As the capital city of Indonesia, Jakarta is a city of everything. Frantic nightlife and entertainment, exciting traditional markets, luxurious and complete shopping centers, a variety of international and Indonesian food, including Dutch historical sites to the cultural community activities that offers unique and interesting experience, that awaits you, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week!
If you prefer natural attractions, explore the beauty of Seribu Island and Kapuk Angke Natural Park, or even stroll along to the Ragunan zoo.
For those of you who love the traditional culture and history, you should visit some of the museums in Jakarta Kota Tua: Fatahillah Museum, Wayang (Puppet) Museum, Maritime Museum, Bank Indonesia Museum or museum complex in Monas area: The National Monument and National Museum. There are also some of contemporer museums owned privately such as Harry Darsono Museum and In the Middle of the Park Museum which is located in Kemang.
If you bring your family along, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Indonesia miniature park) or Taman Impian Jaya Ancol (Ancol Dream Park) could be the perfect destination. Spend one full day exploring all that Taman Mini Indonesia Indah has to offer or have fun at the various attractions at Dunia Fantasi (Fantasy World) and play watersplash at Ancol.
For culinary lovers, Jakarta offers a variety of culinary adventures that will fit your taste. From the delish street vendors such as Nasi Goreng Kebon Sirih, Nasi Uduk Kebon Kacang, Blok S food central, Sate Padang Ajo Ramon, and many more! There are also variety of upscale restaurants throughout the town that offer distinctive Indonesian and Western food.
Currently, the provincial government of Jakarta has provided Trans Jakarta as an affordable public transportation as well as city tour bus for free with many choices of tourism spots in Jakarta. No more reason to not visit Jakarta for an adventurous trip!
