Jakarta Travel Guide

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About Jakarta

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Jakarta (also DKI Jakarta), is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. It also has a greater population than any other city in Southeast Asia. It was formerly known as Sunda Kelapa (397-1527), Jayakarta (1527-1619), Batavia (1619-1942), and Djakarta (1942-1972). Located on the northwest coast of Java Island. It has an area of 661.52 square kilometres (255.41 sq mi) and a population of 8,489,910. J the world. Its metropolitan area. Jakarta is the one of the most best tourism places in Indonesia

akarta is the country's economic, cultural and political center. Jakarta currently is the twelfth largest city in

Welcome to Jakarta

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Jakarta has extraordinarily developed and would be at the tourism forefront in Asia over the next few decades. Amusement park, skyscrapers forest, high fashion shopping center, finest culinary dining, nightlife and entertainment place, luxurious housing, hotels and apartment, research institutions, well education facilities and cultural organizations certainly made Jakarta as the one of the demanding tourism city. The Capital City is the prominent gateway to the rest of Indonesia. From Jakarta, sophisticated land, air and sea transport is available to the rest of the country.

Where to stay ?

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Hotel

Central Jakarta

Grand Hyatt Jakarta (Hotel Indonesia)

- Description :A luxurious 26 story hotel located in the city center, adjacent to Indonesia's most sophisticated shopping mall, the Plaza Indonesia.
Rated the best hotel in Indonesia with the largest rooms in the country, the hotel offers a grand entrance with cascAlila Jakarta Hotel ading waterfalls, huge landscaping, and a pool that resembles a Balinese garden resort.
- Stars : * * * * * (5 stars)
- Located : Jl. MH Thamrin Kav. 28-30,Central Jakarta

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Alila Jakarta Hotel

- Description : The hotel of Alila Jakarta was the place of the rest that had the very contemporary atmosphere. This hotel offered the place relaxed for young people who have moved to the city and the executive's circle.
- Stars : * * * * (4 Stars)
- Located : Jl. Pecenongan Kav 7-17, Central Jakarta

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Ibis Arcadia Hotel

- Description : Managed by Accor Hotels, the rooms at the Ibis Arcadia are clean, comfortable & tastefully furnished - that together with friendly & courteous staff adds up to good value for money.
- Stars : * * * (3 Stars)
- Located : Jl. Wahid Hasyim,Central Jakarta

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How to get around ?

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The availability of various transport modes in Jakarta is a convenience of you to move around the captivating city. You can use Transjakarta (busway), buses, city train,taxi,kancil,bajaj or rent a car.

Transjakarta (Busway)

> The TransJakarta service operates on a special bus-line called the busway. The busway network is optimized for busy city routes and is a relatively effective alternative for travel in Jakarta.

Buses

> Many Bus in jakarta,Yyou could choose this vehicle to go round with the cheap price.

City Train

> You could choose the City Train to go round quickly.

Taxi

> The taxi was the vehicle that was practical to go on a trip.

- Blue Bird Taxi

To order: 62-21-794-1234 , 62-21-798-1001 (for 24 hour service)

Other Taxies

Where to go ?

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Ancol

Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, an amusement park in north Jakarta, Indonesia, is one of the most attractive places serving the densely populated city of Jakarta. It has all the adventures people crave for; Sea World, Fantasy World, Atlantis Water Adventure Marina Beach etc. This is Jakarta's largest and most popular recreation park. It is built on reclaimed small beach at the Bay of Jakarta, having, sea and freshwater aquariums, swimming pools, an artificial lagoon for fishing, boating, bowling, an assortment of nightclubs, restaurants, a steam-bath and massage parlors. The Ancol complex includes a Marina, Dunia Fantasi (Fantasy Land), a golf course, hotels and a drive-in theater. The "Pasar Seni" or art market has a varied collection of Indonesian handicraft, paintings and souvenirs on sale. At a nearby open-air theater art performances are held using the local dialect.

Dufan

Dunia Fantasi or usually called Dufan was the place of entertainment that was located in the Impian Jaya Ancol Garden complex (Ancol Jakarta Baycity), Jakarta Utara.

