GETTING THERE

Most flights all over the archipelago and aboard arrived in Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, although flights from Bandung and Lampung use Halim Perdana Kusuma airport. So many buses arrived in Jakarta from Sumatra and Java. Jakarta has four bus stations; from the west, there is Kalideres; Kampung Rambutan is primarly handle buses from Bogor, Bandung and Tasikmalaya; there is Lebak Bulus bus station to handle many of the deluxe buses from Yogyakarta, Surabaya and Bali. Economic class from Cirebon, Central and East Java, Sumatra and Bali arrived in Pulo Gadung bus station. Door to door travel minibuses are available to and from Java and Sumatra Island.

PLACES OF INTEREST

Sunda Kelapa, The bustling fish Market “pasar ikan” the best visit in early morning. Located in the far north of the city at the mouth of the Ciliwung River. Dutch domination of Jakarta and the rest of Indonesia began from this area, and the remnants of Kasteel Batavia, an old fort and trading post of Dutch East Indies Company, can still be seen. Tall masted Bugis Schooners from South Sulawesi anchoring there offer one of the finest sights Jakarta has to offer.

The National Monument (Monas) is the 137-metre tall table marble obelisk is topped with a flame coated with 35 kgs of gold, and represents the people’s determination to achieve freedom. It is located in front of the president’s palace and opens to the public. An elevator carries visitors to the top, offering a bird’s eye view across the city to the sea.

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Indonesian Miniature Park) is a cultural park which attempts to present the ethnic cultures and tradition in permanent exhibits of traditional architecture native to the 30 provincies. Performances of drama and dances of the various  provinces are regulary staged in the pavillions every Sunday Morning.

Pulau Seribu (Thousand Islands) there are more 140 islands scattered across the Java Sea to the north of Jakarta offers a haven away from the bustle of city life. Golden beaches fringed with coconut palms line the sea; surrounding waters are a paradise for snorkelers and scuba divers. The islands can be reached from Tanjung Priok or Pasar Ikan (Sunda Kelapa) by ferry or by chartered boat. Bungalows, restaurants, diving and sailing facilities are available.

The Shopper’s Paradise. Hunt some good quality batiks at Sarinah and the selection of shopping outside of the ordinary in Jalan Surabaya. Mangga dua and many ITC (International Trade Center) offer more than 10.000 kiosks and shops selling everything from fashions, accessories gifts, home appliances, etc at lower prices.

Jakarta Bay City, Ancol is Jakarta’s largest and most popular
recreation park. Its extensive range of attractions includes sea
and “Sea World” the fresh-water aquariums, swimming pools, an
artificial lagoon for fishing and boating, a bowling alley, as well
as an assortment of nightclubs restaurants, and massage parlors.
The complex includes a Marina, “Dufan” Dunia Fantasi (Fantasy
World), a golf course, hotels and a 4 dimension theatre. The
‘Pasar Seni’ or art market has a varied collection of Indonesian
handicraft, paintings and souvenirs on sale. An open-air theatre features live performances by local artists. Open daily from 2 pm
to 9 pm, and on Sunday and holiday from 10 am to 9 pm.

For more places of interest, please visit
http://www.my-indonesia.info/page.php?ic=1122&prov=11
http://www.jakarta-tourism.go.id

TOURIST OFFICE

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Kuningan Barat,
Phone. (021) 5209689,5209571, 52052155, 5209677
Fax.(021) 5229136, 5263923
Website :http://www.jakarta-tourism.go.id