Jakarta

DKI Jakarta

The Capital City of DKI Jakarta is “Jakarta”

Jakarta is the dynamic capital city of the Republic of Indonesia. The center of government and business. One of the highly populated urban areas in Indonesia with it’s about 12 million people gathered from all those diverse ethnic and cultural groups that’s make Indonesia. Jakarta offers a variety of entertainment ranging from cultural performances to clubs feature international singers and bands.Jakarta is a paradoxical melting pot of Old and New and reflects it’s people, architecture and history. Here will find towering skyscrapers and modern shopping malls. For history lovers and explorers, Jakarta’s historical Kota district and many bustling markets will keep us enthralled.

Jakarta is the social, cultural, economic and political hub of the nation. It is home to many of the country’s finest research institutions, educational facilities and cultural organizations. Jakarta is the uniquely both the seat of national as well as regional government. Jakarta strategically positioned on the west side of the island of Java, the Capital City is the principal gateway to the rest of Indonesia. A side from being the seat of government, it is also on of the nation’s most important centers of commerce and industry. Being a nerve center of such vital importance to the nations, political and economic life, it is not surprising that some of the best facilities of accommodation, travel and telecommunications infrastructures are available in Jakarta.

Jakarta is far from being the cold, impersonal city that such a description might suggest. Almost 500 years old, the capital city bears a warm personality, molded by centuries of contact with peoples, cultures and creeds from all part of the archipelago and the world.From Jakarta, sophisticated land, air and sea transport is available to the rest of the country. Jakarta has proudly developed into one of Asia’s most prominent metropolitan centers and now going to Cosmopolitan centers.  Jakarta’s 20,000 hotel rooms at cut price rates. Over 30 golf courses in and around Jakarta. Good news for business and travelers. Jakarta has undergone dramatic growth.

Jakarta’s history dates back as far as the 5^th century. Long before the arrival of the first Europeans, Jakarta was known to seafarers from Arabia and Asia as an important trading port called Sunda Kelapa. The first confirmed record of inhabitants in the area comes from a Tugu inscription which reefers to a community of the Taruma Nagara Kingdom living along the north coast near what later became known as Sunda Kelapa.

Moslem forces led by Prince Fatahillah from neighboring sultanate of Cirebon conquered the port. The Prince Fatahillah after assault the Portuguese navy fleet was destroyed. Fatahillah change the named of the Sunda Kelapa port to Jayakarta, meaning “Great Victory”, this event took place on June 22, 1527,  a date which was officially recognized as the birth of the city of Jakarta, when the harbor town of Sunda Kelapa by the conquering Prince Fatahillah.

Under the aggressive leadership of Jan Pieterszoon Coen, the Dutch East India Company (VOC) proceeded forcibly to take possession of the town of Jayakarta completely destroyed and renamed it Batavia on May 30, 1619, in it place, they founded the city of Batavia which began as a small fortified trading post, but eventually grew to came the capital of the biggest Dutch overseas colony, the Netherlands East Indies. Dutch forces mustering at Onrust island in the Jayakarta Bay, launched an all-out attack on the port. Dutch colonial control Indonesia continued for over three centuries until the outbreak of World War II when Japanese occupying forces took over.

When the Javanese imperial forces invaded the Indies at the beginning of World War II, they renamed the city Jakarta. At the end of the war, it was here that the Indonesian nationalist leaders proclaimed the country’s  independence, with Merdeka or the Indonesian Declaration of Independence. The city name was finally changed to Jakarta. This long and rather turbulent history has left it’s stamp on the face of the city. Jakarta’s architecture, for example, displays the various influences, Indonesian and foreign, which have over the centuries come to these shores. Many buildings are landmarks of history.

Jakarta has own unique people and culture known as Betawi (meaning Batavia). Reflecting influences from as far away as India, Portugal, Arabia, Japan, China, Britain and the Malay Peninsula. Betawi culture has it’s own music, costumes, language and cuisine which reflect Jakarta’s unique identity, not only a melting pot of local cultures but also international cultures as well. Victory on June 22, 1527, marked the founding of modern Jakarta and is celebrated annually by the city.

Today, Jakarta’s face is rapidly changing to accommodate the demands of modern life. The increased appreciation of the irreplaceable value of their heritage about Jakarta seems to guarantee that the city’s soul will not be lost.

Jakarta is administratively divided into the following named districts(note that these district except central Jakarta are very dense in terms of area):

• Central Jakarta (Jakarta Pusat) - The Heart of Jakarta's Administrative, Government and financial, an aptly named district and the site of Jakarta's symbol, the 132 metre Monas (Monumen Nasional) and also the world's largest city square "Lapangan Merdeka". The city is also considered as part of old Jakarta (Batavia) which could be recognized by its 2 noticable colonial building the president's palace and the National Museum of Indonesia, both are built in the 19th century. However due to major development within the city, this area is now filled with modern highrise infrastucture such as office buildings, hotels, Shopping centres complex and is also home to Jakarta's famous Bundaran HI (Hotel Indonesia Traffic Circle). It is here that you can find Jakarta's most top exclusive and lifestyle malls, such as Grand Indonesia in the Hotel Indonesia Complex, Senayan Plaza and Senayan city in "Jalan Asia-Africa"(Asia-Africa street). Central Jakarta also consist one of the world's largest sporting stadium the "Gelanggang Olahraga Bung Karno" and South-East Asia's largest Mosque the "Istiqal Mosque" and Indonesia's only Gothic Catholic Cathedral.

• West Jakarta (Jakarta Barat) - This site is also part of the Old Batavia oldtown and is home to Jakarta's Chinatown called "Glodok" area. Glodok is more of electronic promenade of Jakarta, however is rich in street hawker food and Chinese cuisine restaurant as well as old Chinese temples complexes. There are alot of shopping going on in this area as well, as it is home to Indonesia's largest shopping mall "Mall Taman Anggrek"(Orchid Garden Mall) and cheap shopping lanes could be found in Mangga Dua. This area is also home to Jakarta's biggest nightlife entertainment and red light district quarter "Mangga Besar".

