Jakarta - Adventuring With This Spectacular Town

By Ben Pate


One of the largest cities in the world is Jakarta, the capital and largest city in Indonesia. Filled to the brim with the colorful Indonesian culture, places to explore, and fast-paced city experiences, more and more people are visiting for vacation. Don't forget your passport, though! Go online to get yours, where you can also get a stolen or damaged pass port replaced.

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One museum that all visitors should see at least once is the National Museum. All sorts of prehistoric, archaeological, and ethnographic exhibits detailing the history and development of Indonesia, its people, and all the different cultures that came to grow in the area. Easy to reach and almost unbelievably inexpensive, the National Museum is definitely worth checking out. Another very interesting museum is the Puppetry Museum.

The National Monument is a symbol of Indonesia's struggle for independence and is the city's best-known landmark. Be sure to take in the amazing views from the top, as well as exploring the exhibits in the basement. It's gorgeous when it's lit up at night. Istiqlal Mosque is a famous Islamic mosque that is absolutely amazing to behold, so check it out as well.

Jakarta is a shopping paradise, and make sure to allot plenty of room in your luggage for new purchases. No matter where you look, there's bound to be a shopping mall nearby, with some of the favorites being Grand Indonesia, Plaza Indonesia, and Pacific Place. If you wnat a different sort of shopping experience, head to some of the well-known inside and outside markets also, where you can put your haggling skills to the test. The shopkeepers here are always ready to talk about prices. If you enjoy antiques, Jakarta is actually a really great place to shop for them, along with authentic hand-crafted items, which make great souvenirs.

Picturesque Fatahillah Square is a great place to simply walk around, explore, and get to know the Indonesian culture, as it's sort of like a historic district. Even though Jakarta is a huge, crowded, and busy city, this square almost feels like its own separate world. There are plenty of places in Fatahillah Square to stop and relax, as well as enjoy a nice meal, do a little shopping, and people-watch. For a similar experience, also check out Old Town, which is full of winding cobblestone streets, historic buildings, shady trees, quaint cafes.

Taman Impian Jaya Ancol is an area entirely devoted to entertainment that is extremely popular among tourists as well as locals. It includes Fantasy World, Sea World, which is the largest aquarium in southeast Asia, Ocean Park, tons of restaurants and resorts,shopping, a pretty beach, and more.




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