Discover Jakarta The best attractions, cultures and hidden gems
Indonesia’s sprawling capital known for its vibrant culture, historical landmarks, bustling nightlife, and mouth-watering culinary experiences. Whether you’re here for a short visit or planning an extended stay
What to see and what to do around Jakarta City
1. Taman Mini Indonesia Indah
The Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature Park) is a culture-based recreational area showcasing replicas of traditional houses from across the Indonesian archipelago. The park also features museums, theatres, and other architectural displays.
2. Istiqlal Mosque
One of the largest mosque in Southeast Asia, Istiqlal Mosque is an impressive architectural feat and a symbol of independence and religious harmony. It can accommodate up to 200,000 prayers.
3. Sunda Kelapa Harbour
Sunda Kelapa is one of the interesting attractions to visit while you’re in Jakarta. It is particularly popular with travel photographers who visit Jakarta. The old boats at Sunda Kelapa are a photogenic reminder of the past.
4. Kota Tua ( Old Town )
Kota Tua Jakarta (Indonesian for "Jakarta Old Town"), officially known as Kota Tua is a neighborhood comprising the original downtown area of Jakarta, Indonesia. It is also known as Oud Batavia (Dutch for "Old Batavia"), Benedenstad ("Lower City", contrasting it with Weltevreden, de Bovenstad ("Upper City")), or Kota Lama (Indonesian for "Old Town").
5. Glodok China Town
Glodok (Chinese: 裹踱刻; pinyin: guǒ duó kè) is an urban village of Taman Sari, West Jakarta, Indonesia. The area is also known as Pecinan or Chinatown since the Dutch colonial era, and is considered the biggest in Indonesia. Majority of the traders and residents of Glodok are Chinese descent. The area dates back to colonial times when in November 1740, the Dutch East Indies Company designated Glodok as a residential area for ethnic Chinese. Administratively, the area is a kelurahan under the Taman Sari district, West Jakarta