Tangerang is home to various industrial zones and manufacturing facilities, including textiles, electronics, automotive, and many more, making it a significant contribution to Indonesia’s industrial sectors and economic importance. Tangerang has also witnessed rapid urbanization and modernization with the development of residential areas, commercial centers, and modern infrastructures: BSD City (Bumi Serpong Damai) is one of the examples. Nonetheless, several historical and cultural heritage sites are also found in Tangerang; Benteng Heritage Museum and Al-Azhom Grand Mosque are architectural landmarks representing the history of Tangerang.

The first best tourist attraction in Tangerang is the Benteng Heritage Museum. Housed in a Dutch colonial building, this museum is the first Indonesian museum highlighting the history and heritage of ethnic Chinese in Indonesia. Its operating hours are from Tuesday to Saturday at 10:00 AM-05:00 PM.

The second must-visit attraction is BSD Xtreme Park. For those seeking adventure and adrenaline-pumping fun, this place offers various outdoor activities, such as wall-climbing, flying fox, bicycling, and many more.

If you want to explore marine-themed recreational parks with aquariums, water rides, and other attractions suitable for families and children, you can go to Ocean Park BSD City. Featuring various water slides, wave pools, and splash areas.

Tangerang’s local cuisine reflects the rich and flavourful Indonesian culinary traditions; some of which are Soto Tangerang (shredded chicken and bean sprouts included in savory broth made with various spices), ketoprak (a vegetarian dish consisting of tofu, rice cake, bean sprouts, and rice vermicelli, topped with a peanut sauce), as well as empal gentong (a beef soup with coconut milk featuring rich and spicy broth). Another Indonesian dessert worth trying is serabi; a pancake made from rice flour and coconut milk often served with sweet toppings, like chocolate, coconut, and condensed milk. Make sure to explore local markets, food stalls, and restaurants to get the full experience of Tangerang’s appetizing dishes.

Tangerang offers a variety of hotels scattered around the city, ranging from luxurious to budget options. JHL Solitaire Gading Serpong is one of the 5-star hotels near Summarecon Mall Serpong, providing luxurious architecture recommended for families with children since it includes facilities like a swimming pool and a kid's play area.

Other than hotels, you can also choose an apartment as the place to stay, like Cove Hillcrest, Karawaci. It is also near some recreational spots, like Supermall Karawaci and MaxxBox Lippo Village.

The best time to visit Tangerang depends on your preferences for weather, activities, and events you are going to do in this city. Indonesia undergoes a tropical climate with two major seasons (dry and wet), so the dry season, which spans from May to September is generally considered the best time to visit Tangerang when you wish outdoor activities, sightseeing, and city exploration.

However, if you do not mind occasional rainfall and want to experience different parts of the region, you can still visit Tangerang during the wet season from October to April. Alternatively, you can still choose indoor activities, like strolling around the best Tangerang shopping malls: AEON Mall BSD City, Summarecon Mall Serpong, The Breeze BSD City, and others.