• South Jakarta (Jakarta Selatan) - Jakarta's middle upper class and elite's residential area and is also part of Jakarta's business centre. Where you can find upscale shopping centres and malls, restaurants, hotels, bustling nightlife and entertainment centre, Blok M, Senayan sports complex, and affluent residential areas.

• East Jakarta (Jakarta Timur) - Industrial Quarter of the city, and Location of Taman Mini Indonesia Indah where you can see parts of Indonesia's multiethnic community rounded up as 1, also crafted good at Utan Kayu art community, Cibubur camping ground, and Jakarta's 2nd airport, Halim Perdanakusuma airport.

• North Jakarta (Jakarta Utara) - Jakarta's main harbor area and home to Jakarta's only surviving old town area "Jakarta kota tua" a small area consisting of dutch colonial buildings, its streets are throng with hawker food, crafted good artist as well as Jakartans youth hanging around. This area contains the Fatahillah Museum or Jakarta History Museum(former old Jakarta town hall), a numbers of other museums and cafes converted from old Batavia's offices, banks, warehouses and shops also exist within the old town. Place filled with excitement and bustling entertainment is no other than The Ancol Bayfront City Asia's largest integrated tourism area consiting of fascinating Dufan theme park, Sea World, art markets, eco parks, shopping mall and beachside entertainment. The beautiful Thousand Islands is located in North Jakarta as well, a place where people could escape the city's heavy combustion and pollution and enjoy beautiful beach with marine parks and world class resorts.

Presidential Palace

Presidential Palace, (North of the National Monument). Official residence and office of the Indonesian president is open to the public on weekends for free, preferably make reservation first and use formal clothes, no sandals.

Traditional Costumes

The men's Betawinese traditional costume is Shanghai mode coat and harmony pantalon, wounded by Lacan cloth at the waist, headdress (liskol) that made of Lokcan cloth, a Keris (creese) slipped into belt, and Pantofel shoes.All of the accessories appear firmness and readiness that it's special characteristic of Betawinese.The women's using Kebaya (specific women dress), Veil, Batik cloth, and Sandals.

The Peoples

Betawi, Sudanese, Javanese, Chinese and Indians. Jakarta not only home to people from more than 300 ethnic groups from all over the Indonesian archipelago, but has also adopted the customs and traditions of the many foreign influences that have reached it’s shores over the centuries. These influences include the Dutch, Portuguese, British, Japanese, Arab, Malay, Chinese and Indian inner alia. Jakarta’s indigenous people are the Betawi (From Batavia), language, customs, culture and cuisine reflect the influences which have shaped the city over the countries.

Shopping Malls

• Shopping Malls: Despite the crushing poverty exhibited in many parts of the city, Jakarta has a large number of giant, glittering malls. Note that, for imported goods, prices in many of the more expensive stores can be much higher than what would be charged in the same shops in other countries. The up-market malls in Jakarta are the centrally located Grand Indonesia (including the department stores of Seibu, Alun-Alun Indonesia, as well as restaurants and a cinema on the top floors) and opposite to it Plaza Indonesia (including Marks and Spencer, as well as restaurants, cafes and a cinema), Pacific Place (including M Department Store, Kidzania Theme Park), Plaza Senayan (including Sogo and Metro), Senayan City (including Debenhams), Taman Anggrek (with ice skating), Pondok Indah Malls (including Sogo and Metro), Mal Kelapa Gading (including Sogo), and Mall of Indonesia (including Centro).

• Markets: In addition to malls, there are also numerous extremely large shopping centres, quite a few of which can be found in the Mangga Dua (Two Mangoes) area. These include the huge ITC, Pasar Pagi Mangga Dua and the gigantic WTC (Wholesale Trade Centre) Mangga Dua, massive indoor markets with hundreds upon hundreds of shops selling everything at wholesale prices,including fake branded items,and pirated movies/DVDs. When you shop in those places, you can always bargain the price. As general rule, you should start the bargain with half from the initial offered price. Tanah Abang and Pasar Baru are hugely popular among Malaysian tourists.

• Supermarkets: There are a number of large, modern supermarkets in Jakarta. These include Giant, Hero, Hypermart, Carrefore, Lotte, CemChicks, Superindo etc.

The Istiqlal Mosque

Istiqlal Mosque in the center of the city wits huge dome and rakish minarets is said to be the largest in South East Asia. Close by towards Pasar Baru we find the St. Cecilia Cathedral, a memorable sight with it’s filigree spires.

The National Monument (Monas)

Jakarta’s best known landmark, The National Monument (Monas) located in Merdeka (Independence) square at the center of as it’s commonly known is the city’s most recognizable landmark 137 meters high, crowned by a flame representing Independence covered with 35 kg of pure gold on the top of monument. Monas is a symbol Jakarta City, could be seen from all corners of Jakarta. 

We can see the Jakarta capital city from the top. View the city from the Observation Deck or visit the base of the monument where are series of dioramas portrays the dramatic story of Indonesia’s history. It stands for the people’s determination to achieve freedom and the crowning of their efforts in the Proclamation of Independence in August 1945. The base houses a historical museum and a hall for meditation. The monument is open to the public and upon request the lift could carry visitors to the top which offers a bird’s eye view over the city and the sea.

The National Monument has been the proud of Jakarta citizen since it’s development in 1960. It’s strategic location is surrounded by the other important buildings, such as The President’s Palace, Istiqlal Mosque, Gambir Railways Station, City Hall also The National Museum, etc.

The Indonesian National Museum

The Indonesian National Museum (Museum Nasional), located (Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat No. 12, Jakarta Pusat) on the west side of Merdeka square houses one of the most complete collections of Chinese ceramics, bronzes as well as an important collection of stone age relics and artifacts. The National Museum established in 1778 by the Dutch collector J.M.C. Rademacher under the auspices of the Batavia Association of Arts and Sciences, is the largest repository of the nation’s heritage. Behind the classical façade, the museum houses collections of prehistoric, ethnographic and archaeological artifacts, including one of the world’s largest collections of South East Asian ceramics and Hindu Javanese arts.

