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The 10 Best Things to do in Jakarta, Java
Chaotic, crowded, and cosmopolitan, Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, is a city of contrasts. Home to millions of people from around the world, the city is a mixture of languages and cultures, poverty and wealth. The city boasts some of the best nightlife in Asia and some of the worst traffic. Every holiday, the locals escape the pollution and the crowds to enjoy relaxing diversions like Ancol Dreamland, an amusement area featuring water parks, beaches, golf courses, and a SeaWorld.
Restaurants in Jakarta
1. Istiqlal Mosque
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4.5 based on 2,680 reviews
Indonesia's largest mosque is a sacred place of worship as well as a center for conferences, lectures and seminars.
Reviewed By erinhN4157MB
We visit this mosque with a guide from Holiday Jakarta City Tour and he showed us around mosque give us information about Moslem and Islam which is very beautiful religion. The building itself is gigantic and amazing. Love it!
2. Museum Bank Indonesia
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4.5 based on 1,078 reviews
Once the first banks of Indonesia, now a museum of banking in Indonesia.
Reviewed By JackieLeeCanada
I've visited many museum in Jakarta because I love to get to know to Indonesia's history. I will say this museum is the best museum all over the city. Eventhough, their main focus is for the Indonesia's economic history.
3. Grand Indonesia Mall
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4.5 based on 3,232 reviews
Reviewed By Lily18S - Jakarta, Indonesia
Good place to enjoy shopping, eating, etc. Very near to Plaza Indonesia, Grand Hyatt Hotel & Kempinski Hotel.
4. Central Park
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4.5 based on 433 reviews
Reviewed By IMJASIM
This is another big mall in Jakarta, There arre 5 floors altogether which range from clothes outlets to eating places. There is a outdoor park called Tribeca park which has a raising water fountain in the middle and at night when the lights are on is beautiful. You can eat in one of the restaurants and watch the view.
5. National Museum
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4.0 based on 1,663 reviews
In 1778, the Batavia Society for Arts and Science established what would become, after many expansions and name changes, the world-famous National Museum.
Reviewed By nariswari05 - Jakarta, Indonesia
Been there watching the perform of didi ninik thowok actually.. i think with a very affordable entrance fee (only 5000 rupiahs for adult), everything is beyond expectation. The museum have so many things to see about history (statue, guns, pledge, gold jewerly and so many more and it'all well maintained and it's clean...
6. Ancol Dreamland
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4.0 based on 1,594 reviews
Dunia Fantasi means Dreamland in Indonesian. It is a part (but a seperate attraction) of the massive Taman Impian Jaya Ancol complex. It contains rollercoasters, rides and displays.
Reviewed By elsad671 - Jakarta, Indonesia
Ancol is a very nice attraction for Jakarta people, has everything really for the whole family. It is now also filled with wonderful restaurants, you can easily spend a whole day here and experience many things. The entrance ticket is well worth it.
7. Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature Park
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4.0 based on 2,289 reviews
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) merupakan suatu kawasan taman wisata bertema budaya Indonesia di Jakarta Timur dengan area seluas kurang lebih 150 hektar atau 1,5 kilometer persegi. Taman ini merupakan rangkuman kebudayaan bangsa Indonesia, yang mencakup berbagai aspek kehidupan sehari-hari masyarakat 33 provinsi Indonesia (pada tahun 1975) yang ditampilkan dalam anjungan daerah berarsitektur tradisional, serta menampilkan aneka busana, tarian dan tradisi daerah. Disamping itu, di tengah-tengah TMII terdapat sebuah danau yang menggambarkan miniatur kepulauan Indonesia di tengahnya, kereta gantung, berbagai museum, dan Teater IMAX Keong Mas dan Teater Tanah Airku), berbagai sarana rekreasi ini menjadikan TMIII sebagai salah satu kawasan wisata terkemuka di ibu kota.
Reviewed By rocketbabylove
Exposed to the different cultures of Indonesia, it was truly an eye-opener for me.. With the many sub-groups of what makes Indonesia as it is, I had the pleasure of getting to know which culture and tradition originated from which part of Indonesia.. A must go, if you are a historic and cultural buff..!
8. National Monument (MONAS)
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4.0 based on 4,142 reviews
Built to commemorate Indonesia's independence, National Monument dominates Medan Merdeka.
Reviewed By JackieLeeCanada
This is the symbol of Indonesia's independent from Dutch colony. It's a high monument in the centre of garden. We can go to top of tower as well by elevator.
9. Thousand Islands
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4.0 based on 918 reviews
Scattered through Jakarta Bay are the 1000 Islands, Palau Seribu. Known for great beaches, diving, and holiday travel, these make a great day trip or weekend getaway.
Reviewed By sundarih2019
Went here to spend quite new year, also need the sea air and relax. I normally stay on the resort island, which charge per person/ night, this time I went to an habitat island. Pramuka island. I book the hotel from booking.com and book the boat transport on seperate. The hotel was per room/night, and the boat was 1250 horse power motor, with aircon inside the cabin. It takes 1 hour from Ancol, and the boat leave at 8 am. When you get there the room will not be ready because the guest will only check out at 1 pm as the boat returning to Ancol leaving at 3 pm. ???? The hotel got no restaurant, but you can order simple food. I found this descent restaurant that serve descent food, with some tables and view. The restaurant name “kampoeng koneng” i think this is the only restaurant that serve nice hot clean food. Rent a boat for a day trip to island hop cost us Rp. 500k ( as we are only 2 person ) the floating restaurant got a nice cold beer, and the island around is beautiful. It’s a must do when you visit here, to rent a traditional wooden boat and do island hop. Don’t forget to bring your own bag to keep your own rubbish. Don’t leave anything behind :)
10. Jakarta Old Town
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4.0 based on 2,000 reviews
This is the old city of Batavia. Rundown, picturesque and a great night market.
Reviewed By LS0458
I was always interest in history to know the town or country itself, so one fine morning i went to old town by trans jakarta bus from thamrin and stop at central station old town, the you can just start walking around because there are many museums just in walking distance or you can hire bicycle for around 50.000 per hour /3 dollar , there are Fatahillah museum use to be the house of former Colonial general and cafe with old Netherland architecture, puppet museum ,indonesian currency museum ,textile museum, painting museum, ypu can also walk though chinese town with their traditional and delicious dishes with their everyday life though alley and talking with them, or you can just continue to eat at many cafe with the old building turn into cafe after lunch go further to “Rumah Merah “or red house which use to be old casinos for chinese rich at old days and continue to old harbour called Sunda Kelapa
