Jakarta Hotels

Ancol Dreamland is another major highlight in the northern part of Jakarta. This is an entertainment complex where visitors can do everything from play in amusement parks to catch a boat out to the Thousand Island chain of islets that dot Jakarta Bay. Cultural hamlets such as Chinatown offer a nice complement to the high-tech wonders at Ancol, ensuring that visitors will have plenty of activities and sights to choose from.

Ancol Dreamland
Right across from Jakarta Bay is this massive recreational complex open 24 hours which features the Fantasyland amusement park for those in search of excitement. The impressive SeaWorld oceanarium is also on site, providing an educational look at the regional marine life of Indonesia. There’s even the Ancol Water Park, if you want to cool off and play in the water.

Chinese New Year: Jakarta’s thriving Chinese community puts on a real show during their traditional New Year. Firecrackers, the colour red and good vibes fill the streets of the city’s Chinatown.

Istiqlal Mosque
Not only is this mosque one of the largest in Southeast Asia, it also happens to be staggeringly beautiful. Since Jakarta is mainly an Islamic community, a visit to this massive mosque is an ideal way to observe the city’s religious life. Visitors are allowed to enter when prayers are not happening, but should remember to dress modestly and remove their shoes. Phone: +62 21 315 4094.

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