It starts from prehistorically era which is divided into two periods. The Stone Period and Metal Period. From these periods we can find many artifacts, such as skeleton of The Ancient Man. The most amazing collection in this museum are the ancient ornament and weapon made of 24-karat gold. Tens, even hundreds of complexities such as bracelet, necklace, ear stud, crown, ring, and Kris, gun, pistol, gold spear are stored in a closely guarded special room. The snap of camera will not give a good photo.The museum was opened in 1868 by the Batavia Society for art and sciences. The museum has one of the finest numismatic collection in the world and popularly known as Gedung Gajah or Elephant Building. The stone elephant given by King Chulalongkorn of Thailand in 1871, placed on the front lawn of the building.

Jalan Jaksa Party

Jalan Jaksa located in Menteng area, south Jalan Merdeka, Central Jakarta, becomes a fair every year. A part of Betawi in the past is here. That is a view of festival atmosphere on Jalan Jaksa Party at a good glance. Many Betawi Cultures are performance to entertain the visitors who are filling up festival location.

Lenong, Gambang Kromong, Tanjidor and many ethnic dances are performanced routinely. We can having the unique art and culture, also Betawi traditional foods, such as Kerak telor, Laksa Ketupat, Dodol, Rangi, Jongkong, Cendol and other are millions people’s favorite until now. We can eat all of them here.The visitors, not only watching but also invited to join in traditional performance. The visitors also can shop many low priced goods, tell fortunes, eat traditional foods or follow any interesting game.

The Portuguese Church

Portuguese Church, situated in downtown Jakarta is the Portuguese Church, built between 1693 and 1696 for the Portuguese-speaking people of Batavia. Although rather plain from the outside, it’s interior is quite impressive with it’s baroque pulpit and organ.

The Maritime Museum

The Maritime Museum or Museum Bahari located (Jl. Pasar Ikan No. 1 Jakarta Utara) at the Sunda Kelapa Harbor or Fish Market is a restored Dutch warehouse dating from 1652. durung the Japanese occupation it was used as a logistic depot, the served as logistic depot of the PTT/Telkom and PLN. In 1977, it was officiated to be Maritime Museum by Governor of DKI Jakarta, Ali Sadikin. Two warehouses are the only remains of the first trading post and port of the Dutch East Indies Company in Java. Here showing paraphernalia of Batavia’s seafaring history, archeology, ethnography, etc.  In days gone by this sturdy building with it’s thick walls, wooden floors and shuttered windows housed pepper, tea, cloth, coffee and other trading goods for the VOC. The old harbormaster’s tower stands nearby.

The Maritime Museum is the most complete ocean vessel collector. Many kinds of vessel, both real and miniature, completed with their auxiliary information can be found here. Battleship Kora-Kora from Maluku, Bugis Boat, Phinisi and Padekawang and the miniature of Alut Pasa from Kalimantan are included in. also many sea animals, maritime technology, sea archeology, sea anthropology, folklore or legend about sea, and the other maritime aspects are collected in The Maritime Museum. This museum represents the Indonesian’s Maritime Spirit, like the song “Nenek Moyangku Orang Pelaut = My Ancestor was a seaman”.

The Old Harbor of Sunda Kelapa

The Old Harbor of Sunda Kelapa in North Jakarta close to the Kota area. Graceful Bugis phonies schooners, the world’s last wind powered sailing fleet used for trade, still berth at the quay as they have for centuries. This picturesque port is situated at the estuary of the Ciliwung River in North of Jakarta. Some of the islands still have standing today forth built by the Dutch and Portuguese for protecting or sometimes even attacking Batavia.

The Traditional Fish Market

The Traditional Fish Market located at the mouth of the Ciliwung River. This market bustles with activities related to the sea, the maze of surrounding shops crammed with everything from sea shells to model ships are open throughout the day.

Jakarta History Museum

Jakarta History Museum or Museum Sejarah Jakarta (Jl. Taman Fatahillah Jakarta) more familiar with the name Museum Falahillah, housed in the old city hall or Stadhuis. Once the heart of the colonial administration in the 18^th century, the square underwent a major restoration in the 1970’s. This museum has 37 rooms filled with old maps and memorabilia from the days of Dutch colonial administration. The Stadhuis itself stands of the historical square which was once the administrative center of old Batavia.  The Portuguese cannon on the north side of the square is reportedly an impressive font of fertility. This museum located exactly in Taman Fatahillah, side by side with Puppet Museum and Ceramic Museum in the City (Kota).

Kota, as Chinatown at the Old Batavia. “Kota” is the old section of Batavia known as Kota has the best collection of Dutch colonial architecture, such as Gedung Fatahillah, now houses the Jakarta History Museum and café Museum in it’s left wing. Housed in the former “Stadhuis” or Town Hall of Batavia. The Jakarta History Museum features a rich cache of memorabilia defecting the historical development of the city. The collections of 18^th century furnishings and portraits of the former colonial governors. The solidly built building was completed in 1627, the building initially served as the Dutch East Indies Company’s.

Additions and renovations including a stone gate, offices and renovations were added between 1705 and 1715. The well-known Indonesia hero, Prince Diponegoro of Yogyakarta, whose treacherous capture ended a five year long guerrilla war against the Dutch rules in 1830, was said to have been imprisoned in it’s dungeon before his exile to South Sulawesi. The building was used as military barrack and office when the Jakarta City Administration decided in the early 1970s to make it the focus of a restoration plan of old Batavia. Now a museum, it provides the historical background of Jakarta through displays of old maps and antiquities, including furniture and porcelain used by the Dutch rulers of Batavia, plus a 16^th century Portuguese cannon which stand across the cobblestone square. And used by successive governments right up through the 1960’s.

Bank Mandiri Museum

Bank Mandiri Museum, (in the Old Town area opposite the Northern Terminus of Corridor 1 of the Busway and Kota Station). See the history of banking in the Dutch colonial era. Sections include the history of how the Dutch segregated the services offered to bankers by race, the history of the creation of Bank Mandiri and it's memorabilia , Colonial Era Bank Governors and Rupiah bank notes through time.

