Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia and is one of the leading travel and business destinations of South East Asia. Although the city might not have the same level of appeal as Singapore or Bangkok, there are certainly plenty of interesting attractions and wonderful places which travelers can visit in the Indonesian capital.
I have been to Jakarta a number of times and I have compiled a list of my favorite tourist attractions.
Ancol Dreamland
The place to stay if for travelers with kids is definitely Ancol Dreamland which is a rather large amusement park and which is located next to the water. There are plenty of shops, rides, various other types of entertainment, resorts and food and beverage outlets. The theme park is open 24 hours per day although some of the rides and other venues might have more specific times of business.
Museum Fatahillah
This is also known as the Jakarta History Museum and is off course a great place to visit for those of you that would like to learn more about the history and culture of this outstanding city as well as about the former Dutch East India Company. It is located inside of the former Batavian city hall which was built in 1710 by the former Dutch colonists.
Planetarium
The Planetarium is popular with both local residents as well as foreign visitors and first opened its doors in 1969. English tours of the premises can be organized Tuesday through Sunday.
Glodok
This part of town is also known as Chinatown and is a wonderful area of the city to walk around and explore the small streets, shops and excellent restaurants. If you would like to do some shopping for IT products then be sure to visit the excellent Glodok market which is well known for its cheap prices. Business hours are Monday through Sunday from 09:00 until 15:00.
Gereja Kathedral
One of the most important Catholic structures in the entire country is the Gereja Kathedral which opened its doors nearly 110 years ago. It is designed in a neo-gothic style and is definitely worth visiting. There is also a museum located inside the cathedral and the opening hours of the attraction are daily from 05:30 until 12:00 and from 16:00 until 19:00.
Istana Merdeka
The Istana Merdeka was called the Koningsplein Paleis when the Dutch ruled the nation and is currently the presidential palace. This beautiful building was build towards the end of the 18th century and is one of the most impressive sights you will find in the Indonesian capital.
James is travel consultant living on Phuket and is working on a number of projects. If you are looking for information about Phuket then be sure to visit his Phuket guide which includes an excellent section on Patong Beach.
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