Jakarta Travel Guide
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Jakarta's history began as a flourishing port north of the city and developed southward over the centuries. Five autonomous municipalities emerged, together offering a veritable city of contrasts. As off-putting as the overpopulation and traffic congestion may be, the metropolis promises many pockets of attractions that make for a gratifying stay … Read Jakarta introduction
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Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta
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Situated in the heart of the financial district near the British Embassy, this immaculate hotel is indeed one of Jakarta's creme de la creme, boasting …
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My first visit and i must say it is very nice here! The peoble are so friendly and the country is so wonderful I hobe i can come again for Holiday and not for Work With best Regards Mario K.
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Introduction
If you can stand its pollution, and if you can afford to indulge in its charms, then Jakarta is one of the region's most exciting metropolises. Consider Jakarta the 'big durian' - the foul-smelling exotic fruit that some can't stomach and others can't resist.
Not to miss
Glodok Glodok was the old Chinatown of Batavia, allocated to the Chinese by the Dutch in 1741. Today, it has a steamy, slightly sordid atmosphere, and a stroll through the spitting street kitchens will provide plenty of colour for the day's diary entry. Eager to prevent a rerun of the Chinese …
Facts for the Traveller
Population : 9300000 Area : 661km² Longitude / Latitude : 106.800003052 / -6.16666698456 Currency : Rupiah (IDR) Weights & Measures system : Metric
Getting there & Getting around
Getting there Several international airlines, including Garuda, KLM and Lufthansa, fly into Jakarta, as do several domestic airlines. A toll road links the airport to the city and the journey takes about an hour - longer in rush hour. There's a good Damri bus service every half hour and metred …
History
Recent History Indonesia might be vast and Jakarta a long way from the powder-kegs of East Timor, Aceh and West Papua, but ripples from the outlying areas usually find their way to Jakarta in some way or another. Jakarta is at the epicentre of a program of renewal that straddles areas of the economy, …
Weather
Jakarta is almost always hot and sticky. Average maximum temperatures stay above 30°C (86°F) throughout the year. October to February is the official wet season, when torrential rain dumps down, clearing the streets. July through to September has the least amount of rain, and that's …
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Overview
Jakarta, Indonesia's capital, is a place of extremes. Modern multistory buildings look down on shacks with corrugated-iron roofs. Wide boulevards intersect with unpaved streets. Elegant hotels and high-tech business centers stand just a few blocks from overcrowded kampongs. BMWs …
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Popular Attractions in Jakarta
- 1.Taman Mini Indonesia Indah
- 2.Kebun Raya Bogor (Bogor Botanical Garden)
- 3.Statue of Dirgantara (Father of the Heavens Monument)
- 4.Plered
- 5.All Saints Anglican Church
- 6.Mampang Prapatan Cottage Industries
- 7.Pulau Onrust (Onrust Island)
- 8.Pulau Bidadari (Heavenly Nymph Island)
- 9.Pular Kelor (Kelor Island)
- 10.Pulau Kahyangan (Kahyangan Island)
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