City Overview & History
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Jakarta Residents
The city’s dominant populations are from the surrounding areas of Java – Sumatera, Bali and…
Jakarta History
The Portuguese arrived in Indonesia in 1522 and at that Sunda Kelapa was a bustling…
Jakarta Today
Jakarta is faced with travel advisory issues due to recent spats of violence to hit…
Annual Temperature
January Avg Low: 24° Avg High: 30° Avg precip: 33.27 cm February Avg Low: 24° …
Public Holidays
Public Holidays New Year – 1 January Chinese New Year (date varies annually) Birthday of the…
Places to Visit
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What to do with Children in Tow
There are lots of fun activities to do with children in Jakarta such as: Taman…
Museum Bank Mandiri
Located in the Old Town area opposite the Northern Terminus of Corridor 1 of the…
Atmosfear Dry Slider
Located in FX Lifestyle Center Mall Sudirman, one of the world’s longest and fastest sliders.
Fish Market and Museum Bahari
Located at the mouth of the Ciliwung river, this market area bustles with activities related…
Bird Market
Located at Jalan Barito in South Jakarta and Jalan Pramuka in Central Jakarta, here you…
Health & Safety
Health and Safety
In the recent past, due to political turmoil, Indonesia has overall become a security threat…
Hotels
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Ibis Jakarta Tamarin
This hotel offers a comfortable stay in a great location in this expansive city. Situated…
Batavia Hotel
Conveniently situated at Kota Business District and also inside the area of Old City Jakarta…
Twin Plaza Hotel Jakarta
Twin Plaza Hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Jakarta, directly linked to Central…
Hotel Ibis Kemayoran Jakarta
Right in the heart of historical Jakarta, Ibis Jakarta Kemayoran is close to the Jakarta…
Ibis Slipi
Ibis Jakarta Slipi features 338 rooms and suites and is strategically located in West Jakarta,…
Ibis Arcadia
The Arcadia Hotel is strategically located in the city centre, close to the Jakarta central…
Shopping
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Kem Chicks Supermarket
The place to find everything, including the ever-elusive Marmite, Vegemite and peanut butter located in…
Pasar Ikan
Further along the same street from the Museum Bahari is the early-morning Pasar Ikan. It’s…
Jl Kebon Sirih Timur Antique Shops
the street east of Jl Jaksa, has a number of shops that sell antiques and…
Flea Market
Located in Ji Surabaya in Metang. You can find woodcarvings, furniture, brassware, jewellery, batik, and…
Sarinah Department Store
The 3rd floor of this store has a similar range of batik and handicrafts as…
Halal Restaurants
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Pepenero Cucina Italiana
Good, cheap Italian food. Plaza Pondok Indah 2 | Block BA 25 – 26, Jakarta,…
Ming Seafood Restaurant
This Chinese restaurant is good for breakfast, business and is surprisingly child friendly. Jln. H.R.…
Restaurants
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Good, cheap Italian food. Plaza Pondok Indah 2 | Block BA 25 – 26, Jakarta,…
Ming Seafood Restaurant
This Chinese restaurant is good for breakfast, business and is surprisingly child friendly. Jln. H.R.…
Festivals
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New Year’s Eve
Indonesia’s capital city hosts a grand celebration on December 31st. Festivities stick to the streets…
Idul Fitri
As the month of Ramadan comes to a close, Muslims across Jakarta don new clothes…
Independence Day
Indonesia celebrates its independence from colonialism annually on August 17th. Visitors can enjoy food, music…
Grand Prix D’lndonesia
Grand Prix D’lndonesia (first week in July) at Ancol Circuit is the top-racing event of…
Transportation - Getting Around
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Driving Tips
There are toll routes that circle the city and are generally faster when the traffic…
From the airport
The Sukarno-Hatta International Airport is 18km from the city centre, or 45 minutes to 2…
Car for hire
Car rental options are available in Jakarta but are discouraged due to the massive traffic…
Organized Tours
Jakarta Night Tour
Enjoy evening drive through the busiest district China Town that is considered one of the…
PUNCAK MOUNTAINT RESORT
Your Tour begins with a visit to Bogor Botanical Garden, which is known for the…
VISIT TAMAN MINI INDONESIA INDAH
Visit beautiful Indonesia In Miniature Park, which covers an area of 160 hectares displaying the…
JAKARTA CITY SIGHT
Driving through the bustling city, pass Merdeka Square, National Monument, Presidential Place and visit National…
Masjids
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Masjid Al-Hikmah
Masjid At Taqwa
Masjid At Taqwa, Pela Mampang, Mampang Prapatan, South Jakarta City 12720, Indonesia
Masjid Cut Meutia
Jalan Taman Cut Mutiah No.1, Menteng, Central Jakarta City, Indonesia (021) 3902132
