Exploring Aesthetic Rest Areas along the Trans-Java Toll Road

Are you anticipating the Eid holidays? The “mudik”—traveling back to one’s hometown—tradition is just around the corner. In the following weeks, the TV will be filled with news reports about people traveling the Trans-Java and Trans-Sumatra Toll Roads to go back to their hometowns. For those planning to travel on the Trans-Java Toll Road, whether heading east or west, here are some aesthetic rest areas you can visit to recover from fatigue, pray, take photos, or break your fast!

• Rest Area KM 260B, Brebes

Situated on the westbound Pejagan–Pemalang Toll Road (towards Jakarta), Rest Area KM 260B is a unique rest area due to its rich history. The rest area was a sugar factory called Banjaratma, established by a Dutch company in 1908.

This historical significance is why the rest area is also known as 260B Heritage–Banjaratma. To revive the nostalgia of the old era, remnants of the Banjaratma sugar factory have been deliberately preserved by the rest area’s owner. As a result, you will discover some parts of the original brick walls, old sugar processing furnaces, and sugar milling machines in this rest area.

Besides the historical elements, you can explore Instagrammable spots to share on your social media accounts, enjoy a slide ride, shop for local souvenirs from hundreds of tenants, take a break, and use facilities typical of other Type A rest areas: ATMs, toilets, gas stations, clinics, convenience stores, prayer rooms or mosques, workshops, parking lots, gardens, and restaurants.

• Rest Area KM 429, Ungaran

The next aesthetic rest area is located in Ungaran, specifically Rest Area KM 429 on the eastbound Semarang–Solo Toll Road (towards Surabaya). What makes this rest area unique is the natural landscape. Yes, you can catch a glimpse and capture the scenic beauty of Mount Ungaran when you stop at this rest area.

Due to its elevated location, Rest Area KM 429 also provides refreshing cool air. Moreover, the KM 429 Ungaran-Bawen Mosque in this rest area has a unique design. Taking a short break or praying in this rest area can help alleviate some of the fatigue from your Eid travel. As a Type A rest area, Rest Area KM 429 includes facilities such as ATMs, toilets, gas stations, clinics, convenience stores, prayer rooms or mosques, workshops, parking lots, gardens, and restaurants.

• Rest Area KM 456, Salatiga

Another aesthetic rest area is Rest Area KM 456A–456B on the Semarang–Solo Toll Road. The charm of this rest area lies in its sky bridge, connecting both wings on the westbound (towards Jakarta) and eastbound (towards Surabaya) sides.

So, visiting this rest area means you can explore both sides to your heart’s content! The surrounding landscape is also captivating, with the presence of mountains around the rest area. These mountains in Central Java are also shown in the rest area through its five traditional Javanese pavilion structures.

With its spacious layout, Rest Area KM 456A–456B has several premium brand tenants, plentiful restroom stalls, and massive cafeterias. As a Type A rest area, Rest Area KM 456 also offers a lot of facilities such as ATMs, toilets, gas stations, clinics, convenience stores, prayer rooms or mosques, workshops, parking lots, gardens, and restaurants.

So, those are some aesthetic rest areas you can discover along the Trans-Java Toll Road for your upcoming Eid “mudik” travel. Get Mudik Aman Insurance from MSIG Indonesia to make sure you and your family have a safe, comfortable, and secure trip back to and from your hometown!