view from the top of the monument.
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“To enter the National Monument, [visitors] must use the Jakcard. The price of the card is Rp10,000 with an initial balance of Rp20,000,” Endrati said.
Monas is opened on a daily basis from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. However, the Monument is closed for public.
LARISSA HUDA