The Puppet Museum

And The Puppet Museum, dedicated to puppetry, one of Indonesia’s most famous traditional art forms. On display are “Wayang Kulit” shadow puppets from Java and Bali, three dimensional puppets and some from other parts of Southeast Asia as well also special dance masks. The wooden and leather puppets displayed here represent the finest craftsmanship in this particulars form of traditional theatre. The museum also shows shortened performances of the wayang kulit leather puppets every Sunday morning. This puppetry museum on the western side of Taman Fatahillah in “The Old Town” area, this museum at Jalan. Pintu Besar Utara No. 27, Jakarta.

The Fine Arts & Ceramic Museum

The Fine Arts and Ceramic Museum at (Jl. Pos Kota (Taman Fatahillah) No. 2, Jakarta Barat). It was built on 21 January 1870 for the Raad Van Justine (High Court of Justice). During the Japanese occupation it was used as a military quarter, likewise during the early days of independence. Only on 1967 it was used for the office of the mayor of West Jakarta snd the office of the Museum and History in 1974. On August 20, 1976 it was inaugurated by President Soeharto to be Museum of fine art and Ceramic.

The Museum holds a rare collection of ceramics, terracotta and Indonesian paintings and one of Jakarta’s best permanent exhibitions of Indonesian Painters, located in the same historical square as the Fatahillah Museum. Genuine paintings of Raden Saleh, Affandi, Basuki Abdullah, Dullah, S. Sudjojono, and some 10 or 20 of famous painters are also the collection of this museum. This museum is housed in what was once the Court of Justice building built in 1879.

Betawi the Past’s Night

Taman Fatahillah or Fatahillah Park is not only beautiful days, but also in the night. It is brightened by passing vehicle lights. The Park located at Museum of Jakarta History area, has exotic sight in the night. Turning the lights around the museum make magical atmosphere on the old building. It makes visitors feel that they back to the past, to the 16^th century. The magical atmosphere at Fatahillah Park gives the inspiration for the government to organize “Malam Betawi Tempo Doeloe” every May and June.

Beside Lenong performance, we also can see Pencak Silat, Rebana Biang, Lengser, and many kinds of dances in this old Betawi one night through celebration. The visitors are also captured by the salty and crispy of Jakarta’s food. Such as Nasi Uduk, Kue Ragi, Kue Apem, Tape Uli, Dodol pour out, wagging our tongue. The traditional drinks are also nice, such as Bandrek and Bajigur.

Ancol Dreamland Amusement Park

Ancol Dreamland Amusement Park, This vast 300 hectares, ocean side park is Jakarta’s best and largest entertainment area for all ages. Designed to usher the visitors into the fascinating world of modern science and technology, the percent facility take him on an imaginative tour of old Jakarta, Africa, America, Indonesia, Asia and the Palace of Dolls. Daily lively performances of sea animals, a safe lagoon for boating, swimming, wide rang of water sports facilities attack thousands of local and international visitors. Jakartans are rightfully proud of their Dufan (Dunia Fantasi) or Fantasy World.

Ancol Dream Park (Taman Impian Jaya Ancol)itself is well worth the visit, however, don't hold high expectations for the beach or for the quality of the sea water. Both the beach and the sea water are polluted and best avoided. The Park consists of Dunia Fantasi (Fantasy world) with ticket fee Rp 150,000 (US$17.60) per person in week days and Rp 180,000 (US$21.20) per person on week end-Sunday-and-Holiday, Atlantis Water Adventure (Waterboom) ticket fee Rp 100,000 (US$11.80) per person, Seaworld (for the largest aquarium in South East Asia), Gelanggang Samudra (Ocean Park) animals show ticket Rp 90,000 (US$10.60) per person, Fantastic Multimedia (Laser) Show ticket fee Rp 50,000 (US$5.90) per person, resorts, hotel, beach, marina, and great restaurants. It's one of the biggest such parks in Asia. Entrance ticket fee to the complex Rp 15,000 (US$1.80) per person excluding parking fee.

The Fantasy World

Disneyland of Indonesia, that is an exact sobriquet for this recreation place. Here the visitors are invited to the fantasy world with high technology games. Like a Disneyland of games, rides and special performances, ride the rollercoasters, adventurous flume rides, turbo tour simulators, Halilintar Jet Coaster, Kora-Kora, Arung Jeram, Niagara Waterfalls, Bianglala, Ontang-anting, Rajawali, Rama-Shintha Show, Robo Cop, Scary House, Bumper Cars as well as many other exciting fairground amusements at Dufan as Disneyland type theme park in Ancol. Each of the areas is designed to give the visitor a feel of the region, visiting through features and the architecture of the area at a certain period of it’s history and by the use of animated puppets in the Palace of Dolls. The Fantasy Land Park also offers a number of restaurants and souvenir shops.

Surrounding this is the spectacular Sea World, the largest sea aquarium in South East Asia with over 5,000 tropical fish in it’s tunnels and touch-pools with it’s amazing panorama of Indonesia sea wealth, an Oceanarium with performances by sea animals from all over the country, a safe lagoon for water sports. Stroll through Freshwater World or journey to the bottom of the sea at Micro world. The touch pool allows us to actually feel the marine life. Movies about the underwater world are regularly screened. Five star hotels with cottages by the beach and much more.

The Marina Jaya Ancol Beach

The Marina Jaya Ancol Beach, a special harbor located in North Jakarta has many wonderful beach recreation facilities, besides back and forth transportation to Thousand Island or to Batam Jetfoil. This is a special port for yachts, motor and sail boats and the port of departure for Thousand Islands, the scattered islands in the Bay of Jakarta. This is also the place for marine recreation and sports where each facility is amply provided. Prestigious water sport equipment, such as water cycles, canoes, sail boats, jets ski, windsurfing, diving and water ski, swimming and many others. For the fanatic lover of sailing or fishing gear, here also rents special boats which are ready to use anytime we want. Stalls along the beach serve drinks and snacks while tents are available for sunbathers and sea lovers.

Arts & Crafts Market

Arts and Crafts Market located in the Ancol Amusement Park. We could see artists at work finishing their paintings, woodcarvings and displays a wide range of Indonesian handicrafts, puppets, bamboo, filigree and leather, puppet makers, wood-carvers, painters, and many other craft makers from throughout the archipelago cheerfully working on their creations. This is a perfect haven for souvenir collectors.

