Overview:
Indonesia*** and the capital of the country, the largest city in Southeast Asia. It retains buildings from the era of Dutch rule and the architecture of the Kampung tribes. The world-famous Bogor Botanical Gardens and Tea Gardens are also located here. Security in the city is not good, so you should avoid going out alone at night.
Location: on the island of Java
Population: 8.5 million
History: known as Batavia in ancient times
Religion: Islam, Catholicism, etc.
Attractions (Introduction)
Independence Monument
The symbol of Jakarta City, located in the center of the city. This marble monument, built by Prime Minister Soekarno, is 137 meters high and is topped by a torch sculpture made of 35 kilograms of pure gold, symbolizing Indonesia's spirit of independence. In the basement of the tower monument is a museum arraying the history of Indonesia's independence.
Opening hours are Tuesday-Thursday 9:00-14:00, Friday 9:00-1:00, Saturday 9:00-3:00, and Sunday 9:00-15:00.
Bogor Botanical Gardens
Located near the city center, it covers an area of about 111 hectares and grows more than 3,000 species of orchids. The tour takes 5 hours.
Plaza Modica
Home to the Independence Monument. The square is surrounded by the President's Residence, the Ismani Yerushalayim Church, the Central Museum and other buildings. Merdeka" stands for independence.
Indonesia in Miniature Park
Located south of the city, about 10 kilometers from the city center, this park covers an area of 120 square kilometers. It displays various models of houses, artificial lakes, orchid parks, memorial towers, shopping centers, amphitheaters, cable cars, trains, water bicycles and other objects from different parts of Indonesia. The production is so exquisite that it is equivalent to a miniature of Indonesia.
Open from 8:00 a.m.-16:00 p.m.
Lagunan Zoo
Located about 16 kilometers south of the city, the zoo is famous for its rare birds of paradise and Komodo lizards. It is open from 9:00 to 18:00.
Old Batavia Museum
Located in Kuta district, it was built in 1627. The museum has a complete collection of artifacts from the Batavia era, including maps, furniture, ceramics, weapons, portraits and Portuguese cannons used in the 16th century. These artifacts give an idea of the prosperity of the time. It is open Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00 to 14:00, Friday from 9:00 to 11:00, and Saturday through Sunday from 9:00 to 17:00.
Central Museum
Located on the east side of the Plaza de la Modica, the museum was built in 1862 and was known as the "Museum of the Elephant" in its early days. The museum has a collection of Chinese ceramics from the Tang and Ming dynasties, ancient currencies, famous products from all over Indonesia, fine arts, and works of art. The museum is open Tuesday through Thursday from 8:30 to 14:30, Friday from 8:30 to 11:00, and Saturday from 8:30 to 13:30 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and the first Saturday of every month, starting at 9:30 a.m. English-speaking tour guides are available free of charge to guide tourists.
Military Museum
Located at J1, Gatot Subroto Road, it was formerly Mrs. Debbie's apartment. The museum documents famous battles in history and displays the weapons used at the time. It is open from 9:00 to 17:00.
Wahyang Museum
Located at Fatabi Square, it is a doll museum. The museum has a collection of wooden and leather dolls from Indonesia itself as well as from around the world, and there is a live shadow theater performance every Sunday from 10:00-12:00. Opening hours: Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays 9:00?D?D13:00, Fridays 9:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Bandiri Badi Fabric Factory
Take a tour of the production process and buy badi fabric at the government-run Badi Fabric Factory in Panumira district. Opening hours are 7:30-17:00 and 18:00-20:00.
Chinatown
Located on J1, on the left side of Pintu Besar Road, it is the liveliest of the old market streets, with more than 100,000 Chinese living there.
Dining
Jakarta is a cosmopolitan city, where you can taste unique Indonesian flavors as well as dishes from around the world. Jakarta's local favorites are "Asinan" and "Soto Betawi", which are dishes made from a variety of vegetables. Asianan" is a spicy but refreshing salad of vegetables, tofu, peanuts, vinegar, and chili peppers, and "Soto Betawi. Soto Betawi" is a famous soup.
Entertainment
Jakarta's nightclubs offer top-notch bands and great cabaret. However, due to the security situation in Jakarta, you should avoid going out alone at night.
Shopping
Jakarta is home to a wide range of souvenirs and handicrafts shipped from various cities in the country, such as badi cloth, gold and silver work, and wood carvings. Shopping centers are concentrated in Chinatown, Pasar Baru Street, J1. Surabaya Road and Thamrin Road.
Shops are open roughly from 9:00 a.m.?D12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.?D5:00 p.m. The thrift market on J1. Surabaya Road is open from 9:00 a.m.?D17:00 p.m. For shopping in Jakarta, bargaining is available in all places except department stores.
Restaurants
Most of the big hotels in Jakarta are centered around J1. Thamrin Road. In addition, there is a relaxing hotel called "Horison", which is located some distance away from the city and has a view of the whole Jakarta Bay. Travelers who are unable to make a reservation before departure can do so at the hotel service center at the airport or at the city's tourist service center upon arrival.
Transportation
Indonesia's transportation is very convenient, the aviation network centered on Jakarta, with major cities at home and abroad intertwined, the train to Jakarta as a departure point, between Java and Sumatra, Jakarta highway is in good condition, tourist buses, special buses driving in the roundabout, the main means of transport in the city is taxi, tricycle.
Air:
Air China operates weekly flights from Beijing to Jakarta via Xiamen; China Southern Airlines operates weekly flights from Guangzhou to Jakarta; and Indonesia's Eagle Airlines operates weekly flights from Jakarta to Guangzhou.
Airport:
Soekarno Hatta International Airport is located about 20 kilometers west of the city center. In the center of the airport are three aviation buildings, one dedicated to international flights and the remaining two for domestic flights. The first floor of the international terminal is the arrivals hall, which has a money changer and a travel service center, while the second floor is the departures hall, which has a restaurant, duty-free store, and a gift store. It takes about half an hour to get to the city by cab or bus. International flights: Rp 15,000
Domestic flights: Rp 5,500
Trains:
Trains around the island from Jakarta:
Bima: Jakarta - Yogyakarta - Surabaya 16 hrs 30 mins
Mutiara: Jakarta - Surabaya 15 hrs 30 mins
The Mutiara: Jakarta - Surabaya Hours and 30 minutes
Parahyangan: Jakarta - Bandung 3 hours and 20 minutes
Train Stations:
The main train stations in the city are Kuta Station (J1. stasiun NO.1) and "Gam-bir" Station (J1. Merdeka Timur).
Buses:
Tourist buses and special buses are available in green, blue, yellow, and red and white colors on different routes, and air-conditioned buses running between Jakarta and Bali are operated by SariExpress.