ABOUT JAKARTA

NATIONAL MONUMENT (MONAS)

This 137-meter-high column towering over Merdeka Square is Both Jakarta’s principal landmark. Topped by a glittering flame symbolizes the nations independence. The flame  is gilded with 35 kg of gold leaf. The Basement of the monument houses an exhibit of 48 dramatic dioramas depicting the history of Indonesia from prehistoric times to the present.

BATIK SHOP

Stop and visit to one of the Batik shop in Jakarta to find Indonesian fine selection and interesting permanent exhibition of BATIK, traditional cloth from Indonesia, in classic and modern designs.

BEAUTIFUL INDONESIA IN MINIATURE PARK

An extensive theme park set in over 100 hectares on the outskirts of Jakarta; the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature Park) is Indonesia’s answer to every visitor’s prayer to see the magnificent archipelago in just one day. All the Indonesian islands are realistically reproduced in miniature in a central lake and around the lake are pavilions to represent 33 provinces of Indonesia. Each pavilions is representative of each province from the traditional architectural style in miniature to a wonderful display of cultural items and exhibits.

MUSEUM INDONESIA

Inside the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah is Museum Indonesia, a three-storey edifice in traditional Balinese architecture. The Museum houses a vast collection of Indonesian contemporary arts and crafts, traditional costumes from the various regions, puppets, musical instruments, masks, and daily life utensils.

GLODOK

Glodok is the center of Jakarta’s China Town. It is now Banking, hawkers, trading and entertainment center. Visit to Petak Sembilan Chinese temple (build around 1650), it was on of the earliest center of worship for the Batavian Chinese.

SUNDA KELAPA HARBOUR

This 500-year-old harbor area was a vital link to the markets of the outside world for the 15^th Century Kingdom of Pajajaran. Since then this port has belonged to the portugese and Dutch. The Magnificent and brightly painted Makassar schooner called Phinisi are still an important means of transporting goods to and from the outer islands. This is one of the finest sights in Jakarta.

FATAHILLAH MUSEUM :

Built in the 16^th Century, the museum is housed in the old town hall of Batavia, which is probably one of the most solid reminders of Dutch Rule to be found in Indonesia. It provides the historic background of Jakarta though a display of maps and antiquities, including furniture and porcelains. (Monday & Public holidays closed. Visit the antique and flea market in Jalan Surabaya Instead).

DUNIA FANTASI

Dunia Fantasi or “Fantasy World” is a fun and theme park designed to entertain the visitors into the fascinating world of modern science and technology. The facilities take visitors on imagination tours of Afrika, America and Indonesia through some breath taking games.

SEA WORLD

Inside the Ancol Dreamland Complex, Sea World is a high tech modern huge aquarium exhibiting the special and diverse tropical marine life found throughout the Indonesian Waters, Stroll through Freshwater World and Micro World, see beautiful tropical fish and corral reefs, and get friendly with marine life at the touch pool. A theater screens movies about the under water world and necessity is the Antasena Tunnel, a walk-through acrylic tube that gives first hand experience of life under the sea.

ANCOL  ART MARKET

Located inside the Ancol Dreamland, it is an outdoor art market likely recreational palce where you will be most to purchase something. Items include antiques, handicrafts, paintings, potters and knick-kancks. With many of the artisans working on site, it is a paradise for souvenir hunters and art lovers.