5 Tourist Destinations In Indonesia That Use Augmented Reality Technology

Borobudur Temple (Photo: Freepik/Freepik)

JAKARTA - Indonesia has a variety of tourist destinations that are not only rich in history, art and culture, but also continue to innovate to provide new experiences for visitors. One of the innovations that is increasingly popular is the use of Augmented Reality (AR), a technology that allows visitors to see digital elements in the real world through devices such as cell phones or tablets.

With AR technology, tourists can explore historical places, view interactive animations, and feel the past atmosphere without having to leave the location. This innovation supports sustainable tourism by reducing physical impacts on historic sites, increasing education, and making tourism experiences more attractive and inclusive.

Here are 5 tourist destinations in Indonesia that have adopted Augmented Reality technology to improve tourism experience, as reported by VOI from the Ministry of Tourism website on Friday, January 31.

Now, Monas visitors can see the history of the nation's struggle in a more interactive way. Through the AR application, tourists can watch three-dimensional animations about important events behind the proclamation of independence. This innovation allows visitors to understand the nation's journey more interestingly without having to rely on diorama or physical artifacts.

In this museum, the history of human evolution becomes more lively with AR technology. Visitors can see the virtual reconstruction of ancient humans, complete with the environment they lived in millions of years ago. This feature provides an immersive and interactive technology learning experience, while increasing awareness of the importance of preserving this historic site.

Art exhibitions at the National Gallery are now more interactive with AR. Visitors can access additional information about artwork, such as stories behind paintings, manufacturing techniques, to three-dimensional simulations. This technology increases art appreciation without the need to rely on brochures or physical guidance.

At ARMA, Augmented Reality technology allows tourists to understand the philosophy and cultural context behind traditional Balinese art. With AR, visitors can watch digital Balinese dance animations or explore the life of the Balinese people in the past through a virtual display. This innovation helps preserve Balinese culture digitally while attracting young tourists.

As a UNESCO world heritage site, Borobudur Temple has adopted AR technology to provide a more in-depth virtual tour. Tourists can see the details of the relief temple with an animated explanation. In addition, it can see an overview of how Borobudur was built and used in his heyday.