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Ismail Marzuki Park

Ismail Marzuki Park or Taman Ismail Marzuki is a famous park in Jakarta. The park has a lot of well-known buildings like the Jakarta Arts Institute which is well loved among the tourists. You can enjoy many cultural performances here like puppet shows, dance and exhibitions. In the evenings, the park becomes a breathtaking site to see with many glowing lamps floating in the skies. Inaugurated in 1968 over 9 hectares of land, the park has many facilities that are sure to keep visitors entertained for a long while. There are three different theatres where musical concerts, plays, dances, and more are hosted. The Cipta II and Cipta III galleries display many works of art which visitors can enjoy it as well. Located in the Menteng sub-district, the park is situated close to Jakarta Library and Jakarta Planetarium. Read More

Istana Merdeka is a presidential palace in north Merdeka Square. Thousands of Indonesians gathered around to chant "Merdeka" meaning freedom, thus granting the palace its name. The building's exterior can be admired from Merdeka Square. Entry is permitted only on set days. The former residence of the Governer-General of Dutch East Indies plays an important part in Indonesian history because here the Indonesians got independence in 1949. This official residence of the President is one of the six presidential palaces in the country. The attraction consists of six different buildings within the complex. Some of these are palaces while some are offices. Istana Merdeka served as an important venue to celebrate the independence of Indonesia from the Dutch in the mid-20th century. The historical significance, architecture and political importance of Istana Merdeka make this is a popular tourist attraction. Read More

The Jakarta Old Town or Kota Tua Jakarta bears reminisce of the Dutch era, with its colonial architecture and historical references. The streets of the Old Town boast buildings and structures that date back to colonial times, most of which are converted into museums today. The area is also studded with cafes and restaurants. Also known as Old Batavia, this relatively small area, covering 1.3 sq. km, was once the nation's most important administrative and business center. Though not all buildings are well-preserved, it remains a charming tourist attraction today that gives a peek into Jakarta’s colonial history and culture. It is also known for its busy night market. Read More

Ever got to enjoy the view of a starry night sky in one of the most mesmerising ways possible? Jakarta Planetarium and observatory is a fascinating and intriguing tourist spot located in the Ismail Marzuki Park area of Jakarta. The planetarium was officially opened in 1969 as an exhibition centre for meteorology, physics, space science and astronomy. Its unique building design resembles a half ball dome with a 22-meter high dome. It is a two-floor building with exhibition hall on the ground floor and teater bintang (Theatre) on the first floor. This planetarium contains dioramas of celestial objects and host astronomy education programs, where they tell the basic facts about our solar system and galaxies with the help of narrators and an hour-long celestial show. In the exhibition hall, there are various space diorama and mini theatre to show Astronomy videos. Teater Bintang, as mentioned above, is an air-conditioned theatre with a screen on the ceiling, one has to lean back to enjoy the engrossing videos of stars, the sun, the moon and the planets. A perfect place for children and those who admire the beauty of outer space and an intuitive tourist attraction that provide knowledge about astronomy and celestial objects. Read More

Lined with lush green trees and well-maintained gardens, the Jakarta War Cemetery is the resting place for soldiers who lost their lives fighting for Indonesia against the Japanese during World War II. Tourists visit this place to pay their respects to the brave soldiers. A separate resting place is nearby for soldiers from British India, who died preserving the British empire. Some 1200 graves have been marked, and these include soldiers from all three arms of the military. The cemetery also contains the Commonwealth graves instituted by the Dutch and the British colonial powers to recognize the sacrifices made by the soldiers spanning across both the Dutch and British empires. The Dutch section also houses a small chapel for visitors that want a place for quiet reflection. Harrowing tales of the war are also inscribed on the walls to remind people about the horrors of war. Read More

Jalan Jaksa is a short street in Central Jakarta. It used to be a famous place among the law students during the Dutch era, thus deriving the name "Jalan Jaksa" where Jaksa means "attorney" in Indonesian. It attracts a huge youth crowd from the country and the world by being the backpackers' street providing some of the best hostels and bars and cafes for a memorable nightlife. A backpacking Mecca for youth tourists in its heyday, Jalan Jaksa was famed amongst young travellers for its affordable lodging and hostel options, and buzzing nightlife. Bars and pubs lining the street drew large crowds to this small street. Revised visa regulations that restrict tourists to 30 days in the country without a visa ensured that those are days relegated to the past. Jalan Jaksa received a facelift and is no more the gritty street frequented by backpackers but is a more posh and up-scale part of town populated by boutique eateries and is still a major tourist hotspot in Jakarta. Read More

Located in a posh locale of Jakarta, Jalan Surabaya is an eclectic mix of street culture, cafes, antique shops, and more. On one side of the road, there are a number of stalls selling antiques like wooden puppets, ceramics, and porcelain. Parallel to it, Jalan Surabaya is lined by some of the best cafes in Jakarta. The Jalan Surabaya flea market has been there since the 1970s. Occupying a 500-yard stretch, Jalan Surabaya is situated in one of Jakarta’s upscale residential areas. On one side of this flea market, there are all kinds of stores with antique pieces and the other side of the road is involved in selling luggage. Read More

Built in 1628, Jembatan Kota Intan or The Diamond City Bridge is the oldest bridge in Indonesia. It is situated at Kali Besar as a hanging bridge similar to the bridges that are seen in the Netherlands. The forest wood material of the bridge has now been replaced with steel for strength. Tourists usually visit this bridge to get a complete experience of Jakarta Old Town. Kota Intan bridge was built in the year 1628 when it was known as Hoenderpasarbrug which means ‘chicken market' since it was located close to the chicken market. The bridge today is an attractive tourist spot to take a walk or add as a photo stop on the way to exploring this beautiful town. Read More

Kali Besar is an 18th-century canal built along the River Ciliwung. It connects the port to the old city of Batavia. Kali Besar translates to ‘Grand River’ and the canal is presently a part of Kali Krukut of the Tambora subdistrict. This channel once thrived with boats shuttling goods to and from the port. Kali Besar formed a crux for commerce in the area and was lined with houses of Batavia’s rich and famous. This 18th-century canal connects Sunda Kelapa port to the Jakarta Old Town when commerce flourished. The beauty of Kali Besar can be seen on either side of the canal, populated with lush green palm trees and beautiful Dutch buildings. Present-day Kali Besar reflects vestiges of the bygone era, with the buildings in various stages of restoration. Read More

The Kelapa Gading Mall is the answer for shopping and entertainment in Jakarta. Stretching over 150,000 square meters, this is one of the largest malls in Indonesia and is a great hang-out spot for food and movies. Also known as Mal Kelapa Gading, the mall is a popular fashion, recreational and entertainment hub in Jakarta. Here, people can shop, entertain themselves and taste local and world cuisines all under one roof. This commercial attraction has several restaurants, bars, branded retail stores, boutiques, etc. The mall is a great attraction for shopaholics and for those who have some leisure time to spend entertaining themselves. Kelapa Gading Mall was built in the 1990s and has been an important attraction in Jakarta ever since. Read More