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Jakarta is the most expensive city in Indonesia. It is the most polluted and the
most congested, but if you can withstand this onslaught and afford to indulge
in its charms, then it is also one of the region's most exciting metropolises.
However, Jakarta popular destinations have always attracted people from far and
wide.
Some Famous Popular Destinations in Jakarta
To speak of Jakarta popular destinations, the capital city boasts one of
the best sights in all of South-East Asia that include:
Sunda Kelapa, the Old Dutch port. It is awash with magnificent Makassar schooners
(pinisi) and anyone who spends an early morning here will not forget the experience.
Nearby Pasar Ikan, the early-morning fish market is a colorful scene of busy,
bartering crowds.
Old Batavia is an area of 18th-century houses and streets that are gradually
being restored
The Gereja Sion church- the oldest in Jakarta
The zoo with its Komodo dragons and orang-utans
You can also visit the interesting museums in Jakarta that includes:
Jakarta Museum
Museum Bahari
Museum Wayang
Museum of Natural History
National Museum
Textile Museum
During your tour to the metropolis, you should not miss the Jakarta's cultural
showcase in Taman Ismail Marzuki. It hosts a variety of Western and Indonesian
performances, ranging from poetry readings and jazz concerts to premier showings
of international films and gamelan concerts. The other Jakarta popular destinations
are:
Up market bars
Discos
Restaurants on Jalan M H Thamrin
The nightlife along Jalan Abang Timur 14
Taman Ria at Merdeka Square
There are many worth visiting tourist attractions in Jakarta that include:
Fantasy Land
Jalan Lodan Timur
Gareja Immanuel
Indonesia in Miniature Park
Itiqlal Mosque
Jaya Ancol Dreamland
Keong Emas Imax Theater
Jalan Raya Pd
National Monument
Ragunan Zoo
Soekarno-Hatta Monument
Sunda Kelapa Harbor
TIM Cultural Center
While in the capital city, visit the parks in Jakarta that include:
Orchard Garden
Senayan Amusement Park
Shopping in Jakarta
Are you planning to shop at Jakarta? Jakarta popular destinations cannot be
complete without talking about the shopping centers in Jakarta. Bargaining is
a must here. Batik is Indonesia's most renowned textile craft.
The famous shopping centers in Jakarta include:
Batik Hajadi
Batik Mira
Batik Semar
Hayadi
Iwan Tirta
Batik Keris
Antiques, Souvenirs and Art shops:
Arjuna Craft Shop
Bandung Art Shop
Djelita Art Shop
Garuda NV
Indonesian Bazaar
King's Gallery
Lucky Art Shop
Pura Art Shop
Popular Destinations near Jakarta
Besides popular destinations in Jakarta, other attractions around Jakarta
include:
Pulau Seribu
Krakatau Islands
Karimunjawa Islands
Baluran National Park
More Information on Jakarta Popular Destinations
To get more information on Jakarta Popular Destinations visit the following
links:
Merdeka Square
Sunda Kelapa Harbor
Jalan Jaksa steet
Pulau Seribu
Karimunjawa Islands
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