Jakarta is the largest city in and capital of Indonesia. Situated in central Java, the city is taking the opportunity to modernise its buildings, some of which were destroyed in the 1998 riots. A wealth of hotel rooms are available via HotelTravel.com.
The dynamic and bustling capital of Indonesia is the old port city of Jakarta. With its strategic location on the western coast of Java Island, Jakarta serves as the gateway to the 17,000 odd islands that make up the massive archipelago of Indonesia. Formerly a Dutch colony from the 17th century, Jakarta has evolved into a modern and lively social, economic and political hub. With some 7.5 million residents, Jakarta offers visitors more than enough things to see and do in the city.
Despite the chaos and congestion of Jakarta, there is a large array of venues and activities catering to children (or the kid in all of us). Decent amusement parks, nature preserves, zoos and other fun spots can be found all over the city, providing plenty of options if you bring the kids along.
Islamic New Year: being a predominantly Islamic city, Jakarta takes this New Year celebration seriously with cultural and religious events held across the city.
As Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta is the cultural centre of this diverse and populous nation. There are dozens of attractions worth checking out in the city, but most visitors start their explorations in the old Dutch enclave of Batavia, which retains a decent level of colonial charisma. Fortunately for visitors, many of the tourist highlights are concentrated in the central district of the city. Each district has its own merits, from the historic Kota neighbourhood to the old port area of Sunda Kelapa. Monuments, museums, mosques and temples can be found everywhere you look, offering days of exploration for those hardy enough to brave the traffic, pollution and heat.
Jakarta’s local airport is Soekarno Hatta International Airport, located 20kms west of the centre of town. As Indonesia’s main airport, flights from all across the country, Asia and most major international destinations are serviced in the two terminals.
Banks: 08:30 to 15:30, Monday to Friday; 09:30 to 12:30 on Saturdays
Post Offices: 09:00 to 15:00, Monday to Friday; 08:00 to 13:00 on Saturdays
Department Stores and Shops: 08:00 to 17:00, daily
Museums: 09:00 to 15:30, Tuesday to Sunday; closed Mondays
Business Offices: 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday
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