Thousand Islands (Pualu Seribu)

Thousand Islands or Kepulauan Seribu is an exotic area in the Jakarta Bay offers a haven away from the bustle or city life. The one and only place, which offers two Tour Adventure enchantments, maritime and archeology. One and a half hours from Jakarta, literally thousand islands, a stunning spray of some 300 sandy, picturesque coral islands promising a respite from the bustles of the city. The surrounding waters are a paradise for skin divers. Here offer sport sailing, wind surfing, swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving also sun bathing, cruising and fishing excursions are easy to arrange. These are filled with a myriad of tropical fish which live among the multicolored corals. The islands include national marine parks to fully equipped resorts offering a range of modern facilities and water sports. There are golden beaches fringed with coconut palms.

Some of the islands in this group developed for Tour Adventure are Pulau Bidadari, Pulau Ayer, Pulau Laki and Pulau Putri. Pulau Tanjung near Pulau Putri has an airstrip. There are cabins for hire, having fresh water on Pulau Air and Pulau Bidadari only. Pulau Papa Theo as a holiday resort with cottages, restaurants, diving and sailing facilities. The other islands are fulled with maritime tour Adventure attraction, such as sea swimming, water ski, jet ski, diving, and windsurfing. And it’s bay water promise a big challenge for the fishermen.

Pulau Rambut

Pulau Rambut, this 45-hectare island, located in the Thousand Islands, is an important bird sanctuary and breeding ground for many bird species. From March to September it is home to up to 50,000 birds migrating from Australia to the Asian Mainland. Also the lizards, phyton etc.

Museum Joang’45

Gedung Joang 45 is one of the museums in Jakarta. Currently management conducted by the Department of Tourism and Culture, Jakarta Province. The museum is located at Jalan Menteng 31, Kebon Sirih, Menteng, Jakarta. The museum was inaugurated in 1974 by President Soeharto, after the renovation.

History of Buildings

• The period of Dutch occupationBuilding that was built around 1920′s that is currently used as a museum Joang 45 at the beginning was the family-run hotel “LC Schomper “, a Dutch national who has been living in Batavia. The hotel was named Schomper by name owner. The hotel was quite good and includes a well-known in the South suburb of Batavia, with the main building that stands majestically in the middle and flanked by a row of buildings inn rooms on the left and right for overnight guests.The remaining accommodation room building is currently living in some northern side of the main building, currently used as a library, space creativity of children (children room) and Panca Chess Wirawati office.
• The Japanese OccupationWhen the Japanese go to Indonesia (1942-1945) and the control of Batavia, the hotel was taken over by the youth of Indonesia and the switch functions as a managed office Ganseikanbu Sendenbu (Japanese Propaganda Bureau) headed by a Japanese, “Simizu”. In this office then held political education program that began in 1942 to educate the youths Indonesia and funded entirely by the Japanese government.

Collection

This can be seen in the museum traces the struggle of independence of Indonesia with a collection of heritage objects fighters Indonesia. Among these are the official car of the official President and First Vice President who is known by car REP 1 and REP 2, and the car bombing incident in Cikini. There are also collections of documentation photographs and paintings depicting the struggle around the year 1945-1950′s. Some of the figures shown are in a struggle statues chest.

Museum Facilities

The facilities available to visitors is the Museum Joang ’45

• Permanent and Temporary exhibition space with a corner multi media, Joang 45 cinemas, Studio aired documentaries and movies long struggle.
• Reference library of scientific history, comes the comic struggle to read the child, Childrenroom, a special room for the creativity of children equipped computer game hero, coloring, puzzles, and games knock-down
• Photo Studio, providing the fighters to wear costumes visitors and instant photos.
• Souvenir Shop
• Plaza Theatre for Children in the form of outdoor activity.

Contact Museum

Jalan Menteng Raya 31
Kebon Sirih, Menteng, Jakarta Pusat
Tel. (021) 390-9148, Fax (021) 392-3185
Email: museumjoangjakarta@yahoo.co.id

Taman Ismail Marzuki

Taman Ismail Marzuki, a cultural center of international acclaim. The focal point of cultural activities in Jakarta is the Jakarta Art Center, known as Taman Ismail Marzuki or TIM. The largest of it’s kind in Southeast Asia and consists of exhibition halls for many art works, theatres, an academy of arts, archives building and a planetarium. A monthly program of events, available at hotel counters, includes exhibitions, plays, music and poetry recitals, dance performances, folk art and drama from the various regions of Indonesia. This Indonesian art gallery also has Planetarium, Center of Literature Documentation, Cinema and restaurants.

Museum Sumpah Pemuda

Youth Pledge Museum is a museum of history of the struggle for independence of the Republic of Indonesia is located in Jalan Raya No. 106, Kramat, Central Jakarta and is managed by the department of Culture and Tourism of Indonesia. The museum has a collection of photographs and objects relating to the history of the Youth Pledge of 1928, as well as the activities of the Indonesian nationalist movement. MuseumYouth Pledge was established under the Decree of Governorof DKI in 1972 and became the object of national cultural heritage.

The Soekarno & Hatta Monument – Gedung Proklamasi

The Soekarno-Hatta Monument and Perintis Kemerdekaan Building (Museum Proklamator Soekarno-Hatta), both are located at Jalan Proklamasi 56, Central Jakarta, on the site of the former residence of the late President Soekarno where the nation’s Independence was proclaimed. By the Perintis Kemerdekaan Building stands the Soekarno and Hatta Monument, in commemoration of the nation’s first President and Vice President, who together proclaimed Independence on behalf on the Indonesian people. Gedung Proklamasi, (Proclamation Building); The historical site of Indonesian independence, where on August 17th, 1945 Soekarno-Hatta (Indonesian first President and vice-President) declared the nation’s independence.

The Flea Market

We could visit a unique shopping opportunity, at the lively Jalan Surabaya antique market on the fringes of the posh Menteng residential neighborhood. This is well-known for it’s flea market. Bargaining is necessary, including the skill to distinguish authenticity  from imitations.