What's Inside ?

Tornado

Bianglala

Istana Boneka (Dolls Castle)

Arung Jeram

Kora-Kora

Niagara

Halilintar

Rajawali

Teater Simulator

Perang Bintang

Kicir-Kicir

Alap-Alap

Turangga-rangga

Ontang-Anting

Poci-Poci

Balada Kera

Lorong Sesat

Burung Tempur

Ombang-ombang

Hikayat Game

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature Park) is Indonesia's answer to every visitor's prayer to see the magnificent archipelago in just one day. An extensive park to get a glimpse of the diverseness of the Indonesian archipelago, it represents Indonesia's 27 provinces and their outstanding characteristics, reflected most strikingly in the exact regional architecture of the province. An extensive theme park set in over 100 hectares on the outskirts of Jakarta; the All Indonesian islands are realistically reproduced in miniature in a central lake and around the lakes, there are pavilions. Each pavilions is representative of each province firm the traditional architectural style in miniature to a wonderful display of cultural items and exhibits. The park's centerpiece is a beautiful artificial lake. The complex was the brainchild of Madam Tien Soeharto, the late Indonesian first lady.

Ragunan Zoo

Ragunan zoo in South Jakarta is a popular place to visit, particularly during holidays. Jakarta's zoo is situated in the suburb of Ragunan in the southern part of the city. Laid out in a lush tropical setting, such indigenous animals as the Komodo lizard, tapir, anoa, Java tiger, banteng, wild ox and brightly colored birds are given ample room to be in this green foliage. The new primates are centered at Ragunan Zoo. It's a world-class facility and guaranteed to entertain and educate both the young and young at heart.

Interesting to see

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Monas

The Monumen Nasional (or Tugu Monas, the National Monument tower) is a 450 ft (137 m) tall tower in Central Jakarta, symbolizing the fight for Indonesia's independence. Construction began in 1961 under Sukarno and was not finished until 1975 under Suharto. It is topped by a 14.5 ton bronze flame, which is plated in 35 kg (1,125 troy ounces) of gold. Visitors can take an elevator up to a platform with a view of Medan Merdeka Park, Istiqlal Mosque, and the city. Inside the base of the monument is an exhibition on the country's Declaration of Independence and several dioramas showing the history of Indonesia.

Shopping

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Taman Anggrek Mall

Mall Taman Anggrek, translated to "Orchid Garden Mall" in English (also known as MTA or TA) is the one of the largest upscale shopping mall and condominium complex in Southeast Asia. It is located in West Jakarta, Indonesia. The mall itself is named after a real orchid garden which occupied the building site prior to construction.

Plaza Indonesia & EX

Plaza Indonesia and EX are the shopping center combined with Grand Hyatt Hotel. Plaza Indonesia sells high-end items from International brand. EX building contains lots of restaurant, bowling alley, and XXI cineplex.

Pondok Indah Mall

'Pondok Indah Mall' (also known as 'PIM') is a large shopping complex located in Pondok Indah, South Jakarta, Indonesia. Popular with expatriates and affluent locals, the complex comprises a five-floor shopping mall, two cineplexes, two department stores and nearly 400 specialty shops.

Plaza Senayan

Plaza Senayan is an upscale shopping mall located in South Jakarta, Indonesia. The mall is only a few minutes by car from the Semanggi area. The mall is well-known among the upmarket community in Jakarta, and offers diverse high-end shops and services such as designer goods and gourmet food.

As far as youngsters go, this mall is currently one of the most popular spots to see and be seen in Jakarta. This is truly a reflection of Jakarta's mall culture, where hip youngsters and fashionistas alike gather in shopping malls to hang out. The mall is also popular among Jakarta's expatriate community, because of its excellent facilities and proximity to the city center.
Pasaraya

Pasaraya is the leading shopping center in Indonesia with over 2,000 brand names that covers more than 200,000 square meters shopping space which is located at the heart of Jakarta.

It is one of the busiest spot in Jakarta, which also well served by major arterial road. In other words, Pasaraya is easily accessible to more than two million customers from its target market, everyday.

