Jakarta Travel Information

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   Jakarta Travel Information

Jakarta is the capital and most populous city on the island of Java in the country of Indonesia.  Jakarta is Indonesia's economic and political center specializing in trade, manufacturing and financial services. Jakarta is broken into 5 areas ranging from the North, South, Central, East and West. Each area has its own attractions and some of the attractions include: The National Museum situated in the central area of Jakarta; the beaches are in the northern suburbs; Chinatown, nightlife and entertainment are surrounded by the western area of Jakarta. If you are traveling for pleasure you will want to take some time to enjoy the city of Jakarta. In Jakarta you will find several superb restaurants and amazing architectural surprises. Art lovers will revel in the impressive collections of art as well as the city’s collection of unique building and historical monuments.  Jakarta also has many wonderful restaurants which will teach you what real Korean food really tastes like. If you are interested in driving to the coast, there are many cute beach towns that are fun to visit, with beautiful beaches and friendly people. It is here where you will find some of the best seafood restaurants in Indonesia.

   Top Things To Do In Jakarta

Jakarta is the largest most modern city of Indonesia. You will find attractions throughout the city whether you prefer to stroll through the ultra-modern downtown area, tour the many temples, or enjoy Jakarta's nightlife. Once you arrive in Jakarta, be sure to enjoy the amazing food at outdoor food stalls located throughout the city of Jakarta. The Menteng Flea Market is perfect for shopping and finding Indonesian bargains. Istana Merdeka is the center of Jakarta and it’s the home of the presidential place. See baby tigers the famous Ragunan Zoo, home to orangutans and yes, Komodo Dragons!  If you travel out of Jakarta you will find many coastal towns, such as Bogor once a colonial favorite for the Dutch, its charm will take your breath away. Head north and relax by the coast in Anyer a lovely resort town just 3 hours north of Jakarta, perfect for travelers looking for water sports and beautiful beaches. If you are interested in natural beauty, take a drive to Ujong Kulon National Park situated along the coast which features a lush rain forests and rare one-horned rhinos, or visit the Botanical Gardens the oldest in Southeast Asia. The world largest Buddhist Temple Borobudur a UNESCO World Heritage located in the Kedu Valley, in the southern part of Java will take you all day but worth the long drive. Travel back in time with no electricity and check out how the locals live in Baduy a small village outside of Jakarta. Drive to Tangerang an hour drive from Jakarta, visit the Benteng Heritage Museum located in a traditional market and the Thousand Doors Mosque. Bogo is great for tourists who love nature walks. The Kebun Raya Bogor is the main attraction with lots of walking and picnic areas.  There are endless attractions and activities when you visit the fascinating city of Jakarta.