The Adam Malik Museum

Small museum dedicated to Mr Adam Malik, a renowned figure who represented Indonesia in the United Nations, among many of his other feats including as an Indonesian foreign minister.

The Jakarta Playhouse

The Jakarta Playhouse or Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, a beautifully restored building from the Dutch times close Pasar Baru, today house the arts theatre. This neo-renaissance structure is now one of the proud landmarks among the many Jakarta Buildings which have been conserved. Some of the city’s best performances of music, dance and theater by both Indonesian and visiting artists are presented here.

The Sasmita Loka Museum

The Sasmita museum loka took place in Street Lembang No. D-58, Jakarta and it’s the house of the Revolution of the Hero’s residence, Jendral Anumerta A. Yani. This building is the history witness in connection with him with the incident “G-30-S / PKI”.

Museum Kebangkitan Nasional

The Kebangkitan Nasional museum is located in Street Abdurachman Saleh No. 26 Jakarta. The collection of the national legacy of the history museum, numismatic, ethnography, the fine arts/skill art et cetera.

Satria Mandala Museum

Satria Mandala Museum at Jalan Gatot Subroto South Jakarta. This is the central museum of the Indonesian’s Armed Forces displays exhibits on the progress in the development of the Indonesian Armed Forces. It’s role in the struggle for the nation’s independence, and other military relics.Description of Indonesian army’s fall and rise is immortalized in the form of 3D diorama. Even the sedan chair of General Soedirman, the equipment related directly with guerrilla war moment is also shown as a memento. Weapon, one of important military instruments, also colors these Indonesian army epigraphs. Hundreds of weapon types, from locok gun until the modernist military plane belonging to ABRI, are shown to represent each era.

The Parliament Building

Parliament Building is strikingly modern building on Jalan Gatot Subroto, Jakarta Barat. The parliament where at least once in every five years, the People’s Consultative Assembly holds it’s sessions. 

The National Archives Museum

The National Archives Museum built Reiner de Klerk in 1760 for a wealthy Dutch family, this imposing stately villa set in a formal garden is one of the last remaining examples of how the well-to-do merchants used to live. This beautifully preserved Dutch architecture has served many functions including as the office for the Department of Mining of the Dutch colonial government before it was finally turned inti the archives building in 1925 until 1990’s. This splendid estate features original woodcarvings, tiles and home furnishings characteristic of the gracious living of the Dutch East Indies Company.

The Textile Museum

The Textile Museum near Tanah Abang on Jalan K.S. Tubun No. 4 Jakarta Pusat, snows a huge variety of exquisite hand woven textiles from all over the archipelago, used for religious purposes and social occasions. The collections includes cotton and silk batik, intricately woven ikat and a variety of traditional weaving instruments. Each group has it’s history. In hundred years, the archipelago’s clothes have changed the design many times. Even, some variations of design are rare designs. All of the cloth collections stored here describe the history of Indonesian textile world.In this interesting architectural building, there is a collection of traditional textile production equipments. From a simple weaving machine until modern batik equipment. All  of cloth and batik types in Indonesia shown in this museum, frequently become international designer’s inspiration.

Taman Prasasti Museum

Taman Prasasti Museum also near to Tanah Abang, shows a collection of ancient stones with inscriptions as well as tombstones from the graves of prominent Dutch, English and Indonesian personalities from colonial period times.

Bird Market

Also we could visit Bird Market on Jalan Pramuka besides the bird park at Taman Mini. This is on Jalan Pramuka near to the Soekarno-Hatta Monument. For the bird lovers, so many choice and colorful and rich varieties of attractive, lobale birds highlighted by the unique “perkutut” singing bird, the pride of the Javanese people.

Museum Arta Suaka

The Arta Suaka museum is located in Street Kebun Sirih No. 82, Jakarta Pusat. The museum collection take the form of numismatic and photographs of the documentation et cetera.

Taman Ria Remaja Senayan

Taman Ria Remaja Senayan is located at Jalan Pintu III Senayan. This park has beautiful lake for boating, canoeing and pedal boating. Facilities for the children are among others mini cars, trains and marry-go-round. Evening entertainment include live music bands and popular local comedies. Technology has been entering the children world for along time. At Taman Ria Remaja Senayan, there are new games using high technology become it’s power attraction. In the past, recreation facilities were only scenery of green trees. Today taman Ria Remaja Senayan offers many kinds of modern games for the children and teenagers. Jet coaster and Bianglala are the examples. With various games facilities, Taman Ria Remaja Senayan is a perfect leisure center for family.

The Indonesia Miniature Park

Indonesia Miniature Park (Taman Mini Indonesia Indah or Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature Park, popularly “Taman Mini”). 300 hectares Park provides an excellent overview of Indonesia’s Unity in Diversity as The National Motto. Each of Indonesia’s represented with traditional houses in it’s original size, from the architecture style, culture and art, until traditional food. Pavilions of often carry out culture and art show from each province.

Here we could find of many biological resources of Indonesia nature, such as Bird Parks, Flower Garden, Enormous Aquarium, Museum of Stamp, Museum of Asmat, Museum of Military, Museum of Indonesia, Museum Housing typical Indonesian Traditional costumes, arts and crafts, monuments such as Borobudur Temple, Imax Theater more familiar with the name of Keong Emas which presents 3D film about the Beauty of Indonesia, etc.

The Giant Lizard-Komodo Dragon Museum

The Giant Lizard-Komodo Dragon Museum also in Indonesia Miniature Park, built in the form of the Varanus Komodiensis (the only pre-historic giant lizard found exclusively on Indonesia’s Komodo Island). It’s exhibits dioramas depicting the fauna of insects and wild animals. These are several museum within the grounds, including Indonesia Museum which traces the country’s history in realistic three-dimensional landscapes. Here the richly decorated building in Balinese architecture, it houses contemporary arts, crafts and traditional costumes from different regions of the country. Sampling of the more than 250 cultures which inhabit the archipelago are here.

The Museum of Philately

Museum of Philately or The Stamps Museum located at Taman Mini has an attractive collection of stamps once issued in the country over the years. This is ideal for the Philatelist.