Hence, Pasaraya will be a convenient meeting place for Jakarta’s shoppers and it will be an irresistible attraction for tourists coming to Jakarta for the holiday or business.

PASARAYA Blok M: Jl. Iskandarsyah II/2 Jakarta 12160 Indonesia Phone. 62-21-7260170 Fax. 62-21-7250582

PASARAYA Manggarai: Jl. Sultan Agung No. 1 Jakarta, Indonesia Phone. 62-21-8312674 Fax. 62-21-8297372

Where to eat ?

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Restaurants

Indonesian Culinary

Ayam Bakar Taliwang
Jl.Panglima Polim IV NO. 125 Kebayoran Baru South Jakarta Phone: (62 21) 725-2863
Waroeng Kemang
Jl. Kemang Raya No. 12-16 A South Jakarta
Phone: (62 21) 719-0371 / 719-0374
Rasso
Jl. Kemang Raya No. 9 South Jakarta
Phone: (62 21) 719-3826
Anai Padang
Boulevard Park Plaza, Jl. Letjen S. Parman Kav. 93-94 West Jakarta
Satay Senayan
Jl. Kebun Sirih No. 31 A Central Jakarta
Phone: (62 21) 326-238 / 384-7270
Ratu Kuring
Jl. Buncit Raya No. 135 South Jakarta
Phone: (62 21) 799-6886

More :
Chinese culinary
Americal culinary
Japanese culinary
Italian culinary
Korean culinary
French culinary
Thailand culinary

Other things to do

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Exploring Kota Tua

Jakarta Old Town (Kota Tua Jakarta), also known as Old Jakarta, and Old Batavia (Oud Batavia), is a small area in Jakarta, Indonesia. This special region spans 1.3 square kilometres of both North Jakarta and West Jakarta.

Dubbed "The Jewel of Asia" and "Queen of the East" in the 16th century by European sailors, Old Jakarta — or Batavia, as it was named by the Dutch — was once considered a center of commerce for the whole continent due to its strategic location and fertile resources.

The Important Sites of Jakarta Old Town :

Luar Batang Mosque
The Port of
Pasar Ikan (Fish Market)
Museum Bahari (Maritime Museum)
Menara Syahbandar (Port Tower)
Kota Intan Drawbridge
Kali Besar (Grootegratch)
Wayang Museum (Former Church of Batavia)
Fatahillah Square
Fine Arts and Ceramics Museum (Former Court of Justice of Batavia)
Jakarta History Museum (Former Stadhuis of Batavia)
Cafe Batavia
Toko Merah (Red Store)
Chartered Bank
Bank Indonesia Museum
Bank Mandiri Museum
Jakarta Kota Station (Beos Station)
Glodok and Pinangsia Area (Jakarta Chinatown)
Petak Sembilan
Jin De Yuan Temple (Vihara Dharma Bhakti)
Chandranaya Building
Archieve Building

What's new ?

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Indonesian Food Festival: Traditional cuisine from Sumatra to Papua

Instead of taking leave to do a culinary journey across the country, foodies in town can save time by visiting the Indonesian food festival held at the JW Marriott Hotel's Sailendra Restaurant.Starting from March 19 until March 29, the food festival features some of the tastiest and most distinctive treats across the most culturally diverse archipelago on earth, creating a culinary journey from Sumatra to Papua.

The Future of Jakarta

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Jakarta Tower
The Jakarta Tower ('Menara Jakarta') project will resume construction this year under the name 'Prasada Japa Pamudja'. It will be built in the Jakarta capital, Indonesia, in the area of the Kemayoran Po. This tower be as high as 558 metre and was planned will be finished in the year 2012.Pada when being finished him the development, this building will enter in the highest rank of buildings the world and will become the highest tower in the world. Jakarta Monorail

The Jakarta monorail was a monorail system that was in the development in Jakarta, Indonesia. Two routes were built: the median strip served Semanggi-Casablanca-Kuningan-Semanggi and the blue route served the Village of Melayu-Casablanca-Tanah Abang-Roxy.