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Why travel to Jakarta: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Jakarta
- Under its chaotic and sometimes overwhelming facade, messy, colourful, and cosmopolitan Jakarta offers much; you have to get under its skin a little before finding its sophisticated personality.
- Its colonial heart (now the city centre) is the original site of Dutch colonisation and has several top attractions.
- The National Museum of Indonesia, founded in 1778 by Dutch intellectuals, has faithfully documented life on this island nation for more than two centuries.
- After having a fill of history, take in a panoramic view of the modern city from the viewing platform of the National Monument on Merdeka Square, which stands 115 meters above the ground.
- The nearby Istiqlal Mosque is also the largest in South East Asia.
- One of its most features is a collection of ancient Hindu-Buddhist sculptures from across the Indonesian archipelago.
- Chinatown in western Jakarta is also worth visiting; check out the Puppet Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics.
- If the day-tripping becomes too much, retire to one of the city's luxury hotels.
- The advantages of a holiday in Jakarta extend to the accommodation as well!
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Jakarta
- Jakarta, Indonesia's bustling capital, is a cultural melting pot.
- In this megalopolis, diverse traditions, from Javanese and Malay to Arab, Indian, and Dutch, coexist.
- As a result, the city is dynamic and lively, with its distinct flavour.
- You'll discover that Jakarta has the best coffee scene globally and that most socializing in the city takes place in trendy cafés rather than lounges.
- You'll find yourself craving the fried rice available at Jakarta's numerous street food stalls — and making friends with the chefs.
- And you'll end up in the city's glitzy, multipurpose shopping malls, where you can get your retail fix while also enjoying entertainment, events, and art.
- In this megalopolis, diverse traditions, from Javanese and Malay to Arab, Indian, and Dutch, coexist.
- The tourist attractions in Jakarta will also show you a different side of this cosmopolitan city.
- Taman Mini Indonesia Indah features traditional homes from all over Indonesia's 17,000 islands.
- The Monas national monument embodies the spirit of Indonesian independence.
- You can see the crumbling architecture from Jakarta's colonial era at the Old Town.
- At the National Museum, you can learn about the early humans who lived in Indonesia.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Jakarta
- Jakarta's climate is warm and humid all year because it is located in a subtropical region.
- In Jakarta, there are two major seasons: dry season (May - September) and wet season (October - April) (October to April).
- The dry months are the busiest time to visit Jakarta, with hotel prices skyrocketing.
- The ideal time to visit Jakarta is between June and September, when the weather is pleasant with rain.
- July and August are the driest months and the best times to visit Jakarta.
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Jakarta
National Monument
- This Jakarta landmark not only serves as a magnificent viewing deck with unrestricted views of the city, but it also houses a museum depicting the nation's history.
- The building stands 115 meters (377 feet) tall and is topped with a flame-shaped gold foil, which is also impressive from the outside.
Istiqlal Mosque
- As Southeast Asia's largest mosque, this structure will not disappoint visitors in terms of architectural greatness, as well as cultural and historical significance.
- Barack Obama, King Salman of Saudi Arabia, and other world leaders have been pleased with their visits.
Taman Suropati
- Taman Suropati, a green oasis in the city's heart, is more than just a lush tropical garden with a calming ambience.
- It also has six ASEAN monuments that serve as a symbol of peace and friendship.
- During the day, the area is bustling with visitors who come to exercise, listen to music, or relax on a bench and enjoy nature.
- Hundreds of free-roaming doves can also be found in the park.
Petak Sembilan
- Petak Sembilan, located in Jakarta's Chinatown area, is a lively neighbourhood with Chinese-style buildings, temples, and authentic Chinese food.
- Tourists can eat delicious Chinese street food while strolling through the ornate neighbourhood of temples, old houses, and shops.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Jakarta Off the Beaten Track
Menteng
- This neighbourhood is located in the heart of Jakarta, and there is plenty to see and do here.
- Menteng is well-known for its tree-lined streets, massive fountain, and banking establishments.
