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Jakarta - Indonesia
Jakarta is faced with travel advisory issues due to recent spats of violence to hit the city as well as the Bali bombings that took place.
For 4 decades, Jakarta was struggling to maintain its economy but by the 1990’s, Jakarta managed to turn around and improve its economic conditions tremendously. In 1997, there was another economic collapse, which resulted in protests demanding President Soeharto’s resignation.
On May 12, 1998, after mounts of tension, the army fired live ammunition onto a group of students at Trisakti University. This resulted in 3 days of rioting as many people took to...Read More

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Hotels In Jakarta

The hotel is situated across the street from the World Trade Center, 1 km from the Plaza Semanggi...
Ibis Jakarta Slipi features 338 rooms and suites and is strategically located in West Jakarta, only...
Consisting of 246 rooms to accommodate both business and leisure travelers, especially those who...
JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta set in the Golden Business Triangle of Mega Kuningan, near multinational...
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Halal Restaurants

In Muslim countries the food served in most restaurants is Halal so we are not listing halal restaurants here.

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Transportation/Getting Around

Car for hire
Car rental options are available ...		 Bus
There are mixed reviews and ...
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Tourists and visitors to the city ...		 Metro
Jakarta has made several attempts ...
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Jakarta - Indonesia

Jakarta History
The Portuguese arrived in Indonesia in 1522 and at that Sunda Kelapa was a bustling port in Jakarta, which was part of the Pajajaran dynasty (the last Hindu Kingdom of West Java). The port is located north of the current modern city. In a span of 5 years, 1527, the Portuguese had developed a strong foothold in the city but were later driven out by the Muslim saint, Sunan Gunungiati, the leader of the Demak. Consequently, the city was renamed Jayakarta, which means ‘victorious city’ and became a fiefdom of the Banten sultanate.
The Dutch and the English were fighting for power for... read more

The Ritz Carlton, Pacific Place (5 star)
The hotel is located 6.5km from the Jakarta Arts Council, 8 km from the Jalan Surabaya Antique...		 Mandarin Oriental Jakarta (5 star)
This is a luxury hotel located in the heart of Jakarta’s business and shopping districts. This...
Four Seasons Jakarta (5 star)
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This hotel is situated 1km from the Jakarta City Convention Center and 5 km from the Taman Anggrek...
Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta (5 star)
The hotel is approximately 30 km from the airport and is suitable for business and leisure...		 Inter Continental Mid Plaza (5 star)
The Inter Continental is located 1 km from Plaza Indonesia Shopping Complex and 5 km from the...
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Mangga Dua Mall
Across the road from Pasar Pagi Mangga Dua, this is the place for computers, electronics and...		 Plaza Indonesia
Across the road from Pasar Pagi Mangga Dua, this is the place for computers, electronics and...
Plaza Senayan
Number two in the shopping centre popularity stakes, this huge plaza has everything from Marks &...		 Pasaraya Department Store
Opposite Blok M Mall, Pasaraya has two huge floors that seem to go on forever and are devoted to...
Sarinah Department Store
The 3rd floor of this store has a similar range of batik and handicrafts as Pasaraya, located in Jl...		 Blok M Mall
it is located in Kebayoran Baru in Kemang above a large bus terminal. It contains a lot of small,...
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Idul Fitri
as the month of Ramadan comes to a close, Muslims across Jakarta don new clothes and attend...		 Jakarta Anniversary:
the capital celebrates its existence with the glittering Metropolitan Ball, complete with king,...
Chinese New Year
another New Year celebration picks up in Jakarta after the Islamic New Year. The Chinese community...		 Grand Prix D'lndonesia
Grand Prix D'lndonesia (first week in July) at Ancol Circuit is the top-racing event of the year...
Nyepi Day
the Balinese community in Jakarta celebrates its own new year with a solemn Hindu ritual....		 Ramadan
an important Islamic festival lasting for a month, held around September. Shops and restaurants are...
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Gourmet Garage
High class restaurant for those who appreciate, enjoy and can afford premium gourmet food. 		Kembang Goela
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C’s Grand Hyatt
Upscale restaurant located in the Grand Hyatt. Good for steaks and other meat dishes. It is...		 Prime Steakhouse
Located inside the Ritz Carlton, is this top notch steak house. Reservations are recommended.
La Na Thai
Has a good ambiance for good Thai food.
Menteng next to Bank Mandiri Building, Jakarta,...		 Pisa Café
This restaurant is good for outdoor seating, and serves a combination of Italian and Indonesian...
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Fast Facts
-Location: South East Asia, Northwest island Java
    -Dialing code: +661    
    -Emergency numbers
▪    Ambulance: 118.
▪    Police: 110.
▪    Search and rescue team: 115.
▪    Indonesian Police HQ: Jl. Trunojoyo 3, South Jakarta. Tel.: (62)(21) 7218144.
   Jakarta Police HQ: Jl. Jendral Sudirman No. 45, South Jakarta. Tel.: (62)(21) 5709261.
    -Population: 9,300,000
    -Languages: Indonesian, Sundanese, Javanese, Madurese
    -Time zone: UTC:+7
    -Average January & July temperatures:
           January 29°/23°C (84°/73°F);
           July 31°/23°C (88°/73°F)
    -Annual rainfall: 1,791 mm
          January 342 (13);
          July 59 (2.3)
Average monthly mm (inches)

Jakarta is situated close to the equator; hence, the year round climate is generally tropical, hot and humid. Generally, average temperatures are almost the same in January as well as July at approximately 28°C. Temperature variation during the day is also not a lot – it ranges from a low of 24°C to a high of 31°C. Rainfall is moderate pretty much throughout the year; however, the main rainy season falls mostly between late October until early May. Since the elevation of the city is 4 meters (13 feet) only, essentially below sea level, the drainage system does not properly...
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When To Go

When to go
Between June and September because of reduced rainfall. ...

Kids In Tow

What to do with Children in Tow
There are lots of fun activities to do with children in Jakarta such as:

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Health & Safety

Health and Safety
In the recent past, due to political turmoil, Indonesia has overall become a security threat for visitors. Following the Bali and Jakarta ...

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