The Golden Snail Theatre

Highlight features of the park include a spectacular Imax feature film on Indonesia. Beautiful Indonesia on a gigantic screen using the latest Imax system. This is known as “Teater Imax Keong Mas” or Golden Snail Theatre. Presents 3D film about the beauty of Indonesia.

The Non Aligned Nations Friendship Monument

The Non Aligned Nations Friendship Monument as a Tour Adventure  and cultural center is here. The Monument of Friendship of the Non Aligned Countries, in the form of a human eye, reflects the dreams and visions of the Non Aligned Monument to look far into the future, to see the essential meaning of human life : Peace, Prosperity, Freedom, and equality.  Beautiful Indonesia Miniature Park has attacked the attention of high officials from many counties.  Eighty six Heads of State and Government have visited Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature Park, showing Great appreciation for the cultural wealth of this diverse archipelago. Each Head of State or Government were requested to personally plant tree of friendship to mark their visit to the park.

The Orchid Gardens

The Orchid Gardens located at Indonesia Miniature Park. Some of the most famous and exotic orchids come from Indonesia. Several commercial orchid gardens are open to the public; the best known of them is located at Slipi beside at Taman Mini.

The Pancasila Sakti Museum / Lubang Buaya Heroes Monument

This Museum located in Jalan Raya Pondok Gede, Jakarta Timur, Lubang Buaya District.The Lubang Buaya Heroes Monument, situated in the southeast of the city about 20 km from downtown. It’s a Memorial Park dedicated to the six army generals and one army officer who were slain on October 1, 1965, in an abortive communist inspired coup d’etat. The centerpiece is the Pancasila Monument with satues of the seven heroes, standing near the old well in which their bodies were thrown after having been tortured and executed by communist militia squads.Marks the site where an alleged failed coup d’ etat by Partai Komunis Indonesia (PKI), the Indonesian Communist Party, met its end, alongside the bodies of several high-ranking generals who are believed to have been tortured to death.

The Ragunan Zoo

The Ragunan Zoo, in cool area  located in Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta. Tens of interesting dangerous rare animals show off at Ragunan Zoo. The 185 hectares city zoo has successfully created the natural habitats for it’s comprehensive collection houses over 3.600 species wildlife of animals and birdsfrom throughout Indonesia. Including endangered and rare species like the Komodo Dragon, Sumateran Tiger and the Javan Rhino, Cendrawasih, Orang Hutan and others are some of rare animals collected here.Pusat Primata Schmutzer consists of gorillas and other primates also here. Entrance ticket fee is only Rp 4000 ($0.5) due to subsidies from Jakarta administration. Perhaps a better alternative to Ragunan, however, is Taman Safari near Bogor.

Setu Babakan Festivals

Since 1997, Jakarta has been brightened up by a new agenda to invite the Tourists and Adventurers. So many contest in August and September, including Small Craft (Getek) decoration and Canoe row are the most sensational contests. In this event where the participants always outburst, the ornaments are cute and unique, similar with Tournament of Roses at Pasadena.Jakarta’s showcase tradition, art and culture of the Betawi people, the indigenous people of Jakarta, Setu Babakan offers exciting traditional sights and sounds for visitors. Located on the shore of a quiet lake with a well maintained park, Setu Babakan routinely stages traditional Betawi dances and performances such as Gamang Kromong Orchestra, Lenong and Pencak Silat. The Association of Artist at South Jakarta as the organizer makes this program very lively. The visitors get Betawi traditional snacks, like wajik, kue pepe, kue lapis, dadar gulung, dodol, lupis, tape uli, ketan totol, and drinks such as bandrek and bajigur. There are also meals, gado-gado, ketoprak, keredok, laksa ketupat, tauge tauco, soto Betawi and so on.

We could also enjoy the traditional Betawi architecture and other Betawi traditional handicrafts such as Ondel-Ondel Puppets. And the most unique, all the visitors have to wear Betawi traditional dress, cadar gulung, kebaya encim, and kopiah. Well, don’t be amazed if in September, at Setu Babakan, Jagakarsa, South Jakarta, we will see many spontaneous Betawinese. And, the other festival of Betawi, there is “Abang-None” election.

Pekan Raya Jakarta

Pekan Raya Jakarta, or in English language “Jakarta Fair”, an annually held event in Jakarta International Expo, Kemayoran. It features exhibitions, trade promotions, shopping, music performances, various shows, amusement rides and a food festival. The fair is meant to celebrate the anniversary of Jakarta. The Jakarta Fair sees exhibitors from across the country display a whole range of goods and products ranging from specialty food items to traditional handmade arts and crafts. In addition to the many exhibitors, there is also live entertainment including music, dance and cultural performances.

Abang – None Election

Plenary Hall, Jakarta Convention Center, has never been bored to become arena of “Abang – None Jakarta Election” every year. Every August, we can see coronation of new Abang and None Jakarta. This is very different from Miss Universe election, Abang – None Jakarta are elected based on their intellegence, perspective, and impressive face. Like the one ethnic celebrations in Jakarta, this program also presents Betawi colored entertainment. There are many dances like Ronggeng Manis, Topeng, and Gambang Kromong, songs such as Jali-jali, Lenggak Lenggok Jakarta,  Sang Bango and other. Also enjoy Dangdut, a kind of favorite folksong.

The Sport Activities Center

The biggest sport activities center in Indonesia is “Istora Senayan” or “Gelora Bung Karno”. We can find not only sport facilities but also the head of organizations. Soccer, Volley Ball, Basket Ball, and athletics are kinds of sports which the facilities equipped here and also the other sports.Jakarta offers the pleasures more than 16 world class golf and around Jakarta are kept well groomed for golf enthusiasts also other sporting activities. National and international sports events, including the Asian Games, are held at the enormous Senayan Stadium. The complex opened in 1962, accommodates crowds up to 120.000 and includes the Main Stadium, the Istora Sport Hall, and a championship swimming pool.