- Whether you're in Jakarta for a night or a week, this charming neighbourhood has something for everyone, especially those who want to sample the local cuisine and entertainment options.
- The park in Menteng is well-known.
- Many people consider Menteng to be one of the best areas in Jakarta for walking.
- Taman Suropati is a place to start your day on a Sunday morning because it offers free yoga classes.
- If yoga isn't your thing, Taman Menteng is just around the corner, where you can take a stroll and watch people walk home from work.
Jalan Jaksa
- This street, also known as Jl.
- Jaksa is one of the shortest in the city, measuring only 400 meters in length.
- Jalan Jaksa is close to Monas, the national museum.
- The Gondangdia railway station is located to the west of this neighbourhood.
- Jalan Jaksa is intended for both domestic and international backpackers.
- Because of the low cost of living and the vibrant nightlife, it is one of the most popular areas to stay in Jakarta.
- Even though this is a touristy street, it is peaceful and has a slight village
Old Town/Kota Tua
- Kota Tua, which translates to "Old Town," is North Jakarta that surrounds Taman Fatahillah Square.
- It is a notorious neighbourhood because it is known throughout the city as the red-light district.
- Can find Nightclubs, strip clubs, and massage parlours here.
- Hotels are not overcrowded because they are typically used for a short period.
- However, expect the streets to be quite congested until the end of the day.
- Staying in this area won't be your purpose, but there are several advantages. If you are looking for a place to stay in Jakarta that will not break the bank, you should find accommodation here.
- Hotels in this area are guaranteed to be significantly less expensive than those found elsewhere in the city. In addition, several tourist attractions, such as museums, Chinese temples, and Sunda Kelapa, are nearby.
- This neighbourhood also has a vibrant street life where you can sample some of Jakarta's best street foods. If you want to go to the city centre, or more specifically, Plaza Indonesia, it can take up to an hour in regular traffic.
CBD Business District
- South Jakarta is home to the Sudirman Central Business District (SCBD).
- It is a business district, but it is also a mixed-use development.
- There are many condos in the area and shopping malls, office buildings, hotels, and entertainment centres.
- The Treasury Tower, the country's second-tallest building, is located in this neighbourhood.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Jakarta Culture and Traditions
- Jakarta, Indonesia's economic and political capital, attracts many domestic immigrants who bring with them their diverse languages, dialects, foods, and customs.
- The "Betawi" are descendants of people who lived in Batavia and were recognised ethnic groups in the 18th and 19th centuries.
- The Betawi are mostly descended from various Southeast Asian ethnic groups brought or drawn to Batavia to meet labour needs, and they come from all over Indonesia.
- The language and culture of the Betawi people are distinct from those of the Sundanese or Javanese, forming a language island in the surrounding area.
- The language is based primarily on the East Malay dialect and is supplemented with loan words from Dutch, Portuguese, Sundanese, Javanese, Chinese, and Arabic.
- The Jakarta dialect (Bahasa Jakarta), used as a street language in Jakarta today, is loosely based on the Betawi language.
- Betawi arts in Jakarta, and the majority of Betawi has relocated to Jakarta's outskirts, displaced by new migrants.
- In Java or Minang are more common than Betawi weddings in Jakarta.
- Javanese Gamelan is easier to find than Gambang Kromong (a mix of Betawi and Chinese music) or Tanjidor, or Marawis.
- The Jalan Jaksa Festival and the Kemang Festival include efforts to preserve Betawi arts by inviting artists to perform.
- For centuries, there has been a sizable Chinese community in Jakarta.
- The Chinese in Jakarta have traditionally lived in old urban areas like Jakarta Kota, Pluit, and Glodok (Jakarta Chinatown).
- They can also be found in Senen and Jatinegara's old Chinatowns.
- Officially, they account for 6% of the Jakartan population, though this figure may be under-reported.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Jakarta: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
FOOD
#FOOD
- It is a known melting pot of people from all over the country and the world.
- After all, the country's motto is Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, or "Unity in Diversity."
- People from all over the world have brought their culinary traditions to the city, making it an exciting place to eat.
- Because of this diversity, it is possible that Jakarta's ethnic group, the Betawi, will be overlooked.
- However, the people and their food have significant influences.
- The Betawi can be traced back to Dutch colonialism in the 17th century.
- Betawi are a mix of Sundanese, Javanese, Portuguese, Dutch, Arabs, Chinese, and other immigrants who arrived in Jakarta at the time, making them Indonesia's most recent ethnic group.
- As a result, their influences are significant, and the Betawi's diverse ethnic groups influence many aspects of Betawi traditions and traditional food.
- Betawi cuisines come in a variety of flavours.
- Fine-dining restaurant food and street food vendors' food, known as pedagang kaki lima in Indonesian.
- Then there's the food served in restaurants with an Indonesian theme.
- Prices at Indonesian-themed restaurants are typically higher than street food vendors but lower than those of fine-dining establishments.
- Locals almost always recommend avoiding fine-dining restaurants and ordering the traditional Betawi dishes for authentic Betawi cuisine.
Fou Store
#Fashion
- Because of its impressive collections, this multi-label boutique quickly earned a reputation as a fashion hotspot.
- Fashionistas don't seem to mind driving to this high-end residential area to get their hands on the latest Raf Simons, Haider Ackermann, or Sacai.
- The relatively secluded, homey location is a peaceful place to shop, providing an intimate time between a fashionista and their fashion.
Dian Pelangi
#FASHION
- Dian Pelangi is a known Indonesian designer who is well-known both locally and internationally as a talented designer of Muslim clothing.
- This designer's name was listed as the only Muslim-wear designer at the 2016 London Fashion Week so that shoppers could find the best modest clothes from him.
- Dian Pelangi already has three boutiques in Jakarta and plans to open more in other Indonesian cities.
Gaudi
#FASHION
- This local brand is well-known for its sleek but edgy designs and its comfortable but effortlessly sexy fashion items.
- Gaudi meets the needs of active urban youths, and its inspired products are well-liked by Jakartans.
- With more than ten boutiques in Jakarta alone, this brand quickly becomes a fashion leader in Indonesia.
At kota tua, explore ancient Jakarta
#FUN
- Kota Tua, or Old Town, is teeming with relics of Jakarta's complicated colonial past.
- Stroll through Fatahillah Square, surrounded by Dutch-style buildings housing wonders such as the Wayang Museum (dedicated to puppetry) and the Fine Art and Ceramics Museum.
- While you're there, make sure to try some street food.
Enjoy the nightlife in Jakarta
#FUN
- Unlike Indonesia's island resorts' peaceful, relaxing beaches, Jakarta is often referred to as "the city that never sleeps," which is fortunate for visitors who want to sample a city's nightlife!
- There are numerous bars and nightclubs in Jakarta just waiting to be discovered by partygoers.
- We highly recommend paying a visit to the Skye Bar.
- Sip your cocktail while admiring the city from the 57th floor of a 57-story building.
Visit the thousand islands for a day
#FUN
- Experience Indonesia's beach life; you don't have to travel to Bali; hop on a boat or a jet ski for a tour of the Thousand Islands.
- There are 108 islands (not 1000 as the name suggests) just off the coast of Jakarta, several of which have been developed for tourist use.
- Visit for a day of swimming and snorkelling in the sun, or stay overnight in a coastal cottage.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Jakarta: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- The Schmutzer Primate Center, founded in 1864 by the Dutch East Indies Flora and Fauna Lovers' Organization (Vereneging Planten en Dierentuin), houses gorillas and chimps, and orangutans in a 13-hectare complex that mimics their natural habitats.
- Ragunan Zoo (Kebun Binatang Ragunan), Indonesia's first zoo, covers 140 hectares and is home to a diverse collection of wildlife, including majestic Sumatran tigers, docile Arabian oryxes, and jaw-dropping Komodo dragons.
- This area is known after the late artist and animal lover Pauline Antoinette Schmutzer.
- They donated her entire estate to the centre after noticing a lack of action and attention to animals in the country.