Health and fitness centers, swimming pools and tennis courts are found in 5-star hotels, while horse riding, white water rafting and trekking could be enjoyed a short distance away from the city. On the working days, the athletes do exercise every morning and afternoon. But on holidays, thousands of Jakarta citizens come and do exercise here also come to look for non-pollution air. And other a favorite place for very early morning jogging, and a chance to see people from all walks of life, is at the base of Monas, the National Monument. Also the writer of this book is always come and joins them. Sometimes in the morning or the afternoon.

Other Interest are

• Cinema: Movie theatres are a more affordable escape at around Rp 50,000 for a plush seat in any of the capital's shopping malls. Beware of the heavy hand of the Indonesian censor though. The price of popcorn and drinks are exorbitant. Several other cinemas also show Indian, Chinese and Indonesian movies. And the lesser ones also exhibit Indonesian B-Movies with erotic themes (still heavily censored). The largest chain of cinemas in Indonesia are 21 group, Blitz Megaplex and Cineplex 21.

• Fitness centre: Large hotels provide free fitness centres for guests. Some hotels have sauna, spa, tennis court and jogging track. They are also available in shopping malls.

• Golf: Golf is the number one pastime of the upper class in Indonesia. It is relatively cheap by Western standards. Green fees can go as low as Rp 100,000 on weekdays, although the better courses are twice that, and weekend rates are considerably steeper at Rp 400,000 and up.

• Bowling: Most alleys are found in shopping malls. The fee for a game is US$2-3. Guest can rent bowling shoes etc. The length of the lanes are 32 ft.

• Football: (ie, Soccer) It is not advisable to watch any live football match in Jakarta, because the Jakmania, Persija Jakarta's ultras often turn into rioters when facing Persitara's North Jak and Persib's Viking. During and after certain soccer games, foreign tourists should also not go near the Lebak Bulus Stadium, the site of similar feats by lesser teams. Jakarta also has plenty choices of Futsal fields in many areas. Dirt and grass makeshift fields are abundant in residential areas, and can be crowded with players, onlookers and vendors, especially on weekend afternoons. In these casual games, anyone can simply ask to jump in or relax.

• Drifting: (ie, Slot cars) There's a drifting circuit on top of Mal Artha Gading (MAG)

• Karaoke: One of the main entertainment program in Asia. With the most popular chains spread throughout Jakarta, such as Inul Vista (Sarinah, Plaza Semanggi, Kelapa Gading, etc), Happy Puppy (La Piazza, etc), and NAV (Kelapa Gading, etc). Expect to pay as low as Rp 60,000/hr+tax for a 6 person room. The word "keluarga" means family in Indonesian. That term differentiates the family-type karaoke from the potentially more risque variety.
• Badminton. As one of the powerhouses in badminton, Jakarta has a multitude of badminton courts, ranging from the national venues at the Senayan Complex to the suburban halls which cater to both futsal and badminton. Most of them have wood-panel flooring, and are maintained in reasonably good condition. Lighting is strictly functional and is below par in comparison with standard badminton halls. The best way to find a playing venue (and players) is to post a request on badmintoncentral, the global badminton forum. It has a lot of members from Indonesia who would be happy to provide directions to a local hall. People play almost every evening - so, walk in, strike up a conversation with the group's captain, and expect to be accommodated in their group for the evening's session. If the captain refuses payment (usually less than Rp 20,000), it is polite to buy the players a round of soft-drinks (teh-botol is a good choice). Be warned that it is common for Indonesians to eat, smoke, drink and nap by the side of the court. So, watch your footing!

Condet

Condet is a village in Southern Jakarta, a protected area where the old rural life-style of Jakarta or Betawi is preserved. Condet or Betawi area is also famed for it’s fruit arcade. Jakarta is also the city for great buys Indonesia traditional hand-crafted and arts from throughout the archipelago such as  textiles, weaving, carvings, paintings, silver, jewelry, basketry, puppetry, leather goods and a range of interior design items.

Mekar Sari Fruit Garden

Mekar Sari Fruit Garden out the city in cool Cileungsi, Jonggol. The area of 264 hectares is a New Agritourism and Adventure object in Jakarta. With thousands of tropical plants, Mekar Sari Fruit Garden offers a new amenity for the visitors. The enchantment of Mekar Sari Fruit Garden is quite unique. Each plant looks so exotic with it’s hanging fruits that we may pick it up. The formation is also very nice, in the form of fruit.In this wide area, we will find some trains with the capacity of 30 persons walk around. By some help from the guide, we will enter a beautiful tropical rain forest. All of the facilities in this garden can be used with family and enjoy our leisure time in this garden from the morning until the afternoon.

Bekasi Park of Crocodile

Watch the various type of crocodile from the whose archipelago, and we will find the differences. And watch the dangerous Joko Tingkir action. These crocodile plantations, on position in Sukaragam Village, Serang District, Bekasi. Just 15 minute a way from Lippo Cikarang.

Accommodation

The capital city has a wide choice of the hotels, which are managed by well-known international chains. The first five are rated five star and diamond, white the reminder four stars. All three and two star hotels in Jakarta have air-conditioned rooms. Attached bathrooms with hot and cold running water, telephones in the rooms, restaurants, bar, room services and laundry with a view exceptions. Most of those in the three star, categories have swimming pools, nightclubs and shopping arcades. Most of the one star hotel has air-conditioned rooms, with attached bathrooms, telephones and restaurants.

Transportation

Nearly all sites of interest could be reached by public means of transportation. Of which there are several types. City Buses play the major routes, with air-conditioned coaches serving some of the most important ones. Minibuses most are called “Mikrolet” but there are other serve the feeder routes into the neighborhoods. Taxi is also easily available. Rates depend on distance and whether or not they are air-conditioned. Car rental services are also available for trips inside or out side the city.

Ferries, motorboats, traditional perahus, jetfoil services and light Cessna aircraft are available for crossings to the Thousand Islands.  Jakarta, of course is served on international and domestic routes by all major airlines. Kota and Gambir are the main railroad station-serving passengers to destinations all over Java.

Airport:

Jakarta airpost is in Cengkareng, Banten Province borderline between Jakarta and Banten. The name of the airport is Cengkareng Soekarno-Hatta. Also the international airways are here.