- Pantai Indah Kapuk, known for its culinary hotspots such as GIOI By The Farm and the Pantjoran PIK food court, has one major ace up its sleeve: it's also home to a mangrove forest teeming with local wildlife.
- The verdant mangrove forest of Pantai Indah Kapuk full name, Angke Kapuk Nature Tourism Park or Taman Wisata Alam Angke Kapuk in Bahasa Indonesia is a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of Jakarta's city life.
- The surrounding mangrove forest as you navigate the waterway, whether in a canoe or a speedboat, while taking a breath of fresh air that may temporarily make you forget that you are still in Jakarta.
- Visitors who want to do more than take photos for Instagram can sign up for a short course on the environment, including hands-on experience planting mangrove seedlings.
- Pramuka Island, one of the famous Thousand Islands — or Kepulauan Seribu to the locals — located just off the coast of Jakarta, is perhaps best known for its sea turtle conservation drive.
- Tourists can participate in the island's conservation efforts for the endangered hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) by joining short tours and observing the exotic turtle hatchlings housed by the island's conservators before they are released back into the sea.
- Of course, you can snorkel, take boat rides to different islands, and sample the seafood at the local restaurants while you're there.
- Homestays with local families are plentiful, and Muslim visitors can visit and pray at Masjid Al-Makmuriyah.
- It's no secret that Indonesia is endowed with an abundance of marine biodiversity, and SeaWorld Ancol is the ideal place to begin exploring the country's diverse marine life.
- SeaWorld Ancol, located in North Jakarta's Ancol Dreamland, or Taman Impian Jaya Ancol to locals, houses 19 seawater tanks, including the Main Tank, Southeast Asia's largest seawater aquarium, as well as nine freshwater tanks and four artificial open pools.
- Prepare to be amazed as you get up close and personal with the abundance of marine animals.
- With only the acrylic walls of the tanks, between you and the animals, especially in the chilling Shark Aquarium, where you can see some of the sea's most infamous predators with your own eyes.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Jakarta Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- The Jazz rhythm is the rhythm of life.
- If you agree with this assertion, Jakarta is the place to be.
- The Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival is one of the world's largest jazz festivals.
- It is also the largest festival in the Southern Hemisphere, with many performers.
- The first Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival took place in 2005.
- Every year in March since then, all jazz fans have been invited to this festival.
- This festival, founded by Peter F. Gotha, a wealthy businessman in Indonesia, drew 47500 visitors in its first year.
- This year, the 17th Jazz Festival will be held in March, so plan your holiday accordingly.
- The Indonesian archipelago is brimming with a hidden talent.
- The Jakarta Fashion and Food Festival is being held to promote it; this festival is organized by PT Summarecon Agung Tbk and the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government.
- The Jakarta Fashion and Food Festival, as one of the city's most well-known food festivals, is well worth a visit.
- This festival draws participants worldwide, and the audience is made up of people from all over the world as well.
- The Fest, dubbed "Jakarta's Classy Festival," is for anyone looking for a summer festival.
- This festival combines art, music, and food.
- We The Fest debuted in 2014, and the location was relocated to Jakarta in 2017.
- This festival features performances by well-known brands from around the world.
- This festival lasts three days and is packed with an enthusiastic crowd and legendary bands performing their best songs.
- The Fest, dubbed "Jakarta's Classy Festival," is for anyone looking for a summer festival.
- This festival combines art, music, and food.
- We The Fest debuted in 2014, and the location was relocated to Jakarta in 2017.
- This festival features performances by well-known brands from around the world.
- This festival lasts three days and is packed with an enthusiastic crowd and legendary bands performing their best songs.
- Prepare to be taken on a quick tour of the vibrant lives of Jakarta's residents.
- Jakarnaval is regarded as one of Jakarta's best festivals.
- On the anniversary, all locals will be out in the streets partying and celebrating.
- Jakarnaval is a vibrant annual cultural nuance parade sponsored by the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government.
- Take Instagram-worthy photos of Jakarta's culture and rituals; you must attend this festival during your holiday.
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